1.   Also to be discussed is the merits of a third catcher, likely to be Brian Johnson.

2.   Backup first baseman Greg Colbrunn can also play outfield and third base and, right now, is the third catcher in camp.

3.   Besides being the backup first baseman, he also was the third catcher and can play third base.

4.   But he may be brought up as early as Monday or Tuesday so he can be eligible for the playoff roster and become the third catcher.

5.   Designated hitter Mickey Tettleton is the third catcher.

6.   Greg Colbrunn, the third catcher, has been away from the team since midweek due to the death of his grandmother.

7.   Hundley becomes the third Dodgers catcher in six months, a turnaround that mirrors the managing carousel during the same time frame.

8.   Neither player will be the primary backup catcher, but their ability to be a capable third catcher may be pivotal to their chances of making the team.

9.   Teams usually call up a third catcher for September in case of injury.

10.   But having Paul as the third catcher was not a productive situation.