New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio declared Saturday as "David Wright Day," in honor of Mets' captain.
"In New York City, the number five holds many different meanings for our residents," the proclamation began. "It's the number of boroughs that make up our home, the train that takes us from the Bronx to Brooklyn, and the Avenue with block after block of iconic stores and landmarks. But for New York Mets fans, the number five has meant one thing for the last 14 years -- David Wright."
Wright will start at third base on Saturday night against the Marlins in a sold-out game at Citi Field, with longtime teammate Jose Reyes next to him at shortstop.