It’s not the way David Wright wanted to end things, but if this is how it had to be done, it couldn’t have gone more perfectly. It was a bright, sunny day in New York City. Not too hot, and not too cold. Just right, and exactly how you would draw up an ideal late September day. There was energy and emotion in Citi Field that has only been present there a handful of times. If it...
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Come Saturday, I’m going to be an emotional wreck. I’m not alone in this, as it is set up to be a heart wrenching day for Mets fans. Captain David Wright will start what is likely to be his last ever MLB game in front of a sell out crowd. Through the ups and downs, highs and lows and everything in between, Wright has been a staple for the Mets since debuting in 2004. Despite being...
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Prior to Tuesday night’s bout with the Atlanta Braves, Mets’ manager Mickey Callaway announced that shortstop Jose Reyes would start alongside third baseman David Wright this Saturday, Sept. 29. The last time the two shared a field together was nearly seven years ago to the date: Sept. 28, 2011. It’ll likely be Wright’s last game as Met, but also could be Jose Reyes’ as he is a free agent at...
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Mets’ outfielder Brandon Nimmo has made a name for himself in 2018 after a successful season. But when he was just a kid from Wyoming who got drafted in the first round of the 2011 draft, it was the face of the Mets franchise, David Wright, who reached out to him. “He said he was looking forward to us playing together and helping out the team and winning a World Series together,” Nimmo...
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As expected, the Mets today activated third baseman David Wright from the 60-day disabled list. The plan, after Wright’s impassioned press conference earlier this month, was to have the captain active for the final homestand. It’s been an uphill battle for Wright, who hasn’t appeared in a major league game since 2016. The longtime Met has worked hard to get back on the playing field, and will...
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