31.   Martinez was in the game because starting catcher Michael Barrett was ejected in the eighth for arguing a call with the plate umpire.

32.   Mets second baseman Edgardo Alfonzo and left-hander Al Leiter were picked to join starting catcher Mike Piazza.

33.   Starting catchers Charles Johnson of the Marlins and Mike Piazza of the Mets both sat out the day game after a night game.

34.   The team will now rely on highly regarded prospect Brandon Inge as their starting catcher.

35.   The Texas Rangers have four players on the roster, with first baseman Rafael Palmeiro and relievers Jeff Zimmerman and John Wetteland joining starting catcher Ivan Rodriguez.

36.   Up stepped Leyritz, in the game only because starting catcher Joe Girardi had left earlier for a pinch hitter.

37.   Zimmerman is joined by three teammates, first baseman Rafael Palmeiro, closer John Wetteland and starting catcher Ivan Rodriguez.