“Yet perhaps the biggest difference with “David Wright: 2010 edition” is his attitude and overall confidence. In the past, a lot of people wondered when he was going to step up and be the vocal leader of the Mets. I think with more veteran guys like Carlos Delgado and Carlos Beltran around, there was confusion over who should take the reigns. Subsequently, it seemed like the 2009 Mets were led by their medical staff.
This year, there’s no question that this is David Wright’s team”
- Chris Singleton, ESPN
Nice article by Chris but in an attempt to play Devil’s advocate is Wright’s Attitude & Confidence a result of him hitting well or is Wright’s hitting well a result of his Attitude & Confidence?
38 comments
tkfj2
7/7/2010-11:14am at 11:14 am (UTC -4)
Wright hitting well is a result of a better approach and shorter swing, but it is ESPN so let the platitudes rain down.
ceetar
7/7/2010-11:17am at 11:17 am (UTC -4)
Wright is, and should be, the captain of this team.
Good job by Singleton fitting in teh obligatory shot at the Mets and the medical staff though.
metsfan4decades
7/7/2010-11:20am at 11:20 am (UTC -4)
2009 is a memory now. I’m tired of still reading about the Mets injury woes and poor handling of same. Sigh….
Mr North Jersey
7/7/2010-11:34am at 11:34 am (UTC -4)
Not sure if you are referencing the article or Ceetar but to be fair to the article it was a positive one trying to show how far Wright has come from where he was last season.
metsfan4decades
7/7/2010-11:55am at 11:55 am (UTC -4)
Opps…no, that wasn’t directed at Ceetar but rather the media. Can’t they find something new to talk about this year?
But agreed about Wright. Whatever his problem was last year – Citi field, no protection in the lineup, the beaning – it finally looks like he’s straightened it all out.
ceetar
7/7/2010-11:57am at 11:57 am (UTC -4)
May have been trying to set up a contrast, but it still comes off as a typical cheap shot.
DNDJohan aka kistics
7/7/2010-11:22am at 11:22 am (UTC -4)
Have the Mets sign Harvey yet?
njstuckintx
7/7/2010-12:59pm at 12:59 pm (UTC -4)
No word yet, unfortunately.
DNDJohan aka kistics
7/7/2010-11:47am at 11:47 am (UTC -4)
http://twitter.com/BobbiEden/status/17871111144
Go Netherlands!!!! woohoo~~~!!!!
ceetar
7/7/2010-11:56am at 11:56 am (UTC -4)
saw that. I imagine she’ll be quite busy..
saltygary
7/7/2010-11:53am at 11:53 am (UTC -4)
Your favorite punching bag Buster Olney has a nice article about Lee’s potential Impact. I’m going to post the Mets impact stats and if it appears clear enough I’ll post the other potential suitors. The stats were put together by Stephen Oh of Accuscore
Mets projected to win NL East with Lee.
New York Mets Win Loss % Win Div. Playoffs
Curr Forecast 87 75 53.7 32 37
w/ Cliff Lee 90 72 55.6 57 65
Lee Impact +3 wins 1.9 25 28
saltygary
7/7/2010-11:54am at 11:54 am (UTC -4)
I really wish these forms didn’t strip out multiple space characters or tabs…
saltygary
7/7/2010-11:57am at 11:57 am (UTC -4)
I do the rest quick and “Dirty”…
Reds Lee Impact +2 wins
Yankees Lee Impact +2 wins
Phillies Lee Impact +2 wins
Dodgers Lee Impact +1 wins
Rangers Lee Impact +4 wins
Twins Lee Impact +3 wins
oleosmirf
7/7/2010-11:58am at 11:58 am (UTC -4)
remember this doesnt take into account any potential increase to the bullpen by adding Takahashi to the fold…that has to add at least 1 win
saltygary
7/7/2010-12:00pm at 12:00 pm (UTC -4)
It absolutely wouldn’t hurt one bit.
It also doesn’t take into consideration of Ollie coming back to the bullpen
ceetar
7/7/2010-12:01pm at 12:01 pm (UTC -4)
It doesn’t take into account a lot of things. It’s just a fancy way of one guy stating his opinion.
saltygary
7/7/2010-12:00pm at 12:00 pm (UTC -4)
One other Olney bit about Santana:
Johan Santana was The Man. Why the Mets and Santana shut out the Reds, from Puneet Nanda of ESPN Stats & Information: He threw 82 percent (28-for-34) first-pitch strikes, his highest since June 9, 2009 (a span of 31 starts) and went to just two 2-0 counts. Hitters went 0-for-13 off his fastball, the first time since allowing an 0-for-11 on August 19, 2007 (a span of 83 starts) that Santana didn’t cede a hit off his fastball. He threw his changeup for a season-high 83 percent (24-for-29) strikes, including 10 chases in 15 changeups out of the strike zone (season-high 67 percent; MLB average is 31); hitters went 1-for-13. He retired an MLB season-high-tying eight batters on the first pitch.
metsfan4decades
7/7/2010-12:01pm at 12:01 pm (UTC -4)
Ted Berg’s got a great read on David Wright:
http://www.tedquarters.net/2010/07/07/david-wright-suddenly-not-crazy-anymore/comment-page-1/#comment-8294
Face of the Franchise.
ceetar
7/7/2010-12:15pm at 12:15 pm (UTC -4)
Wow. That’s a sweet story.
Patrick Flood had a really nice piece on him this spring too.
ceetar
7/7/2010-1:58pm at 1:58 pm (UTC -4)
Have you guys read this yet? do it.
njstuckintx
7/7/2010-2:06pm at 2:06 pm (UTC -4)
Good read indeed. Plus he drives a Lincoln MKX! The Ford Edge is jealous.
oleosmirf
7/7/2010-12:17pm at 12:17 pm (UTC -4)
and the fact he isnt trying to pull the ball with that uppercut swing…
njstuckintx
7/7/2010-1:00pm at 1:00 pm (UTC -4)
It’s a wonder he forgets that he has his best stuff going for him when he’s driving the ball the RF.
stickguy
7/7/2010-1:45pm at 1:45 pm (UTC -4)
that would work even better for him most likely if he didn’t stand so far off the plate that he has to lean over just to reach strikes on the outside corner.
Mr North Jersey
7/7/2010-12:21pm at 12:21 pm (UTC -4)
Amazing how much of a difference Wright’s stats are from April compared to June.
With a difference of 14 plate appearances Wright double the number of hits for 21 to 42. Nearly tripled the number of doubles from 4 to 11. Nearly doubled the number of rbi’s from 16 to 29.
Generated 7/7/2010.
saltygary
7/7/2010-12:33pm at 12:33 pm (UTC -4)
It’s not fair authors get to insert images and tables
Also look at his decrease in walk totals. I would love to know how much if a change in swing/contact rate but probably too difficult to find.
Mr North Jersey
7/7/2010-12:38pm at 12:38 pm (UTC -4)
I noticed the walk differential also Saltygary. I guess those earlier at bats where he ended up getting walks were now being converted to hits but what i found interesting is that his k’s were still about the same.
In any event Wright had one hell of a June one of the best June’s in the Mets team history.
DNDJohan aka kistics
7/7/2010-12:40pm at 12:40 pm (UTC -4)
He did have that one period in the beginning of the season where he drew like 15 walks in 2 games. So the April/March number should be an anomaly.
stickguy
7/7/2010-1:50pm at 1:50 pm (UTC -4)
well, harvey not signed, but sounds like they aleady signed their 2011 1st round pick. And for all the “mets are broke” and “too cheap to go over slot”, this seems to fly in the face of that. Text cribbed from Toby’s minors blog.
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Today Aaron Fitt from Baseball America, has confirmed the earlier report that the Mets have signed 24th round pitcher from UCLA Eric Goeddel, to an overslot deal. The deal is reported to be for just under $500,000. Goeddel was a draft eligible sophomore and a potential 2011 1st round-pick.
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Read the rest of the piece, and sounds nasty. Almost like a guy that could join a BP right now and add value, but that has the arsenal to be groomed as a SP. If he refines is change and control, could be a fast mover.
GravediggerHebner
7/7/2010-1:54pm at 1:54 pm (UTC -4)
I’m glad to see that this signing has been confirmed.
Slot and over slot is about much more than just the first few rounds. Apparently the Mets felt highly enough about this guy to go for it, kudos to them.
njstuckintx
7/7/2010-1:56pm at 1:56 pm (UTC -4)
Good deal. I guess he got sick of the cafeteria food and figures 500K can buy a steak every now and again.
ceetar
7/7/2010-1:57pm at 1:57 pm (UTC -4)
This line annoys me, but also means big props to Omar: “Goeddel was a draft eligible sophomore and a potential 2011 1st round-pick.”
If he’s a potential first round pick, then he’s a potential first round pick. I understand more data next will and they expect him to be better therefore garner more interest especially as he’s a little older, but if he’s projected to improve, you buy low! What’s the slot for a first round pick? Probably not that much more than they just paid for him, except they wouldn’t have had a shot at him next year since they probably won’t have a pick.
So basically, Omar Minaya just flat out STOLE a first round pick next year. Sure, there’s a bit more risk, but it’s high-reward, and that’s what the draft is about.
metsfan4decades
7/7/2010-2:22pm at 2:22 pm (UTC -4)
You go, Omar.
I read that signing the other day but the implications never hit me…
DNDJohan aka kistics
7/7/2010-2:00pm at 2:00 pm (UTC -4)
I don’t understand this overslot deal… and why is he a 24th round pick now and potential 1st round pick next year? $500k for a 24th round pick is pretty high…
stickguy
7/7/2010-2:11pm at 2:11 pm (UTC -4)
that in a nutshell is what overslot means. FOr whatever reason (usually signability), a guy falls to a lower round than what his talent might support. So, you draft him since he is better than other guys left on the board (hopefully by a lot).
Problem is, he hs other options, and wont sign for 24th round chump change. So, pay him more than Selig’s recomended slot value, and increase the talent pool in your system.
I think though the 1st round in 201 comment was poorly worded. What he really meant (IMO) was that by going into the #1 starter slot (where he was said to be heading), by having a good year, he would rocket up the draft charts.
njstuckintx
7/7/2010-2:15pm at 2:15 pm (UTC -4)
I’m sure he also realized 1 torn tendon and he won’t be seeing much $$$, if any.
DNDJohan aka kistics
7/7/2010-2:24pm at 2:24 pm (UTC -4)
So he’s basically a 24th pick with good talent who could possibly be 1st round pick next year. And the Mets didn’t want to let him walk, so they signed him for $500k.
stickguy
7/7/2010-2:32pm at 2:32 pm (UTC -4)
bingo.
and how rich teams like the yanks and bosox keep the flow of top level talent going.