I spent some time with whatever the MLB Network documentary about Piazza is called and enjoyed it. It’s definitely worth a watch, especially if you are Generation Piazza.
Random thoughts (as usual):
I’ve said many times on here that I feel nothing about “the Piazza home run.” I still don’t, and I didn’t as I watched it. However, it was new to me, maybe because I’m dense, that for some of the families it was the first time they were able to enjoy a moment in ten days. So that was insightful for me, and maybe that’s how y’all have felt all along.
The black uniforms were terrible and still look terrible.
Mike comes across as very likable.
I’m still not sure why they didn’t play him 40 games at first in spring training.
Trading for Piazza in his free agent walk year when you already had Hundley and had to mess with Hundley was kind of nutty. One thing to grab a HOFer, another to rent one at a position you’re already set.
Hundley has become a non-person. He was super popular in Queens for a few years. He’s never mentioned now.
Good show. Watch it.
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