The Mets already know that they will be without Carlos Beltran and Jose Reyes for Opening Day 2010, and that means that once again, David Wright will be last man standing as far as core position players.
Yes, Jason Bay hitting behind him should give him some protection, but is that enough reason for pitchers to not go after hitting Wright or at least backing him off the plate?
Last August, when Wright was already flu-ridden and battling leg injuries, Wright was nailed by a 94 MPH fastball by Matt Cain of the San Francisco Giants.
Wright had enjoyed success against Cain in the past, but it was purely accidental, Cain apologized and Wright accepted, no ill will between them.
Although he walked off the field on his own, Wright was very shaken and in a great deal of pain, but only ...
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Article written by Wendy Adair
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