November 27, 200520 yr I had to double check this because I couldn't believe my eyes. 5 yrs/47m according to ESPN. I agree it's hard to say which is more insane, the amount or the length of the contract. Unfreakingbelievable. I guess there's always a Tom Hicks waiting to happen.
November 27, 200520 yr This could be one of the worst contracts in history if true. Have u looked at A-rods contract? or reamber piazza's :plain
November 27, 200520 yr This could be one of the worst contracts in history if true. Have u looked at A-rods contract? or reamber piazza's :plain I don't know that Piazza's contract was in the same category. He was still a stud at that time and the Mets were in serious need of credibility which he instantly gave them. His contribution in the years that followed had a very valuable impact to a team competing in the NY market. At the time I think they desperately needed Piazza.
November 27, 200520 yr So, basically, Ryan's contract is insane because he's a closer and he signed with the Jays but Piazza's isn't because he signed with the Mets and he plays catcher? Even though it's the same situation for both?
November 28, 200520 yr So, basically, Ryan's contract is insane because he's a closer and he signed with the Jays but Piazza's isn't because he signed with the Mets and he plays catcher? Even though it's the same situation for both? I don't mean that it was a great contract. Sorry, if I wasn't clear. What I'm saying is that, IMO, it was the smart thing for the Mets to do at the time. I don't think it's the same situation. We're talking about NY, the back pages and all that comes with it. The Mets were pretty pathetic and the Yankees were getting all the glory, headlines, etc. Getting Al Leiter was huge and paid off for them but landing Piazza gave them instant credibility and a face/icon. He handled the NY environment as well as anyone ever has, he delivered with heroics for years and basically sold the Mets. Piazza was "the man" on that team and a hero to Mets fans. They got their money's worth (put that in a NY context). So while I agree that the contract was ridiculous, it was not ridiculous for the Mets. It paid off and at the time was the smart thing for them to do.
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