Just imagine where we'd be without the pitching. On the flip side, imagine where we'd be with a bit more hitting. Probably 5 games up on the Nats.

I don't miss Murph as much as I dislike him being on the Nats and helping them out. After the W.S. last year, I was telling someone he should sign with an AL club and he'd prolly hit .400 if he didn't have to think about fielding. I think I was right. The Mets announcers used to always tell a story about Murphy and how he introduced himself when all the minor league guys showed up and gave out their names and positions. His response, "I'm Daniel Murphy and I hit third." He got us to the World Series last year though before the magic wore off. I would've been happy if he came back, but our current second baseman is having a career year and can actually field the position.

I'm hoping Wright after neck surgery doesn't turn into Nick Markakis after neck surgery. But I really don't see him as a starter anymore after having both back & neck issues. I hope I'm wrong and I'd love for him to come back, but there's a reason the Mets are having a workout with the best 3rd baseman from Cuba next week.

No idea what Reyes has left in the tank, but I do think he improves the team even if it's just with his energy and enthusiasm for being back in NY.