Happy New Year!!!

Posted on 31 Dec 2008 by Danielle

Everyone here at The Wright Stuff would like to wish everyone a happy and healthy New Year.

May 2009 bring you all of the joy and luck in the world... and that includes a World Series Championship for the New York Mets. *wink wink*

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David Wright Wins Humanitarian Award!

Posted on 28 Dec 2008 by Danielle

On January 25, 2009, David Wright will be honored as the New Jersey Sports Writers Associations' Sports Humanitarian of the Year at their 73rd Anniversary Banquet.

In addition, Ron Darling, Rutgers QB Mike Teel, and other current/former athletes will be honored.

For information on purchasing tickets and a complete list of honorees, please click here.

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Column Update: Andrew's Hot Stove

Posted on 27 Dec 2008 by Danielle

In this column, Andrew discusses exactly what the Mets need to prevent another collapse.

Check it out... here.

Please post all questions/comments to this news story.

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Column Update: Danielle's Diamond!

Posted on 26 Dec 2008 by Danielle

In this column, Danielle examines the Lowe v. Ollie debate and discusses the one gaping hole in the lineup.

Check it out... here.

Please post all questions/comments to this news story.

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Merry Christmas!

Posted on 25 Dec 2008 by Danielle

We'd like to wish all of our loyal visitors a very Merry Christmas here at The Wright Stuff!

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Merry Christmas!

Posted on 25 Dec 2008 by Danielle

We'd like to wish all of our loyal visitors a very Merry Christmas here at The Wright Stuff!

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Happy Chanukah!

Posted on 21 Dec 2008 by Danielle

Happy Chanukah to all of you visitors out there... from The Wright Stuff!

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David Wright will be the starting 3B in the WBC!

Posted on 22 Dec 2008 by Danielle

Wright will play third base for Team USA, a Mets official confirmed on Monday, giving the Mets even more exposure on a world stage.

Wright could be the lone Mets player on Team USA, but certainly not in the tournament. Outfielder Carlos Beltran, first baseman Carlos Delgado and reliever Pedro Feliciano have all said that they would like to play for the Puerto Rican Team, pitchers Johan Santana and Francisco Rodriguez have said likewise about the Venezuelan team, and shortstop Jose Reyes has said that he would like to play for the Domincan Republic.

Those players, along with reliever Duaner Sanchez and catcher Brian Schneider, are the current Mets who played in the inaugural World Baseball Classic in 2006.

Wright, 26, hit .302 with 33 home runs and 124 RBIs for the Mets last season, and has been the team's most productive hitter over the past four seasons. He did not participate in the 2006 Classic.

Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez started at the position for Team USA that year, though he has committed to play for the Domincan Republic this time around. The other third baseman on the 2006 roster, Chipper Jones of the Braves, has also confirmed that he will play this season.

Other confirmed American players include Red Sox second baseman -- and reigning American League MVP -- Dustin Pedroia, Braves catcher Brian McCann, Angels pitcher John Lackey and Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter.

Team USA made it to the second round of play in the inaugural Classic, before losing in a pool that included South Korea and eventual champion Japan. This year, the Americans will play their opening-round matches in Toronto, within a pool that includes Canada, Italy and Venezuela.

The Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico will play in San Juan, P.R., along with Panama and the Netherlands.

Credit: MLB.com

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Fans' Assistance Needed!!!

Posted on 21 Dec 2008 by Danielle

I got an email from a big Mets fan who wanted to know if I had any idea where to buy a specific tee shirt.

Around two years ago, his wife saw a tee at a Mets game that read "The Wright Stuff" and he's currently looking for a place to buy it.

Personally, I haven't seen the shirt. If any of you guys and gals out there have seen the shirt and have any idea where to buy it, please post a comment here.

Thank you all!

- Danielle

PS: If you ever have any problems tracking down any form of David Wright/Mets merch, feel free to email me too.

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Schedule Updates!!!

Posted on 21 Dec 2008 by Danielle

Now that The Wright Stuff has settled down after our whirlwind day that was David Wright's 26th birthday, I finally had the time to update the sidebar.

The birthday schedule has been replaced by the 2008 Statistics once again.

In anticipation of the WBC and Spring Training, I've rather anxiously posted the upcoming games (which are the first games of each) and added the first week/round for the Mets and Team USA.

As soon as the pitchers are announced for each, I will post those, as well.

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