11.   Moments later, the catcher was traded with pitcher Albie Lopez to the Arizona Diamondbacks for pitcher Nick Bierbrodt, outfielder Jason Conti and cash.

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

13.   Texas traded catcher Jim Leyritz to the Boston Red Sox in a five-player deal Thursday for pitcher Aaron Sele and two former Rangers.

14.   The Colorado Rockies traded veteran catcher Brent Mayne to the Kansas City Royals on Sunday for right-handed reliever Mac Suzuki and catcher Sal Fasano.