63. "1. "Unwritten rules" are horseshit and arbitrary." In response to In response to 60
Especially these type of cases. Did the Twins promise that they weren't going to try and hit when it was their turn? No? Then everyone talking about "unwritten rules" needs to STFU.
2. All that said, if there was indeed a "take" sign, and LaRussa isn't just making this up after the fact to "save face," then dude should have probably taken the pitch.