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All-Star catcher Mike Piazza agreed Sunday to a $2 million, one-year contract with the San Diego Padres giving the defending NL West champions a marquee player they think can still contribute. Piazza, 37, had been interested in signing a free-agent deal with an AL team to become a designated hitter. Instead, he'll stay in the NL and return to the West Coast for the first time since The Los Angeles Dodgers traded him to Florida in 1998.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060130/ap_on_sp_ba_ne/bbn_padres_piazza;_ylt=ApgqlKJ560sm_E_JP6wgQ0ys0NUE;_ylu=X3oDMTA3cm82NXAwBHNlYwM3NTU-
 
he doesn't need to retire. Just go to the American League!!!!!!!!

He's going to cripple himself for no reason. There is a reason MLB has the strongest and best union in the entire world. They get things like a DH passed through to save jobs for old bums like Piazza to keep playing well past their time! And this idiot doesn't take advantage of it.
 
I also don't understand why he's not DHing somewhere. Seems silly, but whatever. I know that there weren't a lot of AL teams beating down his door.
 
I can't believe he didn't sign with an AL team. He would be a good DH and get to play a lot more.
 
phunwin said:
I also don't understand why he's not DHing somewhere. Seems silly, but whatever. I know that there weren't a lot of AL teams beating down his door.
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He must really be missing the LA sun, because that is the only reason besides him getting to catch and ruin his knees more. I like the option for next year at 7 million, that is priceless.. (there is a 750k buyout, why don't they just tack that to this years total.)
 
MikeO said:
he doesn't need to retire. Just go to the American League!!!!!!!!

He's going to cripple himself for no reason. There is a reason MLB has the strongest and best union in the entire world. They get things like a DH passed through to save jobs for old bums like Piazza to keep playing well past their time! And this idiot doesn't take advantage of it.
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I agree but that's what happens when ego and pride meet.
 
BAMAPHIN 22 said:
All-Star catcher Mike Piazza agreed Sunday to a $2 million, one-year contract with the San Diego Padres giving the defending NL West champions a marquee player they think can still contribute. Piazza, 37, had been interested in signing a free-agent deal with an AL team to become a designated hitter. Instead, he'll stay in the NL and return to the West Coast for the first time since The Los Angeles Dodgers traded him to Florida in 1998.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060130/ap_on_sp_ba_ne/bbn_padres_piazza;_ylt=ApgqlKJ560sm_E_JP6wgQ0ys0NUE;_ylu=X3oDMTA3cm82NXAwBHNlYwM3NTU-
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This could pan out like the Ivan Rodriguez move to the Marlins a few years ago...
 
Prime Time said:
This could pan out like the Ivan Rodriguez move to the Marlins a few years ago...
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Pudge was 31-32, I forget which. Piazza is 37. Pudge was always great in all facets of the game: offense, defense, and leadership. Piazza is the best offensive catcher of all time, up for very little debate, but his defense leaves plenty to be desired, and I don't think he's nearly the leader Pudge was. Most of all, Pudge came back from being hurt. His skills never downgraded. Piazza's been hurt, too, but I think he's just in decline. Doesn't mean it's a bad pickup, but it won't be Pudge.
 
RWhitney014 said:
Pudge was 31-32, I forget which. Piazza is 37. Pudge was always great in all facets of the game: offense, defense, and leadership. Piazza is the best offensive catcher of all time, up for very little debate, but his defense leaves plenty to be desired, and I don't think he's nearly the leader Pudge was. Most of all, Pudge came back from being hurt. His skills never downgraded. Piazza's been hurt, too, but I think he's just in decline. Doesn't mean it's a bad pickup, but it won't be Pudge.
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I am not saying it will be a Pudge, I am saying it could be. All the things you said against Piazza, are the same ones people where saying about Pudge at that time. Just sayin'...:)
 
Prime Time said:
I am not saying it will be a Pudge, I am saying it could be. All the things you said against Piazza, are the same ones people where saying about Pudge at that time. Just sayin'...:)
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Not a bad idea, but the 5-year age differential is problematic. :goof:
 
Horrible move by Piazza and the Padres. How Piazza didnt end up w/ an AL team is beyond me, but if you are going to the NL atleast go to a park you can hit homers in. They signed a guy who is a shell of a catcher who wont be able to hit for power in that park. I guess it didnt cost them much atleast. I kind of thought the Angels might take a look at him, DH/back up catcher is where he belongs.
 
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