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Kevin Kernan of the Post discusses the bond being formed by two New York superstars over at the WBC; Derek Jeter and Mets' third baseman David Wright. Kernan writes about how Jeter has become something of a mentor to the younger Wright. Bruce Jenkins of the San Francisco Chronicle doesn't think there's a chance A-Rod remains in New York for the length of his contract...

NY Met’s third baseman, David Wright, is currently trying to top A-Rod’s frosted tips with NY Baseball’s queerest hair-do and succeeds. Davey boy, WWF’s “The Red Rooster” called and he wants his hair style back ya herb. “This ain’t Wright!”   ...

In the WBC tonight, Japan 9, USA 4, and your WBC Final will be Japan versus the South Koreans. Now, you might want to credit Daisuka Matsuzaka for the win, and give props to the electric relief work of Yu Darvish; the latter, especially, is hardcore. But that's really not in the tone of the blog, so here's your Top 6 Goats...6) Derek Jeter. A crucial error that led to the Japanese...

- Kevin Kernan of the Post discusses the bond being formed by two New York superstars over at the WBC; Derek Jeter and Mets' third baseman David Wright. Kernan writes about how Jeter has become something of a mentor to the younger Wright.A-Rod must be loving all these stories about Jeter being so friendly with players from other teams. Just saying.- Speaking of A-Rod, Bruce Jenkins...

Flashbulbs went off around Shea Stadium as David Wright took one final horribly awkward swing at a pitch in the dirt, thrown by a 19-year-old September callup from the Marlins. With the strikeout, the Mets had culminated another epic collapse, providing the perfect sendoff to Shea Stadium during its final season. The fans in attendance cheered wildly, as there could not have been...

I came across an interesting interview by our friends at Baseball Prospectus with Nate McLouth of the Pittsburgh Pirates. It was conducted by David Laurila McLouth recently became the first Pirates center fielder to win a Gold Glove since Andy Van Slyke. Here is the first part of the interview. Check out the complete interview at BP. David Laurila: You won a Gold Glove last year...

Despite being decimated by injury, Team USA, which includes Mets stars David Wright and JJ Putz, is 2 games and 2 days away from winning the World Baseball Classic. Though American fans have yet to... NY Sports Dog--a Place for Mets Fans

In 2007, it was bad luck. In 2008, it was injuries to a depleted bullpen. In 2009, what are the Mets going to claim prevented them from achieving success? If third baseman David Wright has nagging problems related to his WBC injury, it looks like Jerry Manuel is going to blame… the WBC. The New York Mets third [...]

Last night, Japan won the second World Baseball Classic thanks to the heroics of Ichiro Suzuki.Exciting right? Or did anyone in the States actually care about the finale of the Classic? Please chime in...I'm fascinated to know the interest level of the finale.My take: whoppie. Hopefully no one got hurt too badly (this means you, David Wright). Now let's start the regular season already, dammit.

Call me crazy, but after looking around MLB, I'm thinking Alex Rodriguez may have passed on the best contract out there. Now I know all the talk is that A-Rod will get the annual salary of 30 million dollars or that monster contract exceeding 300 million dollars, but I am having a very hard time finding a team that will offer that much money. The sure bet was the New York...

That glorified exhibition called the WBC provided us with some interesting nuggets on two key components to the local teams. Over the last week I discussed how important David Wright’s two out hits were to his damaged physce. Even more revealing was how much a defensive liability Derek Jeter could be for the New York [...]

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Marty Noble at Mets.com writes about Billy Wagner and David Wright on their new Ace:Wagner, among others, believes the feeling will return this year, so long as the Mets' trade for Johan Santana is finalized. Without having spoken with any of his colleagues, Wagner is certain that same feeling, that ...

For seven innings, the Johan Santana/Cole Hamels showdown was the duel that everyone expected it to be. Heading into the top of the 8th, the Mets held a 2-1 lead over the Phils, but from there Hamels failed to keep up his end of the duel. He loaded the bases on a pair of hits and a walk, forcing the Phillies to turn to their bullpen, which was unable to hold down the Mets who scored...

Jerry Manuel is vowing to change the Mets' selfish, stat-first ways. Manuel made that clear yesterday after the Mets formally lifted his tag as interim manager with a two-year contract that includes a club option for 2011. Speaking to reporters in an afternoon conference call, Manuel repeatedly emphasized he will preach a totally different mindset than the Mets are used...