ST. PETERSBURG, Florida - Rajai Davis couldnt have drawn up his role in the Blue Jays two-run third inning on Saturday any better. Aboard on a lead off bunt single, pushed past the pitcher to the first base side. Follow it up with a stolen base and an advance to third on a ground ball before scoring on another ground out. Davis speed is the gift. It cant be taught. How he uses his speed to his advantage, particularly for stealing bases, is a product of years of work. "I think it just comes from a lot of experience," said Davis. "I think I have 251 minor league stolen bases and (259) in the Bigs. Thats a lot of experience right there. That alone, youve got an idea of what pitchers are going to do, what they want to do. They all seem to fall into the same rhythm or the same routine of things." Davis 36 stolen bases through Saturday tie him with Milwaukees Jean Segura for third-most in the majors. A significant number under normal circumstances, the fact Davis has appeared in only 80 games, 54 as a starter, makes the total even more impressive. "There are a number of people I can think of that have speed," said Davis. "Not all of them steal bases though. Its something you have to develop and its something you have to work on constantly. Its just like hitting, youve got to constantly get better and learn the pitchers and learn what they want to do and while youre doing it youve got to still remain calm, cool and collected." The process of becoming a base stealer, not just a fast runner, began immediately after Davis was drafted in 2001 by the Pirates. He sidled up to minor league instructors like Gary Redus, who stole 322 bases in a career that spanned 13 seasons, and Tony Beasley, who swiped 138 bags playing almost a decade in the minors. After moving on to San Francisco and then Oakland, Davis picked the brain of Rickey Henderson whenever he was around the Athletics facilities. Here, now, with the Blue Jays, Davis spent time this spring studying video and talking with roving base running instructor Tim Raines. Henderson and Raines are two of the all-time greats. "If you look at video, what are you looking for? Thats the key," said Davis. "Now you talk with them, theyll tell you what to look for. Theyve got some things that you can look for. But video, to me, is useless unless you know what youre doing, unless you know what youre looking for. Talking with them is gaining knowledge." He thrives on the cat-and-mouse game with the pitcher. Davis gets to first; he knows the pitcher is distracted by his presence. Hes used to diving back to the bag, the subject of regular pick-off attempts. Some mean business, others attempt to get Davis to shorten his lead. If Davis takes off, the pitcher wants his catcher to have a chance. Davis says Tigers right-hander Max Scherzer has one of the best pick-off moves in the game. He was impressed by Travis Blackley, a young left-hander in the Astros organization who came to Toronto with Houston for a series last month. Sometimes, he sees something he hasnt before. "This year, Ive seen David Price break out the step off move for the first time in my career," said Davis. "Ive never seen him do that. Maybe he was trying to get better, trying to slow down the running game. Its always changing and youve got to adjust, got to think on the fly. It helps when youve got the experience dealing with a lot of times on base and stealing bases." Davis will be eligible for free agency for the first time this offseason. His future in Toronto is put into doubt by the business of the game. The Blue Jays have more than $100-million worth of guaranteed contracts for 2014 and arbitration eligibility for the likes of Colby Rasmus and J.P. Arencibia to deal with. Whether he fits into the budget, both term and money, is a matter for both sides to hammer out. Regardless, hell be in demand. Speed is always in demand. "I think the best thing for me is just to focus on what I need to do daily because whats going to happen in the future is just going to happen based on what I do daily," said Davis. "If I can continue to focus on doing my part, contributing, just staying focused on getting on base, stealing bases, doing what I do, I think that my future will take care of itself." REYES DOWN FOR WEEKEND Shortstop Jose Reyes has been playing with a sore right knee for about two weeks. The pain intensified toward the end of the Boston series and has reached the point where rest is needed. "I think Ive put a lot of pressure on the good leg because I dont want to put pressure on my ankle," said Reyes. "I think that caused a little problem there." Reyes missed 66 games with a sprained left ankle earlier this season. Until Saturday, he had started each of the 45 games since his return and had been removed from only three games, all blowout losses. He says he showed up to Tropicana Field intending to play but took the advice of trainer George Poulis and manager John Gibbons to take rest. Would he be available to pinch hit in a pinch? "If they need me Ill be ready in the dugout," said Reyes. The plan is to have Reyes return on Tuesday in New York. The Blue Jays have an off day on Monday. JOHNSON STAYING BACK Josh Johnson, on the disabled list with a strained right forearm, will split from the club when it heads to New York on Sunday evening. Hell continue to rest and rehab under the watch of team doctors in Dunedin. LIND UP A NOTCH Adam Linds two round trippers on Saturday moved him into sole possession of eighth on the Blue Jays all-time home run list. His 136 home runs with Toronto is one more than Ernie Whitts total. 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Dawson has been named ahead of all-rounder Chris Woakes, who is the surprise omission and the only difference to the original 15-man squad named to face South Africa in two Twenty20 encounters after the current one-day series.Steven Finn was in that initial squad, but was replaced by Woakes after suffering a side strain in the Test series and will not be risked ahead of the tournament, which starts in India on March 8 and will be shown live on Sky Sports. Hampshires Dawson impressed Trevor Bayliss in practice in the UAE Hes coming along very well. Hes got plenty of time, Bayliss told Sky Sports News HQ. He was our best bowler in the first two Tests and that wasnt all that long ago, so Im sure hell hit the ground running.Bayliss said Woakes was unlucky to miss out as England have opted to take three spinners to India.Hes disappointed but thats the way it goes sometimes. If it was somewhere else in the world, he could have been one of the lucky ones. Im sure hell continue to work hard and hes certainly still a part of our plans going forward. Chris Woakes misses out on the squad for the tournament in India England Lions regular Dawson is yet to play for the full national side, but impressed Bayliss when he joined the squad in practice in the UAE.To be honest, I dont know a lot about him. I havent seen him play a game, said Bayliss. He came to a practice when we were out in the UAE with the Lions and I saw him in the nets. Steven Finn is included, despite his recovery from a side strain From a bowling point of view, he gets a bit on the ball, he looks like hes got something about him personality-wise and he can bat as well and is a good fielder apparently, so Im looking forward to seeing him close up.Bayliss said Kevin Pietersen was never considered for a recall, despite his impressive form in the recent Big Bash tournament in Australia.He wasnt even discussed in the selection meeting, added Bayliss. Everyone is very happy with the young team that we have got. England head coach Trevor Bayliss admits hes never seen Liam Dawson play. The Hampshire spinner is the surprise selection in Englands squad Weve played very well in T20 cricket in tthe last six months or so and we just want to move forward with that team.ddddddddddddWe certainly feel we can win it. In T20, you get on a roll pretty quickly one way or the other and you can go out the back door pretty quickly, but you can also get a number of wins quickly. Liam Dawson says hes excited but nervous about being selected for Englands T20 World Cup squad We have to start very well, but the way weve been playing, theres no reason that we cant - if we play some good cricket.Kent wicket-keeper batsman Sam Billings admits he is delighted for Dawson, insisting he will add a new dimension to the squad in India. Nasser: Id have picked Broad Sky Sports pundit gives his views on Englands World T20 squad Speaking to Sky Sports News HQ, he said: Liam has a very calm head and is obviously a three dimensional cricketer who can play as a batsman, a bowler and a hes a great fielder.Hes a great guy as well and I am really happy for him. He will help us mount a series challenge out there along with the game changers in South Africa at the moment like Buttler, Stokes, Root... the list is endless. 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