Reds Interested In Piazza?

Right Field Bleachers found this 4/16/2008 on www.mlbtraderumors.com [flag]

This morning, Mark Healey of Gotham Baseball wrote that Reds manager Dusty Baker expected his team to sign free agent catcher Mike Piazza . Reds beat writer John Fay checked in on the rumor, and it he didn't get a denial. Whether or not Piazza is the target, the Reds are looking for catching help and/or a right-handed bench bat. Piazza, 39, hit .275/.313/.414 in 83 games last ... [link]

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In the News (4/15)
Published 4/16/2008 by Jared at Right Field Bleachers
... - The Reds are reportedly after aging catcher/DH Mike Piazza. I don't know how much he could add this late in his career...

Wednesday's Frosty Mug
Published 4/16/2008 by KLSnow at Brew Crew Ball: Front Page Posts
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