When the other team commences an intentional walk against, say, a #8 hitter, why doesn't he swing at the 3-0 pitch? What's the risk? What's the harm? You swing and its 3-1. Either the pitcher throws another intentional ball (and is a little aggrevated in the process), or he decides to pitch to you (which you probably want anyway).
At worst, the guy's thrown an extra pitch. Once in a while, he might even balk or throw a wild pitch.
No risk, all reward.
Unless your #8 hitter is Jeff Francouer, in which case he might dive across the plate to actually try to make contact.
(See how I turned this into a Francouer post? You like that don't ya!)
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