MESA, Ariz. -- A's outfielder Khris Davis has bowed out of the World Baseball Classic, foregoing his invitation from Team Mexico to focus his energy on preparing for his second season in Oakland.
Davis, who totaled 42 home runs and 102 RBIs last season, said the decision was "horrible" and that he felt "terrible," but it was in the best interest of the A's.
"I kind of feel overextended, personally," Davis said. "You take on a lot, and it's a lot of days away -- and my main focus is to perform for the organization, and I feel like I want to get off on the right foot.