The New York Mets 3rd baseman David Wright coming into today is in the top 10 of most offensive categories among all MLB 3rd baseman. Below is a breakdown of where he stands in many of those categories.
Jun 14
3B David Wright Among Top 10 In Most Off/Categories For Third Baseman In All Of MLB
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41 comments
CaseStreet
6/14/2010-3:29pm at 3:29 pm (UTC -4)
David is good, though I don’t think strikeouts and caught stealing are offensive categories. You certainly make a good case for voting for David. Maybe you can drop a link for the All-Star.
Mr North Jersey
6/14/2010-3:31pm at 3:31 pm (UTC -4)
I actually would rather he not play in ASG.
oleosmirf
6/14/2010-3:41pm at 3:41 pm (UTC -4)
when was the last time a player got hurt in the all-star game?
Mr North Jersey
6/14/2010-3:43pm at 3:43 pm (UTC -4)
Why are you asking me that?
stickguy
6/14/2010-3:44pm at 3:44 pm (UTC -4)
tyring to figure out why you don’t him to play?
Mr North Jersey
6/14/2010-3:56pm at 3:56 pm (UTC -4)
I unlike others would rather have him and many of the Mets just get away from it all for 3 days. The exception would probably be for those that have never experienced what it is to go to an ASG.
If they go that is fine but personally I’d rather they not.
Mr North Jersey
6/14/2010-3:33pm at 3:33 pm (UTC -4)
Agreed on strikeouts and caught stealing. I added them in the interest of fairness for those that will come by and say well he is also still is amongst the leaders in strikeouts and threw in caught stealing because it was there.
stickguy
6/14/2010-3:43pm at 3:43 pm (UTC -4)
just based on these numbers, you could certainly make a better case for Zimmerman.
but NJ, why not play? he won’t be in the HR derby, and it really doesn’t seem like he needs rest right now!
He has certainly pulled his season back up to more than respectable.
DNDJohan aka kistics
6/14/2010-3:44pm at 3:44 pm (UTC -4)
His Ks have been under control lately. I think he might be back to his old form again. But then we shall see over a longer period of time.
stickguy
6/14/2010-3:45pm at 3:45 pm (UTC -4)
more amazing?
The 30mill 3B across town appears a grand total of once. ANd that is #7 in runs, the catagory that probably has the least to do with his own performance!
prismo
6/14/2010-3:49pm at 3:49 pm (UTC -4)
*obligatory steroid joke*
Mr North Jersey
6/14/2010-4:04pm at 4:04 pm (UTC -4)
Well in BA ARod is 8th with a .290/BA Wright is 11th with a .286/BA. In Hits ARod is tied for 10th with 65/H Wright is 13th with 64/H.
Those were the only 2 categories where Wright didn’t finish in top 10.
ceetar
6/14/2010-4:09pm at 4:09 pm (UTC -4)
hmm, looks like I got myself a comment deleted on Metblog? either that or I didn’t properly post it and didn’t notice.
Mr North Jersey
6/14/2010-4:13pm at 4:13 pm (UTC -4)
It has to be the latter why would you have a comment deleted now after all this time?
Unless you said a naughty thing.
ceetar
6/14/2010-4:15pm at 4:15 pm (UTC -4)
I don’t think I said a naughty thing..it was a rather sarcastic comment asking how much they paid the draft guys.
Mr North Jersey
6/14/2010-4:15pm at 4:15 pm (UTC -4)
ceetar
6/14/2010-4:25pm at 4:25 pm (UTC -4)
because obviously, if the Mets didn’t give these guys boatloads of money it’s a disaster.
Kingman 26
6/14/2010-4:29pm at 4:29 pm (UTC -4)
Excellent work once again Mr N!
Wright might finally be 100% back from the Cain beaning.
Regardless, even a diminished Wright is better than almost any other 3Bman.
The guy just does a little bit of everything you want in a player, never gets in trouble, is obviously a caring and thoughtful citizen, and WILL be the leader of the Mets’ next title team, which will be no later than 2012.
Mr North Jersey
6/14/2010-4:37pm at 4:37 pm (UTC -4)
Thx King for the compliment.
Kingman 26
6/14/2010-4:40pm at 4:40 pm (UTC -4)
You have been doing a spectacular job in keeping relevant and excellent content on here just about every damn day, and I for one sincerely appreciate it.
I have been way too busy lately, but will have another piece within 1-2 days….might be a bit of a surprise, but I think you will enjoy it!
fongy2
6/14/2010-4:43pm at 4:43 pm (UTC -4)
b/t/w, I agree with
your AllStar comments.
I’d rather our guys stay home and relax for a couple days in the middle of the season than have them fly all over, be involved with dopey things like HR hitting contests and get one
AB in an exhibition gm.
gipperpdx
6/14/2010-4:34pm at 4:34 pm (UTC -4)
Wright is (and has always been) the LEAST of this franchise’s problems. I’d watch for that 2B number to climb soon too!
As for the ASG, I am just fine with David having a break….though he and/or Zimmerman deserve the nod…the ASG has long since stopped being about the truly most deserving players.
fongy2
6/14/2010-4:40pm at 4:40 pm (UTC -4)
David Wright??!!….He stinks!…..
Damn Choker!…..Trade Him NOW!!!…
Break up “The Core”!!….Get Wiggington back to play 3B!…..
Now THERE’S a Scrappy Ballplayer!
gipperpdx
6/14/2010-4:48pm at 4:48 pm (UTC -4)
LOL Where are those folks?
Kingman 26
6/14/2010-4:48pm at 4:48 pm (UTC -4)
Hazmet
6/14/2010-6:32pm at 6:32 pm (UTC -4)
Re: Wiggington
U spelled crappy wrong, it doesn’t start with a “S”.
So Wright on Wright, just quietly keeps doing his thing until ya turn around and the numbers are large
DNDJohan aka kistics
6/14/2010-5:24pm at 5:24 pm (UTC -4)
Interesting article by Heyman.
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/writers/jon_heyman/06/14/oswalt.lee/index.html
Sounds like the Mets are the only team that can afford/need Oswalt. But can the Mets pull the trigger? I really think that the Mets can almost pull off the steam without giving up much prospects. Problem is do the Mets have enough $$ to take on his salary?
stickguy
6/14/2010-5:29pm at 5:29 pm (UTC -4)
well, unless the Ranger deal is a reality!
The MEts are also far from the only team that could use another good SP. Not sure though about how many an afford him, but it really is 1.5 years (plus his buy out, if there is one, or the option year if he requires it be picked up to OK the deal).
DNDJohan aka kistics
6/14/2010-5:36pm at 5:36 pm (UTC -4)
So based on Cot’s Baseball Contract..
Remaining $$ on his contract is amount owed this season ($15M whole season, so we’d be looking at around $10M) plus $16M (2011) and club option $16M with $2M buyout in 2012. So if he struggles next season or we see something we don’t like, the team can opt out.
And also Oswalt can opt out of 2012 for less buyout as well.
prismo
6/14/2010-6:02pm at 6:02 pm (UTC -4)
Just want to say…Oswalt’s last three starts:
2.1IP, 4ER
7IP, 6ER
7IP, 2ER
prismo
6/14/2010-6:05pm at 6:05 pm (UTC -4)
Haren:
8IP, 0ER
5.2IP, 3ER
8IP, 2ER
Lee:
8IP, 1ER
9IP, 2ER
7IP, 3ER
njstuckintx
6/14/2010-8:42pm at 8:42 pm (UTC -4)
uh oh, Lee’s trending downhill!
Hazmet
6/14/2010-8:14pm at 8:14 pm (UTC -4)
I’m watching the Bison’s and lo and behold while I’ve been off on business travel the past few weeks Nelson Figgy became an Iron Pig. Why do I find that name somehow fitting after his post Met dissing. I shall now forever know him as “Figgy the Iron Pig”. Some Pig…
metsfan4decades
6/14/2010-8:56pm at 8:56 pm (UTC -4)
David Wright quietly racking up the stats so far this season. That should quiet the nay-sayers…
I have absolutely no problem with DWright going to the ASG and I’ve voted for him several times. I’ve heard him comment several times he believes it to be an honor (and yeah, I know it’s more a popularity contest than anything else), he enjoys it, he has fun and says it’s not the same pressure filled seriousness regular season games are. Given the fact that he’s a single kid with no family obligations, has worked hard his whole career and wants to go, who are we to decide for him he should have a 3/4 day rest instead?
Others I have no idea what their situation is – can only comment on Wright.
Barajas, even though he’s got six children, has been quoted lately when asked about the possibility of being voted on going this year, that he’s not going to lie, he would very much look forward to it. And yes, I voted for Barajas too several times. His and Molina’s stats are close, with the nod IMO going to Barajas right now.
I also believe Pelfrey deserves the honor as well.
metsfan4decades
6/14/2010-9:32pm at 9:32 pm (UTC -4)
So the Mets have an off day and with no baseball to watch, as I don’t get the handful of games being played tonight, I’m reading instead.
Ran across this from a poster on FWICG.com on the Health Bell ‘I’d consider a trade to the Mets’ post:
Patrick June 14, 2010 at 1:03 pm
‘Being that Bell’s WHIP is higher than Frankie’s I don’t see how his 9th innings have been any less stressful.
Bell has in fact only pitched 5 clean 9th innings this year. Only 2 of his saves have come without allowing a base runner.
Frankie? 8 clean 9th innings. 6 of his saves have come without allowing a base runner, and one of those was a 5 out save against the Cubs.
Perception vs. reality’
**************************
This one is for our friend TK in the dugout. Suffice it to say KRod is not his favorite Met….
CaseStreet
6/14/2010-9:39pm at 9:39 pm (UTC -4)
Hmm, seems like there will be a good 2B trade market this year. some names floating around are Kelly Johnson, Ricky Weeks and Ryan Theriot. Wonder if Omar REALLY wants to replace Castillo.
stickguy
6/14/2010-9:54pm at 9:54 pm (UTC -4)
who is this Castillo of which you speak?
I have no idea if he will ever come back. But while I doubt it is high on the to-do list, if a good 2B drops in his lap, I am sure Omar could be talked into it.
But, I thinkthey are staying with the off season plan (let the farm have another year to evolve as much as possible), and target selected upgrades if they are in it.
Well, they are for sure in it. but, there is not an unlimited amount of trade chips. So even if they could get one of the 2B, unless they came for nothing (salary dump), the trade chips will go toward pitching, if anywhere. And there is still no guarantee they trade for a SP anyway, with Maine and Ollie still floating around.
CaseStreet
6/14/2010-10:40pm at 10:40 pm (UTC -4)
Actually, I don’t think 2b is a “problem” this year, especially if pagan will continue to bat 2nd. But yeah, gotta figure out sp first.
Hazmet
6/14/2010-10:06pm at 10:06 pm (UTC -4)
F-Mart just absolutely obliterated a Grand Slam to win it in the Bottom of the ninth in Bison Land. One of the hardest hit HR’s I’ve seen in sometime. Catch it if you can, prodigous.
Hazmet
6/14/2010-10:16pm at 10:16 pm (UTC -4)
Follow up: For any of those familar with the Bisons stadium – it appeared to clear the back bullpen fence in RF and landed halfway between that wall and the Parking Garage across the street. It also came after he wasted a bunch of tough pitches including a fastball on the outside black that was behind him, a great at bat.
ceetar
6/14/2010-10:32pm at 10:32 pm (UTC -4)
nice. I’m semi-familiar with the stadium having walked by it a bunch of times, never actually caught a game though.