Thoughts before the break

With the All Star break upon us I just want to reflect on a few things regarding the New York Mets. I like that they're going into the break on a two game win streak. I know it sounds trivial but it shows there's still hope. They're also currently 6.5 games out of first place and only 3 under .500. Considering all that has been going on with them, it could be a lot worse. Pagan is back and made a difference the first game he played in. It's been nice watching them string runs together and get hits with guys on instead of the bases empty. It's nice to watch a genuine rally instead of a typical Met rally, a walked batter, a passed ball, a wild pitch, an infield error, etc.
I'm still not sure how I feel about the Church/Francoeur trade. I need to do some more research but I like that they're trying to make things better. Although instead of all the talk about pitching, I think they should concentrate more on adding bats. I hope those that go to St. Louis enjoy it, but remember there is still work to be done. I'm not expecting miracles, just some hard work and a bit of heart.