David Wright is a big part of the Mets trying to be a player centered team. He’s serving as a friendly negotiator between the front office and Jacob deGrom:
NYPost.com
“I’ve made it abundantly clear that with my new role, I guess technically I’m considered front office, but I’ve also told the front office that I am very good friends with Jake and that I want it to work out for both sides because I love this organization and I love Jake, so hopefully something can come of it, but each player has to make their own individual decision,’’ Wright told The Post at First Data Field on Friday, when the Mets were hammered 15-5 by the Cardinals.
Take the article with a grain of salt, because there are no player comments about Wright’s role. What is clear is that Wright was given more than just an honorary front office job. Having someone who communicates well with the players is a good way to avoid misunderstandings between the front office and the dugout. Feeling comfortable with the organization likely helped seal some recent extensions.