Wright Won't Go Looking for Contract Extension

Early Sunday, the Washington Nationals agreed on a six-year $100 million extension with Ryan Zimmerman, with a club option for a seventh year worth $24 million. To read more click here.

David Wright, who grew up with Zimmerman in Virginia, told reporters at Digital Domain Park that he's not going to approach the Mets about a contract extension.

If the team trades Wright, or declines his club option, the All-Star third basemen will enter free agency.

I can easily see a lot of people getting worried that with the Mets financial woes they cannot afford to keep David Wright. However, I disagree with this notion. Sandy Alderson has said that some of the Mets' future spending won't be affected by wins and losses. To me that means one thing: DAVID WRIGHT WILL REMAIN A MET.


If there's one player that this cannot afford to lose (no pun intended) it's Wright. He is, essentially, the last player from that '06 team (Mike Pelfrey was a rookie, but didn't appear in the postseason).


I was sad when Jose Reyes left; I'll be angry if the Mets let Wright go. This is a bold statement, but David Wright is the player that will define this era in Mets history. He's a home grown talent and a fan favorite who has been a part of the most excruciating stretch this team (maybe any team) has ever seen. Through think and thin, David Wright was in the lineup more than any other player since 2006, that includes Jose Reyes.


If you're a Mets fan, and are not convinced of Wright's importance, watch this video and try not to wince....