1.   Bunting for a base hit would have been fine for most middle infielders -- not for a slugging catcher.

2.   The Mets need to re-sign Olerud because the slugging catcher Todd Hundley may miss some or all of next season after major elbow surgery in September.

3.   The plan was to have Wagner face Mike Piazza if the Astros had the lead when the slugging catcher came to the plate.

4.   The well-wishers were not totally selfless because many of the signs also bore messages begging the slugging catcher to stay in New York after this season.