Oh my! This team as it is playing currently is probably closer to the bottom than the top. I can't see how anyone who has been watching this team the last 3 weeks can have an optimistic outlook on this season at this point. I mean they aren't just losing some series here. The complete collapse of the rotation combined with the nightmare of a bullpen doesn't seem to inspire a lot of hope. You realize they're playing a team that was absolutely horrible for an entire month, right? I mean, it's one thing to be concerned and to realize they're playing like ass right now, but it's absurd to just assume they're going to be garbage for the ENTIRE REST OF THE SEASON. It won't be like this the rest of the season. There's too much talent on this team. Luckily the Cardinals actually blow and it'll be a two team race. The Pirates play their weakest stretch of opponents coming out of the break so the gap should close a bit more. Luckily the awesome start has bought this team some breathing room but if you aren't concerned then you're an idiot.