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June 2, Pelfrey's Pelfrey, Mets are down 7-0 to Pirates in the third inning at Citi Field where I convince myself, "It's not over." And it wasn't. The eventual 9-8 win was the end result but the act of believing, so hard to execute in recent years, felt as logical as it did emotional.

"Hi, we're the 2007 Mets, and we've just blown our insurmountable lead as the Worst Collapsers Ever. We didn't even make the play-in game."

NATIONAL LEAGUE BATTING RACE FINAL - 2011 REYES, NYM .337 Braun, MIL .332 Jose Reyes of the New York Mets is the National League Batting Champion for 2011 -- for all of 2011.

METS ALL-TIME HIT LEADERS Through 2011 Season 1. Ed Kranepool 1,418 2. JOSE REYES 1,300 3. DAVID WRIGHT 1,248 I hope there are more round numbers in Jose's future...of this kind, I mean.

Batista 6.0 Baxter 2.0 Harris 1.0 Reyes 1.0

SteveJRogers wrote: Be apropos of this franchise if Reyes went hitless today. Or just one of those things that happens.

Reyes 4.0

NATIONAL LEAGUE BATTING RACE Through Games of 9/27/2011 REYES .336 (.335821) Braun .335 (.334526)

METS ALL-TIME HIT LEADERS Through 9/27/2011 1. Ed Kranepool 1,418 2. JOSE REYES 1,299 3. DAVID WRIGHT 1,247

A little good news today. Hall of Fame catcher Gary Carter received positive news in his battle with cancerous brain tumors Tuesday. Soon after doctors discovered new spots, a biopsy revealed those were benign, daughter Kimmy Bloemers indicated. Carter also was due to complete a second, higher-dosage round of chemotherapy Tuesday night. That treatment had been delayed because of a previously low white-blood-cell count. "We are praising the heavens for more victories!" Bloemers wrote in an online journal to which ESPNNewYork.com has been granted access. "Thank you all for the prayers and encouraging cheers for dad! Keep them coming!!!

You Gotta...well, you know. 151. 1988 -- Mets briefly re-create aura of invincibility 152. 1973 -- Tug saves, Cleon slugs 153. 1973 -- Jones to Garrett to Hodges to Eternity Also... 151. 1973 -- Pirates get Buzzed 152. 1989 -- When Sid Fernandez was right, nothing was wrong 153. 1975 -- Rusty goes for three (digits) while Sky King tops the Big Donkey

Reyes 3.0 Tejada 2.0 Evans 2.0 Schwinden 1.5 Igarashi 1.0 Harris 0.5

METS ALL-TIME HIT LEADERS Through 9/26/2011 1. Ed Kranepool 1,418 2. JOSE REYES 1,296 3. DAVID WRIGHT 1,246

NATIONAL LEAGUE BATTING RACE Through Games of 9/26/2011 REYES .334 (.333962) Braun .334 (.333931)

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: Edgy DC wrote: I don't like irish's attitude and I think Alderson should think long and hard before signing him. Plus, you pitching coach would need an interpreter. ("You're feeling 'chuffed?' So... I should warm up the lefty, then?") "Chuffed? Trainer's got something for that, kid. Sprinkle it liberally and then strap it on. We've still got a shot at third place."

Having faith Sandy Alderson can expand the potential 2012 options to encompass something more than September stopgaps, glaring washouts and Mike Pelfrey.

Via whichever process is most net-beneficial to the Mets' fortunes, I non-virulently hope Mike Pelfrey finds fulfillment and tranquility in another uniform next year.

Not great. Medical staff treating Hall of Fame catcher Gary Carter for cancerous brain tumors discovered "an abnormal and unusual spot" on his right temple, his daughter Kimmy Bloemers wrote in the family's online journal Sunday night. He was immediately dispatched to get a biopsy. "When I saw the look on my dad's face, I just wanted to cry," Bloemers wrote. "This journey has been so emotional when there has been just one thing after the next that dad has to conquer. Dad did not complain; he just had look of sadness. I really hate that dad has to go through such a tough road. Dad got the biopsy and actually had several spots removed in various places. We hope to find out the results soon." On a positive note, Carter's white-blood-cell count has now risen to an acceptable level to begin a second, higher-dosage round of chemotherapy. That treatment had been delayed for a few weeks. "We are thankful he was able to get the medication needed to fight this battle," wrote Bloemers in the journal, to which the family has granted ESPNNewYork.com access. Before the latest discovery, Carter had unsuccessfully tried to throw batting practice to his Palm Beach Atlantic University baseball team. An associate head coach has been hired to handle the bulk of the duties. "He hadn't thrown in a long time but thought he would try," Bloemers wrote. "Sadly, it didn't go so well. He tried a couple of times and in his eyes, he had failed. He talked with my mom and was saddened/disappointed that things are starting to be 'taken away from me' ... golf, throwing BP, physical activity, travel, etc. It is not easy and my heart breaks for dad. "On the flip side, I felt encouraged that dad wanted to throw BP and thought he could, which in my opinion shows that dad is doing well with his mind. I am believing that the low energy and struggle and tough effort for physical activity are strictly from the medication and not from the tumors. I am believing that dad is healing, but the road will remain bumpy for a little while longer." Bloemers said well-wishers can visit teamcarterstore.com to purchase "Team Carter" merchandise that supports the Gary Carter Foundation, which funds charitable programs including an elementary-school reading initiative in Florida. Carter played 18 seasons in the big leagues, most notably for the New York Mets and Montreal Expos.

Paulino 1.5 Reyes 1.0 Turner 1.0 Pascucci 1.0 Pridie 1.0 Beato 0.5

METS ALL-TIME HIT LEADERS Through 9/25/2011 1. Ed Kranepool 1,418 2. JOSE REYES 1,293 3. DAVID WRIGHT 1,245

NATIONAL LEAGUE BATTING RACE Through Games of 9/25/2011 Braun .333 (.332734) REYES .331 (.330798) Kemp at .324. No triple crown for you!

Wright wrests...control of a seat on the bench. Reyes-SS, Tejada-2B, Harris-LF, Evans-1B, Turner-3B, Baxter-RF, Paulino-C Pridie-CF Pelfrey-RHP

Gee 2.5 Pridie 1.5 Tejada 1.5 Evans 1.0 Harris 1.0 Parnell 1.0 Thole 1.0 Acosta 0.5

NATIONAL LEAGUE BATTING RACE Through Games of 9/24/2011 Braun .331 (.330922) REYES .330 (.329502) Kemp .325 (.325342)

METS ALL-TIME HIT LEADERS Through 9/24/2011 1. Ed Kranepool 1,418 2. JOSE REYES 1,291 3. DAVID WRIGHT 1,245