The 2023 Braves, who dominated the baseball season for the most part, faced a formidable challenge in the NLDS for the second consecutive year. While some may label it as a choke, the truth is the Phillies are a well-constructed team, performing at their peak at the right moment.

 

The Braves possessed a team with the potential to clinch the World Series. Winning 104 games and shattering records isn’t achievable without an immensely talented roster.

 

Nevertheless, there’s room for enhancements to better equip them for the October battles next year. This task falls to Alex Anthopoulos this offseason. While Braves fans may still feel the sting of defeat, their focus will inevitably shift to the 2024 season.

 

For the players, the process has already commenced. Ronald Acuña Jr. took to Twitter to convey a message to Braves Country. He reflected on his historic 2023 season, becoming the first MLB player to achieve the milestone of 40 homers and 70 stolen bases.

 

This accomplishment should not be overshadowed by the season’s ultimate disappointment. Acuña is determined to harness that disappointment as motivation, declaring, “Next year, it will end differently.”