The lessons come hard and fast in the major leagues. In the span of less than a month, the Texas Rangers' dream season has morphed into, well, not quite a nightmare but at the very least a prolonged bout of anxiety. It's a lot to digest, even for an Ivy League-educated ex-pitcher on a whirlwind career trajectory such as Rangers general manager Chris Young.
"I've learned a ton," Young said, reflecting on his ongoing transformation from player to executive. "I don't think you're ever truly prepared for this. And I don't think you ever really dominate all aspects of it.