OUTTAKES

Kenny Mayne is both flattered and humbled by David Wright.

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KM: So the Mets are stumbling a bit. Do you all have 2007 on your minds?
DW: No. We keep our heads clear by playing cards or talking fantasy football. In the end, we know this is a new year, and we can erase what happened last season by getting into the postseason this time around.
KM: So you think there's a chance you guys can take the division?
DW: That would be beautiful.

KM: Did Delta really name a plane after you?
DW: The Wright Flight. It's a regional jet in the Northeast—a medium-size plane.
KM: How did this come about?
DW: Well, Delta charters our flights. They wanted to do something, and Wright rhymes with flight, so I was the go-to guy.
KM: And they didn't name one after Delgado or Beltrán?
DW: They couldn't get anything to rhyme with Delgado or Beltrán.

KM: Do you ever see Jerry Seinfeld in the stands?
DW: Funny that you mention that. I gave him and Matthew Broderick batting lessons for Jerry's birthday one year. That was pretty cool.
KM: I take it neither had what it takes to wear the orange and blue.
DW: Actually, Broderick rakes. He'd make a good DH. Jerry was more of a defensive specialist. He played shortstop and was diving after balls. It was
pretty funny.

KM: Can I have a moment of silence for my Seattle SuperSonics, who were stolen?
DW: No. No offense, but no desire.

KM: During games in which you're just getting annihilated, do you guys start talking about what's going on after the game? Or do you pretend it still matters?
DW: There's too much pride to just give up. You don't turn the page until it's over.
KM: But if you guys are down 15 to 3 with two outs, and then a couple of idiots get singles, it only delays the inevitable. I'm just being practical.
DW: It sounds like you're a quitter. Like you're trying to bring me over to the dark side.

KM: Is John Maine Scottish? Because if you look at my family tree, our name was originally spelled M-A-I-N-E. Is there a chance that I'm related to him?
DW: You're both good-looking guys. I could see that.

KM: Here's what I don't get: At one point, pitchers were good athletes. Why is it that when they become pro ballplayers they all of a sudden can't hit?
DW: Good question. There should be more focus on pitchers hitting. They always
complain when we don't give them enough support. Pedro's here, and he agrees.
KM: Ask him if he thinks he's any good at hitting.
DW: Pedro, are you any good at hitting?
Pedro: I suck.

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