1.   One of his best moves came last winter when he acquired catcher Brad Ausmus, who guided the young pitching staff and won his first Gold Glove.

2.   The Florida Marlins acquired catcher Jorge Fabregas from the New York Mets for right-handed reliever Oscar Henriquez and cash.

3.   The New York Yankees acquired veteran catcher Mike Stanley from the Boston Red Sox, filling their need for a right-handed power-hitter.

4.   The New York Yankees acquired catcher Joe Girardi today from the Colorado Rockies for Double-A reliever Mike DeJean and a player to be named later.

5.   The Rangers also acquired catcher Chris Tremie from the Philadelphia Phillies and assigned him to Oklahoma.

6.   Why would the Mets acquire a catcher when they already have Piazza and Todd Hundley?

7.   Also, the Mets acquired catcher Brent Mayne from the Kansas City Royals for minor league outfielder Al Shirley.

8.   Hart already was in action this month, acquiring catcher Eddie Taubensee from the Cincinnati Reds for two pitchers.

9.   The Arizona Diamondbacks acquired catcher Chad Moeller from the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday in exchange for infielder Hanley Frias.

10.   The Chicago White Sox completed a trade with the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday, acquiring catcher Miguel Olivo.