In the abstract, (outside of the actual sacrifice bunt), the concept is kinda ludicrous. (If players HAD that kind of control, wouldn't they just guide the ball BETWEEN fielders?)
HEH!
And as y'probably know, Earl directly compared this 'ludicrous' tactic to actual sacrifice bunts.
"Even if the hitter succeeds, the runner moves over to third, but the batter is retired easily. [Hey], you might as well bunt!"
- Memorable line from Weaver On Strategy, the "If you play for one run that's all you'll get" chapter.
Would you bunt right here, Mr. Mgr? Ichiro just led off with a double, so lay one down? No, of course not?
Then don't ask Jose Lopez to take an up-and-in FB to the right side. The occasional lucky hit is more than outweighed by the popups and stuff.