1.   A four-time All-Star selection, Piazza has been elected as the starting catcher in all four of his major league seasons.

2.   After emerging from spring training as the Diamondbacks starting catcher, Fabregas suffered an ankle injury, struggled at the plate and lost his job.

3.   After leading all National League starting catchers last season at throwing out potential base stealers, Javy Lopez found himself in a strange routine Wednesday.

4.   Eusebio had entered the game in the eighth after Howell pinch-hit for starting catcher Brad Ausmus.

5.   Ever-obtuse, Sox manager Jimy Williams was reluctant to dwell on the loss of his starting catcher.

6.   For Jensen, a huge prospect who could be the starting catcher by next season, the trip to Class AAA means valuable daily playing time.

7.   He unequivocally said Lo Duca was the starting catcher but also used him at first base when Karros was injured.

8.   LoDuca, the starting catcher, left the game in the sixth inning with what was termed a mild strain of the left hamstring.

9.   Mike Piazza will be the starting catcher for the National League and the only Mets representative.

10.   Narron was the starting catcher the next day.