Over-Managing

Why does a lefty always have to face a lefty? Due to the frequency of this, did it ever occur to some manager that you just might be doing that batter a favor? Heck, knowing the percentages, why wouldn't a lefty practice mostly against lefties?
The other side of this argument is on behalf of the pitcher. Here, you have a guy settling into a pretty good groove and you're going to let the opposing manager dictate how this particular game is to be played. Percentages certainly wouldn't allow me to lose faith in the pitcher just because the opposing manager makes a high percentage move. 
Back to the batter, he has to be strong-willed and not tolerate this disbelief from anyone. Nobody is cutting into your confidence. It's not you who doesn't believe you can do it. Give yourself the best chance to succeed by being disciplined enough to only swing at strikes.

Kevin J. Marquez