LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: I don't think that McCullough's necessarily talking in absolutes, that rant notwithstanding. His comments seem more about expectation, and what to look for from this group. They CAN contend this year, or next. Do they have a legit, realistic expectation of doing so? While Alderson and the gang are all about maximizing on-field output, I doubt even they would tell you that they EXPECT to win a division before 2013. And Zambrano's a move that might be possibly a little good now, but "won't be much help later" severely understates the effect on roster construction he'd have through 2013. Honestly Zambrano's just a random name I picked off the top of my head. I'm not even sure what the list of expiring contract pitchers the Mets could go after is. I'd forgotten Big Z still has years left.