The cautious approach with Davis, as well as a number of injuries this season, shows a big shift in the way such things are handled by the new Mets’ front office. In past years, the team would drag its feet on such issues, resulting in longer recovery time and a short roster…

Whatever happens with Davis, today’s handling of his situation is a further indication that things have improved for the better.

– David Lennon, Newsday.

Lennon makes a good point, and one I’ve brought up a number of times this season. If and when Davis lands on the DL, Mets fans are going to freak out with the here-we-go-again and woe-is-me stuff, but you’d much rather have the young first baseman on the DL for 15 days than watch the Mets play with a short roster for five games, then see Davis further injure his leg trying to rush back and wind up needing season-ending surgery or something.

There is no hex or jinx or curse on the Mets because those things do not exist. They are now quick to examine players and quick to put them on the disabled list because they are being cautious with their health, as they should be.