Imagine a late inning situation in the opposing bullpen.
Coach: Okay, I want you to intentionally walk Ortiz.
Pitcher: What about Ramirez?
Coach: Oh...uh, yeah. Er...him too.
Pitcher: Then you've got Pena...
Coach: Um...okay, lets just hit all three of them with pitches and take our chances with Varitek.
Pitcher: But the bases will be loaded with no outs!
Coach: Yeesh...yeah, alright, well just turn in the lineup card and forefeit to the home plate umpire.
Pitcher: Sounds good to me, I can save some pitches for when we really need them.