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News: Manuel offered Wright Rest

by Michael Baron on July 2nd, 2009 at 9:17 am

Prior to yesterday’s game, Jerry Manuel had offered David Wright the day off against the Brewers.

Wright declined that offer, to which he told reporters:

“He knows that I’d rather play than not play. He kind of knows how I felt. We talked a little bit [Tuesday]. He knew I wanted to play.”

Prior to yesterday’s 0 for 4 at the plate, Wright had hit .351 (13 for 37) with three doubles, one home run and three RBI in his ten prior games.