No one has to tell the Mets that first place doesn't mean squat in July. After all, they've already proven it doesn't mean anything when you're up seven games with 17 to play in September.
But just think how far away the top spot in the NL East seemed when Jerry Manuel replaced fired manager Willie Randolph on June16. Or, more recently, when the Mets' bullpen imploded Tuesday against the Phillies. With 13 victories in 16 games, including a 3-1 win Thursday at Shea fueled by another big-game performance from Oliver Perez and another clutch hit by the resurgent Carlos Delgado, the Mets have regained sole possession of first place for the first time since April19. Continue
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