[lex24]

Ok. So while I agree that they are a long shot, I don’t agree that it was unwise to keep Bum or Smith. 1. 2 1/2 out. You dump and you alienate the fan base. And the clubhouse. 2. Qualifying offer for at least Bum will net them a pick or two (or maybe they resign him - especially after freeing up money by dumping Melancon. 3. We don’t know what was offered. I doubt anyone offered their top major league ready prospect, or major league players. As you saw with the other pitchers that weren’t traded - especially elite relievers - teams mostly held. I just don’t think the offers were that rich. Greinke and Bauer were the exceptions. But neither were rentals.

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.

[lex24]

Ok. So while I agree that they are a long shot, I don’t agree that it was unwise to keep Bum or Smith. 1. 2 1/2 out. You dump and you alienate the fan base. And the clubhouse. 2. Qualifying offer for at least Bum will net them a pick or two (or maybe they resign him - especially after freeing up money by dumping Melancon. 3. We don’t know what was offered. I doubt anyone offered their top major league ready prospect, or major league players. As you saw with the other pitchers that weren’t traded - especially elite relievers - teams mostly held. I just don’t think the offers were that rich. Greinke and Bauer were the exceptions. But neither were rentals.

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.