That's the one thing we're working on the most. Putting the pitcher at the bottom of the batting order has many ramifications. If a starting pitcher produces an occasional big hit, he can make things a bit easier on himself, not to mention stay in the game a bit longer. You never know. They might have some guys who really help themselves out.
Pitchers can win games for themselves over here.
I've seen it done. Assuming the pitcher is going to bunt the majority of the time with men on base and less than two down, the opposing defense has to be on the alert. Botching bunt plays with the pitcher at the plate is a sure way to drive managers crazy and guarantee a long night at the office. The game is played the same way. That changes the strategy a little bit, offensively and defensively.