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Piazza to Los Angeles?
2003-05-09 09:31
There are at least 14 stories in New York papers today about Mike Piazza moving to first base. There is one story in Los Angeles today about Piazza perhaps coming to the Dodgers by 2004. And Ross Newhan makes a plausible case. The small question is whether Piazza can field a position which, while easier than catching, does benefit from a talented defender. The big question is whether Piazza's offensive numbers have been declining because of the wear and tear of catching, or the wear and tear of aging. The big answer may be that it just doesn't matter. Last season was the worst season of Piazza's career, but he still had an OPS of .913 and an EQA of .304. This season, when Piazza is supposedly really struggling, his OPS is .890 and his EQA is .311. Those numbers still top every Dodger regular. I wouldn't give up the farm for Piazza, who turns 35 this season, but I might give up a barn or three. I'd still bet on Piazza finishing his career in the American League, however.
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