In this midweek review our charlatans update their predictions of the Giants final record, whether they'll make the playoffs, and how long the dream rotation will last. Later they get down to trade talk. Who can be traded for for prospects? Who would be worth getting for selling the farm?

In the lightning round Matthew goes fishing, Ben enjoys some music, and the greatest closer in Minnesota Twins history is discussed.

On the cocktail side of things Ben is drinking a Ben's Stiggy while Matthew is drinking a Maple Old Fashioned. Recipes below.

Ben's Stiggy

• 2 oz Plantation Stiggins Pineapple Rum
• 1 oz Banane du Bresil
• 4-5 oz Sprite

Add all ingredients to highball with ice. Stir gently. Garnish with a lime wedge.

Maple Old Fashioned

• 2 oz Bourbon
• 1/4 oz Maple Syrup
• 3-4 dashes Black Walnut Bitters
• Garnish with cherry and orange twist

Add ingredients to mixing glass with ice. Stir 30 seconds or until well-chilled. Strain into a rock glass with fresh ice. Add garnish.

It's time for the second "half"! But first our mathematicians are taking the time to take stock of the first "half". They review the 97 games so far by reviewing their Opening Day predictions. Then they get touchy-feely and talk about how they feel about the 2024 San Francisco Giants, but first the let Farhan Zaidi have his say.

On the cocktail side of things Matthew is drinking a Big Missile while Ben is drinking a Fryer Tom. Recipes below.

Big Missile

• 2 oz White Rum
• 1/2 oz Peach Liqueur
• 1 oz Lime Juice
• 3/4 oz Strawberry Syrup
• 2 dashes Cherry Bitters

Combine all ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake for 10-15 seconds, until well-chilled. Double strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with a lime wheel.

Fryer Tom

• 1 1/2 oz Old Tom Gin
• 1/2 oz Benedictine
• 1 oz Lime Juice
• 1/2 oz of Simple Syrup

Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake until chilled. Strain into a stemmed cocktail glass and garnish with a lime wheel.

The Giants are finally younger and more athletic. It only took half a season. In this mid-week review our modernists discuss the departures of Austin Slater and Nick Ahmed, what it means for Luis Matos, Brett Wisely, and Tyler Fitzgerald. They also rejoice in the first good game from Mr. Second Half, Blake Snell.

In the lightning round Ben talks to his food, Matthew makes drunken trade suggestions, and they irrationally predict the All-Star game.

On the cocktail side of things Ben phones it in with a Coke & Rye while Matthew presents an original the Giant Splash. Recipes below.

Coke & Rye

• Coca-Cola or some other cane sugar cola
• 100 proof Rye Whiskey
• All of your gumption

Fill a highball with ice, add as much rye as your gumption will allow, top with cola.

Splash Hit

• 2 oz Aquavit
• 1 oz Cinnamon Simple Syrup
• 1/2 oz Lemon Juice
• 1/2 oz Cointreau