Thursday, February 02, 2006
Piazza signs with Padres
Former New York Mets star catcher Mike Piazza finalized a $2 million deal with the San Diego Padres. He's expected to hold a news conference in his new hometown early next week.
I hated to see him leave the Mets, but his offensive production had dropped off dramatically over the last three years. The Mets, who have a tendency to pay a lot and not get much in return, were wise not to re-sign him.
Piazza would've been a bigger asset to a team in the American League. His catching skills were never outstanding. He could've been a designated hitter, and focused solely on offense.
I wish him well in his new digs.
I hated to see him leave the Mets, but his offensive production had dropped off dramatically over the last three years. The Mets, who have a tendency to pay a lot and not get much in return, were wise not to re-sign him.
Piazza would've been a bigger asset to a team in the American League. His catching skills were never outstanding. He could've been a designated hitter, and focused solely on offense.
I wish him well in his new digs.
# posted by Steve Seepersaud : 12:01 AM
