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Yankees sign ex-Met Davis to help fill void at 1B

The Yankees have added a familiar New York face in an effort to solve their continuing first base problem. Ike Davis, the ex-Met, has been signed to share the position with utility man Rob Refsnyder.

The left-handed hitting Davis, 29, has become a journeyman after appearing as if he might become a star with the Mets. He used an opt-out clause in his minor league contract with the Texas Rangers to sign a major league deal with the Yankees. At Triple-A for Round Rock, Davis batted .268 with four homers, 25 RBIs and a .