Baker is just defensive. Everyday he has to hear about his job security. I not apologizing for him and no way am I a Dusty Baker backer, but I do think his reaction is very natural. Other managers in the same position would react also. The reaction would depend on the personality. Leland would chew out the media, Guillen would curse at everyone, and GM Bowden would just go get blasted. Baker just feels that any move he makes will be scrutinized whether it is the right move or not because it is him making the move. That being said I have no idea why he doesn't recognize that playing the youth(including Hill, Theriot, and Restovich to name a few) would atleast be defensible. It would be hard to argue that Theriot should ride the pine and Neifi start everyday especially in a lost season(good season too). His defense that we need to see what the young guys can do on an everyday basis would get a few more fans on his side. But, he just doesn't see that and is so gung ho on experience/veterans.