Over this past week, the New York Mets had several of their weaknesses exposed. The team is currently mired in a six-game losing streak that has been extended by a sweep at the hands of the hated Atlanta Braves. New York will be playing the Philadelphia Phillies this weekend, who have drawn even for first place in the NL East; the winner of the ensuing three-game set in the City of Brotherly Love will pull in front outright. Fortunately, the Mets discovered their weak points when other teams are opening shop for the trade deadline.