Piazza Seeks Big Bucks

Tue., Jan. 21, 1997

Compiled From Wire Services

Catcher Mike Piazza’s agent said he is upset by the way contract negotiations have proceeded with the Los Angeles Dodgers, and will request the highest salary ever in the arbitration process for his client.

Players and teams exchange figures today.

Agent Dan Lozano would not say how much he will request for Piazza, who made $2.7 million last season. But he confirmed the number would be higher than the record $6.5 million asked for by pitcher Jack McDowell from the Chicago White Sox in 1994.

The Texas Rangers agreed to a one-year, $4.8 million contract with third baseman Dean Palmer, avoiding salary arbitration.

Second baseman Eric Young, who led the National League with 53 steals, and the Colorado Rockies agreed to a $3.2 million, one-year contract.

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