Piazza Deal: A Real Blockbuster or a Franchise-Buster?

As much as I’ll miss Mike Piazza (OK, and you too Todd Zeile), it’s about time that something was done.

It equates well to a game of Scrabble. You can have all of the most valuable letters--J, Q, Z and X--but regardless of how much potential each individual letter has, as a whole they do nothing. “Jqzx” isn’t a word. You can keep hoping that something is going to give, but how long do you hang on to those letters before you trade them in and begin anew? Definitely not three years. It’s just too bad that Bill Russell couldn’t have been thrown into the deal.

JOSH SEGAL, San Diego

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Will we be cursed for the next 100 years? I liken this trade to the Boston Red Sox deal that sent Babe Ruth to the New York Yankees. Mike Piazza was the first legitimate superstar the Dodgers have had since Sandy Koufax. We’ve been Foxxed!!!

DAVID T. ESTRADA, Monterey Park

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If Mike Piazza is still confused, maybe I can help. Florida is three hours ahead and Marlin fans don’t like selfish, greedy players either. Look on the bright side, Mike. You’ll probably go to the Yankees, where selfish and greedy is a way of life and appreciated.

MARK BERGLAS, Irvine

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Two words for Mike Piazza: Good riddance.

CHRISTOPHER BATES, Los Angeles

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Goodbye, Mike. Goodbye, Todd. Hello, championship.

P.J. GENDELL, Beverly Hills