A glimpse into life with the Mets
Welcome to my blog, everybody. This is the first time I’ve tried to do something like this, so I’m going to have some fun with it and try to give you a glimpse of what it’s like inside the Mets clubhouse. You can help me out by giving me your thoughts and suggestions as the season goes along. I’ll try to answer some of your questions whenever I have a chance.
The first thing I realize is that I need a cool name for my blog to replace "Getting it Wright," so send along your ideas through the "Comments" link below and I'll choose the one I think is best.
My first season with the Mets went by fast. It was a lot of fun and memorable to say the least -– even having to take orders from Cliff Floyd. It was all part of the rookie experience, sort of my initiation into the big leagues. That stuff is in all in good fun and it really helped make me feel like part of the team.
During the offseason I was just like any other Mets fan, I guess. I would get online every day and check to see what kind of moves the front office was making. Needless to say, I liked what I was reading all winter. With each one of the moves, I found myself nodding my head and thinking, "This is going to be a big help." Now, when I take a look around our clubhouse, I realize the sum is even greater than the parts.
It was tough to lose guy like Mike Piazza, who was a legend in this city, and Mike Cameron, of course, but Omar Minaya, the Wilpons and the rest of the front office did an outstanding job by adding guys like Carlos Delgado, Billy Wagner, Paul Lo Duca, Xavier Nady and Duaner Sanchez. Julio Franco is another guy that’s going to bring a lot to this team.
I got to meet all of these new guys when we had our Mets caravan in January. Then we had Spring Training to get to know each other a little bit better. Now we have the task of putting together all of this great talent and making ourselves a team. We have all the right tools and all the right pieces. Now we have to put it together and play cohesively.
My biggest expectation going into this season is to win a lot more games. One way or another, that’s what we need to do and that’s really the only thing that matters. The only important statistics are our won-lost record and the NL standings.
We have a playoff caliber team. In fact, we have the talent to go deep in the playoffs. Now, we just have to stay healthy and play like we’re capable of playing. One of the things I like about this year’s club, so far, is the way the veteran guys on the team have been speaking up, especially the guys who have played on winning teams.
Those guys keep reinforcing –- as cliché as this sounds -– that we have to play for the team on the front of our jerseys rather than the name on the back. We have to pull for one another, play for one another and pick each other up.
It’s a long season in baseball, so we’re all going to have our moments to contribute and we’re all going to have work through slumps and injuries. If somebody doesn’t get the job done in front of you, then it becomes your responsibility to pick him up.
Hopefully, having that strong team attitude from the very beginning will help set the tone for a winning season. I’m only in my second year, so I know how important it is to be surrounded by some veterans who you can lean on a little bit.
Speaking of veterans, I think Cliff is going to be delegating his bag carrying duties between a couple of new rookies this season. It looks like Brian Bannister and Anderson Hernandez are taking over for me this year. As long as I don’t have to do it anymore!
Seriously, though, Cliff will take good care of them, like he did for me. I had to do a lot of chores but he always took care of me, too. He bought me some nice new suits and took me to dinner, so it was well worth it. I’m sure he won’t be too hard on Brian and Anderson, either.
I couldn’t be happier playing for the Mets and being a New Yorker. One of the things I realize living in Manhattan is that we play for the greatest fans in the world. They recognize everybody on the roster, from No. 1 to No. 25. Even as a relatively new guy, people recognize me every time I walk out of my apartment.
It’s all good, though. You get words of encouragement -– a "good game last night" or a quick "hello" -– little things like that that let you know that they appreciate your efforts. There’s so much excitement and electricity. New York sports, baseball in particular, has a certain energy that you don’t get anywhere else. I’m lucky to be a part of it.
I’m going to try and update this at least once per homestand, so keep reading and let's have a winning season together.
-- David
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Congrats on your great 2005 David.
If the Mets were smart, they'd buy out your arbitration years right now. Give you some long-term stability.
Good luck on your 2006 campaign!
p.s. How about "The Wright Way"
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What Up David,
Here are a few suggestions:
"It's Wright, Brothers!"
"Wright When You Thought It Was Safe To Go Into Third Base"
"Here's The Ball, Wright Here In My Glove!"
"Wright My Name Down, You're Out At Third!"
"A Grounder To Left Equals a Wright"
"To Left, Equals A Wright"
"Wright I Am"
Peace,
G-Deuce
DA BRONX BOMBERS
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Hey David, my name is Matt and I'm a big Met fan. I appreciate what you are doing for the Mets and the city. It is so exciting to watch you and the Mets this year. I am confident that you and the team can get into the playoffs this year. I'll be at the stadium on 4/15 on the 3rd base side so I'll see you. I am an inspired young baseball player who is interested in pursuing baseball as a profession. I know it is hard, but if you have any tips I would really appreciate it.
-Matt
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David,
28 year old lifetime Mets fan here from Ohio originally from NY. Great first series man, good to see you off to a hot start. I followed you through the Mets farm system and I knew you would make it. Anyway, how do you feel about the fans booing Beltran? I thought it was pre-mature. Anyway good luck against the Marlins.
How about "DW CAFE" for your blog site?
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Hi David! Thanks for playing so hard every night. We love watching you and i'm sure you hear the chants of "MVP" from the stands!
My blog name suggestion is
Wrightings
Goodl luck tonight! I'll be cheering from the Mezzanine, section 3!
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David,
Thanks for taking the time to write to us...being so busy and all. Anyway, good luck this year...take us into the playoffs..its been awhile.
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Mr. David Wright,
Hi I am a 16 year old die hard Met fan. I am so thankful for the Mets organization drafting you. You have became my favorite player and my hero. I don't know if you remember but I met you in spring training and told you that I would buy your Wilson glove. 2 months later..I own a Wilson glove. Good luck this season. Continue to be yourself and good fortune will follow.
Evan
The Team.The Time.The Mets.
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hi david,
i was in florida while you were there for spring trainging and i got to see you. i've been a mets fan since i was born and i've loved you and jose reyes ever since your first games as a met so i was wondering if you and jose reyes are good friends?
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Hey David,
I'm pretty excited about this season as is every other Mets fan on the planet, I'm sending good thought your way all season.
I think you should call your blog "the Wright Page".
best,
Laron
slc, ut
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Hey David (or Mr. Wright? =): Let me just say that I think you are awesome!!!. I've been following your career since mid '04-when you came up--and what you've accomplished is amazing and I can see you will be a memorable player for years to come. Eventhough I'm a Marlins fan(I live in Miami), I think you guys have everything necesary to win not only the NL East, but a much needed World Series. Keep doing the awesomely great job you're constanly doing, and I'll see you when you guys come play the Marlins. Please, keep writing on this website, I like hearing from you.
Wendy R.
PS.:I noticed you got some names already, but I'll just throw this one at you: AWESOMELY WRIGHTEOUS!=>
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David,
I'm a huge Met fan and I have been my whole life. I wanted to say hello because my four year old son Jay is a huge fan of yours. Everytime we play baseball in the yard or in the house - he's David Wright. I wanted to thank you for being my son's favorite.
Good luck this season!!
Ashley
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David,
I'm a huge mets fan and you are by far my favorite player. I have a suggestion for the name of your blog:
Wright here. Wright now.
good luck!!
Shawn
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David,
Thanks for being such a great attribute to this team. Both on and off the field you seem to bring life to everyone. I'm a huge Met fan and I just thought I'd say hey. I went down to spring training and you guys looked great. Can't wait for the 2006 season!
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Hey David, good luck with this blog, good luck with the year, your foundation and all endeavors this season.
By the way, if you want to say hi to a great group of Met fans, check out http://www.cranepoolforum.com Yes its named for the great Ed Kranepool!
Lets Go Mets!
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Hello David,
I'm going to take liberties and call you David because I may be twice your age. Hope that's alright. I want to comment about Carlos Beltran being treated as he is by "Mets fans". I just wanted to take a moment to give him a few words of encouragement, and ask your opinion.
On July 19,2005 at about 11:00am est, while at work, I suffered a stroke. My vision went seriously blurry in one eye, I had an intense headache for about a minute and from that point on I slurred my words and felt a loss of coordination. I knew it was a stroke but I stayed to finish work because I had just started a new job and didn't want to lose it.
I went home and watched my beloved Mets before I went to the hospital. Chris Woodward won the game with a walk off homer in extra innings. Then and only then did I go to the hospital. "How is this relevant?" You may ask. My point is ... I am a REAL Mets fan!! Not those idiots who stand there and try to make players feel worse after they have given their best effort and fallen short. I can see in a guys eyes that he cares.
You guys have TRUE fans. You may not hear us, but we are out here. We live and die with every pitch and hurt as much as you guys when it doesn't work out. I just want you guys to know that I watch every game and I am rooting for you. When you hear a bunch of idiots booing, know that us real fans are out here and we am not booing.
I'm walking again now and I'm going to run, and golf and do everything I used to do again. I'm not giving up and don't you guys give up ... REAL Mets fans love you and are behind you.
!!! Okay, I rambled but it makes me crazy. What do you think David? Don't you guys wanna just choke the people who get down on your teammates?
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Hey, David!
As I said on the MLBlogoshere, I think your blog should be called "The Wright Stuff" because you certainly have it! I really hope the Mets break the Braves division-winning streak this year.
I am 50 yrs old and grew up in NYC a Mets fan. If I recall correctly you are wearing the number of another Mets third baseman, Ed "The Glider" Charles, who was at the hot corner for the '69 Championship.
Best of luck to you this year, and welcome.
Kellia
http://byrnesblog.mlblogs.com
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Hey David, You're the Best! You're A Gamer through-and-through,and it's a pleasure to be lucky enough to have you on the Mets. Hope you have another excellent season. It would be great if you batted third; with your average last year, you deserve it! Here's a title for your BLOG: "The Wright Man For The BLOG!!!"Take Care and Go Mets!!!
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HEY DAVID!! I JUST WANTED 2 LET U NOE UR ONE OF MY FAV PLAYERS ND I LOVE WATCHING YOU PLAYY UR AMAZINGGG GOOD LUCK THIS SEASON = ) P.S. 4 UR BLOG HMM HOW BOUT " 5'S WRIGHT" ...
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Hey David, you are my favorite player and you play the game with so much passion and energy and its amazing how you always look happy on camera. I watched the game last night and it was rediculous how you battled every at-bat, and right now to me, unbiasly (I'm a Met fan), you and Chris Shelton of the Tigers are looking like the most consistant hitters in baseball. Keep it up, you're doing great.
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David, you are quite possibly the best thing to happen to the Mets (and Mets fans) in such a long time. From the moment the Mets added you to the roster, I was so enormously excited that the Mets finally had some young talent that I went over to my friends house to give her the news (to which she gave me a look of pity). It's tough being a fan from so far away (Portland, OR) but you definitely make the Mets worth following. So THANK YOU for being so amazing to us fans, and good luck with your blog. By the way, I like the title as is. I start college in MA this year, so I'll get to as many games as possible.
~Sarah Emily
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Hey there-
So there is a saying that my friends and I have been saying to each other from the moment you joined the Mets team... and that is "WRIGHT IS SOOOO RIGHT"....
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Hey,
Good luck from a Brit - UK based baseball fan -
and surely it should be (thanks to Jim Carrey)
'All Writey Then'?
Have a Great 2006
Mark Jessop
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Hey David,
Your hustle and hard work each day make you a great model for those out there watching you. I know this is a weird question and I might take heat for it, but i would like to know if you are a christian. keep up the good work
Mark Hubenthal
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Hi David!
I grew up in Connecticut and have been going to Shea Stadium every season since I was 8. Now that I am soon to graduate from college, I'm considering going to grad school in the city (so that I'm closer to the stadium!)
With that said, I think you are the greatest thing to happen to this team in a long time. You play the game for the team and the fans, and that shows. Even with your amazing display of talent every game, I think Met fans appreciate that the most.
I was at the game last night and even though it may be a bit early in the season, I think the crowd was right to chant "MVP" every time you walked onto the field. Thank you for your dedication and for your commitment to the fans.
How about "the Wright Way" for your blog? (although I must say, I'm kind of partial to "Writings" by fava@yahoo.com)
-Krystal
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Hey David,
I am a 27 year old chic and a die hard Met’s fan. Thanks for taking the time out to reach out to your fans this way. Congrats on a great season last year and best of luck this year!! You are definitely on your way to a hall of fame career. I was at the workout day this year on April 2nd which was very enjoyable. I stayed around after to try and get your autograph but you drove right by. Nice Range Rover!! Hopefully there will be other opportunities to get your autograph as I will be at many games this year cheering you and the team on. I got a suggestion for your blog name…how about “The Wright Stuff”? Maybe if you choose that name for your blog I can meet you in person. GO METS!!!
-Joanna
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i got a few ideas for a name:
"Wright on the pitch"
"Wright off the bat"
_The New York Mets are the best team and your my favorite player on the roster
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I have been a Mets fan since I was in little league (46 years ago). I have enjoyed the good and the bad years with the Mets. The team looks great his year. You are a special player. You play with heart and talent. A rare combination in the bigs. I love to watch you and Jose Reyes because you look like you are having fun out there. Don't lose that love for the game. Have a super year!
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Hello David
You are a breath of fresh air for us Mets fans. I hope you stay with the team for your entire career. please don't be angry at Fred for not giving you the salary (that he should of). I am sure us met fans will contribute to help your cause. If you email me I will donate any furniture from my website that you want for your home. I am really serious and ask nothing in return. It would give me great pleasure. Just email me.. and let me know what you need. Keep up the awesome work!
David i'm serious....just check out http://www.onewayfurniture.com Discount home furniture and bar stools! P.S how about... "Excerpts from Wright Field" ?
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hey david whatsup?
My name is derek i played with daniel i am on the great bridge team dont hate me haha but tell daniel i said hey and i hope u do good this season i am goin to the game in DC so see u there
derek
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o ya by the way email me back if u can at dmeiss@juno.com
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You're a great third basemen. Your also my favorite Met. i have an idea for the name of your blog thing....
The Wright third basemen for the mets
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Hey David...
ohh jeepers I got a title suggestion for you...instead of "Nightline" it could be "Wrightline"...peace out,
Kevin
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Hi, David.
Unlike some of the others, I can write that I am more than twice your age. I was working on my second master's degree when you were born!
"Wright" means workman in earlier English, such as in Cartwright or Waynewright (wheel maker). Therefore, given that you are blogging for the team, I suggest "teamwright", which would translate into teamworker. From your enthusiasm on this blog, I'd guess that teamwork is indeed one of your emphasis.
I personally don't have anything against Ted Turner, but I am quite tired of having the Braves first every year. I'd love to see the Mets beat them out.
I used to spend way too much time in the summers on the Mets, back when Tom Seaver was the superstar. I'm sure he wishes that he could've had a blog back in 1971! I was too busy to enjoy 1986, but this time I'll make the time!
In any case, this blog is a welcome relief to the other aspects of life, such as politics -- back then I didn't care what Nixon was doing, so I'll visit just for the inspiration!
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David:
My name is Matthew and I live in Florida. Your my favorite baseball player and love watching you play because you play the game with the passion and emotion that every Mets fan wears on their sleeves. Some Mets fan feel like they can live through you on the field because they dont have the chance of playing for the Mets like you do. David i have a slogan for my fantasy and this year for the mets and its is IN WRIGHT WE TRUST! Keep up the good work man! Lets go Mets!
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Hi!
I really enjoy the energy you bring to the team. You are always smiling, happy, joking around and having fun playing. That's what it's all about...that and you stick it to the end. Thanks.
~neha~
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David:
It's so great to finally have players who are actually proud to be Mets for a change.
For the blog, I'd keep it simple, none of the corny stuff w/ your name. How about
'David's Hot Corner' ??
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Hi David, I am so happy for you and the way you are carrying yourself! Congratulations and thank you. It is great to watch someone who "gets it" and respects this magnificent game of baseball. Blog suggestion: "Wright Stuff." Also, I know you are thinking long term about conserving your body. Do you have a diet plan that you follow? During the season is there an exercise regimen that you use? It is a pleasure to root for you and our Mets. Wishes for success. Borden
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hello there!
well, i first saw you on your first game in 2004 and ever since then i have been a huge fan, my friend and i are 17 and we are deffinately 2 of your biggest fans. and i must say, that besides being a great ball player, you dont exactly make us gag lol. we came up with some names for your page, and to be honest we know you wont pick them but if nothing else they will make you laugh, so here they are:
the page that belongs to this fine piece of man
the fine piece of man
DAVE!!!
yeah im david wright...thats how i roll ...
and one more
im david wright, and i rock ...
yeah dont act like your not gonna laugh at them ...
and by the wayyyy, we both think that you look much better with the socks up instead of the pants over them, its the way its supposed to be there slick!
also, keep knockin out those homeruns, your doin real good this year, there is deffinately an improvement from last year!
-andrea, catskill ny ...
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David - thanks for taking the time, this will be fun for us to read! Me and my six-year old son (who plays 3rd base on his little league team) will be at the stadium often this year cheering you and the Mets on. Let's Go Mets! :)
P.S. How about "Wright On!"
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D. Wright,
It's great that you're writing this blog this year, it will be a cool perspective for Mets fans to read. I think the name should have something to with the hot corner. Anyway, I can't wait to be at a rocking Shea Stadium this year when you guys are out there playing hard and enjoying it. Tell Heilman that he'll be a fan favorite real soon. Also tell Woodward, Castro, Floyd, Nady, and Trachsel that we love what they do. Let's Go Mets!
-Eric
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What about the "Wright Stuff" a la New Kids on the Block? oooo that's bad.
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I like The Wright Stuff too but if that's too self-aggrandizing for you Dave how about Wright's Stuff? OR maybe something a bit more positional like the Wright Corner?
Followed you're progress since A Ball and hope you're here a long time. You're definitely a breath of fresh air and to quote The Outsiders, stay gold.
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hey David,
I'm a big fan of the mets although I live all the way here in the philippines.I really think that you have what it takes to carry this team for the next decade and beyond.I know you've heard this a lot but you really are a good role model for kids.Good luck to all of you this year..let's go mets!
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First off... that shot you hit tonight against Florida was A TITANIC BLAST... and the replay shows that you hit perfectly...its just awe inspiring. I am a die hard Mets fan from THE BRONX of all places (so you imagine I catch alot of heat)and in my short life (I'm only 19) I have witnessed way to many Heartbreaking events of Mets teams in the past... being Born in 1987 I feel that I got ripped off by a few months becasue I wasn't around for our last world series victory... but I have a great feeling about this years team, and I know that if you guys can all stay healthy that the team will go places... 20th aniversary of our last title... why not take another 1? Anways I think that you are a PHENOM and that catch over the shoulder last year was THE MOST INSANE THING I'VE EVER SEEN... The team is going to go places for a very long time and I feel that you will be at the forefront of it all... you're the man... as for the Blog... be like spike lee and "Do the Wright Thing" man... lol
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David,
My name is Jocelyn and I'm a huge fan of yours!! I think that what your doing is totally awesome, and I speak for all fans here...we really do appriciate this. There are so many athletes out there that are cocky and let all the fame get into their heads and I'm really glad to see that your not like that at all. I heard the interview you had on z100 and I met you last year one night when i waited outside of the player's parking lot...and you were one of the only players who stopped and signed autographs. From those 5 minutes I could tell that you were a nice guy who loves his fans, and I respect you so much for that. It doesnt hurt that ur really hott, too, lol. I also was really thrilled to find out about the David Wright Foundation, to fight against Multiple Sclerosis. MS has affect my brother, and he is a huge Mets fan, too...so it really means a lot to me that you are doing this. I would love if you can post up some information about events that we can participate in, I always go to www.davidwrightfoundation.com...but by using this blog, it could really help spread the word!! Thanks again for everything, I love what your doing and what you've done to the Mets. By the way you've been playing and how you always give 110% everyday in the field, I know that one day you'll be a legendary name in NY like Seaver, Carter, Jeter, Piazza, etc. etc. I was also born in 87 so I never witnessed a Mets World Series victory..and I know you'll be a huge asset to the team by getting them there. Have a great season!!
<3 Jocelyn <3
P.S. Silly question...but I was wondering if you had a myspace? I've been seeing a few of them around that have ur name and picture, along with other players from the Mets. So do you or any other Mets players have them? Or are the all posers?
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Everyone knows that New York has the best third baseman in the MLB. After this season everyone will know that he plays for the Mets and not the Yankees. Just play your game along with the rest of the Mets and 2006 and beyond should involve great things. I like the 1st blog can't wait for the next one. P.S. You and Reyes = The best players on a team ever!!!
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I'm just a baseball fan in general.Went to some Mets games in St.Louis when Todd Zeile was a Met. Grew up with him in Cali. Then moved to St.Louis ages ago. Plus i like closer Billy Wagner. When Todd was a Met did he have any impact on you? Yes i know he retired in 2004.But he will always be my favorite.
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how about this one:
Down Wright Naughty
you're a champ in my book
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Hi David,
Radiomans korner here.
Life long Met fan and big David Wright fan.
Site name suggestion
WRIGHT ON TIME.
I am a voiceover artist by trade and love to write.
With that being said please check out RADIOMANS KORNER
and tell me what you think of the nicknames I've come up with for the MET team.
Especially Cliff Floyd.
Keep up the GREAT work and don't forget we are all behind you.
RadioMan out
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How about........"The Wright Stuff"?
I'm a lifelong Mets fan from NY now living in Oregon and have been thrilled watching this first week of the season on the Extra Innings package. Looks like you're gonna have have a huge year, there's definitely a magic to the team. I wanted to thank you for being such a great guy and signing so many autographs. You signed my nephew's hat and posed for a picture with him as well in Seattle last June, it really made his summer. Thanks David, good luck this year, keep hittin' 'em out and I'll keep checkin' in here.......
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Love the blog!
Here's my suggestion: The Wright Way
- www.hahmed.com
lets go mets!
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david,
first off, congratulations on the hot start, both personally and on a team level. i know it feels great for all of us to have you come out of the gates fast like this.
not to put any undue pressure on you, but you cannot imagine what you mean to our fans and our city. many of us feel like you are going to be a legend, not to jump the gun or anything ;) having someone like you on our roster is invaluable. you are worth your weight in gold to us fans, and at the going rate, thats about 1,920,000 (600$/oz * 16oz/lb * 200 lb). come to think of it, you are worth MORE than your weight in gold. We all hope to never see you wear another uniform.
you have already surpassed keith hernandez as my alltime favorite met (and that is by no means an easy task).
stay clutch, and stay orange and blue.
-pete
ps. i have the perfect name for your blog:
"wright about now"
double entendre. maybe your walkout music could even be that fatboy slim song with that "right about now, the funk soul brother" lyric. pretty phatty if u ask me.
hope u read this and hope to see you at shea in october when i break the bank and fly out from colorado to see my first WS game. peace
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Hey Mr. Wright, welcome to the Metsblogging community. My name is Itsmetsforme. I'm like the David Wright of the metsblogging community. I kid.
I have two requests. I noticed that a poster above signed off: DA BRONX BOMBERS. Well we just can't have that. Please take every opportunity to express your hatred of the Yankees and the Braves. We hate them.
Second I hope your publicist is penning this blog for you. Please don't waste too much of your time with a blog. We don't want you straining your eyes, or stubbing a finger or something. All we ask is that you continue your path to greatness, become the Metropolitian's savior, "wright" all the Met wrongs of the past decade, become the greatest 3rd baseman of all time, and spend your entire career as a Met. Is that too much to ask?
Here's some suggestions for a name:
"I CAN be Wright all the time"
"David Wright: Itsmetsforme's bestest Friend"
"Barehanding It with David Wright"
Finally, which catch was better, your bare handed one last year, or A-Hern's April 5th one? Cmon, you can be honest.
yours truly,
Itsmetsforme.blogspot.com
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about the blog name, be original. everytime u go 3-5 hr, 2 2b, 4 rbi's, epsn.com is gonna have a headline that says "the wright stuff" or "the wright way", gotta have more creativity that them.
"wright about now" i mean, u it is you talking about whats going on with you right now. or "wrightings" thats pretty clever too
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and i'll never forget watching you get 2 doubles, 2 rbi's on route to routing the yankees 7-1 on 5/21/05, my wedding day. me and the groomsmen hanging out at my place watching you lay the smack to randy johnson, couldnt have imagined a better way to spend my last few hours as a free man. sorry for rambling.
-pete
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Number 5,
First of all I would like to thank you for being a perfect example for how the game is supposed to be played. Have fun, work hard, play for the team. I am 25 and coach a team of 9-12 year old kids and i hope to instill the same values on them and it makes it much easier when you have a pro player as an perfect example. I have been a die hard mets fan since birth and I am pretty sure I was the only one in Philly Stadium last year early in the season rockin a Wright jersey. Anyway thank you for all that you do for the team and the league you are a true professional. I know you are real busy but our team would love to hear from you if you get a chance to email I will make sure they read it. Keep up the good work and thanks again.
-Coach Dan
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David, i am a die hard mets. I am a firefighter/emt here in the state of florida. I think the wirght name for it is ( Wright on track) because thats what you are. Wright on track for mvp. Thanks dave, keep up the good work.
gary polizzi
dillboy@bellsouth.net
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hi david im like ur biggest fan!!!!! i have a mets magazine hanging up in my room! u r on the cover and u signed it for me! the title is "the wright stuff" i think u should call ur blog that. thanks bye
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hi i was wondering what u think of the fans shouting mvp for u already???? i mean ur great and all but four games in! o well if u can right back.
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HI DAVID,
I AM 16 LIVING IN PORT ST. LUCIE AND I CAN REMEMBER YOU PLAY HERE.NOW LOOK AT YOU MAKING THE CATCH OF THE YEAR AND TOP TEN BATTING AVERGE.YOUR DOING GOOD FOR YOURSELF.GOOD LUCK ON THE REST OF THE SEASON.
SAMANTHA
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new name for blog
"Wrights Writings"
"David,write"
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Title Idea:
You can't just use a pun with Wright in it...Why not a simple and catchy...
"Wright's Hot Corner"
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Great game(Friday 7th) David. The best at bat you had was the baase-hit with an 0-2 count. You definetly are a class act here in NY and Loved by us all ! Hopefully we sign you to a long term contract and you end your career as a Met ! If we ever saw you in any other uniform it would be a crime. Stay healthy, see you at shea David!!
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I caught a baseball you hit in San Diego during BP. Life-long Mets fan, and I was handing a ball to a little kid when it hit the Petco warning track, spun up and hit my right in the jaw. Not missing a beat I snagged it.
I didn't care that it had hit me, I immediately thought, "David Wright just hit this."
I was very happy, and I'm going to try and make it to Chicago(I live in Minneapolis now for Law School) and get you to sign the baseball.
Thank you so much for hitting that baseball, you made my day. You're my favorite ballplayer and keep on giving it your all, it always impresses me that you hustle so much.
Go Mets!
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Hey David,
You're having a great start to the season, as are the Mets. I'm so excited for this year it should be a good one. I think that the name of your blog should be either "Telling it the Wright Way" or "On The Witght Track"
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David,
You should definitely call your blog "The Wright Stuff" as others before me have stated. I believe you have the potential to be a very, very "special" player. You certainly have the talent. Now, it's just a question of how hard you're willing to work. I think you can be as terrific a player as you want to be. Good luck and all the best to you.
Al
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David,
You should definitely call your blog "The Wright Stuff" as others before me have stated. I believe you have the potential to be a very, very "special" player. You certainly have the talent. Now, it's just a question of how hard you're willing to work. I think you can be as terrific a player as you want to be. Good luck and all the best to you.
Al
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Hey David,
Great start to the season. I want to thank you again for something you did a few years back. During Spring Training 2004 I sent you a baseball card and you were kind enough to sign it and send it back. I consider it one of the best cards in my collection. Have you ever checked out ebay and your cards? A few months back one of your Bowman chrome auto rookie cards sold for $250. You are one of my son's favorite players because you wear his favorite # (who knew 4 year olds had favorite numbers).
How about "Wright Here, Wright Now" as the name for your blog?
Tom
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Hi, David! My name is Nicole,I'm 17, and I am from CT! I have been a Met fan for 8 years. You are by far my favorite player! I'd just like to thank you for being such an excellent role model. There aren't too many of those out there, so thanks for being one. I hope you have a great season, and e-mail me back if you get a chance! By, the way, I like "WRIGHTINGS." Bye!
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Hey David,
I am a die hard Mets fan and you are my favorite player. By the way Congrats on an AMAZING 2005 season. I think the Mets are on their way to the NL Pennant this season. Ever since I started watching Mets' games with my parents in 1992 (was a baby) I've loved watching those games ever since. Here's an idea for your blog "Wright Here, Wright Now". I'm glad that you say that New York fans are the best fan in the world. That's because we have such an awesome team and awesome players. You gotta give Willie his props right??. =) and the #5 has been my favorite # for a while. Ever since I saw you play towards the end of the 2004 season you became my favorite player.
Amanda
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Name: Wrighter's Block
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Hey David,
I am a 28 year old female from Philadelphia and possibly the biggest Mets fan in the world. You have quickly become my favorite player, maybe of all time. Last night I was in the kitchen for one of your hits and my husband call that, "Wright got another hit." I said, "Does he ever not get a hit?" You are awesome. Your attitude and work ethic make people like you even more. I think, and pray, that you are going to be a leader for the Mets for many years to come. Keep up the great work!
Jaimie
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Hey David ... I grew up in Flushing and love the Metsies. You're doing a helluva job and I'm glad you wear the uni. Keep up the good work!
Fred in Cincinnati
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Hia David~
I have been a Mets fan ever since I knew what baseball was. I'm now 32 and not a day or year goes by that I don't say "My favorite teams the Mets". My most memorable game was when they retired Tom Seaver's #. Now my most memorable games are watching you play! You have a great attitude and you are doing a smash-up job at 3rd!! I was at opening day and you were great!! I have no doubt that you will have a great season! You rock!
Nicola
Noank, CT
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David, you are awesome!!!!!!! Congratulations on your amazing 2005 season. You put up great numbers, like 27 home runs, .306 batting average, 102 r.b.i.'s. You led the Mets in most of the offensive categories. Every Mets fan is right, when they shout "MVP," because without a doubt, you will be MVP, and the Mets will win their 3rd World Series. I have been a Mets fan my whole life. I have had so many favorite players (Mike Piazza, John Olerud, etc.,) but you are without a doubt my number 1 favorite. I have so much David Wright stuff, my sister thinks I'm crazy! I have 2 t-shirts, a jersey (real, not a knock-off,) and a scrapbook, full of pictures, articles, a ticket that you autographed, tickets from other stadiums that I've visited, and a picture of me when I had "NY Mets #5" tatooed on my back! You are the coolest and nicest guy! My dad got me tickets for my birthday, so on August 5, 2006, I'll be spending my 18th birthday with the Mets. Congratulations on your 2 homers so far, and good luck with the 2006 season!
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What's Up! Here are my suggestions. Good luck with the rest of the season.
D DoubleU DW
having 100 3rd basemen in the past. Having the Wright one priceless. To long..
Wright one at 3rd
Wright on the left is all ways Wright.
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David, I met you Scottsdale, Az during your Fall League days. My daughter lives in Chesapeake and we talked for awhile. Followed you in Double A and was to see you play for the Tides on a vacation and you were called up to the big club a week before my visit. Great that you are doing well with Met's but I told everyone when I first met you that you were someone to watch, and you had a great career ahead. I know you are still fan friendly and that won't change as your folks did an outstanding job raising you. My brother went to Florida Southern and we will follow your brothers career there too. Hope to see you out here when you play the D Backs. Best of luck this year,
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Hey there Mr. WRIGHT, let me just say Thank You,for all your hard work!! You can only get better..(can't imagine that.)finally a third baseman with class.. how 'bout the Wright's Stuff !
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Hey Mr. Wright.
Along with everyone else posting comments: thank you for your hard work, this could be the year the Mets go all the way.
Through the first 4 games, I've already seen a dramatic improvement at your play on 3rd base, are you looking for that Gold Glove? Lol
~Dan
I'm jumping on the "Wrightings" Campagne
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How about,
"cant go wrong with wright"
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Hi David,
First off, congratulations on an awesome start to the season!! You guys look great out there, it's been so fun to watch the team really come together to score runs and win over these first few games. Please know that we as Mets fans love and respect you not only for what you bring to the game as a player, but also for everything you bring to the clubhouse, how you treat your fans, what you do on the outside for the organization, and how you handle your personal life in the New York spotlight. You are a class act and I think I speak for all Mets fans when I say that it would be a privilege to see you in the Mets uniform for many many years to come!!
As for the name of your blog, how about something ala SNL like "Live from NY it's #5".
I'll see you at Shea on May 6th against the Braves!! :)
-Allison
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Hey David. I'm a huge fan of yours. Ever since the Mets drafted you out of College, I knew that you were going to be a solid contributor to the organization. I live in Florida but I have been a Mets fan for as long as I can remember. I was lucky enough, last season, to make it to one your games against the Braves at Shea. I had seats right next to the Braves dugout. But keep up all the great work and I am sure all of you guys will be sporting a World Series ring for the beginning of next season. Oh, tell Reyes I said "hey". Just humor me, thanks. And how about, "The Wright Stuff" don't know if you've heard that one of not.
David
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Hi Allen :). ((Do you be called by your middle name sometimes?)) Anyways, i am very happy that you are trying to have a little fun with the fans. My name is yannely, 18 years old and a big fan of yours. Just to tell you i have a tattoo of the mets :-). By the way, excellent play last night. keep it up wright!
How about "All the way with Wright" thank you and have a great weekend!
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Hi D! What's up! Thank you so much for taking your time and write to us and have a little bit fun. this year is going to be the one. i see all the effort you and all are putting on the field. even when ya practincing. I have a question... when you go outside (manhattan or anywhere else in new york) do you go alone or do you have bodyguards? Thanks.
How about "all the way with wright" like metswifey@newyork-mets.net said.
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We still enjoy watching the excitement you create, just like those days in AAU. It appears you are still having fun. What a great start this season. Great to read your experiences in New York. Good luck this season.
Rene
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Hey! David How about "Wright Stuff" for ur blog. Just a thought cause u r definately the Mets "Wright Stuff". HaHaHa
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Hi David,
HOWS HOMER DOING?
AS FOR A BLOG NAME HOW ABOUT ALL THE WRIGHT MOVES
OR
ITS THE WRIGHT TIME
GOOD LUCK
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Hey David,
The Mets need to sign you long term NOW and lock up their franchise player. Here's to another fantastic season. Here's a suggestion, MVP Wright now! Think about it.
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Hi David,
How about "The Wright Seat"?
A little aviation
terminology : )
Nicola
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David,
You are the man and I can't wait to see you be a big part of a championship team.
As for a name for your blog, you may want to use what I call you.....DAVID CAN'T DO WRONG.
I know it's a bit pompous to name your own blog that, but it would be classic.
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Hey David,
You are an amazing ball player and I am thankful you are a MET!!! Floyd is one of my favorite players but I think you should make him carry your bags this year!!! How is it playing with Reyes? He looks like he has so much energy! Do the older guys think he's annoying? Anyway, keep up the good work, Mr. Reliable!
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Hey David,
You're my favorite player and you're a fantastic player who will be on the Mets for a long time to come. If you have a chance, I would love it if you can check out my site, http://metsbeast.blogspot.com/... it's all about the Mets, and a lot of Mets do this. Thanks a lot David.
John
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Sorry... that website is http://metsbeast.blogspot.com/
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Hi David-
Great start to the season from one David to another. I'm a 33-year-old lifelong Met fan. I grew up in New York but was transplanted to Denver so I catch all the games on MLB Extra Innings now (it's great to be able to watch SNY out here!) and catch all the Mets games when they play at Coor's Field (already have my tickets for August).
It was great watching you come on so strong in the 2nd half last year and can't wait to see you develop further in '06 into a legit M.V.P. candidate and hopefully help us make a long playoff run. Any thoughts on the hit batsmen and the bench-clearing incident in the Nats game Thursday night? The fact that Mets pitchers are willing to pitch guys tight along with the fire and commitment to each other I've seen so far really reminds me of '86 and the passion they all played with.
For the blog title, how about "Read from Wright to Left."
Good luck, David!
David in Denver
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Hey David, nice game last night. You guys are really rolling now, what a great start to the season!
Just a suggestion to retitle your blog. How about:
"Wright Down In It."
since you're hardnosed on the field and also giving us a reporter-like scoop?
Good luck with the rest of the season! Go Mets!
-allyourbasearebelongtoreyes
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Hi David, From Hampton Roads.
I totally feel back in love w/the baseball after seeing you and Reyes play at the Tides... I was SOOOOOOOOO excited to see you play in the big leagues last year, and even tho we are left behind in VA we catch as many viewable games that we can, via online.
We only wish you best and look fwd to seeing you(all) in July when we come up for the July 21st series, w/the Tidewatchers.
Your totally awesome and keep up the GREAT work!!! I know you love it and are enjoying every minute of it. Prayers that stay healthy.
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On http://metsbeast.blogspot.com/ you should check out my last post. It is about you and Jose Reyes being the core of the team. I think you'll like it.
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David,
I'm glad that you decide to make a blog like a star who knows that without the fans, you're just a regular guy. Anyway, I currently live in Florida, but born a New Yorker and have never given up on the Mets. I've heard them all about how the Mets will never be World Series champs, and I know we had a chance during the Subway Series. It should have been ours, but with showing the fans that the team wants to win the big one, that's what's going to get the championship, Heart and Desire!!
suggestion for blog: Having the Wright Stuff!!
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Hi David,
My Dad has been a Met fan since the beginning(1962-he was 9), and I have followed in his footsteps. This is great that you are keeping in touch with the fans like this. As a young player, has the transition to a huge market like NYC been tough on you(you seem to handle it extremely well)? Keep doing what you do, and my Dad sends along the thought that he hopes you'll stay as grounded as you are now; he says it's such a refreshing thing to see! Good luck in 2006! Lets go METS!
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Hey David, thanks for taking the time out to write to your fans, it means a lot to us. Your truly a class act and i wish you best in everything you do. I may be only 16 but I'm a huge fan of yours.
I think you should call your blog "The Wright Stuff" also.
Good luck with the rest of the season!
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Words can't possibly express how excited I am for this season. I've been a Mets fan since the day I was born in New York and remain one while I am currently living in Virginia (as a JMU senior).
Last year was a particularly difficult one for me, and I got through it with the help of your games. The apartment I was subletting cut off their internet and TV for the summer, so I typically spent about 15 hours a week in Panera watching your games on my laptop. I definitely got some funny looks when I couldn't help but respond to a couple of plays and calls out loud, but hey--it got me through.
Congratulations on the beginnings of a great season--and I can't wait to see it continue. :-) Stay healthy.
Tina
PS-- I kinda like the name of the blog as is. Is that weird? :-P
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hey David,
I'm your biggest fan and I think that your are an integral part in winning the world series for the Mets in year 2006. I heard that you have many brothers and I want to know if they are also playing baseball like you and if they are, are they great like you. Also what is the funniest joke or moment in the clubhouse that you remember? Hope you respond. my suggestion for the name of your blog is "Wright's Corner" or "The Day in the Life of David Wright".