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New York Mets: 2016 First-Half Awards

By Nick Ziegler

Jul 7, 2016; New York City, NY, USA; New York Mets center fielder Yoenis Cespedes (52) hits a single against the Washington Nationals during the first inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 7, 2016; New York City, NY, USA; New York Mets center fielder Yoenis Cespedes (52) hits a single against the Washington Nationals during the first inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /
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May 25, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; New York Mets third baseman David Wright (5) rounds the bases after hitting a home run against Washington Nationals starting pitcher Tanner Roark (not pictured) in the first inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /

– Least Valuable Player

It is sad to say that the captain of the Mets is the Least Valuable Player on the team, but that is the unfortunate truth about David Wright. After being diagnosed with spinal stenosis last season, Wright did his best to return to the team last season for their playoff run, but it was obvious that he wasn’t the same player.

Coming into this season, the Mets did a poor job having an adequate backup for Wright, as the team shouldn’t have believed that he would be able to stay healthy. After having neck surgery, Wright’s season is all but over, and his future is very uncertain.

This season, Wright totaled a .226 batting average, seven home runs, and 14 RBIs. Wright was striking out at a very high clip as well, as he totaled 55 strikeouts in 137 at-bats. With Wright out, the Mets have brought in former shortstop Jose Reyes to hopefully replace his friend. The arrival of Reyes will hopefully give the Mets a true leadoff hitter, which is something the team has lacked.

It is sad to see the demise of Wright, but hopefully the injuries the past few seasons won’t be his lasting legacy.

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