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News: David Wright wins Silver Slugger

by Matthew Cerrone on November 13th, 2008 at 5:10 pm

David Wright won his second consecutive Silver Slugger Award today, according to a team press release.

The award is voted on by the National League’s managers and coaches.

Wright, as quoted in the team release, said of the award:

“It’s a very prestigious award and I am proud to win it, considering the people who vote for the award.  This honor will help motivate me to an even better season in 2009.”

In 2008, Wright became the first Mets player to accumulate four seasons with 100 or more RBI.