As frustrating as it will be to watch the Astros celebrate another trip to the World Series tonight, at least it doesn’t appear I’ll have to endure this pain in the years to come because many of their superstars are getting up there in age. And when they’re done it’s difficult to imagine the Stros replacing them with guys that are as good or better. Even if they do, the new guys won’t have as much postseason experience as guys like Altuve and Bregman. 

I’ve allowed myself to get way too excited about the current Rangers squad, but the truth of the matter is we’re a VERY young team. We’re making this deep run in the playoffs with no less than 3 rookies starting. That’s generally unheard of. 

But our youth bodes well for the future assuming we can hang onto them. I LOVE our chances against future Astros teams with the likes of Jung, Heim, Carter, and the lot. Even Corey Seager, as seasoned as he plays, hasn’t turned 30 yet. He’s a perineal league MVP and still has 10 good years left or more. 

It’s been extremely fun to watch this group of overachievers come SO CLOSE to making it to the 2023 World Series. 

Yeah, it’s gonna suck when we fall short this year but take solace in knowing we’ve built a team that should be in this position again and again in the years to come. I’ll hang my hat on that. 

Thanks for a really awesome 2023, Rangers, and congrats to the Astros. We’ll see y’all again!