1.   Piazza has said before that spring training is too long.

2.   Piazza said he needed only a solid week or two in order to recuperate, a luxury he did not have during the season.

3.   Piazza said his goal is to continue working out the way he always has.

4.   Piazza said if the toe feels better, he would like to catch on Sunday.

5.   Piazza said in the article that the diverse cultural makeup of the team may be affecting its play.

6.   Piazza said it at a time when the Dodgers were beginning to unravel.

7.   Piazza said it was simply time to turn the page on his Dodger career.

8.   Piazza said Valentine suggested it and he agreed.

9.   Piazza said.

10.   Piazza says he had a similar injury as a collegian, wore a cast for three weeks, and took batting practice the day it came off.