Cardinals manager Tony La Russa thought he was making a simple request: get closer Jason Motte ready. Turns out it was anything but simple. Bullpen coach Derek Lilliquist thought La Russa only asked for Marc Rzepczynski to start throwing, when the manager really wanted both Rzepczynski and Motte to get loose. La Russa realized the problem once he put in Rzepczynski and saw no one else warming up, so he called back and ask for Motte again. This time, Lilliquist told Lance Lynn to start throwing, even though he was only supposed to be used in an emergency. The series of miscommunications left Rzepczynski on the mound against Mike Napoli with the bases loaded. The Rangers' catcher delivered with a two-run double that sent Texas to a 4-2 victory Monday night. "That phone in a loud ballpark, it's not an unusual problem," La Russa said. "I mean, it doesn't make it right, but ... "