QUEENS, NY — David Wright's arc with the New York Mets is unlike that of the other few franchise legends produced by the organization, and one that is
David Wright was the Mets when they needed it most, now his No. 5 is preserved in perpetuity with no regrets David Wright ’s arc with the New York Mets is unlike that of the other few franchise legends produced by the organization, and one that is exclusive amongst the retired numbers that adorn the facade atop left field at Citi Field, where his No. 5 was added on Saturday afternoon.
He seemed destined for the Hall of Fame before he was cut down by a debilitating back injury; spinal stenosis limited the Mets’ talisman to 77 games from 2015 to 2018 before the ceaseless pain forced him to call it quits. NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 29: David Wright #5 of the New York Mets waves to the crowd as he leaves a game in the fifth inning against the Miami Marlins at Citi Field on September 29, 2018 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City.
Forced to accept the torch from Piazza with the Mets continuing their trend downward after their 2000 National League pennant, Wright was labeled as the next savior, which he graciously accepted when he made his debut in 2004. When the crosstown Yankees would boast Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez, the Mets would counter with Wright and Jose Reyes — and they were perfectly proud to do so, too.
“It was such an unbelievale run,” Wright said. “…The only time we played in a World Series. I’m very thankful for that because I think a lot of us hopped on back during that run. Just how we came together as a unit and we played for each other and played together… incredible memories.”
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