Piazza to the A's?

CTDucksFan · 11-27-2006, 02:44 PM

I heard that the A's are in talks with Mike Piazza, who is now a free agent.

I hope he signs with the A's. Not having to catch would be a huge burden off of his body. I think he'd thrive as a DH.

I'll see if I can find a link...

Minstrel · 11-27-2006, 04:18 PM

I read on another forum that it was mentioned on The Dan Patrick Show that the A's and Piazza were in "serious negotiations."

I like Piazza as another low-cost gamble. While his drop-off at the bat was greater than Thomas', Piazza is a better health risk and hit quite well in 2006 away from Petco Park.

He put up a .292 EQA last season. So he'd be a downgrade from Thomas' .316 EQA. But at least we'd still have a competent hitter at DH, plus hopefully a full season from Milton Bradley and Bobby Crosby.

CTDucksFan · 11-27-2006, 05:38 PM

Yeah - I heard it put as "serious negotiations" as well...just couldn't remember the phrase.

I think Piazza has a couple of good years left in the tank, especially in the American league. You get a top notch DH and a backup catcher in one person which could free up a roster spot. He's still a threat at the plate, and not having to have him catch makes him more of a positive to the team.

I hope you guys get him. Of course, being a Mets fan, I just don't want him going to the Phillies (who also expressed interest).

OAKMAN · 11-27-2006, 07:41 PM

I wouldn't mind Mikey boy playing for the A's, but I wonder if the Bonds to Oakland negotiations haven't gone as well as we think?

GreenMachine · 11-28-2006, 09:53 AM

I'm afraid that if I recommend Beane sign Piazza, he won't. Just to spite me...

DoctaWojo · 11-28-2006, 07:10 PM

I think if he were signed up, he'd be a third catcher, not the backup. If the whole point is to save the wear and tear on the body, then wouldn't we not want him behind the plate ever (except in some emergency situation)?

Prime Time · 12-06-2006, 06:09 PM

It’s official Piazza is an A now.

http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/6245152

kfkorn · 12-07-2006, 03:08 AM

As a Mets fan, and someone that realized Mike Piazza needed to be a DH as opposed to catching, I think the Athletics made a good signing.

Piazza is not someone you want behind the plate at this point in his career, unless it is definitely needed. So, him DH'ing only helps him, making it less likely that he will injure himself. Piazza is certainly not the player he once was, but he is still a threat at the plate. He should be a nice addition to the Athletics offense.

I wish him luck in Oakland.

Sniff009 · 12-09-2006, 12:46 AM

Its a good move. Good replacement for Thomas and Piazza is less of a liability injury-wise (knocks on wood)

Goose · 12-10-2006, 01:25 AM

Here's a decent article on what BP and PECOTA think Piazza will provide the A's in 2007. Link

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11-27-2006, 04:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
Minstrel New Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 8	I read on another forum that it was mentioned on The Dan Patrick Show that the A's and Piazza were in "serious negotiations." I like Piazza as another low-cost gamble. While his drop-off at the bat was greater than Thomas', Piazza is a better health risk and hit quite well in 2006 away from Petco Park. He put up a .292 EQA last season. So he'd be a downgrade from Thomas' .316 EQA. But at least we'd still have a competent hitter at DH, plus hopefully a full season from Milton Bradley and Bobby Crosby.

11-27-2006, 05:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
CTDucksFan Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Connecticut Posts: 194	Yeah - I heard it put as "serious negotiations" as well...just couldn't remember the phrase. I think Piazza has a couple of good years left in the tank, especially in the American league. You get a top notch DH and a backup catcher in one person which could free up a roster spot. He's still a threat at the plate, and not having to have him catch makes him more of a positive to the team. I hope you guys get him. Of course, being a Mets fan, I just don't want him going to the Phillies (who also expressed interest).

11-27-2006, 07:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
OAKMAN Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 27	I wouldn't mind Mikey boy playing for the A's, but I wonder if the Bonds to Oakland negotiations haven't gone as well as we think?

11-28-2006, 09:53 AM	#5 (permalink)
GreenMachine Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 30	I'm afraid that if I recommend Beane sign Piazza, he won't. Just to spite me...

11-28-2006, 07:10 PM	#6 (permalink)
DoctaWojo New Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 7	I think if he were signed up, he'd be a third catcher, not the backup. If the whole point is to save the wear and tear on the body, then wouldn't we not want him behind the plate ever (except in some emergency situation)?

12-07-2006, 03:08 AM	#8 (permalink)
kfkorn Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 305	As a Mets fan, and someone that realized Mike Piazza needed to be a DH as opposed to catching, I think the Athletics made a good signing. Piazza is not someone you want behind the plate at this point in his career, unless it is definitely needed. So, him DH'ing only helps him, making it less likely that he will injure himself. Piazza is certainly not the player he once was, but he is still a threat at the plate. He should be a nice addition to the Athletics offense. I wish him luck in Oakland.

12-09-2006, 12:46 AM	#9 (permalink)
Sniff009 New Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 3	Its a good move. Good replacement for Thomas and Piazza is less of a liability injury-wise (knocks on wood)