"It really neutralizes what the opposing manager can do in trying to match you up," Torre said.

Jimmy is (predictably) disgusted, while the opposing manager and catcher are stunned.

I think it presents somewhat of a dilemma for the opposing manager because they're going to have to make some decisions.

Of course, it's not just any opposing manager.

From the other dugout the opposing manager comes running toward the home plate umpire.

Steinbrenner has often mentioned the opposing manager and ignored his own.

The opposing manager ordered his pitcher to walk Matsui five straight times.

He said he would take on the rest of the team every time rather than Bonds if he were an opposing manager.

If the opposing manager wants to change relief pitchers, it gives him something else to worry about.

And that would wind up forcing the opposing manager to remove his starter about an inning earlier.