Where's Reese?

I remember back in the summer of 2008 waiting around for a summer league baseball game, looking over the 2008 MLB First Year Players Draft to see if any of my former teammates or guys that I had played against were chosen. Not having much knowledge regarding any of the potential prospects that year, I did my due diligence when the Mets announced that they were selecting Ike Davis with their first of two first round picks that year. Not bad, a big lefty power hitter who has a slick glove, former pitcher who could possibly play the outfield within a year or two since he was an already proven college commodity. Its about time Omar and Crew made a solid selection (Forget about their second round pick that year who was released March 28th.) Four picks later, the Mets selected a lefty hitting shortstop who immediately became my favorite player, somebody I would follow through the minors, because being a lefty hitter I obviously believe that lefty hitters a far superior to any right handed thumper. Looking at Reese, I pictured a future Chase Utley for the Mets, somebody who would solidify the Mets infield for years to come. Imagine, in their primes, Ike, Reese, Jose and David... What a future Omar, Kudos!

Too bad this club is as injury plagued as a bunch of kindergartners chasing a kickball on playground.  Fast forward four years and unfortunately for our sake, that dynamic infield never took to fruition. Jose's gone, Ike's got a ankle that may never be the same (Plus a fever that could kick in at anytime) and David's career could come collapsing down around him. As well all know, Mr. Havens is highly touted but when you can't play under a new regime, they have no use for you. Hopefully unlike his fellow 2nd round draftee J-Rod, Reese can get it together and provide a glimmer of hope at second base for years to come.  If he has any hope of winning a job he'd better throw some dirt on that oblique, pop some advil and take some swings asap.. Come on Reese we're rooting for ya.