1.   But opposing managers point out that it increases the chances of umpires calling an outside pitch a strike rather than a ball.

2.   Fund managers point out that Congress and the White House have engaged in this kind of political brinkmanship in the past.

3.   Fund managers point out that management at other large Italian companies such as Fiat also may have to stand trial because of past balance sheet irregularities.

4.   Instead, the managers point to two financial services companies and a health care investment that they believe have not yet finished moving up.

5.   While owners and general managers point to loyalty going the way of the underhand free throw, players say they no longer trust their own teams.