31.   In other words, Russell has two reserve outfielders, a reserve infielder and a backup catcher.

32.   In the sixth, John Olerud was replaced at first base by backup catcher Ben Davis, who played well in the field.

33.   It reads like one of those World Series diaries we get from backup catchers in the New York tabloids.

34.   Jorge Posada, backup catcher and first-string interpreter, said Mendoza wanted to throw a strike with his first pitch and was able to do it.

35.   Izzy Molina, trying to make the team as a backup catcher, helped his cause with three hits, one of them a home run.

36.   J.R. Phillips, a minor-leaguer for a lot of the season, and Mike Lieberthal, the backup catcher, each have seven.

37.   Just two Indians will play before the home folks, elected outfielder David Justice and backup catcher Sandy Alomar.

38.   Joe Girardi, who was virtually gone as an expendable backup catcher, is back.

39.   Kreuter, the backup catcher, replaced LoDuca on Thursday.

40.   Knorr, who was called up to the majors after an injury to the regular backup catcher, Sandy Martinez, ripped a homer to left.