About three weeks ago, we had one of the best pitching rotations and BP's in the league...we won 21 out of 26 games. I didn't hear too many people during that stretch saying that our pitching is weak and won't get us in the playoffs. It's funny how easy it is to forget the good times. With that said however, I am very scared of our upcoming schedule: Minny, SF, NYM, CHC, STL, LAD. That my friends is a fearful schedule. I personally see DM making a trade for a SP in the near future as well, and if it works out, and may be able to tread water until post all-star game. If this happens, I feel that we will have a shot at the WC. I just think that the Cubs and Cards are better (not by much obviously as we have been in 1st place for half the season.) than us all around. My fingers are crossed for the division though. Post all star break is a welcoming schedule: Cincy, Pitt, Atl, Washington, SD, LAD. This could be an interesting summer indeed! *on a side note to relate to my intro, I find it interesting that Macha is doing the exact same things with the line-up's and not playing small ball just like our past manager (can't say his name as I just ate dinner and I want to keep it in my stomach), but just because Macha is nicer in the media, many of us aren't chastising him. He's pretty much managing the same way X did (Macha manages the pitchers better though..no doubt!)