I said in spring training, and still believe, there is no reason this team, with the young everyday position players it has, shouldn't be able to hang around the periphery (at least) of WC contention. And should actually be getting better as the season wears on, for that matter. They don't need great pitching to do that. They just need enough not to take themselves out of games too often. They should absolutely be trying to win. Why not?