Since when does respect trump winning?

Recently, Cubs manager Lou Piniella was asked if he would consider hitting his pitcher in the 8th spot, especially if it was one of his better hitting pitchers, Jason Marquis or Carlos Zambrano. Piniella said no, he would never do that because it be dis-respecting the hitter hitting in the 9th spot. Since when is it more important to respect someone than winning games?? Is Dusty in charge?? No. I don’t care for how things are, you do what’s best for the team. None of this crap like I’m not moving Sosa down because of his pride.

Fuck respect. Do what’s best for the team, and if that means putting the pitcher in the 8th spot, then do it. Tony LaRussa does it. Heck, he doesn’t even do it b/c the pitcher is a better hitter. He wants another guy on base when the lineup turns over and gets to his mashers, Pujols and Rolen. I’m sure Soriano would rather come up with someone on base, rather than the bases empty every time. Move an automatic out up in the lineup, mask the affect of the out. This is truly something Dusty would do.