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The official announcement about Mike Piazza’s retirement hit the media today. He hasn’t played all season so it shouldn’t be a surprise to anyone.
Since leaving the Mets after the 2005 season he bounced around to the Padres and A’s. He didn’t sign with anyone this season. I’m not sure if that was his choice, but I doubt it. Otherwise, he would’ve announced his retirement after the end of last season.
Piazza is a first ballot Hall of Famer due to his monstrous offensive numbers for a catcher. He wasn’t much of a defensive catcher… he only threw out 23% of runners stealing on him. I was surprised that the SNY crew during the game today mentioned that he played well defensively. I seem to remember the Marlins (Juan Pierre and Luis Castillo) running at will against Piazza.
By the way, he’s not gay.
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Gary Carter could steal on Piazza. He was one of my favorite Mets. Clutch guy.
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He had the best opposite field power that I've seen. His last couple years in New York were forgettable though. Watching him play first base was painful. Another thing to thank Art Howe for.
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He had the best opposite field power that I've seen. His last couple years in New York were forgettable though. Watching him play first base was painful. Another thing to thank Art Howe for.
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Gary Carter could steal on Piazza. He was one of my favorite Mets. Clutch guy.
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