Talk:Mike Piazza
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[edit] A-Rod reference to the 2,000 hits?
--Mikekev58 00:48, 15 August 2006 (UTC)Why the A-rod reference to the 2,000 hits? This is a Piazza article. I'm deleting it. This notation was not made by me, Mikekev58. I am a new user and I'm not sure what the rules are about something like this, an edit being ascribed to someone who did not do the editing. But I did not delete the reference to A-Rod and I hope that whoever did it did not intentionally use my name. It appears to be some sort of glitch, since the User Name is automatically entered by Wikipedia.
[edit] Controversy in 2002=
I don't care if Mike Piazza is gay, straight, bi or married. The information in this article that briefly mentions the controversy in 2002 is relevant information. It succinctly summarizes the details and provides an appropriate link. His clearly worded public statement is quoted. The article also notes he is now married to a Playboy bunny and former Baywatch star.
- It does not warrant inclusion because the rumor was denied and revealed to be untrue; thus, there is no story. Wikipedia is not for reporting gossip and rumors, hence why you don't see anything about gerbils on Richard Gere's page. Wikipedia is an encyclopedia, not a tabloid. BTW, be sure to sign your posts.--Brian Brockmeyer 03:09, 13 August 2005 (UTC)
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- Guys, we really need to resolve this revert war. Are you all familiar with wikipedia's 3_revert_rule? Perhaps it's time for some mediation here. --Veronique 22:37, 21 August 2005 (UTC)
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- i don't see why the fact that a rumor was denied makes the rumor not a "story". i also think there is a large difference between an urban legend like gere's gerbil and something that was reported on by all of New york city's newspapers. moreover, the rumor was started when mets manager bobby valentine told the new york city press that one of his players was gay, but would not mention the player's name. inclusion of the rumor and press coverage thereof is encyclopedic. Streamless 18:02, 4 October 2005 (UTC)
[edit] Song by Belle & Sebastion
Since the song by Belle & Sebastian is mentioned, I have added why it has Piazza in the title. I think it's important to mention not only the song but why the song references Piazza. While it's not one of Piazza's accomplishments, it is trivia. And it's not everyone who has their surname in a song title. It's unique and deserves to have an explanation. --Mikekev58 00:48, 15 August 2006 (UTC)Michael Fleming
[edit] Mike's baseball career
This article definatly needs a section for what Mike is most famous for... his baseball career. Also, the high school section needs to be cleaned up --Kevin McManus 01:40, 7 October 2005 (UTC)
- also, the primary image of piazza should be a baseball image. use the tv show image elsewhere in the article.
[edit] bring back tobacco story
it's a good positive story for the kids reading it.
The Mets have always had a "Face" for each decade. The 70's was Seaver, the 80's had to Hernandez, but the late 90's - early 21st century Mets had Mike. Mike will always be, in my mind at least, one of the top 3 Mets of all time.
This article does not nearly focus on Piazza the player. For one of the best hitting catchers in baseball history its a mess. No real information on his time in NY is even presented. And the picture on top as said needs to be of him in some sort of baseball situation, not hocking gum. Wxthewx99 00:08, 30 January 2006 (UTC)
- He was hawking toothpaste, but, agreed, this article lacks a distinct focus on the player's career considering that what he was best known for by far was playing baseball, unlike someone who's permeated culture. So yeah, there are good articles about baseball players out there that this one would be much better off following. Zookman12 00:54, 30 January 2006 (UTC)
[edit] why were many parts of this talk page erased?
Streamless 19:42, 17 March 2006 (UTC)
- I don't know, but don't just revert blindly. You removed new comments. --ChrisRuvolo (t) 20:54, 17 March 2006 (UTC)
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- i didn't mean to remove anything. there was something pasted into my comment, which was the only thing i was trying to fix. Streamless 18:49, 14 April 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Italy?
Any info on why Piazza is playing for Italy in WBC? Is he an Italian citizen? --ChrisRuvolo (t) 19:03, 9 March 2006 (UTC)
- His father is... Thunderbunny 00:24, 19 July 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Trivia
Only 5 other players have ever had over 400 homeruns with over a .300 life time average while never striking out more than 100 times in a season.
Who are the 5 players? —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 71.247.117.116 (talk) 01:28, 29 March 2007 (UTC).
