Mike Piazza
Mike Piazza
Michael Joseph Piazza /piːˈɑːtsə/is an American former professional baseball catcher who played 16 seasons in Major League Baseball, from 1992–2007. He played most notably for the New York Mets and Los Angeles Dodgers, while also having brief stints with the Florida Marlins, San Diego Padres, and Oakland Athletics. A 12-time All-Star and 10-time Silver Slugger Award winner at catcher, Piazza produced strong offensive numbers at his position; in his career, he recorded 427 home runs—a record 396 of which were...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionBaseball Player
Date of Birth4 September 1968
CityNorristown, PA
CountryUnited States of America
I hope so, unless you know something I don't. Whatever I have left, I plan to give it all. I've got the rest of the season.
I'm excited to at least finish the season, at least on he field, ... As far as speculation, obviously that's not my job. I'm really just interested in enjoying and finishing these last couple weeks here.
I'm feeling pretty good, ... I told them it's their call. I'm not trying to win a Purple Heart. But I probably can play.
I'm definitely being spoiled, ... I hope we get a lot more ovations. I'm really honored. It's one of those fortunate things for me.
I like Willie. I mean, I felt bad telling him my hand was broken, ... I said, 'Believe me, this is the last thing I want to have happen to me, it couldn't come at a worse time. But the hand is broken.' It's like a flat tire, you can't drive on it.
I know we don't have a lot of season left, but I'm still optimistic that I'll be able to try to come back and help as much as I can,
It's there, ... but the swelling is down. And we'll have to see what I can do ... what I can handle. It's frustrating because it's taking so long, but I'm not discouraged.
They're making it hard. It's good. I'm excited. I'm happy they feel that way. It's nice to know you're wanted.
There's been no setbacks, ... I'm right where I should be.
It's not as cold in April, not as humid in the summer.
It's not feeling any worse, but it's not feeling better,
Everyone is assuming that I'm not going to be here next year, but I've never said anything either way. I'm just going to finish as strong as I can and see what the options are.
It's just one of those things that is very frustrating. Obviously we're pressing a little, but this is the big leagues. There's no sympathy up here. You've got to pick yourself up and really bear down, do what you can, beg, borrow or steal to get on base. We just need a spark. Hopefully you get it out of the way now. Because it's going to be a long, hot summer.
It's kind if cool, ... Obviously, he's carrying the torch. It's great for the ballpark.