Two former managers also pleaded guilty to one count each of conspiracy.

"Don't ask me that question," the manager pleaded.

Hernández was removed - not ejected - about 10 minutes after the Toronto players chirped at him and both managers pleaded for explanations.

In similar situations, managers often plead ignorance and pitchers maintain they lost their grip on the ball.

"Wait a minute, Mr. Lake," the manager pleaded.

We need to raise our numbers," pleaded the manager.

When Don turned to go on stage, Aerosmith's manager tackled Don to his knees and pleaded with him.

Last year, a manager at the city morgue pleaded guilty to selling coffins that had been donated for victims of the attacks.

And the manager assembled the team before the final game and pleaded with the Mets to get the act together.

The manager of the club's dining room, Joseph Frappaolo, later pleaded guilty to grand larceny for stealing $163,000 in sales taxes levied on meals.