Stepping in the Bucket is OK for Markakis

Is stepping out always bad? It appears some players find some benefit from the front foot "bailing". I don't particularly worry about stepping in the bucket if the player is creating the necessary torque at heel plant. Notice Markakis has his shoulder down and in and that the shoulder moves straight toward the pitcher. In fact, the bailing out of the front foot may be creating an additional stretch, or more torque given the separation of the upper and lower halves.