My understanding, based on the principle that a Twins team (this theory is Twins-specific) which scores more than ten runs in a series opener will inevitably lose that series,* is that offense is a finite resource, which must be doled out with even precision in order to maximize the value of each run. This is also why we bunt.

In the sense that it's nice to see him play baseball well, Buxton rolling out five hit days and smashing the ball all over Fort Myers is good to see. In the sense that he is literally draining his offensive essence in order to win Grapefruit League games, I am unhappy. Less hitting until April, Byron Buxton.

*I would discourage fact-checking this