The David Wright Foundation was founded
in 2005 by David Wright of the New York Mets. The sole purpose and
mission of the foundation is to provide financial support and raise
awareness for those in need and to financially support other charitable
organizations. The foundation pays special attention to Multiple Sclerosis
and children's causes, and maintains its focus on the New York City
and Norfolk, Virginia metropolitan areas.
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7/1 - Game Quotes |
Posted on 02 Jul 2008 by Danielle
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"We've got to get some consistency with those," Wright said. "We've had those this year. It just seems like we get them all in the same game."
Credit: Newsday €œWe€™ve had them this year, but it seems like we get them all in the same game instead of spreading them out a little bit,€ said Wright, who hit his team-leading 16th homer, of the Mets€™ timely hits. €œWe just need to come back tomorrow.€ Credit: New York Times |
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Mets' offense shines as they beat Cardinals 7-4. |
Posted on 01 Jul 2008 by Danielle
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After scoring only four runs in their last three games, the New York Mets' offense was out in full force.
Endy Chavez, aka: The Human Highlight Reel, went 2-5 with a run scored. His average, which had dipped as low as the .180's, is now up in the .250's. Ryan Church, in his third game back for the Mets, continues to show just how much he was missed, going 2-5 and playing an excellent right field. Carlos Delgado continues to prove that when he's hot... he's force to be reckoned with, going 3-3 with a run scored and an intentional walk. Ramon Castro, a last minute change by Manuel, went 2-4 and knocked in three on the day. Both Jose Reyes and Damion Easley added a hit a piece. While Tony Armas Jr. pitched a good game for the New York Mets, the real story of the evening was the molten-lava-hot David Wright. With a chance for the cycle in the top of the ninth, D-Wright made his first out of the evening. David went 3-4 with a walk, a single, a double (his twentieth of the year), and a home run, not to mention two runs scored and an RBI. His average is on the rise again, this time landing at .288. |
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Since when did the Yankees win the Subway Series? Ask the Empire State Building. |
Posted on 01 Jul 2008 by Danielle
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Watching the news last night, I saw a screenshot of the Empire State Building... and noticed that it was lit up Blue/White/Blue. Which was odd because those are Yankees colors.
So I went and checked the website, only to find the following... Empire State Building Lighting Schedule The occasion listed on the site for June 30th - "Yankees - Team colors of Subway Series winner" Um... since when does losing the Subway Series 2-4 and splitting the Weekend Series 2-2 qualify as winning the subway series? After emailing various people at the ESB, I've gotten absolutely nothing. Blatant Yankee favoritism? I'd bet Johan Santana's handsome salary on it. |
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Mets' Momentum halted by Cardinals |
Posted on 01 Jul 2008 by Danielle
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The Cardinals won the opener of a four-game series against a team that's dominated them lately - at least in the regular season. They won the 2006 World Series after upsetting the Mets in a seven-game NLCS, but had lost eight of the previous 10 regular-season meetings.
John Maine (8-6) lasted only four innings to match his season worst for the Mets, who have lost three of four and dropped the opener of an eight-game trip against the Central-contending Cardinals and NL East-leading Phillies. This is the Mets' first trip to St. Louis since they opened the 2007 season with a three-game sweep, outscoring the defending champs 20-2. In the opener they were hampered by three errors, matching a season high. Lohse allowed five hits against a lineup loaded with hitters with big career numbers against him, striking out four and walking two. Carlos Beltran, 15-for-29 with four homers and 11 RBIs entering the game, had a single and walk. Carlos Delgado (7-for-13 with three homers) was 0-for-2 with a hit by pitch and a rare double-play ball in the sixth, with third baseman Troy Glaus handling the relay in an overshifted defense. David Wright and Ryan Church both had been 4-for-8, while Brian Schneider was 3-for-8 and Jose Reyes 3-for-8. Together, those six hitters were 2-for-16 against Lohse. Wright went 0-3 on the night with a walk. His average dipped to .283. |
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Danielle beats Jerome in Subway Series Trivia on NY Baseball Digest! |
Posted on 29 Jun 2008 by Danielle
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Mike Silva was nice enough to ask me onto his show to face off against a Yankees fan in Subway Series trivia.
Despite a great effort by the legendary Jerome of MikeFrancesa.com, who was a very gracious loser and very nice man, I defeated him 42 - 38. Once again, a big thank you to Mike Silva of NY Baseball Digest for having me on the show and I look forward to defending my title next year!!! |
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Ollie finds his rhythm as Mets take final Subway Series game at Shea, 3-1. |
Posted on 29 Jun 2008 by Danielle
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Today was a wonderful day for Mets fans everywhere, but especially those at Shea Stadium as the Mets attempted to make the Subway Series sweet.
And they did.  The "good" Oliver Perez showed up today, giving up only three hits, an earned run, and striking out 8 over SEVEN innings. It seems as though the adjustments made by Oliver and new pitching coach, Dan Warthen, which entailed a new "wrinkle" (in the words of Gary Cohen) in his windup, as well as a shift in position on the rubber. Delgado finally busted out of his post-9 RBI slump with a shot off the scoreboard that blew out one of the panels of the American League updates. Jose Reyes went 2-4 in the game, despite an error in the field, and scored once. He managed to not get picked off the bases, as well. Luis Castillo went 3-5 (yes, you read that correctly) and hustled out a chop to beat Jeter's throw to first with the bases loaded and two out that allowed Jose Reyes to score the first run of the game. And last, but CERTAINLY not least, Ryan Church made his return to the New York Mets after his trip to the DL (and later, the Brooklyn Cyclones) that resulted from his collision with Braves SS Yunel Escobar and subsequent concussion. In his return, Ryan seemed to pick up where he left off, going 2-4. David Wright went 0-3 in today's game, however, he hit a sacrifice fly to right field that scored Jose Reyes and gave the Mets a little breathing room against the Yankees. |
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Remembering Jimmy Plummer |
Posted on 29 Jun 2008 by Danielle
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"Jimmy was a guy everyone felt close to, especially the players," said David Wright. "I know, from my point, he got me a lot of appearances when I first came up to the big leagues and wasn't making a lot of money. I came to love him like a brother, and we'd hang out during the offseason. When I saw him in the hospital, you could see things were starting to shut down on him. But he never lost that smile and always insisted he felt fine. He never complained."
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6/28 - Game Quotes |
Posted on 29 Jun 2008 by Danielle
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Since Manuel took over on June 17, he has instituted wholesale changes to the Mets approach in batting practice, shifting how it was previously handled by hitting coach Howard Johnson. The team cut down on amount of BP, focusing instead on quality instruction in lieu of repetition.
That's why David Wright -- who mashed one of the team's homers -- feels there some groundwork in place for success. "Jerry knows what he's doing," Wright said. "It's not going to be a snap your fingers and all of a sudden we're going to be a better offensive team. It's going to take time." Credit: Newsday |
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Despite good effort from Johan, Mets lose to Yanks 3-2 |
Posted on 28 Jun 2008 by Danielle
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Johan Santana didn't pitch a terrible game. In fact, he pitched a game that would allow his team to win... if only they could have scored.
The Mets lone runs came on a solo shot by Ramon Castro in the bottom of the second inning and the feat was replicated by David Wright in the bottom of the sixth. However, a lost opportunity was created when Pettitte caught Jose Reyes sleeping, with too large of a lead off of second base. He was easily picked off, with Castillo on first, pulling the bat from Wright's hands. After that, the Mets had no more baserunners for the evening. D-Wright continues to have success at the plate, going 1-3 in tonight's game with a walk, an RBI, and a run scored, not to mention his solo shot in the sixth. His average has continued its climb to .288. |
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David's Enthusiasm is Unrivaled (Article) |
Posted on 28 Jun 2008 by Danielle
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David Wright ran through the visiting clubhouse at Yankee Stadium trying to look serious. Joking around with Mike Pelfrey, the Mets starter of the afternoon game of Friday's two-stadium, day-night doubleheader, the third baseman mockingly complained that while he and the other position players were doing double duty, the pitchers got off with only one appearance on the day.
It was so obviously a sarcastic complaint because Wright cannot hide the fact that he loves the Subway Series. |
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