Those are your exact words
chpettit19: "Funny that you take "eschews outdoor batting practice" to mean he doesn't need/take regular BP."
BP is done outside, off a live pitcher. One more time: Buxton doesnt take BP. Cage work is something different. Artificial light, pitching machine, controlled pitches.
One last time: I want the manager to manage. That includes mandatory times practicing hitting and fielding, for everyone. No exceptions. And when things aren't going well, more of the same, and/or sitting players who don't feel the need to participate fully.
And I think publicly stating what he's doing, and why, is in everyone's best interests.