1.   Ironically, Eusebio is the only catcher in the mix who is totally secure.

2.   Piazza is hardly the only catcher who has had to prove he can catch.

3.   The only catcher with more, of course, is Hall of Famer Johnny Bench, generally considered the greatest catcher of all time.

4.   The only catchers available have expensive contracts, such as Todd Hundley of the Chicago Cubs or Brook Fordyce of the Baltimore Orioles.

5.   Wes Westrum was out with a broken finger, and Sal Yvars was our only catcher.

6.   The only other possible catcher on the Texas roster is Scott Sheldon, a utility infielder who can get behind the plate in an emergency.