Hey CVGF,

Yep, I'm an optimist, but I think the Giants will surprise folks, Playing .500 ball over the next 16. I like Randy Winn, Armando is close to coming back, and Felipe and the Caribbean 7 are feeling offended. Plus, it's time for the Giants' bats to reawaken.

But I still don't think they've got a realistic shot to take the NLWest. Those losses to the Rockies at home really hurt.

LoneStar