David Wright

Mets David Wright Gets First Spring Training Start

Wright was expected to be in the starting lineup on Tuesday when the Mets have the first of three straight home games, but felt good enough after taking batting practice on Sunday against two minor league pitchers to bump it up a day.

2012/03/26

Ruben Tejada (credit: Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Coutinho: Mets’ Tejada Must Focus On Being Tejada, Not Reyes

If Ruben Tejada does what he is capable of doing, the Mets will have a fine shortstop on their hands; one that fields his position exceedingly well, uses the whole field in the batter’s box and understands that he is not trying to replace Jose Reyes.

2012/03/23

Pitchers Johan Santana and R.A. Dickey (Photos by Marc Serota/Getty Images)

Coleman: Mets Pitching As Hot As Florida Sun

If the Mets keep pitching this way, those lowered expectations might have to be raised.

2012/03/23

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Sound Off: Who’s The Hottest Athlete In New York?

Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez’s various romances have been front-page news in this town. Mark Sanchez has also gathered headlines, and tongues were wagging about Jeremy Lin as well.

2012/03/22

Sandy Alderson (credit: Andrew Burton/Getty Images)

Coleman: Good Vibes At Mets Camp

The good vibes engendered by the settlement of the Madoff lawsuit continues. The cloud that had long encased the organization in doom and gloom had seemingly lifted, and manager Terry Collins felt quite pleased for the principals involved.

2012/03/21

Mike Pelfrey of the New York Mets throws during Spring Training. (Photo by Marc Serota/Getty Images)

Coleman: A Slow Spring Start For Mets

The Mets have talked often about a quick start to the season, a fast getaway to make everyone forget about payroll reductions and lowered expectations for the 2012 season. Well, the start better not mirror the first-half results thus far this spring.

2012/03/19

Coleman: David Hopes To Be Wright Soon For Mets

David Wright is still not exactly right, but he will resume baseball activities at Mets camp Thursday.

2012/03/15

Mets’ David Wright Has Rib Cage Injury, Expected For Opener

David Wright’s left rib cage injury has been diagnosed as a muscle tear, but the New York Mets third baseman said he’ll be ready by opening day.

2012/03/14

Terry Collins (credit: Chris Trotman/Getty Images)

Collins Shows Frustration, Vents After Mets’ Tejada Exits With Injury

Whether he attempted to send a message to his team or simply lost control is up for interpretation, but what’s indisputable is that Terry Collins is not a happy camper at the moment.

2012/03/13

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David Wright Has Ultrasound-Guided Injection To Left Rib-Cage Area

Mets third baseman David Wright had an ultrasound-guided injection on Monday to his left rib-cage area. The former All-Star third baseman returned to New York on Friday to have his sore rib cage examined.

2012/03/12

Tim Byrdak (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

Mets’ Byrdak Set To Undergo Surgery, Likely To Miss Opening Day

Mets reliever Tim Byrdak is set to undergo surgery on Tuesday to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee, according to CBSSports’ Jon Heyman.

2012/03/12

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Coleman: Things Still Aren’t Wright For Mets At Third Base

Never let it be said that the Mets are lacking for drama. On an afternoon in which Johan Santana took another step toward Opening Day, the Mets announced that both David Wright and Tim Byrdak will miss more time.

WFAN–2012/03/12

Wright Returning To New York To Get Ribs Examined

Mets general manager Sandy Alderson said Sunday said he expects Wright will receive a cortisone shot. Wright will be checked Monday at the Hospital for Special Surgery.

2012/03/11