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Glad to be back: David Wright relishes Mets' playoff drive
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The best moments from Mets' farewell to David Wright
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David Wright to play one last game
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Mets' David Wright gets his final at-bats Saturday vs. Marlins
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Mets get set for a weekend tilt with Atlanta, and it's time to
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Astros' Joe Smith recalls time spent with Mets' David Wright
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New York Mets: David Wright retires with a legacy similar to Derek
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MLB: Mets Captain David Wright To Return, Then Retire In Final
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David Wright undergoes back surgery, still has no plans to retire