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Sunday, January 02, 2011
Legislating rules of etiquette
Through the Hey Bill, I’m yapping my thought on etiquette rules. This is what I’ve said (and if you want to see what he says, check out his site.)
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(A) “the culture of the game wouldn’t tolerate them"… You are of course speaking as an American. What if the normal practice after hitting a HR or getting a K in the Dominican Republic was alot of showboating? Would they need to conform to the unwritten American rules if they play in MLB?
(B) What was your opinion of Prince Fielder’s walk off HR when he “bowled” over his teammates like bowling pins?
(C) In my opinion, for rules of etiquette, let the players themselves create the rules for the appropriate playing conditions. How players act and react when the ball is not in play is inconsequential to me as a fan.
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(A) No, I don’t think one should let the dominant culture completely subsume the minority culture. There is room to let new practices take shape, and if a DR pitcher striking out a hitter means a bit of gunslinging mannerisms, that’s ok. I loved Carlos Perez’ kookiness in Montreal, and I’d encourage more individuality like that. Don’t forget that America (and Canada) is different from the other countries, being countries of immigrants. I think that plays a role.
(B) Fielder’s HR is at the 30 second mark, and pay special attention to what he does at the 40 second mark (calling out his teammates), and then when he reaches home plate: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxWeRhih-jo
(C) That’s correct I’m saying they shouldn’t because we are dictating what of their emotions, planned or spontaneous, is appropriate, while the ball is dead. I should have no opinion on what etiquette rule ARod crossing Braden’s mound breaks. It’s a player v player issue. A fan and owner should not legislate that. Players should establish the etiquette rules for the most part.
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I am talking about the rules of etiquette when the play is dead, that that is inconsequential for me as an observer, and is entirely within what the players’ playing conditions is. To make the analogy to a Ford car, that would be whether Ford requires its employees to not make fun of each other if they drive a Honda. These things are inconsequential to me as a consumer. The media or fans legislating behaviour that has no impact to whether you have an out or run is an overreach. If players are ok with Michael Jordan trash-talking on a basketball court, but they are not ok with him trash-talking on a golf course, then let the players legislate that rule. How am I impacted as a fan?
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