Things That David Wright is Wildly Enthusastic About

[G-Fafif]

Nice update from Rubin: http://proxy.espn.go.com/blog/new-york/mets/post/_/id/19857/all-wright-moment I note this line from David: Surprised to learn a video existed, Wright expressed concern it would be viewed as motivated by seeking publicity. Jeter wouldn't have such concerns.

Jeter would have demanded the kid swallow a spoonful of cinnamon if he wanted an extra toss.

For the Gatorade commercial, Jeter was shot in super-slow-motion high definition by a camera moving along a track as he made his trademark jump throw, a leaping throw to first base deep from the shortstop hole. The shot was spectacular to the point of artistry, a kind of Baryshnikov meets The Matrix. "It's almost perfect," gushed the young, enthusiastic director, Adam Berg. Almost. The director tried more takes. Jeter finally presented Berg with a proposal. "I told you I would do five jumps and three slides," Jeter said, referring to another scene in which he slid into second base. "But I'll make you a deal: I'll do 10 jumps and six slides, and all you have to do is swallow one spoonful of cinnamon. If not, five and three. Just one spoonful." "With water?" Berg asked. "Only after you swallow it." [...] Somebody fetched a plastic spoon and a jar of cinnamon. Jeter allowed Berg to examine them, then loaded the spoon with the spice, doing his level best to maintain an air of seriousness. He had arranged similar wagers earlier this year with teammate Brian Bruney and then one of the clubhouse attendants, not to be confused with his other favorite wager that involves asking someone if they think they can eat five saltines in one minute. Berg couldn't believe his luck; all he had to do was swallow the cinnamon and Jeter would have to give him 10 takes toward getting the perfect jump-throw shot. As soon as Berg shoved the spoon in his mouth, Jeter jumped away laughing. Quickly, Berg gagged, his cheeks puffed, his eyes watered and cinnamon smoke began spewing from a crack in his pursed lips. He looked like a man about to burst. Berg grabbed a bottle of water and began gulping from it. "That's it!" Jeter shouted. "You lose! The deal was no water until you swallowed it." After several minutes to recover, Berg asked Tiernan, "He's not serious, is he?" "Oh, he's serious," Tiernan replied. Another victory, however small, for Derek Jeter, today's superstar most synonymous with winning. But none of the accoutrements of his success�the five rings, the $189 million contract, the national endorsements and the starlet on his arm�capture the essence of his success. In the difficult days of the Philippines campaign during World War II, General Douglas MacArthur wrote A Father's Prayer, which begins, "Build me a son, O Lord." MacArthur prayed for a son with, among other traits, "humility, so that he may always remember the simplicity of true greatness." Therein lies true victory. The great wonder is not that Jeter has won so much but that he has won so well. He is the good son, the good winner.

They used to talk abut Wright as being the "Jeter of the Mets." No thank you.

[Guest Edgy DC]

I still keep a jar of vomit on my desk from when I read that the first time.

[G-Fafif]

Edgy DC wrote: I still keep a jar of vomit on my desk from when I read that the first time.

That's not vomit. That's Jeter Juice, the official byproduct of winning.

[metirish]

Another victory, however small, for Derek Jeter, today's superstar most synonymous with winning.

oh God , I remember this article .....terrible stuff


it was cool what Wright did , but there will always be people who whine about it, and it's not like he planned it , he threw a ball in to the stands as is the norm and instead of keeping it the fan got his attention and threw it back, thus the game of catch.

[soupcan]

...Maybe we'll be lucky enough to have him as a Brave one day

As a Mets fan I appreciate the sentiment from the Braves fan, but please....no.

[Guest Edgy DC]

They got Kurt Abbott. What more do they want?

[seawolf17]

...Maybe we'll be lucky enough to have him as a Brave one day As a Mets fan I appreciate the sentiment from the Braves fan, but please....no.

Yeah, speaking of things that make me vomit.

[G-Fafif]

If Mets management were smart, they'd add David Wright Ball Day to the promotional calendar.

But that's if Mets management were smart.

[G-Fafif]

Perhaps David spoke too soon, per Steve Popper in the Record

Players who�ve been around say Wright has taken on more of a vocal role this year. He intervened when one clubhouse situation seemed to be splitting the room earlier this season. When the Mets flew to Atlanta on Thursday off a doubleheader sweep that dragged the team further down, he was one of the players who spoke up to lighten the mood. After Sunday�s game, he was one of the last players in the clubhouse, giving Manhattan dining advice to Jason Isringhausen and clothing guidance to rookie Brad Emaus.

"Wear comfortable clothes, kid. Hauling your bags out of the clubhouse makes you sweaty."

Also, Izzy might want to take his meals in Queens.

[metirish]

"So yeah Brad , sometimes I'll even wear an ascot with this ensemble "

[Guest LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr]

G-Fafif wrote: Also, Izzy might want to take his meals in Queens.

Bigger portion sizes?

/Calling the kettle black

[G-Fafif]

"Iz, you totally want to get a place in the city. I can show you some really great restau...what? Terry wants to see you? Oh, OK, I'll hold that thought. Hey, anybody seen B-Maus? We were gonna talk accessories."

[metirish]

Rumor has it that Beltran is passing Wright gift certificates to send the players looking for eating recommendations his way.

[G-Fafif]

metirish wrote: Rumor has it that Beltran is passing Wright gift certificates to send the players looking for eating recommendations his way.

"No need to tip the waiters or nothin'. Just tell 'em to give it all directly to me."

[metirish]

G-Fafif wrote: metirish wrote: Rumor has it that Beltran is passing Wright gift certificates to send the players looking for eating recommendations his way. "No need to tip the waiters or nothin'. Just tell 'em to give it all directly to me."

[ashie62]

Selling his FlatIron Penthouse for a potential 1 1/2 million profit.

http://ny.curbed.com/archives/2011/04/21/mets_allstar_david_wright_selling_his_ultimate_bachelor_pad.php

[Frayed Knot]

The ad adds: -- Wright famously shut down the block so a crane could lift a hot tub up to his "ultimate bachelor pad," but the fun doesn't stop there. Some brokerbabble for you Flushing Faithful:
The great room is defined by a salt-water aquarium and a gas fireplace with glass and stone. The floor-through layout offers three bedrooms including an oversized master suite, a large media room featuring a wall of five flat-screen TVs, four and half stunning bathrooms plus a home office with bathroom en suite. The eat-in kitchen features professional appliances, tremendous storage and a marble island with wine cooler as well as space for a full-sized dining table. One flight upstairs, the roof deck is fully equipped with enclosed hot tub, sound system and gas grill.

and then goes on to say -- CORE's Kirk Rundhaug has the listing, so maybe this mancave will wind up on a future episode of 'Selling New York'.

'Selling New York' just might be the most obnoxious "reality" show this side of 'Jersey Shore'. (mom watches it ... 'Selling NY' that is, not 'JS')
Totally status-climbing wannabe high-end real estate agents try to out-do each other in fulfilling the stereotype of being ... well, pushy obnoxious status-seeking NYers. The show basically has all the warmth of 'Glengarry Glenross' only with sellers and buyers who aren't nearly as likable.

[ashie62]

I'm thinking of Jack Lemmon's prospect cards in GlenGarry GlenRoss.."Patel?!"

A hot tub by crane..only in NY!

[Guest LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr]

Spontaneous patriotic chanting.

"I don't like to give Philadelphia fans too much credit, but they got this one right," Mets third baseman David Wright said. He added: "I guess it's a proud moment to stand out there and you've got 45-50,000 chanting. That was pretty special." ... Wright reflected back to the Mets' trip to Walter Reed Army Medical Center on Tuesday, on the opening day of their two-city road trip to Washington and Philadelphia. "The emotions that those guys must be going through hearing that same news -- as proud and as great as the moment was being on a baseball field -- you multiply that by a million and that's probably what they're feeling at the fire houses, at the police stations," said Wright, whose father Rhon is assistant police chief in Norfolk, Va. "At the places like Walter Reed, it's just an incredible moment. And like I said, for more than a split second, you kind of come together. You got the New Yorkers and Philadelphia the city to kind of come together for a common cause. "It put a smile on my face before I even knew what was going on. It made me feel a lot better after I found out."

FROM THE MGM GRAND-LAS VEGAS SPORTS BOOK:

Odds that David Wright has a patriotic tattoo: 8:1
Odds that he plays "God Bless America" on his wedding night: [Not accepting bets]