David Wright, arguably the best New York Met of all time, ended his career in the 2010s. He suffered from a chronic spinal issue that limited his participation in the second half of the decade. From 2015-2018, he only played 75 total games for the Mets, making his exit a quiet one. He'll always be remembered as "Captain America" to the fans who cheered for him, and for what could have been a Hall of Fame lock if the injury hadn't consumed him. He did provide some "Amazin'" mo

We write about the positions by decade every week, but it's super rare to run into a decade where it was all about one person. The 2000s 3rd basemen for the Mets will be all about David Wright. He's a legend for Mets fans, and he ranks at the top of almost every statistical category for the team in the 2000s. "Captain America" was a hero to an entire generation of fans, so he deserves all the kind words. The 2000s started with Robin Ventura at 3rd base for 2000 and 2001. Vent