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Sorry, but Reyes owes no one an apology

Jose Reyes (7) of the New York Mets

Photo credit: Getty Images | Jose Reyes (7) of the New York Mets looks on from the dugout during the ninth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Citi Field. (Sept. 28, 2011)

The only thing wrong with Jose Reyes taking himself out of Wednesday's game after his first-inning bunt was the way he left the field.

One moment, he was at first base, an entire stadium smiling along with him. The next, he was gone, and in his place appeared Justin Turner.

It was too quick, too abrupt, and took all of Citi Field by surprise. Aside from Reyes and Terry Collins, only...

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