The managers became close when Cash played for the Red Sox, and they keep trying to one-up each other with pregame hijinks.

Before a game between Cleveland and the Rays, Cash stole Francona’s coveted motor scooter and put it in the infield for batting practice, where Tampa Bay’s C.J. Cron struck it. Although Francona rags on Cash in the public eye, the Reds skipper insists that it is all tough love.

Terry Francona pranks Kevin Cash before Rays-Reds Reds manager Terry Francona pranks his buddy Kevin Cash, the Rays' manager, by looping video of Cash striking out during his playing days.