Ike Davis

Andrew Theodorakis/New York Daily News Terry Collins’ face says it all in the Mets’ first game since demoting first baseman Ike Davis. CARDINALS 9, METS 2 On Sunday, Sandy Alderson sent the message that there are consequences when players do not perform. Tuesday, the Mets general manager saw that there were ramifications to those consequences. Daniel Murphy’s error in the fifth inning resulted in five Cardinals runs as the Mets lost 9-2. The Mets (23-36) have lost three straight, seven out...Read Full Story

Demoted Mets first baseman Ike Davis (r.) chats with Las Vegas 51s skipper Wally Backman Tuesday. " /> Demoted Mets first baseman Ike Davis (r.) chats with Las Vegas 51s skipper Wally Backman Tuesday. " height="428" alt=" New York Mets first baseman Ike Davis, talks with Las Vegas 51s manager Wally Backman during batting practice, Tuesday, June 11, 2013, in Las Vegas. Davis was sent down to the AAA team on Monday after batting just .161 with 66 strikeouts in 55 games with the Mets. (AP Photo...Read Full Story

Demoted Mets first baseman Ike Davis (r.) chats with Las Vegas 51s skipper Wally Backman Tuesday. " /> Demoted Mets first baseman Ike Davis (r.) chats with Las Vegas 51s skipper Wally Backman Tuesday. " height="428" alt=" New York Mets first baseman Ike Davis, talks with Las Vegas 51s manager Wally Backman during batting practice, Tuesday, June 11, 2013, in Las Vegas. Davis was sent down to the AAA team on Monday after batting just .161 with 66 strikeouts in 55 games with the Mets. (AP Photo...Read Full Story

Demoted Mets first baseman Ike Davis (r.) chats with Las Vegas 51s skipper Wally Backman Tuesday. " /> Demoted Mets first baseman Ike Davis (r.) chats with Las Vegas 51s skipper Wally Backman Tuesday. " height="428" alt=" New York Mets first baseman Ike Davis, talks with Las Vegas 51s manager Wally Backman during batting practice, Tuesday, June 11, 2013, in Las Vegas. Davis was sent down to the AAA team on Monday after batting just .161 with 66 strikeouts in 55 games with the Mets. (AP Photo...Read Full Story

Yes. This was a year too late. While most Met fans were jumping for joy when Ike Davis re-discovered his swing in the second half of last year, I was one of the few who preferred demoting him to AAA to rework his swing and more importantly his mindset. I’m not saying I was right, but who are we kidding? I was right and I stood by it then and now. It’s a shame because there really isn’t anything positive to write about this team these days. Even during our most downtrodden times we’ve been...Read Full Story