Mets Offer David Wright a New Long-Term Deal The Mets have taken a major step toward retaining their franchise player, making a seven-year contract offer to third baseman David Wright, according to a person familiar with the negotiations. Wright has said he wants to remain with the Mets, and unless he was soured by a fourth consecutive losing season, the offer gives him a chance. Wright is signed for next season at $16 million, and the new deal almost certainly represents a raise in a third-base market that has lately come into sharp focus. Evan Longoria, the star third baseman for the Tampa Bay Rays, signed a six-year, $100 million contract on Monday that covers the 2017 through 2022 seasons, when he turns 37. Washington's Ryan Zimmerman signed a similar deal last spring, tying him to the Nationals through 2019, when he turns 35. With seven years beyond his current contract, Wright would be signed with the Mets through 2020. He will turn 38 that December. Wright, a six-time All-Star, is already the Mets" career leader in hits, runs, runs batted in and total bases. He hit .306 last season with 21 home runs and 93 R.B.I., placing sixth in voting for the National League Most Valuable Player award.