1.   Piazza took exception.

2.   Piazza took to New York.

3.   Piazza would take the wheel of a car carrier and spend the day rumbling through Philadelphia and New Jersey, transporting used cars from dealerships to auto auctions.

4.   Piazza can take a punch, and in fact takes plenty of them.

5.   Piazza took second on the error, then scored easily when Roberto Kelly lined a one-out single down the right-field line.

6.   Piazza did take out an ad in the Los Angeles Times, thanking Dodgers fans for their support over the years.

7.   Piazza took batting practice before the game and decided to play.