Yet another surgery for David Wright

[Benjamin Grimm]

Kristie Ackert, The Daily News wrote: After missing the last year and a half, David Wright underwent back surgery in Los Angeles this week, the Mets announced Thursday evening. The third baseman will continue his attempt to return to the field this spring. “Through this entire rehab process, I have been driven to get back on the field as quickly as I can. That’s why I had the shoulder surgery and that’s why today I underwent back surgery to reduce the risk of further issues going forward,” Wright said in a statement released by the team. “With these two surgeries behind me, I hope to be able to put on a Mets uniform again as soon as possible. My desire to play is as strong as ever.” Wright underwent a laminotomy, a less invasive surgery that removes part of the arch of the vertebrae to try to take pressure off the vertebral canal.

[Guest Mets Willets Point]

"We can rebuild him. We have the technology. We can make him better than he was. Better, stronger, faster."

[Frayed Knot]

He probably had a two-for-one coupon from the hospital so he wanted to redeem it before it expired.

[Edgy MD]

He may be a cyborg but he's our cyborg.

[ashie62]

I am beginning to wonder if David is in his right mind.

[seawolf17]

"I'm just saying that with all this ACA stuff, I figured it was important to get as many surgeries as I can now before it's too late."

[Lefty Specialist]

It's kind of sad, really. I hope Sandy doesn't make off-season decisions based on David Wright's desire to play.

[Edgy MD]

Ashie62 wrote: I am beginning to wonder if David is in his right mind.

There's no indication that he isn't.

[MFS62]

Lefty Specialist wrote: It's kind of sad, really. I hope Sandy doesn't make off-season decisions based on David Wright's desire to play.

This. Decisions should be made based on the prognosis of the doctors.

Later

[metirish]

MFS62 wrote: Lefty Specialist wrote: It's kind of sad, really. I hope Sandy doesn't make off-season decisions based on David Wright's desire to play. This. Decisions should be made based on the prognosis of the doctors. Later

well, I wouldn't put much stock in the doctors prognosis either to be honest.

Edited October 6, 2017 by Guest

[Benjamin Grimm]

Any off-season decisions should be made under the assumption that David Wright will never play again, despite what doctors say or what David's level of desire is.

If it turns out that he is able to play, then you either have a happy problem or an awkward or expensive situation, but it makes more sense to count him out than to count him in.

[Centerfield]

I think there are a few Sandy quotes suggesting that this is exactly how he views the situation.

[Ceetar]

I know we're not going to get it because the media doesn't bother to ask these questions and it's the offseason, but..

was this elective? How elective? Was this suggested because "This may alleviate some of your pain caused by the stinosis?" Is it preventing pain or avoiding pain? Was this undergone with the intention of being able to get back on the field, or was it forced by the condition he's in? (I suspect the first)

But we've had very few real details about Wright's condition. Sure, that's his private medical information, but that's not usually the case in sports. I feel like if the Mets were actually counting on him as part of the team, we'd know more. We don't know if he's having leg pain, walking pain. if it's more back pain or not.

We'll get the trickles of "unrelated doctors" over the next few weeks.

my googling suggests that this might be a helpful thing for Wright for the next few years, as it'll relieve the pressure and pinching but it does nothing to actually address the stenosis and whatever caused that will continue to press in. If that was some sort of genetic/medical fluke perhaps he can keep it at bay for a while, but if it was daily grind of baseball, maybe not? Or it if it was because of specific trauma (that collision at third base) he's at risk every time he's out there for a similar thing?

[A Boy Named Seo]

David's gonna be 35 in December. If he was and had been healthy, Sandy would shirley be looking at his successor anyway. Right? RIGHT???

[Benjamin Grimm]

Well, if David had been healthy and productive all along, he'd still be a guy with three years remaining on his contract, so I imagine that the Mets wouldn't be looking at getting someone else to play third base in 2018.

[Edgy MD]

.271 / .307 / .488 // .795

Wilmer Flores.

[Ceetar]

Edgy MD wrote: .271 / .307 / .488 // .795 Wilmer Flores.

.307! that's bad! That's a 106 wRC+ or just barely above average.

That's 21/38 3Bmen with at least 300 PA

Flores is the guy you're happy to let fill in for a week or two here and there if your main guy is hurt, or against lefties occasionally.

[Guest d'Kong76]

Ashie62 wrote: I am beginning to wonder if David is in his right mind.

Anesthesia addiction is a tough thing to beat.

[Edgy MD]

Ceetar wrote: .307! that's bad!

So is cherrypicking.

[Ceetar]

Edgy MD wrote: Ceetar wrote: .307! that's bad! So is cherrypicking.

Not if you're trying to make a tasty pie. That's the important bit.

[Guest Mets Willets Point]

Ceetar wrote: Ceetar wrote: .307! that's bad! So is cherrypicking. Not if you're trying to make a tasty pie. That's the important bit.

LOL.

[Lefty Specialist]

Edgy MD wrote: .271 / .307 / .488 // .795 Wilmer Flores.

Is that his OPS or his fielding average? Wilmer is not a third baseman. He just isn't. If he plays anywhere, it's second or first.

[Edgy MD]

I'm not sure why he should be moved to a position that requires more range, but sure.

My thought, is that between him, Rivera, whatever Wright provides, Cecchini, and Evans, third base is not the weakness it's portrayed as.

If I'm looking to add a full-time offensive player, my first priority is a leadoff-hitting second baseman. But obviously second and third are pretty interchangeable, with a lot of overlapping skills.

We'll see.