Poll: Is Wright on the Wright Franchise HR track?

[ashie62]

From a wheelchair.

[batmagadanleadoff]

Kinda cruel to bump this, no? But apropos to Nomar's post in the "Where Mets Rank" thread.

[Guest Rockin' Doc]

I highly doubt it. I seriously hope I am wrong, but I don't expect to see David Wright play MLB again, unless it is a ceremonial appearance at the end of a season to essentially allow the fans to say goodbye and show their appreciation for his having been the face of the franchise for many years.

[Fman99]

Agreed, I think he's toast. What a bummer.

[Lefty Specialist]

Sad to think he's done. But it sure looks like he is. He's not even an afterthought any more.

That ceremonial appearance, if it's in an official game, would cost the Wilpons millions in insurance money, wouldn't it? And if he makes a pinch-hit appearance and strikes out (which is very likely), wouldn't that be kind of a downer?

[Edgy MD]

I imagine he won't be activated unless he's there to actually be active. But a one-day appearance shouldn't cost the team too much, as I understand the arrangement.

[batmagadanleadoff]

Lefty Specialist wrote: Sad to think he's done. But it sure looks like he is. He's not even an afterthought any more. That ceremonial appearance, if it's in an official game, would cost the Wilpons millions in insurance money, wouldn't it? And if he makes a pinch-hit appearance and strikes out (which is very likely), wouldn't that be kind of a downer?

If both the Mets and Wright agree that Wright's career is over and all that's possibly left is a token farewell appearance, I suppose it could be negotiated with the insurer to allow for the farewell without having the Mets forfeit coverage.

[Centerfield]

You know, even if he were to suddenly be able to play, does he even have a place on this team? You don't play him over any regulars, and it's hard to cut a bench player for a guy who may not be able to answer the bell on any given day.

So at the end, it wasn't even the spinal stenosis that did him in right? It was the neck and shoulder injury?

[nymr83]

If he was ever actually ready, you figure it out. Gonzalez wont be here forever so that's the roater spot. Playing time? Earn it.

[seawolf17]

Nymr83 wrote: If he was ever actually ready, you figure it out. Gonzalez wont be here forever so that's the roater spot. Playing time? Earn it.

This. Ultimately, it's going to be months before he's MLB ready. And it's impossible to say where we'll be when that time comes.

If he's magically healed and MLB ready right now, though, you're right, there's no place for him on the roster. Thankfully, that's not an issue.

[Ceetar]

seawolf17 wrote: Nymr83 wrote: If he was ever actually ready, you figure it out. Gonzalez wont be here forever so that's the roater spot. Playing time? Earn it. This. Ultimately, it's going to be months before he's MLB ready. And it's impossible to say where we'll be when that time comes. If he's magically healed and MLB ready right now, though, you're right, there's no place for him on the roster. Thankfully, that's not an issue.

'magically' healed, no.

DH/once a week/PH ready? seeya Jose.

[Guest d'Kong76]

That would be kinda funny if David bumped his ol' buddy Jose off the bus.

[Edgy MD]

If he was magically ready to play today, he might be taking Céspedes' place on the roster. Work on getting him ready and worry about where he fits if and when it comes to that.

[seawolf17]

Ceetar wrote: DH/once a week/PH ready? seeya Jose.

He'd have to be the most likely guy to go, yes.

[ashie62]

I'll be on medicare before David can play mlb

[Centerfield]

SNY was playing the Colon HR game last night. Did you know that in that game, David Wright was 2 for 2 with a HR and 3 BB?

That was May 7, 2016. He looked strong and relatively healthy. It's crazy what a difference 2 years makes.