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Mike A. S.
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What would be the best MLB playoff format?
File this under "will never happen for financial reasons"
Eliminate the last weekend of the reg season, reducing the season to 159 games
That weekend becomes "Wildcard weekend", best of 3 series...understanding some travel details become an issue
At least this gives the better team a real chance to prove it rather than a one game "anything can happen" scenario
I think also that if you win the first WC by more than 8 games, you should get homefield in all three games (if necessary)
I know owners don't wanna lose games, but losing only 3 for a weekend like that, that would get great ratings I would think they could get over those 3 games. However, it would likely need to be 2 or 4 games shorter instead so to have an even amount of home/road games for everyone.That weekend would be a ratings bonanza, so maybe they could work out some finances to compensate all the unhappy owners losing 3 games
Never thought of having a 3 game series for the wild card but I do think it is a great idea. They gotta get rid of the one and dine wild card game they have now
Yea I’m sure we will never see a three game series but that’s what I’d like to seeI agree but the logistical problems make that really hard. Unless it’s a double header day 1 and a game 3 the next day if necessary
I’m one of the few that love the one game playoff. It makes winning your division crucial. Wild card teams should be at an extreme disadvantage.Never thought of having a 3 game series for the wild card but I do think it is a great idea. They gotta get rid of the one and dine wild card game they have now
I’m one of the few that love the one game playoff. It makes winning your division crucial. Wild card teams should be at an extreme disadvantage.