Gibby has no clue or feel when a good time is to help build a player's foundation who is struggling, but can be better. Tonight bunting with Goins vs a RHP, even though he was up 2-1 is another example. Reward him for his success tonight by letting him swing away, if he fails, he still had a great night and Pillar is still in scoring position regardless. If he succeeds, then his confidence takes a giant leap forward.
He did it the other night with Storen. We were up 8-4 with one runner on and one out in the ninth inning, a perfect spot for Storen, instead he uses Osuna. Storen has been pitching better lately and that situation would have been a perfect opportunity for Storen to close out the game, walk down off the mound and shake the pitcher's hand. If he allowed two batters to reach, then pull him for Osuna.