Mets to begin talking with Reyes camp soon, in hopes of reaching new deal in coming weeks  —  Mets on Twitter  —  LOS ANGELES — Don't be so sure the Mets are waiting until after the season to talk turkey with Jose Reyes.  —  Multiple sources with knowledge of the process told The Post yesterday …

Yankee Derek Jeter Poised to Make History - So What?  —  As Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter is poised to reach 3,000 career hits in Major League Baseball, ABC's John Berman considers the Jeter FAQ.  And for another perspective, ABC's Rick Klein gives Berman a Bronx Cheer and answers those same FAQ's HERE.

Ellsbury, Youkilis HRs back Wakefield in 6-4 win  —  BOSTON (AP) — Jacoby Ellsbury and Kevin Youkilis had three extra-base hits apiece, and Tim Wakefield scattered nine hits in seven innings to lead the Boston Red Sox to a 6-4 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday night.

Buddin fielded criticism  —  Former Red Sox shortstop Don Buddin died a week ago and nobody here noticed.  He was buried in South Carolina Sunday, but there was nothing in the Boston newspapers until yesterday.  Folks at Fenway didn't get the word of Buddin's passing until his son-in-law called them Tuesday.

Qualls being excoriated in San Francisco  —  SAN FRANCISCO — Before each plate appearance, San Francisco Giants slugger Pablo Sandoval steps out in front of the plate and does a ritualistic sort of tap dance with his bat and cleats.  Drives opponents, especially pitchers, nuts.

Reds blow eight-run lead but beat Cardinals in 13th inning  —  ST. LOUIS — The Cincinnati Reds avoided a lot more than just your garden variety three-game sweep.  —  Bronson Arroyo and the bullpen squandered an eight-run, fifth-inning lead.  The offence stalled, too …

Jury selection begins in Clemens trial  —  WASHINGTON — The Roger Clemens federal trial began Wednesday with the start of jury selection, but only after the two legal sides sparred right up to the time potential jurors entered the courtroom.  —  The case of the United States …

Bucs decison-makers prep for Trade Deadline  —  PITTSBURGH — General manager Neal Huntington led a meeting on Wednesday in which manager Clint Hurdle and other key decision makers in the organization discussed the team's outlook approaching the July 31 Trade Deadline.

Stanton hits walkoff shot in 10th, Marlins beat Phillies  —  MIAMI — Mike Stanton hit a one-out solo homer in the 10th inning Wednesday night, and the Florida Marlins overcame an early four-run deficit to avert a series sweep by beating the Philadelphia Phillies 7-6.

Ogando gets back on track with Rangers rout of Orioles  —  ARLINGTON, Texas — Alexi Ogando allowed four hits over seven innings in his last start before the all-star break as the Texas Rangers completed a three-game sweep of the Baltimore Orioles with an 13-5 victory on Wednesday night.