David Wright returned to the field last night just two weeks after being plunked in the head by a Matt Cain fastball. At the time, the New York Mets figured their star third baseman would be lost for the season like almost all their other stars. It certainly did not look good, but thankfully Wright avoided any major post concussion issues. I am not a Mets fan, but it is good to see any player who sustains such a serious blow to the head return to the field.I realize the Mets season is lost and it really does not really matter in the standings that Wright has returned, but it is a big lift emotionally for a team that has seen everything go wrong this season. Maybe this should be the time when management names Wright their team captain. The Mets clearly need to re-tool many parts of their team, but making Wright the face of the franchise is the right move right now. He has had trouble hitting in the clutch, as Mets fans will be quick to point out, but he plays hard every night and hardly ever misses a game. Unless they get an unbelievable deal for him, they should want him as their captain.
I mentioned the Mets need to cut ties with some of their core. I think Jose Reyes should be the first one out the door. When things are going well he can be more valuable than Wright, but he has been way to inconsistent and weird lately. He just absolutely disappeared this season with an injury no one has given an exact answer to. I am sure Mets fans will be split on this issue. Believe me I know, as for some reason many Met fans have chosen me as someone to vent to about their team. Hello! 101 years since my team last won a title! Seriously though, trade Reyes, keep Wright, and your team will be much more stable for it.
Again, it was great to see Wright return to the field last night. Even if he's choosing to wear a helmet other players make fun of him for. Can you blame Wright for taking extra precaution after being drilled in the head though? I don't, but I like the reference Brian Costa, from the Star-Ledger, uses for Wright wearing that helmet. How dare he give me the raspberry?!?
http://www.nj.com/mets/index.ssf/2009/09/david_wright_says_he_will_keep.html
Pat Morgan
