The David Wright Foundation was founded
in 2005 by David Wright of the New York Mets. The sole purpose and
mission of the foundation is to provide financial support and raise
awareness for those in need and to financially support other charitable
organizations. The foundation pays special attention to Multiple Sclerosis
and children's causes, and maintains its focus on the New York City
and Norfolk, Virginia metropolitan areas.
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WFAN Mets Mailbox: David Wright Edition |
Posted on 07 Apr 2009 by Danielle
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WFAN's Ed Coleman sat down with David Wright to ask him five questions submitted through fans. To read the questions and hear the responses click here. |
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Announcing: The Fan's Guide to Citi Field! |
Posted on 06 Apr 2009 by Danielle
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After visiting Citi Field on Saturday, I decided to create a guide in order to prepare all types of fans for a trip to Citi Field. Whether you're the casual fan or a die-hard, this guide will help your visit to the Mets' new stadium a great one.
In the guide you will find recommendations on transportation, ticket purchasing suggestions, entrance information and recommendations, an entire section on how to succeed at batting practice, an analysis of every seating option and recommendations as to where to sit based on your personal preferences, full restaurant/concession menus, their locations, their price lists, and suggestions as to whether they're worth the prices and when it is best to visit them, a review of all of the stores, their merchandise, and their locations, places you MUST visit at Citi Field and why, and an additional section with miscellaneous information that is highly valuable. While this guide is long and extensive, there is a table of contents at the top of the page for your convenience. Just click on the name of the section you want information on and it will jump to that section automatically. In addition, for your printing convenience should you want to give this guide to someone or bring it with you to Citi Field, there is a .PDF file of the guide. To check out The Wright Stuff's Guide to Citi Field, by click here. |
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Mets get off to good start with win over Reds |
Posted on 06 Apr 2009 by Danielle
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 On Opening Day 2009, the Mets showed everyone that they weren't messing around. You got that, Cole and Jimmy? Daniel Murphy homered and drove in both New York runs, as the Mets opened the 2009 season with a 2-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on a rainy day at Great American Ball Park. Johan Santana (1-0) went the first 5 2/3 innings to earn the win for New York. He gave up one run on three hits with four walks and seven strikeouts. The Mets are trying to erase memories of a second consecutive season that ended short of a playoff appearance thanks to a September collapse. Bullpen help was the most pressing need for New York, which blew 29 saves last year and seven leads for Santana alone, and the two big offseason acquisitions -- J.J. Putz and Francisco Rodriguez -- did the job Monday. The Mets had a chance to score in the first inning, as Jose Reyes reached on an infield single, stole second and went to third on a grounder by Murphy. Harang, however, struck out David Wright before pitching around Carlos Delgado and got Carlos Beltran on a fly ball to right-center to strand both runners. Santana had a couple of opportunities to give the Mets the lead. In the second, after a leadoff single and a stolen base by Ryan Church, Santana's ground ball up the middle was flagged down by a diving Alex Gonzalez at shortstop for the third out. With the bases loaded and two outs in the fourth, Santana flied to deep center field. Putz, acquired from Seattle, worked around a walk in the eighth inning and Rodriguez, who set a single-season saves record of 62 last year with the Angels, set down the side in order in the ninth for the save. Harang left the game for a pinch hitter in the fifth and the Mets tacked on a run in the sixth against the Cincinnati bullpen. After a one-out double by Luis Castillo, Daniel Ray Herrera walked Santana and Jose Reyes to load the bases. Murphy plated a run with a grounder to first, and Mike Lincoln walked Wright before getting Delgado on a fly ball to shallow center field. The Reds finally got to Santana in the home sixth. Darnell McDonald led off with a single and Joey Votto followed with a base hit to center. McDonald raced for third and Beltran's throw bounced away for an error, allowing Votto to reach second. Phillips drove in McDonald with a sacrifice fly, but Bruce fouled out and Sean Green came on to retire Edwin Encarnacion on a line drive to left field. Cincinnati went down in order in the seventh against Green and managed only a one-out walk from pinch hitter Chris Dickerson in the eighth against Putz before Rodriguez finished the contest by retiring Bruce, Encarnacion and Ramon Hernandez. Aaron Harang (0-1) took the loss in five innings. He allowed one run on seven hits with three walks and two strikeouts. Murphy, anointed the starting left fielder in spring training after a solid late 2008 call-up, lifted a Harang offering in the fifth inning over the wall in right field for the game's first run. The Mets could have had more after bloop singles by David Wright and Carlos Delgado, but Wright was gunned down at the plate by right fielder Jay Bruce trying to score on a single by Carlos Beltran. David Wright went 1-3 in today's game with a single and a walk, starting off the season at .333. |
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4/4 Pictures on Flickr |
Posted on 05 Apr 2009 by Danielle
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Check out pictures from yesterday's game, the various areas of CitiField, and a few quirky things from the Mets, by clicking here.
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Are YOU ready for Opening Day? |
Posted on 04 Apr 2009 by Danielle
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The Mets are: |
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Coverage of today's game! |
Posted on 04 Apr 2009 by Danielle
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In a little while, I will be adding a whole bunch of photos to the Flickr gallery, as well as the ones of David alone to the main gallery. I also have a video surprise for you all. Nothing big, but it's a cool preview nonetheless. I'll add it shortly, as well as another really cool thing that I'm doing. It'll give you guys a better idea of Citi Field and how to approach the season! Keep posted! - Danielle PS: Thanks for all of the birthday wishes! :-) |
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4/4 - What Wright Said... |
Posted on 04 Apr 2009 by Danielle
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(About signing Gary Sheffield) I know playing against Sheff you always knew where he was in the lineup. You always knew how many batters were until he came up and then when you got him out it was kind of like you could take a deep breath and focus on the next guy. Because heā€™s very intimidating up there at the plate. And one swing of the bat he can change the course of the game. heā€™s a great pickup. I really like it." (Does he have anything left at age 40?) "I know that when Iā€™m playing third base I back up about 10 feet every time he comes to the plate so thatā€™s all that I need to know. He hits the ball extremely hard. I think heā€™s got plenty more left." Credit: Newsday (On convincing Sheffield to come to the Mets) "I had the opportunity to exchange some text messages with him yesterday and he's excited to be here, and I think these guys are very excited to have him," Wright said Saturday. "From everything I hear, from the few encounters that I've had with him over the last few years, he has a presence about him, a swagger about him, and I think that kind of confidence will rub off on the clubhouse." Credit: AP |
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It's Jeter v. Wright! |
Posted on 01 Apr 2009 by Danielle
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The Mets' David Wright and the Yankees' Derek Jeter will compete for money for their foundations this season in a batting average contest sponsored by Delta. The airline will make a $100,000 donation to either the David Wright Foundation or Jeter's Turn 2 Foundation -- depending on who finishes with the higher average -- and will donate $50,000 to the loser's foundation (that's the runner-up's foundation, not "The Loser's Foundation"). Wright's foundation focuses on "health, emotional development, and education for children," according to the press release. Jeter's looks to "motivate young people to turn away from drugs and alcohol," it says. Credit: Star Ledger |
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Coming shortly to TWS... |
Posted on 31 Mar 2009 by Danielle
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 I'm off to hunt for it now myself so that I can post the scans online to the gallery. But if you'd like to check out the article for yourself, it's out on newsstands now! - Danielle Thanks again to Lady Met of Ladies on the Field, Gangstas on the Bus for the tip! |
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Sporting News Profile Quiz |
Posted on 31 Mar 2009 by Danielle
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Thank you to Lady Met of Ladies on the Field, Gangstas on the Bus for this nice little quiz that David Wright took for the Sporting News. However, as a person who JUST reaches 5'4", I cannot feel any sympathy for David's issues with his height. Born: Dec. 20, 1982, in Norfolk, Va. Alma mater: Hickory High (Chesapeake, Va.) What's on TV: House, Entourage What's in my iPod: Dave Matthews, Lil Wayne What I drive: Audi Favorite flick: Anything with Will Ferrell Magazine subscriptions: Maxim, SI, ESPN Bookmarks: Anything about fantasy football Worst habit: Biting my nails Favorite meal: Pizza Favorite athlete to watch in another sport: Tiger Woods Favorite city to visit: Chicago Favorite team as a kid: Mets and Giants Favorite value in others: Honesty Favorite physical attribute about myself: My smile And least: My height My greatest love: Family My heroes: My parents Credit: The Sporting News |
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