Recently, the New York Mets announced that they will hold David Wright's retirement and induction into the team's Hall of Fame ceremony at home on July 20, Beijing time this year, which is the first game after the All-Star Game.

Wright was one of the most famous Mets players in the early 21st century and loved by New York fans and even major league fans, and although his career was not good enough to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, he was considered a member of the Mets Hall of Fame.

After winning the first championship in franchise history in 1969 and the second championship in 1986, the Mets have only reached the playoffs eight times in 38 years, including World Series failures in 2000 and 2015, and Steve Cohen became one of the most daring teams in the major leagues when he became the new owner in 2021. The most recent example, of course, is the 15-year $765 million super-expensive contract for Juan Soto this winter.

"I think [Soto's] signing is huge, and it looks like the team is very determined to win the championship, it's the mentality of winning at all costs, doing whatever it takes, and that's what I'm happy to see and that's what the city and the fans are happy to see," Wright said.

"The goal of the team is not just to win one World Series, but to keep going and win multiple titles, and I think that mentality and attitude will be supported by any player and fan, and the owners and the team management want to produce wins and continue to win in the future, so I am very much looking forward to 2025."

Commenting on Pete Alonso's yet to decide to return to the Metropolitans, Wright also offered advice, citing the Yankees Derek Jeter and Warriors Chipper Jones as examples of players who have been on the same team for their careers: "When you're drafted and then you progress up from the minor leagues and go to the big leagues to play for the team that gives you your first chance, it's not the same. Wearing that shirt every night is something I think I'm proud of. I hope he remembered it and didn't lose sight of it. That being said, I would never point fingers at a player who is looking for his best interests."

Speaking about his upcoming No. 5 being the 10th Mets (excluding Jackie Robinson's No. 42) to be retired and inducted into the team's Hall of Fame, Wright responded emotionally: "I received a text message from Keith Hernandez [Mets Hall of Famer] and confirmed to the team that it meant a lot to me, and I really didn't think my skills and accomplishments should be on par with those great people, and I joked that it should be a special oneI am grateful for this honor, I will not take it lightly, I am quite humble."