Tom Seaver Fan Club

Mike Piazza signed a one year deal with the San Diego Padres.  He’ll be making $2 million, and there’s a mutual option for 2007 for $8 million.  The Padres needed a catcher, and Piazza was the best one around so it was a logical choice.

It’ll be interesting to see how Piazza handles Petco Park.  Piazza had some great seasons for the Mets, but he had his worst OPS in a full season ever.  He’s also been on the DL for extended periods of the time in each of the past three years.

I think Piazza is better then Lo Duca, but Lo Duca might be the safer choice with Piazza apparantly on the decline.