[waltjp]

We weren't there. We didn't hear how the batter's comment was said. Depending on my read of the situation following the batter's comment I may or may not have said something to him. I would, however, have warned the catcher following his comment about putting one in the batter's ear. My comment to the catcher may have been something as simple as, "Johnny, there's no need for that today" to something more overt if I deemed it necessary.