This is the best team in Astros history. There is no debate. But it is not for what most people might think. It’s not due to the 100-plus wins, all the home runs or just how close they are to winning a World Series title — closer than any Astros squad in the team’s 52 years.
The 2017 team is the greatest in Astros history because of what they have done for this city. These Astros have been a beacon for everyone in the city to gather around.
When Hurricane Harvey hit this city, it was hard for people to think about something as trivial as baseball.