The Dodgers fell short in the National League Championship Series, falling to the anointed Chicago Cubs four games to two despite taking a 2-1 lead in the series.
Clayton Kershaw was beaten handily in Game Six, adding to his post-season woes.
Kershaw pitched well in the playoffs, but couldn't muster another masterful performance to force a Game Seven.
In 2018 it will be 30 years since the Dodgers won the World Series. Much has been said of Chicago's and Cleveland's lifetime droughts - but 30 years is nothing to shake a stick at.
But I am the eternal optimist.
The Dodgers have the resources to add players and have won four straight NL West crowns. This year they made it to baseball's version of the Final Four. Not a bad year.
Dave Roberts guided his team to a divisional crown and NLDS title despite having the most players on the DL during the season.
The Dodgers have a strong crop of young players who will only get better. It was a fun ride.
I watched some of the playoffs in Tallahassee while we were fleeing from a hurricane. My granddaughter Daphne (see picture) wore her hat and later we bought her a Dodger blue dress.
How can the future not be bright?
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