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David Wright, 3B, New York MetsHot off the Wire Fantasy Sports NewsBlue Jays | Could have had Wright ESPN.com's Keith Law reports the Toronto Blue Jays were offered a 19-year-old New York Mets 3B David Wright for OF Jose Cruz Jr., but Blue Jays general manager declined it. According to Law, who worked in the Blue Jays front office at the time, Ricciardi's response was "I'm not trading a major league player for some guy in the Sally League." Mets | Beltran, Wright expected in Sunday lineup The Associated Press reports New York Mets OF Carlos Beltran and 3B David Wright are expected to play against the Houston Astros in the Sunday, Oct. 4, season finale. Beltran was held out Saturday, Oct. 3, due to illness and Wright got the day off. Mets | Wright not in lineup Saturday Marty Noble, of MLB.com, reports New York Mets 3B David Wright was not in the starting lineup Saturday, Oct. 3, because manager Jerry Manuel said he wanted to keep Wright fresh. Mets | Wright apologizes The Associated Press reports New York Mets 3B David Wright apologized to his teammates after not hustling on the bases and potentially costing the team a run Saturday, Sept. 26. Mets | Wright expected to rest Sunday SportsNet New York's Kevin Burkhardt reports that New York Mets 3B David Wright will be given the day off Sunday, Sept. 27. He has struck out 30 times in 23 games since being activated from the disabled list, including a four-strikeout game Friday, Sept. 25. Mets | Wright appears in 836th game The Associated Press reports New York Mets 3B David Wright appeared in his 836th career game at third base Friday, Sept. 25, breaking the team's career record. Mets | Wright in four-game slump STATS.com reports New York Mets 3B David Wright is 2-for-15 in his last four games. Mets | Wright drives in six runs Saturday New York Mets 3B David Wright went 3-for-5 Saturday, Sept. 12, against the Philadelphia Phillies, with two home runs, six RBIs and three runs scored, according to The Associated Press. The six runs batted in tied a career high, and the game marked the first time Wright had homered since Aug. 5. Mets | Wright has bad night Tuesday The Associated Press reports New York Mets 3B David Wright struck out twice, grounded into an inning-ending double play, stranded five runners and made an error Tuesday, Sept. 8. Mets | Wright fans three times Friday The Associated Press reports New York Mets 3B David Wright struck out three times Friday, Sept. 4. Mets | Wright drives in three Thursday The Associated Press reports New York Mets 3B David Wright drove in three runs in a winning effort Thursday, Sept. 3, in his second game back from the disabled list. He went 3-for-4 after going back to his old batting helmet, ditching the new S100 batting helmet. Mets | Wright activated, gets a hit The Associated Press reports New York Mets 3B David Wright (head) was activated from the 15-day disabled list Tuesday, Sept. 1, and played his first game for the Mets since getting hit in the head by a pitch Aug. 15. Wright went 1-for-3 in his team's 8-3 loss to the Colorado Rockies. Mets | Wright playing Tuesday Owen Perkins, of MLB.com, reports New York Mets 3B David Wright (concussion) was in the lineup Tuesday, Sept. 1, in his first game back from the disabled list. Manager Jerry Manuel expects Wright to receive the majority of starts at third base for the remainder of the season. However, Wright will receive the day off Wednesday, Sept. 2. Mets | Wright activated CBSSports.com reports the New York Mets activated 3B David Wright (concussion) from the 15-day disabled list Tuesday, Sept. 1. Mets | Manuel will pay close attention to Wright’s playing time David Lennon, of Newsday, reports New York Mets manager Jerry Manuel said he plans to play 3B David Wright (head) one day and then have him sit the next upon his return from the disabled list. Mets | Wright eager to try new helmet upon return David Lennon, of Newsday, reports New York Mets 3B David Wright (head) would like to try a new helmet made by Rawlings, the S100, upon his scheduled return from the disabled list Tuesday, Sept. 1. The S100 is a bulkier helmet that is supposed to protect the wearer from a 100-mph pitch at a distance of two feet. Mets | Wright rejoins team Saturday Updating a previous item, The Newark Star-Ledger reports New York Mets 3B David Wright (head) rejoined the Mets in Chicago Saturday, Aug. 29, two weeks after San Francisco Giants SP Matt Cain's fastball drilled him in the head and left him with a concussion. He will come off the disabled list Tuesday, Sept. 1, against the Colorado Rockies. "It feels like forever since I played in a game," Wright said. "Obviously, you want to come back and do well, but that first goal for me is to go out there and play nine innings and see how it feels after that." Mets | Wright expected to join team Saturday The Associated Press reports New York Mets 3B David Wright (concussion) is expected to join the team Saturday, Aug. 29, and could be activated off the disabled list Tuesday, Sept. 1. Mets | Wright to be rested frequently upon return The New York Post's Bart Hubbuch reports New York Mets manager Jerry Manuel said he plans to rest 3B David Wright (concussion) frequently when he comes off the disabled list. Mets | Wright to be re-evaluated Thursday The New York Post's Bart Hubbuch reports New York Mets 3B David Wright (concussion) will be re-evaluated Thursday, Aug. 27, and must show that he has no symptoms before the team lets him come off the disabled list Sept. 1. Mets | Wright still hoping to return Sept. 1 The Associated Press reports New York Mets 3B David Wright (concussion) said he is not experiencing any post-concussion symptoms and is hoping to take batting practice Tuesday, Aug. 25. However, he won't travel with the team on their upcoming road trip. Mets | Wright takes grounders The New York Daily News' Adam Rubin reports New York Mets 3B David Wright (concussion) took grounders Monday, Aug. 24. Mets | Wright on track for Sept. 1 The New York Times reports New York Mets 3B David Wright (concussion) said he was on track to rejoin the starting lineup Sept. 1, the first day he can play after his stint on the 15-day disabled list. Wright, who sustained a concussion Aug. 15, said he had experienced no setbacks during his recovery and would hit off a tee Sunday, Aug. 23, and take ground balls Monday, Aug. 24. Mets | Wright expects to be cleared Wednesday Adam Rubin, of the New York Daily News, reports New York Mets 3B David Wright (concussion) plans to go through a concussion test Wednesday, Aug. 19, and expects to be cleared to begin physical activity. "Everything's good," Wright said. Mets | Wright hoping to return in two weeks The New York Post reports New York Mets 3B David Wright (concussion) is hoping to return in two weeks when he is eligible to be activated from the disabled list. He also said he is confident that he will play again this year. Wright never lost consciousness and has not had any other symptoms than a headache. "I feel clear today. I feel good speaking with the specialist and the doctors the Mets have provided," Wright said. "That's a good sign." He will be re-examined, undergo a concussion test, start small aerobic activity and then move to more strenuous aerobic activity, with a target date set for Tuesday, Sept. 1. Mets | Wright placed on 15-day DL, could miss season Dave Skretta, of The Associated Press, reports New York Mets 3B David Wright (head) was placed on the 15-day disabled list Sunday, Aug. 16. When asked if Wright could miss the rest of the season, manager Jerry Manuel said it's "a possibility" depending on how further tests come out. Mets | Wright released from hospital Updating previous reports, New York Mets 3B David Wright (concussion) has been released from the hospital, according to The Associated Press. Team spokesman Jay Horwitz said Wright had a headache and was experiencing "post-concussion symptoms." He saw a neurologist Saturday, Aug. 15, and again Sunday, Aug. 16. Wright is expected to return to the ballpark this week, but there is no timetable for his return to the starting lineup. Mets | Wright suffers concussion Updating previous reports, ESPNews reports New York Mets 3B David Wright (concussion) went to the hospital Saturday, Aug. 15, after being hit in the head with a pitch. He underwent a CT scan, and the results were negative. He was diagnosed with a concussion. Mets | Wright hit in head, leaves game Brittany Ghiroli, of MLB.com, reports New York Mets 3B David Wright (head) was hit in the helmet with a fastball in the bottom of the fourth inning of Saturday's game. He left the game after being struck near the left ear protector of his helmet. After laying motionless and being attended to by trainers, Wright arose and left the field under his own power. IF Fernando Tatis took Wright's place in the lineup. Mets | Wright banged up Barry M. Bloom, of MLB.com, reports New York Mets 3B David Wright (knee) appeared to be hobbling while running the bases Wednesday, Aug. 12. Manager Jerry Manuel said Wright has been experiencing soreness behind his right knee, and he also seemed to be favoring his groin. Manuel said he expects Wright to be examined before the team returns home. "I'm not sure who'd be checking me out," Wright said. "I'm just a little banged up. I'll be in there [on Friday night]. I'm good to go." Mets | Wright ill The New York Post's Bart Hubbuch reports New York Mets 3B David Wright (illness) has been dealing with the stomach flu the past few days. Manager Jerry Manuel didn't rule out sitting Wright Wednesday, Aug. 12. "Just talking to him today, it didn't even sound like him," Manuel said. "I didn't realize how bad it was until he told me some of these (vomiting) episodes he's had." Mets | Wright likely to sit Tuesday The Associated Press reports New York Mets 3B David Wright is likely to sit Tuesday, Aug. 11, according to manager Jerry Manuel. Wright has played in 111 of the team's 112 games. Cardinals | Thompson suspended MLB.com reports St. Louis Cardinals SP Brad Thompson was suspended three games Thursday, Aug. 6, and fined an undisclosed amount for intentionally throwing at the head of New York Mets 3B David Wright Wednesday, Aug. 5. Thompson is filing an appeal of his suspension. Mets | Wright takes offense to high pitch Newsday's David Cassilo reports New York Mets 3B David Wright took offense to a pitch that nearly hit him in the head Wednesday, Aug. 5, from St. Louis Cardinals RP Brad Thompson. Cardinals 1B Albert Pujols was hit the previous inning, and the pitch could have been in retaliation. "When it starts coming up there, forget about retaliation, you can get somebody seriously injured," Wright said. "If you are going to go after somebody, make it in the back or do it the right way. You don't throw at someone's head." Mets | Wright goes deep Wednesday The Associated Press reports New York Mets 3B David Wright hit his eighth home run of the season and fifth at home Wednesday, Aug. 5. Mets | Wright snaps hit streak The Associated Press reports New York Mets 3B David Wright went 0-for-4 Sunday, Aug. 2, to end an 11-game hitting streak. Mets | Wright goes deep Friday The Associated Press reports New York Mets 3B David Wright hit his seventh home run of the year and second in the last week Friday, July 31. Mets | Wright would like to finish with Mets The New York Post's Kevin Kernan reports New York Mets 3B David Wright said he'd like to play his whole career with the Mets. MLB | NL starting lineup announced MLB.com reports the National League's starting lineup for the 2009 All-Star Game is as follows: Florida Marlins SS Hanley Ramirez, Philadelphia Phillies 2B Chase Utley, St. Louis Cardinals 1B Albert Pujols, Milwaukee Brewers OF Ryan Braun, Phillies OF Raul Ibanez, New York Mets 3B David Wright, Phillies OF Shane Victorino, Cardinals C Yadier Molina and San Francisco Giants SP Tim Lincecum. Mets | Wright says he's not hurt The New York Post's Mark Hale reports New York Mets 3B David Wright said he's not hurt. Wright has just five homers on the season. Mets | Wright knocks in run Wednesday The Associated Press reports New York Mets 3B David Wright drove in his first run of the month Wednesday, July 8, to break an 0-for-17 stretch. Mets | Wright slumping The Associated Press reports New York Mets 3B David Wright went 0-for-3 Tuesday, July 7, and is hitless in his last 16 at-bats. Mets | Four players named to All-Star team New York Mets OF Carlos Beltran, CL Francisco Rodriguez, SP Johan Santana and 3B David Wright have been named to the National League All-Star team, according to MLB.com. Beltran and Wright were voted into the starting lineup. Mets | Wright strikes out three times Wednesday The Associated Press reports New York Mets 3B David Wright went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts Wednesday, July 1. Mets | No day off for Wright The Star-Ledger's Brian Costa reports New York Mets manager Jerry Manuel decided against giving 3B David Wright the day off Wednesday, July 1. Mets | Wright, Sheffield to rest Wednesday New York Mets 3B David Wright and OF Gary Sheffield will rest Wednesday, July 1 in the series finale against the Milwaukee Brewers, according to The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Mets | Wright collects four hits Wednesday The Associated Press reports New York Mets 3B David Wright collected a career-best four hits in a winning effort Wednesday, June 24. Mets | Wright snaps slump The Associated Press reports New York Mets 3B David Wright snapped an 0-for-10 slump Friday, June 19. He also struck out three times in the game. Mets | Wright ends hitting streak The Associated Press reports New York Mets 3B David Wright went 0-for-5 Wednesday, June 17, to end his 11-game hitting streak. Mets | Wright extends hit streak to 11 The Associated Press reports New York Mets 3B David Wright extended his hitting streak to 11 games Tuesday, June 16. | Feature LinksFantasy Football Weekly Playbook FREE Fantasy Baseball
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