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Article: Paul Lo Duca Catches on With Mets
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- February 17, 2006
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MIKE FITZPATRICK, AP Baseball Writer
AP Online
02-17-2006
Dateline: PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla.
New York Mets catcher Paul Lo Duca, left, carries a box for pitcher Henry Owens as they arrive at the Mets spring training complex on pitchers and catchers reporting day, in Port St. Lucie, Fla., Thursday, Feb. 16, 2006. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
Paul Lo Duca has one of the most comprehensive jobs on the New York Mets: He's supposed to provide leadership, solid defense behind the plate and a healthy dose of situational hitting.
That's a tall task for one man. Oh yeah, replacing Mike Piazza won't be easy, either.
Acquired in December from the salary-slashing Florida Marlins, Lo Duca reported to spring ...