During a recent team meeting, the Mets flirted with the idea of releasing Mike Pelfrey before Opening Day, according to two people with direct knowledge of the situation. None of the uniformed staff was in favor of the idea and it got nowhere. Pelfrey further solidified his place in the rotation Thursday night, when he allowed one run in 6.1 innings against Houston. "I saw all the things today that I have heard about," Terry Collins said. "I saw a power sinker (with) that great movement, beating it in the dirt. He threw his curveball for strikes. Josh (Thole)said his split was outstanding tonight."