101.   Chris Turner and Tom Pagnozzi, who missed all of last season following shoulder surgery, are the leading backup catcher candidate.

102.   Earlier, Philadelphia sent Gary Bennett to the Mets for Todd Pratt in a swap of backup catchers.

103.   He was replaced by backup catcher Gary Bennett.

104.   In a swap of backup catchers, the New York Mets sent Todd Pratt to the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday for Gary Bennett.

105.   In Miami, Sean Bergman pitched seven strong innings and backup catcher Brian Johnson drove in three runs to help shorthanded San Diego beat the Marlins.

106.   In Montreal, Montreal took advantage of a major-league record-tying six passed balls by Houston backup catcher Jerry Goff to score five unearned runs.

107.   New York is looking to replace backup infielder Luis Sojo, designated hitter Chili Davis and backup catcher Joe Girardi.

108.   Oakland also has traded backup catchers with the Royals this season.

109.   Pratt is solid backup catcher who could spell Piazza behind the plate at Yankee Stadium.

110.   Raul Casanova gave Milwaukee Brewers manager Davey Lopes exactly what he wanted from his backup catcher.