[simple simon]

seems you always hear about unwritten rules in the MLB.......things like 'if your pitcher hits my batter, my pitcher will hit yours'

but those types of rules arent the ones im talking about here........no no no......im talking about rules that arent written about cheating.......so people try and claim it isnt cheating

let me explain

for years we have had the discussion about players using steroids before baseball banned them and tested for them........and somehow that makes it not cheating

"Well, it isnt in against the rules.....so that makes it ok"

actually, its against the law......seems that would make it against the rules of the MLB

hmmmmm...........i wonder what else isnt in the MLB rulebook

is it against MLB rules to kill someone ? ............ how about if you traffic cocaine ? .........maybe the MLB thinks its ok if you steal a car and kidnap a few kids, i bet it isnt in their big book of rules

[joeytheking23]

This is one of the posts that makes you scratch your head. I do not see much of a base for this, as why would MLB have a rule, no killing somebody...you think if they kill somebody Bud Selig would suspend them...and on steroids, the law didn't do a darn thing about it, so baseball didn't either. I just wish congress would keep their nose out ofd sports, but that's a whole 'nother story....This is not an issue, as they can't keep a lawbook from the US in their rulebook....weird lol

[shambala14]

You aint kidding, that was pointless

[simple simon]

Originally Posted by joeytheking23

This is one of the posts that makes you scratch your head.

tell ya what....you make over 1600 posts and have every one of them make perfect sense to everyone, then come see me

besides it does too make sense

[Lefty Noob]

Don't worry simon, I get what you're asking -- how can something banned by law not also violate the rules of a sport like baseball. It's something I've wondered myself. And why haven't though who have admitted using and illegally trafficing these substances been prosecuted. It's something I've often wondered myself, and sadly, I've never been able to come up with a decent answer.

[WhiskeyTangoFoxtrot]

Originally Posted by joeytheking23

and on steroids, the law didn't do a darn thing about it...

Balco case, anyone?

[azrael492]

Originally Posted by joeytheking23

This is one of the posts that makes you scratch your head. I do not see much of a base for this, as why would MLB have a rule, no killing somebody...you think if they kill somebody Bud Selig would suspend them...and on steroids, the law didn't do a darn thing about it, so baseball didn't either. I just wish congress would keep their nose out ofd sports, but that's a whole 'nother story....This is not an issue, as they can't keep a lawbook from the US in their rulebook....weird lol

They can have it in the rulebook that if they break a law then there will be consequences in baseball. If you steal, it is a crime and should be punished. If you take drugs, it is a crime and should be punished. In the regular workplace they have this info in the employee handbook.

Why wouldn't congress get involved. There is obvious evidence that laws were being broken and nothing was getting done about it. I don't think they had any choice, but get involved. All they did was jumpstart what should have been done all along. They gave them an option. Clean up your own backyard or we will do it for you.

[Gotham Dark Knight]

Originally Posted by simple simon

tell ya what....you make over 1600 posts and have every one of them make perfect sense to everyone, then come see me

besides it does too make sense

Yeah, you tell them Simon...hey do they still haze rookies?...is that in the rule book?...

[flamnotspam]

Of course there is the opposite side of the coin, where the law exonerates a player and baseball proceeds with its own prosecution. 1919 "Black Sox" is of course the best example, but this really doesn't happen anymore....at least I can't think of a recent example. Do you suppose that's a reflection of the idea that MLB no longer cares to uphold its original wholesome image as "America's Pastime?" I can see the rationale behind this....after all, bad publicity is great publicity, especially in sports.

[simple simon]

Originally Posted by flamnotspam

Of course there is the opposite side of the coin, where the law exonerates a player and baseball proceeds with its own prosecution. 1919 "Black Sox" is of course the best example, but this really doesn't happen anymore....at least I can't think of a recent example. Do you suppose that's a reflection of the idea that MLB no longer cares to uphold its original wholesome image as "America's Pastime?" I can see the rationale behind this....after all, bad publicity is great publicity, especially in sports.

how about Pete Rose ?

of course it is legal for me to bet on baseball

but not for players and mangers

[Gotham Dark Knight]

Originally Posted by simple simon

how about Pete Rose ?

of course it is legal for me to bet on baseball

but not for players and mangers

Rose got Hosed...Paul Hornung bet on games and Football let him back in and into the Hall of Fame...Rose gets banned for life...go figure...

[flamnotspam]

Originally Posted by simple simon

how about Pete Rose ?

of course it is legal for me to bet on baseball

but not for players and mangers

How silly of me to forget about Pete Rose. Beginning this year, though, if he gets reinstated, he will be eligible for consideration to the HOF by the Veteran's Committee. So it's not over for him....hopefully.

[Gotham Dark Knight]

Originally Posted by flamnotspam

How silly of me to forget about Pete Rose. Beginning this year, though, if he gets reinstated, he will be eligible for consideration to the HOF by the Veteran's Committee. So it's not over for him....hopefully.

The man got hosed...Gaylord Perry is in...Ty Cobb in...

Shoeless Joe and Rose...hosed...

[WhiskeyTangoFoxtrot]

It can be yours for $200 on eBay.

[MJHMarc]

Make it $2.00 and you have a deal.

I have a theoretical question. If these are unwritten rules that aren't publicized, then how would you know about them?