Hey just for shits, here are Earl Weaver's ten laws. This has no real purpose, I just thought I'd transcribe them for those who haven't read Weaver On Strategy yet.
1. Nobody's going to give a damn in July if you lost a game in March.
2. If you don't make any promises to your players, you won't have to break them.
3. The easiest way around the bases is with one swing of the bat.
4. Your most precious possessions on offense are your 27 outs.
5. If you only play for one run, that's all you'll get.
6. Don't play for one run unless you know that run will win the game.
7. It's easier to find four good starters than five.
8. The best place for a rookie pitcher is long relief.
9. The key step for an infielder is the first one, before the ball is hit.
10. Arguing with the umpire is the job of the manager, because it won 't hurt the team if he is ejected.