The New York Mets will take on the Philadelphia Phillies in the London Series on Saturday and Sunday.
Wright, Mike Piazza and Mookie Wilson, among others, came early to work the crowds in London to get them ready for the weekend and this long-standing rivalry between these two NL East teams.Wright has been taking in the sights of London and talking with both Mets fans and non-Mets fans about baseball.
“Obviously I'm biased but you know, you can just get more kids around the world to play this beautiful game and understand how great it is I think would be a big win for Major League Baseball and baseball in general.” Wright has been taking his role as a Mets ambassador seriously, and not just across the pond. He has spent time with young Mets players, including, who is on a tear at the plate and playing Wright’s old position at third base. He loves the progress the youngster has made since his recall last month.
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