1.   Anderson is the better pass catcher out of the backfield, and that will likely be what separates their performances.

2.   At least the Royals can replace him with Brent Mayne, a better defensive catcher who lacks power.

3.   He has invested a lot of time becoming a better catcher.

4.   If the Dodgers sought a better defensive catcher than Piazza, they should have promoted Tom Prince, shifted Piazza to first base, and traded Eric Karros.

5.   Jason Kendall, a rookie catcher a year ago, obviously has figured out how to become a better catcher.

6.   Molina remains the better defensive catcher, too.

7.   Pratt is generally considered a better defensive catcher than Piazza.

8.   You are a better defensive catcher than Mike Piazza, but, then, so is a fire hydrant.

9.   Miller, considered one of the better defensive catchers in the National League, breathed a heavy sigh of relief.