According to Adam Rubin of ESPN New York, the Mets will promote Ike Davis, and he will re-join the team for Friday's game in Milwaukee.
In 21 games for Triple-A Las Vegas, Davis hit .293 with 7 home runs and 13 RBI. Before his demotion, Davis was hitting .161 with 5 home runs in 55 games for the Mets.
During Davis' absence, Josh Satin took his place and made the most out of the opportunity. The 28 year old hit .353 in 18 games for the Mets.
In 21 games for Triple-A Las Vegas, Davis hit .293 with 7 home runs and 13 RBI. Before his demotion, Davis was hitting .161 with 5 home runs in 55 games for the Mets.
During Davis' absence, Josh Satin took his place and made the most out of the opportunity. The 28 year old hit .353 in 18 games for the Mets.
This was my immediate reaction to this move
This sends a horrible message to the organization. Satin was given a chance to succeed and he took advantage of it. However, this tells the players that hard work and success doesn't necessarily earn everyday playing time.
Do I think that Satin is the future first-baseman for this team? No. But you need to play the hot hand and get the fans excited. What if Davis comes back and continues to struggle?
From what I've heard from others, Davis will become the primary first-baseman, and Satin will start against tough lefties. That's all fine and dandy, but Davis needs to be more than a platoon player. He needs to get out there and learn how to face left handed pitching. You either play him everyday, or don't play him at all.
From a long-term point of view, it's important to see what the Mets have in Davis. If he manages to find success in the second half of the season, package him out of New York, because he has too many flaws in his game.
Do I think that Satin is the future first-baseman for this team? No. But you need to play the hot hand and get the fans excited. What if Davis comes back and continues to struggle?
From what I've heard from others, Davis will become the primary first-baseman, and Satin will start against tough lefties. That's all fine and dandy, but Davis needs to be more than a platoon player. He needs to get out there and learn how to face left handed pitching. You either play him everyday, or don't play him at all.
From a long-term point of view, it's important to see what the Mets have in Davis. If he manages to find success in the second half of the season, package him out of New York, because he has too many flaws in his game.
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