Frayed Knot wrote: And if they could pay at least part of his contract because Wright retires, that would be a win-win. Plus, he's got that local guy thing going for him (Toms River, NJ). I'd be for that. [?]So basically, David Wright is going to say to the Mets: 'Y'know that money you owe me, I'd much rather you give it to Todd Frazier instead.'[/?] No. Two independent events. But the first would make the second easier on the overall team budget and allow spending on other needs. Yes, I know insurance would kick in at some point. That's why I said "at least part". But it would also free up the roster spot come draft time.(As detailed in other threads) And, if he retires, it would address the potential arguments of "why sign him? David could still come back." But if Flores could play a full (healthy) season and develop his defense at third, that would be even better. Later