Series Preview #39: Arizona Diamondbacks vs. New York Mets

The Diamondbacks are twelve games above .500.  They are in first place in their division while also being right in the mix for the Wild Card, and people surrounding the team are all talking about what an amazing season it has been while looking ahead to the playoffs.  Meanwhile, the Mets are mired in mediocrity, as they sunk a game below .500 on Thursday, and are currently fighting to stay out of the cellar in the NL East.  They traded their star closer and one of their most valuable position players before the deadline and are in the process of retooling for next season.  So, obviously the D-Backs are the much better team?  Well...