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Jeff Garcia and Mike Piazza: Long Lost Brothers

Deadspin found this 5/25/2008 on thebiglead.com

With Piazza’s retirement in the books, we’re left to wonder what would have happened if Piazza’s father wasn’t close friends with Tommy Lasorda. It was a poorly kept secret that the family relationship made the catcher one of the last picks for the Dodgers in the ‘88 draft. Upon reflection, I’ve concluded something off the beaten path: Mike Piazza and ...