[OutsiderFan]

The Mets have now won 7 in a row and are 12-5 since break, with 3 of those losses being in extra innings to the Giants. I’m going to assume the Mets, with their - best in MLB - starting rotation of Syndergaard, deGrom, Wheeler, Matz, and Stroman, are going to pass the Giants in the wild card standings, maybe even by Thursday. They are 1.5 GB of Giants and have 7 against the Pirates and Marlins while the Giants have six against the Rockies and Nationals.

The Giants play nothing but playoff contenders in August, who all have more talent, IMO. I get why they didn’t trade Smith and Bumgarner, but I don’t believe it was a wise decision to keep them. I hope I’m wrong and they at least secure a wild card spot on at least one day this season but I don’t see it happening.

Not trying to be a Debbie Downer, just being honest and objective.

[OutsiderFan]

The Mets have now won 7 in a row and are 12-5 since break, with 3 of those losses being in extra innings to the Giants. I’m going to assume the Mets, with their - best in MLB - starting rotation of Syndergaard, deGrom, Wheeler, Matz, and Stroman, are going to pass the Giants in the wild card standings, maybe even by Thursday. They are 1.5 GB of Giants and have 7 against the Pirates and Marlins while the Giants have six against the Rockies and Nationals.

The Giants play nothing but playoff contenders in August, who all have more talent, IMO. I get why they didn’t trade Smith and Bumgarner, but I don’t believe it was a wise decision to keep them. I hope I’m wrong and they at least secure a wild card spot on at least one day this season but I don’t see it happening.

Not trying to be a Debbie Downer, just being honest and objective.