Why did the Mets retire David Wright’s number?

[BigJay]

Only had over 170 hits five times

Only had over 100 RBI five times

242 career homers

1770 career hits

Guy was pretty decent but not all-time franchise great??

Also enshrined in team HOF

 

[fishhead]

JOKE

FUK NY

 

[ttwarrior1]

 

[rdalert447]

I have him ranked behind Hubie Brooks.

 

[MinnesotaFats]

Only had over 170 hits five times

Only had over 100 RBI five times

242 career homers

1770 career hits

Guy was pretty decent but not all-time franchise great??

Also enshrined in team HOF

It's a franchise without many great "long term" players. Same with teams like White Sox and and Toronto. Team career leaders board a little soft.

 

[fishhead]

CLEON JONES ROLLING IN GRAVE

 

[Jrgum3]

There is something to be said about a guy who plays with one team for a long period of time. You just don't see it anymore so I guess they wanted to honor him because he was a Met through and through.

 

[BigJay]

It's a franchise without many great "long term" players. Same with teams like White Sox and and Toronto. Team career leaders board a little soft.

Maybe this is why. Banged prime EA

 

[jjgold]

Everyone’s gonna be in the Hall of Fame