Off Topic: Mike Piazza hangs up his Cleats for good

Catcher Mike Piazza officially RETIRED today...

What a sad day today is. Former New York Mets Catcher, Mike Piazza, has officially retired from the game of baseball. Piazza is the sole reason I became a Mets Fan. I grew up following players (Juan Gone, Junior, The Big Hurt etc) and Mike Piazza grew to be my favorite, so it was only natural that I followed him to the New York Mets. Piazza had the sweetest swing I have ever seen. One crack and you knew immediately where the ball was headed.

I knew his career would come to an end, obviously, but its crazy to witness these things. Once Frank Thomas, Ken Griffey, and Larry "Chipper" Jones follow suit, that will be the end of my child hood heroes. Time flies... I just wanted to take this time to honor one of my most favorite players growing up... Good luck with retirement Mike!! Hopefully the Mets do right by you and retire that jersey number... Go Mets

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