Players aren't the only ones who feel pressure.
Although the guys taking the diamond are under constant strain and pressure to perform, managers are also scrutinized on a routine basis. Whether it's lineup construction, bullpen decisions or a general lack of excitability, managers are frequently exposed to any number of criticisms.
There's also the pressure of winning and showing improvement in contract years. Remember the scene from the movie Moneyball, when former Oakland Athletics manager Art Howe tells Billy Beane he can’t manage on an expiring deal and Beane basically tells him to stick it out?