It’s a quiet weekend in Mets-land, so I thought this link might stir things up with some of you.
What is the advantage for the Mets? Well, they lock up an elite player (and yes, I still think Wright is an elite player) at a reasonable salary. Plus, they send a message to their beleaguered and frustrated fan base that their favorite player will be here for the long-term, especially if they lose Jose Reyes.
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Media Goon has put together a great post for the morning..but we’ll save that for when everyone is back on the internet.
I’m sorry, but I’m not convinced that David Wright is an elite player anymore. Three straight sub-par seasons should give anyone cause to doubt. If Jose Reyes isn’t worth a long-term gamble, neither is Mr. Wright.