Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Jonathan Broxton, left, is congratulated by catcher Brad Ausmus after retiring the Colorado Rockies in the ninth inning of the Dodgers' 3-2 victory in...

...Dave Groeschner after he was struck by a line drive off the bat of Houston Astros' Brad Ausmus in the fifth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2008, in Houston. (AP Photo...

KISSIMMEE, FL - FEBRUARY 25: Brad Ausmus #11 of the Houston Astros poses during spring training photo day at Osceola County Stadium on...

Brad Ausmus works well with Clemens, but he isn't exactly a weapon at the plate

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Brad Ausmus, left, tags out Jorge Piedra in the third inning

Raul Chavez, left, and Brad Ausmus enjoy a good soaking

Houston Astos catcher Brad Ausmus, left, stands outside asking to intentionally walk San Francisco Giants' Barry Bonds in the fifth inning...

Brad Ausmus of the Houston Astros prepares for his turn at bat on deck against the San Francisco...

Astros starting pitcher Ron Villone, right, hands the ball to manager Jimy Williams, left, as catcher Brad Ausmus looks on in the fifth inning against the Mets

Larry Dierker, left, and Brad Ausmus didn't always agree on things while both were together with the Astros

Astros catcher Brad Ausmus was ejected after arguing a close call at the plate with umpire Matt Hollowell. Paul Bako...

...t get the tag on the Astros' Richard Hidalgo, who scored from second base on a Brad Ausmus double in the second inning

The Rangers' Ivan Rodriguez is tagged out at home by Astros catcher Brad Ausmus while trying to score in the ninth inning