Out of the Rafters at the Q
Out of the Rafters
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I agree with everything up until the bolded. But, then we'd have to discuss specific scenarios rather than the general "unwritten rules" topic you broached.So quit using the words "unwritten rules". Just think of them as guidelines and consequences. Look, we can both have different ideas on the matter, but the fact is they are there and always have been. Sometimes it takes something shitty to stop something shitty. You saying "hey you can't do that" isn't effective with assholes.
For example--if Tatis hits a grand slam off you in the 8th, if you have a problem with that, that's on you. Don't throw at the person and then use "unwritten rules" as your defense.
For another example--if a pitcher intentionally throws at a hitter because he's mad over *insert reason here* then the ump should eject him. If that fails, the manager should pull that guy. I wouldn't expect someone from the other team to charge the mound, or bean a player on that pitcher's team in retaliation then use "unwritten rules" as justification for their shitty behavior.
I'm guessing that, in terms of practicality, we're pretty close.