John Gibbons.

... especially when Volquez has already tested positive for steroids.

I am not willing to let Gibbons off the hook. There is some truth in it, but the whole lefty-lefty thing doesn’t apply across all pitchers, batters, and situations. Managers who know nothing else and are incapable of thinking on their feet tend to religiously follow such cliches because that’s all they can do.

I mean, come on, let’s use our brains. What explanations fall within the realm of possibility? I thought Deadspin is for smarter fans.

It could also be something else:

Steroids make you feel sexy.