Yesterday David Wright was the biggest sport figure to ever walk the planet. He was admired and adore maybe even worshiped by thousands of fans in Brooklyn.
David wore a Cyclones shirt, and lemme tell you he looked outstanding. There was no indication that he had ever gotten hurt.
He came out about 3:45 a little later than expected but then took some BP. He hit line drives to every part of the field, I counted 5 home runs over the left-field fence, and then he took third base (where else) scooped up grounders and threw effortlessly. David was so full of energy he could not stop. He worked that field like he owned it, in between taking ground balls and taking BP he ran several laps of the outfield, He was in a great mood joking around with the cyclone players who were in awe of just meeting him let alone getting to play ball with him.
Saucy and I have been writing about David and his down to earth style, that was so evident at the park yesterday, He was ever so gracious and polite, I think he met, shock hands and signed autographs for just about everyone there. Well maybe not everyone but not that he didn’t try. He symbolizes all that a true sportsman should be. I have to admit my heart was pounding as I got closer and closer to him. When our eyes meet thought for sure I had died and gone to heaven. I have been waiting for so long to meet him. He signed my hat which is now on display in my living room, said he felt great and thanked me for coming to meet him and being a Mets fan. I was to embarrassed with so many people practically in my lap to say stuff like you are my idol or I love you, but I sure wanted to.
In retrospect I am sure it was better I hadn’t. It was short and sweet, like I said he had so many people to greet. But I just can’t stop thinking about it. Yeah I know I sound like a love struck school girl, but OMG I met David Wright!
We often hear stories about David’s love for kids and yesterday I was told another David and his kid’s story. I did not see this happen buy what I was told that while he was signing autographs David got called away just as this kid who was about to meet him. Well he kid was devastated to see David walk away and in fact was witnessed to have started crying. Fortunately someone from the Cyclones saw this and told David, who then went back to see the boy and greet him. But seeing the look of joy on that’s kids face was not enough for our boy David, he took the bat he had been taking practice with, signed it and gave the bat to the little kid. Come on now, is he not awesome. .
David gave a lot of stuff away to the kids in the crowd, e he even gave his spikes away. Some kids got his hat and batting gloves, anything he could think of to give to the kids in the crowd.
A couple of other ex Cyclones were there as well, including Joe Smith ,who was a reliever in 2006 and Carlos Muniz, who was the Cyclones closer in 2004 and 05. David also has an old boyhood buddy Matt Smith, who plays short on the team now. The cyclone lost in ten, 7-6.but remains three games ahead in first place. The final game of the season is just over a week away.
I asked a couple of the Cyclone players the obvious question, what did you think of D Wright. It was unanimous in there love and appreciation for his coming out and being just such a sweet guy. David offered all kinds of advice on hitting, fielding and how to handle pressure situations, and the Cyclones just soaked it up. But all of the guys I spoke with Bobby Shields said it best, David is just so real so approachable, just one of the guys. At no point was he ever Mr. Wright, always “Hey, I’m David”
David said he felt a little sore after the first day but nothing bothering him in his head. Soreness is normal after so long being inactive. David is fine.
I did not see last nights Mets game and in my excitement and rush to get to Brooklyn I forgot to set the DVR. I only know that Pelf lost the game and was not looking good at all.
I hear he loaded up the bases twice, well I can understand that, as I have mentioned many times, Pelf gets all fidgety when there are men on base cause he has to pitch from the stretch. Well I guess he figured out a way to help with that and that is to load the bases, in that situation there is no longer a need to pitch from the streach, so Pelf can pitch from the windup.
Now we know that Ollie Perez will not be back in ’09, well I hate to see any athlete get hurt, but in Ollie’s case it does not appear to be anything serious. At least we won’t have to se that fool pitch, um excuse me, throw anymore this year and if there is a GOD the Mets will somehow get rid of him over the winter
Man our starting rotation is in big trouble, Pelf is now our ace and the rest of the starters are all journeymen. Plus of course these guys can not go deep into the game yet so out pen will be overworked and maxed out. Good Grief what’s next?
With all theses injuries only Pelfrey is left from the original starting day line up. So how long do you suppose it will be before we loose him as well. He has to be concerned about the injury curse and how long before he joins it. Now that Wagner is gone and Putz is not coming back till 2010, is it only a matter of time before we loose
K-Rod to an injury? I’m not wishing or predicting, I’m just sayin.
Speaking of injuries, are any of you guys as worried about Jeff francuior as I am? He is playing with that bruised thumb, but how long can that last and how will affect his game, I mean,it has to affect his game, he can’t hold the bat the same way and catching with two hands will also be an adventure.
Maybe he will last till Wright gets back or syam has it right and the curse will end now with Wagner gone. .
Oh, and did I mention, I MET DAVID WRIGHT!!!
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That kid has got to learn better base running instincts. A shame, cause he is a decent center fielder and puts the bat on the ball, but once he is on base it all goes in the crapper.
