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Ike Davis upset over trade report saying he’s out too late, not coachable

Found September 19, 2012 on Larry Brown Sports: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Ike Davis,  Terry Collins
TEAMS: New York Mets
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In what has been yet another disappointing season for the Mets, Ike Davis has been one of a few standout players. Although his batting average of .223 is low, the first baseman has provided some pop this season with 27 homers and 81 RBI in a lineup that has struggled to produce. But because of the way he spends his personal time, the Mets could be open to trading Davis. Or that’s what this ESPNNewYork.com report says, at least. Citing a “baseball source,” ESPN reported on Tuesday that the Mets will consider moving Davis because he has been unwilling to take coaching advice and stays out too late after games, which they believe poorly influences younger players. The news caught Davis off-guard. “I have never missed games or not been ready to work because of anything to do with staying up too late,” Davis told the NY Daily News in a interview Tuesday. “I show up every day. I play hard. It is unfair to me, and it doesn’t make sense. … It comes out of nowhere. It happens to athletes lik...
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