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2013
Mets’ Ike Davis Doesn’t Make Team USA, Wasn’t Asked
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Updated by John Delcos on 3/6 at 9:15 AM
Ike Davis was on the WBC reserve list but wasn’t asked when Mark Teixeira was injured. Teammate David Wright was keeping him posted.
“I got a text from David,” Davis said. “He said (WBC manager) Joe Torre asked about me. I’m glad they thought of me.”
When asked if Wright put in a good word for him, Davis said: “He said he did … but I didn’t make the team.”
Davis said he would be intrigued to play in the World Baseball Classic.
“I’d get some at-bats, but not as many (if he had a regular spring training,” Davis said. “The games would be more intense. That would be a good way to jump start the season.”
Original Post 3/5
Ike Davis is now in the mix of names being considered for Team USA’s currently vacant first base position for the World Baseball Classic says Adam Rubin of ESPNNewYork.com.
The spot was held by Mark Teixeira, but a strained right wrist put an end to that, leaving team USA with only Ben Zobrist and Joe Mauer as the only two on the roster with any experience at first.
In addition to Ike, White Sox first baseman Paul Konerko, the Tiger’s Prince Fielder, the Red Sox catcher/first baseman Mike Napoli and the Angel’s Mark Trumbo are among the names that could be considered.
Team USA manager Joe Torre expects a decision to be made Wednesday on Texeira’s replacement. First-round play begins for USA Friday at Chase Field against Mexico starting at 9 p.m. on MLB Network.
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Great, now Ike is going to take attention away from Wright.
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Ike was the first person I thought of when I read about Teixeira’s injury.
I don’t know if you knew this but an added bonus for Ike is that the Pool D games they are set to begin take place in his home state of Arizona.
Yes, saw a mention of that on TRDM.
Isn’t that where he got Valley Fever?
Isn’t that where he got Valley Fever?”
Are you making fun of the desert?
People in the desert are prone to the disease.
LoL, forget what I said I see you indeed would of known since the post states the games are due to take place at Chase Field.
I see Prince taking that spot.
I hope not! I see Ike as a big key to any possible success. If he turns the corners and can become more consistent and stay healthy he will have more opportunities.
Glad to hear this.
“I’d get some at-bats, but not as many (if he had a regular spring training,” Davis said. “The games would be more intense. That would be a good way to jump start the season.”
Exactly, he needs the reps and a good start to cement himself as the best player on this team. defense, power and a good avg will shut up lots of critics. Like i said, this guy will be in some type of MVP discussion imho….
Who is critical of Ike Davis?
“Mets’ Ike Davis Doesn’t Make Team USA, Wasn’t Asked”
Isiah Thomas was snubbed on the 1992 Dream Team.
The players didn’t want Isiah on the dream team because he was a dirty disrespectful player, not even close to the same situation.
On top of that, Isiah wasn’t really on the level of any of the other players ( because of his attitude.)
On top of that, Isiah wasn’t really on the level of any of the other players ( because of his attitude.)”
Well, i won’t say he wasn’t as good, arguably isiah was one of the best if not the best PG in the game at that time, but he had an issue with the best player in the world in jordan, and the committe made a choice, who do we wanna have, Jordan or him? They made the correct choice. also, dont’ forget laetner was on that team
They most likely could have used Isiah as they had some injury issues at guard. As for the arse Laettner was only there to represent the college players.
His jealousy of Jordan had something to do with that.
Apparently they wanted someone who was already in AZ so they took Hosmer,
Oh well, it seemed like Ike wanted to go…it would have been fun for him I think.
Call me selfish but I’m glad he isn’t going….
I wish Wright had not gone as well…
We never seem to gain from these Extracuricular baseball activites (I include the All Star game in that) and usually when the player gets back he slumps or is not as good as when he left…
I know it’s an honor for the players and one they probably deserve…
But if it were up to me I wouldn’t let them go because I would rather if something bad happens it’s on OUR time not some useless game that has no benefit to the Mets.
But like I said I’m being selfish in that thought.
I don’t mind Wright going, it’s a nice way for some of the tweeners like Lutz or Satin to get a few extra at bats this spring, but I agree on Davis. After his start last year it is important for him to have all the time he needs to put together a good start this year and have that great complete season that he’s capable of having.
Happy to see Ike staying home and continuing to get his ABs and reps in the field. He’s going to have a monster year. Crushing it.