Heading east is one of the best things that ever happened to Piazza. I definitely feel this is where I'm supposed to be. My reentry into East Coast baseball has helped me. I had gotten into a comfort zone on the West Coast. Over here, you have constant scrutiny.
Some guys look at that as a negative.
I look at it as a positive. It pushes me to improve and elevate my game. Besides the awesome offensive numbers and commitment to the game, one thing that jumps out about Piazza is his baseball acumen and his appreciation for the sport's details. Guess what one of his lasting memories of the 1980 Phillies is. I loved Manny Trillo.