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Shortly after joining the Marlins, Piazza became the apple of the New York Mets' eye. The team was in desperate need of a superstar, and Piazza fit the bill perfectly. In a shocking turn of events, the Mets acquired Piazza just days after his trade to Florida, which instantly flipped the narrative around the franchise struggling to regain its standing.
Piazza's initial months with the Mets were rocky, characterized by booing from fans as he acclimated to the intense expectations in New York. Nevertheless, his perseverance paid off as he started hitting home runs and connecting with fans, cementing his place as a crucial player in the franchise's history.