I'm rooting for a David Wright Comeback

[Edgy MD]

Yeah, I think it's easy to over-think this. If he's ready to play, he might get a chance to play. As of now, nobody thinks he is.

[batmagadanleadoff]

I just dont get all these posts and all the fuss unless Wright and the Mets think he can not only play a full season, but make positive contributions. All this hoping and waiting so that Wright could take a symbolic at bat for a team that's already eliminated at least spiritually if not mathematically, and the mathematical elimination will come soon enough, guaranteed. Nutso.

I'm not rooting against it and if that's what Wright wants I hope he gets it. But so what?

It's just a big fucking diversion to make fans forget for a while that the team that plays in the nation's largest market has no shot at signing Bryce Harper or Manny Machado.

Edited August 30, 2018 by Guest

[Ceetar]

batmagadanleadoff wrote: I just dont get all these posts and all the fuss unless Wright and the Mets think he can not only play a full season, but make positive contributions. All this hoping and waiting so that Wright could take a symbolic at bat for a team that's already eliminated at least spiritually if not mathematically, and the mathematical elimination will come soon enough, guaranteed. Nutso. I'm not rooting against it and if that's what Wright wants I hope he gets it. But so what?

he's a Mets legend and a derailed hall of famer. He's not going to get 'one AB' he's going to play a few games here and there. That's fun. we like watching him play.

[batmagadanleadoff]

If he can only play a few games, then he's comprised. And if he's gonna be coddled because he's so fragile that the risk of re injury is greater than normal, then he shouldn't be on the field and the whole thing would be bullshit. Same thing if his skills are so diminished that he'd probably put up Reyes like numbers over a large sample size. It's not fun if he can't play at the major league level.

He doesn't have to come back for fans to recognize how great he was and what an impeccable character he's shown throughout his career. Dwight Gooden and Darryl Strawberry also had derailed HOF careers. And Doc's HOF chances once looked much stronger than Wright's.

[Ceetar]

He's not going to put up Reyes numbers for one. It'll still be fun. He'll still be able to run into one and hit it out. Hell, maybe he can hold on and manage the 11 he needs for the Mets record. That'd be nice.

Yes, but Wright was farther along than Strawberry. Like, without the injury he'd be there now. He had three seasons at least as good as Strawberry's best.

See? You're already underrating him.

[Guest 41Forever]

He's joining the team in San Francisco, but not likely to come off the disabled list until the team returns home, according to several posts.

[Guest cooby]

batmagadanleadoff wrote: I just dont get all these posts and all the fuss unless Wright and the Mets think he can not only play a full season, but make positive contributions. All this hoping and waiting so that Wright could take a symbolic at bat for a team that's already eliminated at least spiritually if not mathematically, and the mathematical elimination will come soon enough, guaranteed. Nutso. I'm not rooting against it and if that's what Wright wants I hope he gets it. But so what? It's just a big fucking diversion to make fans forget for a while that the team that plays in the nation's largest market has no shot at signing Bryce Harper or Manny Machado.

I hope we’re wrong( batmags and me) but I don’t see this having a phenomenal ending.

[nymr83]

Edgy MD wrote: It's been a while since we've seen a good Nymr drunk post.

Two typos is a drunk post? You have very high standards for the internet my friend!

[Edgy MD]

Punch hitter. Funny!

[Guest d'Kong76]

I like the Rotoworld 'analysis', made me smile..

The 35-year-old third baseman hasn't appeared in a game at the major league level since May 27, 2016 due to neck, shoulder, and back injuries. This isn't a fantasy-relevant story, but it's very cool nonetheless. Aug 30 - 11:30 AM

[Gwreck]

I really thought the Mets were not doing much of anything wrong here: there’s not much sense activating Wright unless he can contribute at the major league level.

But then they go and say stupid stuff like this, and one is left to wonder why this organization simply cannot learn how to stop having PR disasters.

“Mickey Callaway said David Wright has not been cleared medically to play in Major League games. Callaway said there is a different medical threshold required to play in MLB games versus minor league games.”

[Edgy MD]

Well, it's either true or it's not. I have no idea.

[Gwreck]

I have an idea. It’s rooted in common sense. And that idea is that the statement is not true.

[MFS62]

Gwreck wrote: “Mickey Callaway said David Wright has not been cleared medically to play in Major League games. Callaway said there is a different medical threshold required to play in MLB games versus minor league games.”

Translation:
"Igor has the machine fixed. Now we're waiting for a lightning storm".

Later

[Edgy MD]

Gwreck wrote: I have an idea. It’s rooted in common sense. And that idea is that the statement is not true.

I've got plenty of sense. And I can't think of any reason why he'd lie about that. Or why anyone should be angry about the statement.

[ashie62]

David had a positive simulated game today.

Daivd said he will play a simulated game Tuesday and..

Next in David's words he will "have a talk with Jeff"

Hoping hard

[smg58]

https://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/david-wright-peter-alonso-and-the-law-of-metropolitan-frugality/

There was excellent article on the subject in Fangraphs the other day.

[MFS62]

smg58 wrote: https://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/david-wright-peter-alonso-and-the-law-of-metropolitan-frugality/ There was excellent article on the subject in Fangraphs the other day.

The link didn't work.
He went through two simulated innings at the plate against Anthony Swarzak and Tim Peterson and two simulated innings fielding grounders at third base. It will be interesting to see what he can do against good pitchers.

Later

[Frayed Knot]

Wright HR'd in the simulated game, which is fitting since most NYM HRs in CitiField this year were also simulated.

[Centerfield]

I wonder if the spinal stenosis, since it won’t go away, means that Wright can never be “healthy” again. So the Wilpons don’t have to worry about coverage issues.

I saw the footage from yesterday, and he looks as good as I’ve seen in years. I was thinking there must be a few insurance guys watching and getting frustrated that they have to pay out.

[batmagadanleadoff]

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Edited September 9, 2018 by Guest

[batmagadanleadoff]

If the Wilpons aren't rooting for a David Wright comeback, this might be one of the few times I'd agree with them -- at least from a business point of view. Nothing personal, David, it's only business. Wright's owed $15M for 2019 and then another $12M for 2020, the last year of his contract. There's no way he'll be a $15M player next season, I don't think. I doubt Wright would even provide $5M worth of value next season. He's gonna suck. And lack the durability to play regularly. And I don't wanna pay a player $27M player to get what I think I'm gonna get from David Wright going forward. This is a cheapskate team with enormous money issues and a Wright comeback will just hurt the Mets even more. Jeez, they're not even re-investing the insurance policy benefits back into the team and they're gonna commit to Frazier and Bruce, two kinda sucky players on the decline at key offensive positions.

Ask yourselves this question: If David Wright played for another team, but was the exact same player in every respect, historically, currently and health wise, and the Mets could acquire him in a trade -- all the Mets would have to do is trade away a low level minor-leaguer that has no chance of making it to the majors and pick up Wright's salary, would you want the Mets to make that deal?

Or the same hypothetical facts as in the above paragraph where David Wright is on another team but he'd be a free agent after this season? Would you want the Mets to sign him if Wright's price was a two year contract at $15M for 2019 and $12M for 2020?

Would youse be starting "Let's Talk about David Wright" threads?

[Ceetar]

Fans want him to come back at home (because they think they're watching a swan song, and the Mets/Wright aren't looking at it that way) but they kinda should just do that. Even if they just announce that it'll be a PH on Wednesday or like he'll play 3 innings.

Then he can DH in Boston, which is roughly the same as a simulated game but you gotta run a little if you hit it.

[Valadius]

There's going to be an announcement tomorrow about Wright's status for the rest of the season.

[Frayed Knot]

Dan Martin, NYPost: David Wright and Mets COO Jeff Wilpon met regarding a plan for the third baseman’s future and according to a source, the two sides are expected to have a press conference Thursday.
And signs are pointing to them announcing he will return this season.



There's no indication of what those "signs" are.

[Gwreck]

I think it’s fair to say a press conference is more likely to be held if news was positive (a return to the active roster) than if it was that he won’t be playing in the majors this year.

[smg58]

He's had issues with his shoulder holding up for nine innings, and he wasn't allowed to dive for anything in his rehab games. So he's still fairly limited. Having said that, my guess is that the organization would like to see him play a game, presumably with Reyes at short, at home before the season wraps up. And then we'll see where he is in February.

[Ceetar]

smg58 wrote: He's had issues with his shoulder holding up for nine innings, and he wasn't allowed to dive for anything in his rehab games. So he's still fairly limited. Having said that, my guess is that the organization would like to see him play a game, presumably with Reyes at short, at home before the season wraps up. And then we'll see where he is in February.

It seems like 90% of the coverage of this is anger at the Mets, but having to dive is pretty important..

unless you're a DH. Coming this weekend.

[Guest d'Kong76]

DiComo on MLB/Mets sez Señor Wright will play in two games in the final
home stand. News conference is at 1:45 PM.

[Ceetar]

d'Kong76 wrote: DiComo on MLB/Mets sez Señor Wright will play in two games in the final home stand. News conference is at 1:45 PM.

welp, cancel the news conference then.