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As the New York Mets trudge along toward the end of what is projecting to be yet another losing season, they received a burst of energy and glimpse into the future with six September call-ups Tuesday.
Pitchers Jeurys Familia and Jenrry Mejia, especially, will provide a peek into whether the Mets can count on their prospects to eventually help spark hope for more than half a season. So will Tuesday's starter, Matt Harvey, who struggled in a 5-1 loss to the Cardinals.
But the best glimpse of the future for the Mets might have come not from a rookie's promotion, but the words of a veteran.
David Wright told cbssports.com he was "extremely optimistic" he will be able to work out a long-term deal with the Mets. Wright also said "there's not a single complaint that I have" about the Mets.
That last statement might be surprising to a fan base that has watched Wright's Mets go from within a hair of a World Series appearance to a team that can't get a sniff of contention in the second half. Especially when you consider Mets owner Fred Wilpon not only has tightened the budget but has previously said Wright was not a "superstar."
Wright is having a superstar type of season and is the beloved face of the franchise, so his leverage is a lot higher than that of the Mets, who would have to fend off even more outrage from fans if Wright were to eventually depart.
But general manager Sandy Alderson said recently the club wanted to sign Wright beyond next season, when the team holds an option on him.
That goal can't be hurt by hearing Wright say of the only team he's played for, "There's a tremendous amount of mutual respect. They've gone above and beyond."
http://sports.yahoo.com/news/report-...0614--mlb.html
Pitchers Jeurys Familia and Jenrry Mejia, especially, will provide a peek into whether the Mets can count on their prospects to eventually help spark hope for more than half a season. So will Tuesday's starter, Matt Harvey, who struggled in a 5-1 loss to the Cardinals.
But the best glimpse of the future for the Mets might have come not from a rookie's promotion, but the words of a veteran.
David Wright told cbssports.com he was "extremely optimistic" he will be able to work out a long-term deal with the Mets. Wright also said "there's not a single complaint that I have" about the Mets.
That last statement might be surprising to a fan base that has watched Wright's Mets go from within a hair of a World Series appearance to a team that can't get a sniff of contention in the second half. Especially when you consider Mets owner Fred Wilpon not only has tightened the budget but has previously said Wright was not a "superstar."
Wright is having a superstar type of season and is the beloved face of the franchise, so his leverage is a lot higher than that of the Mets, who would have to fend off even more outrage from fans if Wright were to eventually depart.
But general manager Sandy Alderson said recently the club wanted to sign Wright beyond next season, when the team holds an option on him.
That goal can't be hurt by hearing Wright say of the only team he's played for, "There's a tremendous amount of mutual respect. They've gone above and beyond."
http://sports.yahoo.com/news/report-...0614--mlb.html
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