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Jose Reyes will be out of the starting lineup today for the third straight game with a sore calf muscle.  In his 3 game absence the Mets have stolen a record 13 bases over a 3 game series, including 7 in the opening game against the SF Giants. The defense however has taken a step back, with Alex Cora being charged with 1 error and at least 2 other plays where an error could have been charged.  Cora is an above average fielder, and is a better option than Castillo at 2nd base defensively, but a far downgrade from Reyes at short stop.  Reyes is expected to be back today.

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