Wright rejoins Mets, says head feels better

AP, Monday, August 17, 2009

David Wright is feeling better and expects to play again this season.

The New York Mets' All-Star third baseman was back at Citi Field on Monday, two days after he was hit flush on the helmet by a 94 mph fastball from San Francisco Giants pitcher Matt Cain.

Wright was diagnosed with a concussion and spent Saturday night in a hospital before being released Sunday. He was placed on the 15-day disabled list for the first time in his career.

Wright said he was embarrassed to be on the DL, but confident he'll return to the Mets' injury-depleted lineup this year.

LINK: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2009/08/17/sports/s154443D83.DTL

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Local (SF) programming showed Cain and Wright meeting on the field before today's game. Guess I am among the few who post here that believes Cain did not intentionally aim at Wright's head.

I also think it was a good move to put him on the DL. That way he'll keep feeling better.

But Caine still acted like an ass about it by tipping his cap as he left the field.

I know that he was acknowledging the Giants fans behind their dugout, but still - it certainly didn't make him look very remorseful.