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And really as I look at the Mets' schedule, the only bad team they play between now and the break is the Braves. And they just lost their series to them this weekend with a 4 game set against them next weekend. They also have the Royals, Cubs, Marlins, and 7 games against the Nats before the ASG. If they play the way they have lately through that stretch they could be sub-.500 by the break.
They have looked like ass for the better part of a month and a half and are only 5 games over .500 because of their hot end to April. The starting pitching is still there minus Harvey but they can't hit anything other than solo HRs, they have no speed, and their bullpen is coming back to earth after a great start.
In the two Wild Card era they should stay in the mix for a postseason spot most of the season even if their recent slide continues but there is no reason at all to expect a Cespedes-esque trade this year. They gutted the farm to go for it all last year and unfortunately they fell just short of a title. It was a worthwhile gamble because 2015 was such an incredible ride, but there is a very real chance that this group of pitchers won't get to October again. Not with the offense they have now they won't.
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