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Mets add to David Wright mystery by having third baseman throw in
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David Wright to resume baseball activities - Newsday
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Mets: Pete Alonso is the best homegrown player since David Wright
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For Wright, a Season of Team Records - The New York Times
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For David Wright, the Mets' No. 5, a Sweet End to a Painful
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David Wright says he never thought of leaving New York Mets
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I DRAFTED 99 OVERALL DAVID WRIGHT AND WENT UNDEFEATED IN BATTLE
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David Wright Surprises, Hugs Bartender Wearing Mets Great's Jersey
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David Wright's First Hit Came 15 Years Ago Today - Metsmerized Online
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Watch: David Wright says goodbye to fans in emotional final
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David Wright - Wikipedia
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David Wright still could get full Mets pay with no season
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This Date In Mets History: December 20 — David Wright Is Born To