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Mets and David Wright begin contract talks, briefly

SEPT. 26 – DAVID WRIGHT NABS METS ALL-TIME

Photo credit: Jim McIsaac

General manager Sandy Alderson wasted little time in his efforts to keep David Wright in a Mets uniform, telling WFAN radio on Thursday afternoon that he has spoken briefly with the player's representatives less than a day after sharing his plans to move quickly on contract talks.

"We intend to try to move on this quickly," Alderson said during an interview with Mike Francesa. "It...

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