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Mike Piazza, DH, Retired PlayersHot off the Wire Fantasy Sports NewsMLB | Piazza said he was clean The New York Post's Joel Sherman reports former MLB C Mike Piazza said he was a clean player. MLB | Piazza announces retirement The Associated Press reports free-agent DH Mike Piazza (Athletics) announced his retirement Tuesday, May 20. Piazza was a 12-time All-Star and finished his career with a .308 average. Reds | Baker denies Piazza talk The Dayton Daily News' Hal McCoy reports Cincinnati Reds manager Dusty Baker hasn't heard of the team negotiating with C Mike Piazza. Reds | Team talking to Piazza? The Dayton Daily News' Hal McCoy reports the Cincinnati Reds are in discussions with C Mike Piazza (Athletics), according to a New York-area Web site. According to the Web site, Reds manager Dusty Baker said "I'm confident Piazza will sign with the Reds. Tommy Lasorda wants him to play for me." MLB | Piazza weighing retirement Jon Heyman, of SI.com, reports free-agent C/DH Mike Piazza is seriously considering retirement this offseason. Piazza is also considering the option of playing for a season in Japan. Rays | Team discusses bringing in Piazza The Associated Press reports the Tampa Bay Rays have had internal discussions about the possibility of bringing in free-agent C/DH Mike Piazza (Athletics). Athletics | Piazza declines arbitration offer Updating previous reports, C/DH Mike Piazza has declined an arbitration offer from the Oakland Athletics, and remains a free agent, according to the Associated Press. Athletics | Piazza offered arbitration The Oakland Athletics have offered salary arbitration to free agent DH Mike Piazza, according to the Associated Press. Athletics | Piazza files for free agency The Sports Network reports Oakland Athletics DH Mike Piazza has filed for free agency. Athletics | Piazza passes Williams on homer list The Associated Press reports Oakland Athletics DH Mike Piazza hit his 427th home run, moving him into 39th place in major-league history ahead of Billy Williams. Athletics | Piazza drawing little interest The San Francisco Chronicle reports Oakland Athletics C/DH Mike Piazza hasn't had interest from other teams since the Minnesota Twins made a few minor inquiries in July. Though there has been speculation about the Detroit Tigers having interest because of DH Gary Sheffield's injuries, the Tigers have not asked about Piazza. Athletics | Piazza not in Sunday's starting lineup Oakland Athletics DH Mike Piazza was not in the starting lineup, Sunday, Aug. 26, against the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, but struck out in an eighth inning pinch-hitting appearance, according to the Associated Press. Athletics | Productive game for Piazza Sports Network reports Oakland Athletics DH Mike Piazza had a big game Thursday, Aug. 23, going 4-for-5 with a homer and five RBI. The homer was just his fifth of the year. Athletics | Piazza gets Sunday off The Associated Press reports Oakland Athletics DH Mike Piazza had the day off on Aug. 19, although manager Bob Geren said Piazza could wind up playing every day during the team's upcoming seven-game road trip to the Toronto Blue Jays and Tampa Bay Devil Rays. Athletics | Piazza close again, but not quite The Associated Press reports Oakland Athletics DH Mike Piazza's triple he hit Aug. 16 was just the eighth of his career. He has had three-fourths of the cycle 19 times in his career but has never finished it off. Athletics | Piazza hitting well since return The Associated Press is reporting Oakland Athletics DH Mike Piazza is batting .354 (17-for-48) with 12 RBI since coming off the disabled list on July 20. He has six multi-hit games since then. Athletics | Piazza not heading to San Diego, says team The San Francisco Chronicle reports the San Diego Padres might have an interest in Oakland Athletics DH Mike Piazza, but one major-league source discounted that rumor and said Piazza isn't a good option for San Diego because he'd be limited to pinch hitting. Athletics | DH will be chosen on a day-to-day basis Mychael Urban, of Oakland.Athletics.MLB.com, reports Oakland Athletics manager Bob Geren will decide who starts at designated hitter on a day-to-day basis now that DH Mike Piazza has returned. DH Jack Cust could also see more time in outfield to accommodate Piazza. Athletics | Piazza returns to lineup Oakland Athletics DH Mike Piazza (shoulder) went 0-for-4, with three strikeouts, in his return to the lineup, Friday, July 20, against the Baltimore Orioles, according to the Associated Press. Athletics | Piazza activated from disabled list Confirming previous reports, Oakland Athletics DH Mike Piazza (shoulder) was activated from the disabled list, Friday, July 20, according to USAToday.com. Athletics | Piazza expected back Friday Tim Brown, of Yahoo! Sports, reports Oakland Athletics DH Mike Piazza (shoulder) is expected to come off the disabled list and rejoin the team Friday, July 20. Athletics | Piazza hitting well in rehab Matt Smith, of Athletics.MLB.com, reports Oakland Athletics DH Mike Piazza (shoulder) is hitting .400 with a home run and two RBI during his rehab stint with Triple-A Sacramento and Class A Stockton. Piazza could rejoin the team later this week. Athletics | Piazza making progress Mychael Urban, of Oakland.Athletics.MLB.com, reports Oakland Athletics DH Mike Piazza (shoulder) is making progress in his throwing program and is almost up to throwing to second base. There is still no timetable for his return. Athletics | Piazza three weeks from rehab assignment Mychael Urban, of Oakland.Athletics.MLB.com, reports Oakland Athletics DH Mike Piazza (shoulder) has been making slow progress with his throwing and is likely three weeks from beginning a rehab assignment. However, if he doesn't make significant progress in the next couple weeks, the team could scrap their plans for Piazza to assume part-time catching duties. Piazza has been taking batting practice with the team and if he were rehabbing as a designated hitter, he would likely already be on a rehab assignment. Mets | Piazza would be open to returning to team Kit Stier, of Oakland.Athletics.MLB.com, reports Oakland Athletics DH Mike Piazza, who had some of his best years with the New York Mets, would be open to a return to the team once he is done playing. "We'll see," Piazza said. "I just think those things have a way of occurring naturally. I don't want them to be forced." Athletics | Piazza okay with catching duties Susan Slusser, of the San Francisco Chronicle, reports Oakland Athletics DH Mike Piazza (shoulder) is okay with catching when he returns from the disabled list, however, he was a bit surprised the team asked him to. "I've thought about it," said Piazza, "and obviously it was a little bit of a shock, but I said from the beginning if that's what they wanted, I would do it, because I'm all about helping this team win." Piazza is unsure when he will be able to rehab as a catcher and described a recent attempt to throw as "extremely painful." Athletics | Piazza's rehab assignment delayed to build arm strength Updating previous reports, Oakland Athletics DH Mike Piazza's (shoulder) rehab assignment at Triple-A Sacramento has been delayed, because the team wants to bring him back as a designated hitter and a catcher, according to the Associated Press. The delay in starting his rehab assignment will allow him to have more time to get his arm in shape. "It's something we had talked about for a while," manager Bob Geren said. "Part of it is the emergence of Jack (Cust) and the importance of having Mike and have him contributing. Mike's great (with the decision)." Geren said he expects it will take Piazza an additional two to three weeks to be able to catch in a game, although he has been working to strengthen his legs under the direction of bench coach Bob Schaefer. Athletics | Piazza to begin rehab assignment The Associated Press' Janie McCauley reports Oakland Athletics DH Mike Piazza (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment Sunday, June 17, at Triple-A Sacramento. He missed his 40th game Saturday with a sprained shoulder and could be back with the team late next week. Athletics | Piazza might have rehab assignment before returning Mychael Urban, of Athletics.MLB.com, reports Oakland Athletics DH Mike Piazza (shoulder) might go on a minor league rehab assignment before returning to the lineup. Piazza, who has not played since May 2, is eligible to return to the team whenever he is able to play. Athletics | Piazza hits live pitching Joe Stiglich, of the Contra Costa Times, reports Oakland Athletics DH Mike Piazza (shoulder) hit in a cage off live pitching Tuesday, June 12, for the first time in over a month. Piazza is not expected to return before the All-Star break. Athletics | Piazza will go on minor-league rehab assignment Mychael Urban, of Oakland.Athletics.MLB.com, reports Oakland Athletics DH Mike Piazza (shoulder) has been hitting off a tee and will have to go on a minor-league rehab assignment before coming off the disabled list. The team is hoping Piazza will be back by the All-Star break. Athletics | Piazza not expected back anytime soon Mychael Urban, of Oakland.Athletics.MLB.com, reports Oakland Athletics C Mike Piazza (shoulder) has begun some light hitting in the indoor cages, however, it doesn't look like he will be back anytime soon. Athletics | Piazza to see some time behind the plate Ken Rosenthal, of FOXSports.com, reports the Oakland Athletics will give DH Mike Piazza (shoulder) some part-time work at catcher when he returns from the disabled list. The move means the team will continue to use DH Jack Cust at the designated hitter spot, rotating between him and Piazza. The move also comes because regular C Jason Kendall currently has the lowest on-base/slugging percentage in the majors at just .446. Athletics | Piazza placed on the disabled list ESPNews reports Oakland Athletics DH Mike Piazza (shoulder) was placed on the 15-day disabled list Friday, May 4. Athletics | Piazza to miss 4-6 weeks Updating a previous item, The Associated Press is reporting Oakland Athletics DH Mike Piazza (shoulder) will miss 4-6 weeks due to a shoulder injury suffered Wednesday, May 2. Athletics | Piazza leaves game Wednesday ESPNews reports Oakland Athletics designated hitter Mike Piazza (shoulder) left the game early Wednesday, May 2, because of a shoulder injury. Athletics | Piazza breaks out of slump The Associated Press' David Jimenez reports Oakland Athletics DH Mike Piazza had an RBI double Sunday, April 22, to break out of a 1-for-23 slump he had been in. He finished with two hits and is now hitting .257 with one home run and five RBIs on the season. Athletics | Piazza has eight-game hit streak The Associated Press reports Oakland Athletics DH Mike Piazza has an eight-game hitting streak and is 14-for-33 (.424) during that span. Athletics | Piazza hot against Angels The Associated Press reports Oakland Athletics DH Mike Piazza finished the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim series 10-for-16 with one RBI, a go-ahead homer in the ninth inning of the April 5 game, after going 1-for-12 in Oakland's season-opening series against the Seattle Mariners. Athletics | Piazza hits first AL homer The Associated Press reports Oakland Athletics DH Mike Piazza hit his first American League home run on April 5, a solo shot against Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim CL Francisco Rodriguez with two outs in the ninth inning to pick up a 4-3 victory. Athletics | Piazza locked in Dan Hayes, of the North County Times, reports Oakland Athletics C Mike Piazza launched a three-run home run over the left-center field fence off RHP Justin Germano Friday, March 23. Piazza is hitting .425 and has three homers and 15 RBIs for the A this spring. Athletics | Piazza back in lineup Updating previous items, the Oakland Tribune's Joe Stiglich reports Oakland Athletics DH Mike Piazza (triceps) returned to the lineup Friday, March 9, after sitting out two games because of a bruised left triceps. According to Piazza, his arm was "still a little cranky and stiff." Athletics | Piazza misses Wednesday game The Associated Press reports Oakland Athletics DH Mike Piazza (arm) had a bag of ice wrapped around his left arm and was held out of the team's exhibition game against the Chicago Cubs on March 7, a day after being hit by a pitch. Athletics | Piazza injured, status day-to-day The Associated Press reports Oakland Athletics DH Mike Piazza (elbow) was hit just above his left elbow by a pitch from Kansas City Royals SP Brian Bannister, and the designated hitter came out of the Athletics' 3-2 loss in 10 innings. Piazza has a bruised left triceps. "He got it pretty good," said Piazza, who initially put a thick bag of ice on his elbow. "I'm just going to ice it again, see how it feels and go from there. If everything's all right, I'm sure it will calm down in a day or two." Athletics | Piazza will only catch if injuries mount Mychael Urban, of Oakland.Athletics.MLB.com, reports Oakland Athletics manager Bob Geren said C Mike Piazza will only catch if both C Jason Kendall and C Adam Melhuse are injuried. However, Geren said he'd like Piazza to "stay involved in the catching side, helping the team any way he can." Athletics | Projected starting lineup announced Mychael Urban, of Athletics.MLB.com, reports the Oakland Athletics have announced their projected starting lineup for 2007. C Jason Kendall will lead things off and he'll be followed by OF Mark Kotsay, OF Milton Bradley, 3B Eric Chavez, DH Mike Piazza, OF Nick Swisher, SS Bobby Crosby, 1B Dan Johnson and 2B Mark Ellis. Padres | Bard expected to start at catcher The Associated Press reports San Diego Padres C Josh Bard is expected to start at catcher this season in place of free-agent C Mike Piazza. Bard started 50 games and appeared in 93 for the Padres last season, hitting .338 with nine home runs and 40 RBI. Athletics | Piazza terms Updating an earlier report, the Oakland Athletics agreed with C/DH Mike Piazza on a one-year, $8.5 million deal. Athletics | Piazza agrees ESPNews reports the Oakland Athletics have agreed to a one-year deal with C/DH Mike Piazza (Padres). Piazza will become the team's No. 3 catcher and will serve as their designated hitter. Athletics | Team offering Piazza one-year deal Updating previous reports, Susan Slusser, of the San Francisco Chronicle, reports the Oakland Athletics have offered free-agent C Mike Piazza (Padres) a one-year deal worth $8-$9 million, according to two sources close to the negotiations. The deal was reportedly shortened from two years to one year because Piazza might prefer a shorter deal in case he doesn't like DH-ing or the American League. A decision is expected to come Wednesday, Dec. 6, on where Piazza will be playing next season. | Feature LinksFantasy Football Weekly Playbook FREE Fantasy Baseball
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