At least 25-30 scouts are watching the Mets/Cubs' series and one consensus is clear: they hope the Mets make it to the postseason because they would be a favorable opponent due to their anemic bullpen. "I hope we play the Mets," one NL scout said. "Their bullpen is bleeping brutal,'' said another. "They have nothing but situational relievers,'' said another scout. "[Jerry Manuel] is managing like it's spring training. Four to five innings for the starter, then an inning -- or a batter -- at a time,'' yet another said.