There is no base running, however, as distances for hits are established before the game.

Smart, quick base running is a key element in the squeeze play.

Torre's meeting about base running did not reach everyone, though.

Instead, he found a means of survival in his ability for base running, especially steals.

As a manager, he put special emphasis on base running.

He's maintained a good approach to hitting, base running and defense over a couple of months now.

Because offenses are limited, base running can win or lose games.

"We have to clean up the base running," Torre said.

The decidinmg game turned on a subtle moment of truth - base running.

And he plainly still has much to learn about base running.