In fact, upon closer examination, it appears that the Giants will be playing the Cubs when I head down to Wrigley Field on Friday night. This is the match up that Gretchen was hoping for, as losing to the Mets two years in a row would be really frustrating for a lifelong Cubs fan.

I, on the other hand, felt that the Cubs would be much better off facing the depleted starting staff of the Mets.

Well, you can't always get what you want...