Unwritten Rules
1 Never put the tying or go-ahead run on base. I think it depends on the number of outs, the hitter and the inning
2 Play for the tie at home, go for the victory on the road. I think this is true
3 Don't hit and run with an 0-2 count. I think this is true unless the hitter is trugling to get the bat off the shoulder
4 Don't play the infield in early in the game. Depends on the opposing team
5 Never make the first or third out at third. Not sure if I agree with the first out
6 Never steal when you're two or more runs down. I think this is true
7 Don't steal when you're well ahead. I think this is true
8 Don't steal third with two outs. I think this is true
9 Don't bunt for a hit when you need a sacrifice. Very true
10 Never throw behind the runner. What about the catcher throwing to 1st, 2nd or 3rd when the runner is well off the bag
11 Left and right fielders concede everything to center fielder. I think this is true
12 Never give up a home run on an 0-2 count. I think this is true
13 Never let the score influence the way you manage. Doesnt this contradict most of the other unwritten rules
14 Don't go against the percentages. Not always true
15 Take a strike when your club is behind in a ballgame. I dont get this one - if you get a good pitch swing
16 Leadoff hitter must be a base stealer. Designated hitter must be a power hitter. Hmmm - not sure about this one
17 Never give an intentional walk if first base is occupied. Why, if your up by 2 and the hitter has 3 HRs in the game - walk him
18 With runners in scoring position and first base open, walk the number eight hitter to get to the pitcher. How many outs?
19 In rundown situations, always run the runner back toward the base from which he came. I think this is true
20 If you play for one run, that's all you'll get. Hmmm
21 Don't bunt with a power hitter up. Have seen it done - suicide squeeze - worked great
22 Don't take the bat out of your best hitter's hands by sacrificing in front of him. Hmmm
23 Only use your bullpen stopper in late-inning situations. I think this is true
24 Don't use your stopper in a tie game - only when you're ahead. I dont agree 100%
25 Hit behind the runner at first. Depends on the hitter
26 If one of your players gets knocked down by a pitch, retaliate. I agree in the NL
27 Hit the ball where it's pitched. If you dont you will miss it (LOL)
28 A manager should remain detached from his players. HMMM
29 Never mention a no-hitter while it's in progress. I think this is true
30 With a right-hander on the mound, don't walk a right-handed hitter to pitch to a left-handed hitter. Depends on the hitter
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