5fouls Posted August 7, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2023 21 minutes ago, IUFLA said: If they're keeping divisions it sure does...That's who I'm competing with for a division championship...Not Colorado... If this is the way they want it, have the balanced schedule,and just ditch the divisions, give the top 2 finishers in each league byes and finishers 3-6 the play in to play the top 2 in the NL/ALDS It will never happen, but now since the rules are the same, do away with the Al and NL all-together. 3 divisions of 10 teams each. You play the 20 teams in the other 2 divisions 3 times each (60 total games) and the other 9 teams in your own division 12 times each (108 total games). A combined total of 168 games. The 3 division winners and the top 2nd place team get first round playoff byes. 8 other teams make the playoffs based on win %. that's 12 playoff teams, same as now. East Red Sox Yankees Mets Phillies Orioles Nationals Braves Rays Marlins Blue Jays Central Pirates Reds Tigers Cubs White Sox Cardinals Royals Brewers Twins Guardians West Astros Rangers Rockies Diamondbacks Mariners A's Giants Dodgers Angels Padres Or, if you are concerned about competitive balance, and the lack of major markets in the Central, you can split less on geography and try to split it so that each division has some East Coast, Central U.S., and West Coast teams in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted August 7, 2023 Report Share Posted August 7, 2023 (edited) 10 minutes ago, 5fouls said: It will never happen, but now since the rules are the same, do away with the Al and NL all-together. 3 divisions of 10 teams each. You play the 20 teams in the other 2 divisions 3 times each (60 total games) and the other 9 teams in your own division 12 times each (108 total games). A combined total of 168 games. The 3 division winners and the top 2nd place team get first round playoff byes. 8 other teams make the playoffs based on win %. that's 12 playoff teams, same as now. East Red Sox Yankees Mets Phillies Orioles Nationals Braves Rays Marlins Blue Jays Central Pirates Reds Tigers Cubs White Sox Cardinals Royals Brewers Twins Guardians West Astros Rangers Rockies Diamondbacks Mariners A's Giants Dodgers Angels Padres Or, if you are concerned about competitive balance, and the lack of major markets in the Central, you can split less on geography and try to split it so that each division has some East Coast, Central U.S., and West Coast teams in it. I like the idea, but even with just 6 more games do you start start earlier, (March?) or play later (mid November?) The divisions are there to foster regional rivalries and so each area of the country can at least have 2 representatives in the playoffs...But if you're not going to give my team an opportunity to actually show we're the best team in the division by only having 13 games against each division competitor, then just shoot for the overall 6 best teams in each league in the playoffs, and regions be damned... Edited August 7, 2023 by IUFLA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted August 7, 2023 Report Share Posted August 7, 2023 43 minutes ago, IUFLA said: Poor Steve McMichael was right all along... Mongo's health is declining pretty quickly again but this is one of his best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted August 7, 2023 Report Share Posted August 7, 2023 6 minutes ago, Seeking6 said: Mongo's health is declining pretty quickly again but this is one of his best. Yeah, I saw that...very sad... Mongo and I were born on the same day, and my dad died of ALS in 1988...A terrible disease... He was always the real "tough guy" on the 85 Bears...My prayers are with him... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud2BAHoosier Posted August 7, 2023 Report Share Posted August 7, 2023 7 hours ago, Naturalhoosier said: Astros walked like a dozen Stankees and they still held on! Friggin great! Stanks can’t hit themselves out of a wet paper bag. Highlight for me was finally beating Verlander..... And, sadly, yes you're right about the lack of offense 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted August 7, 2023 Report Share Posted August 7, 2023 1 hour ago, 5fouls said: It will never happen, but now since the rules are the same, do away with the Al and NL all-together. 3 divisions of 10 teams each. You play the 20 teams in the other 2 divisions 3 times each (60 total games) and the other 9 teams in your own division 12 times each (108 total games). A combined total of 168 games. The 3 division winners and the top 2nd place team get first round playoff byes. 8 other teams make the playoffs based on win %. that's 12 playoff teams, same as now. East Red Sox Yankees Mets Phillies Orioles Nationals Braves Rays Marlins Blue Jays Central Pirates Reds Tigers Cubs White Sox Cardinals Royals Brewers Twins Guardians West Astros Rangers Rockies Diamondbacks Mariners A's Giants Dodgers Angels Padres Or, if you are concerned about competitive balance, and the lack of major markets in the Central, you can split less on geography and try to split it so that each division has some East Coast, Central U.S., and West Coast teams in it. I doubt they will increase the season to 168 games Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted August 7, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2023 22 minutes ago, IU Scott said: I doubt they will increase the season to 168 games Hence, why I led off the post by saying 'It will never happen'. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted August 7, 2023 Report Share Posted August 7, 2023 1 hour ago, IU Scott said: I doubt they will increase the season to 168 games 53 minutes ago, 5fouls said: Hence, why I led off the post by saying 'It will never happen'. It could be done... But, it probably wouldn't be considered... Although, there was a year in MLB history where one league played 154 game schedule, and the other played a 162 game schedule... Modern era too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted August 7, 2023 Report Share Posted August 7, 2023 Watching the Reds ore game show and the Marlins starter is a rookie who is 5+2 with a 2.36 ERA. I guess they decided to rest him starting at the all star break until tonight. The Marlins at the break was in contention but has gone 5-16 since then. Their starters have only won 1 game since the break. I am sorry but if I was a Marlins fan I would be furious with this decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted August 7, 2023 Report Share Posted August 7, 2023 Looks like the Reds attendance is getting back to normal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted August 7, 2023 Report Share Posted August 7, 2023 Man I would hate to be a pitcher for the Reds having to pitch half your games in GABP. Solar just hit what looked like a routine fly ball but landed in the first row of the stands. Solar looked shocked it went out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naturalhoosier Posted August 7, 2023 Report Share Posted August 7, 2023 2 hours ago, Proud2BAHoosier said: Highlight for me was finally beating Verlander..... And, sadly, yes you're right about the lack of offense Astros seem to never provide JV with much run support. It was a winnable game for HOU, which makes it all the more frustrating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWatShot Posted August 7, 2023 Report Share Posted August 7, 2023 The Tigers are so freaking bad...haven't won more than 2 in a row since Memorial Day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted August 7, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2023 39 minutes ago, IU Scott said: Looks like the Reds attendance is getting back to normal Back to 6:40 start time and rainy weather will do that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted August 7, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2023 37 minutes ago, IU Scott said: Solar looked shocked it went out So, the result 'eclipsed' his expectations? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted August 7, 2023 Report Share Posted August 7, 2023 The very definition of adding insult to injury... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted August 7, 2023 Report Share Posted August 7, 2023 So far looking good for Reds up 4-1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted August 8, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2023 1 hour ago, IU Scott said: So far looking good for Reds up 4-1 Weird. It's 5-2 on my TV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted August 8, 2023 Report Share Posted August 8, 2023 16 minutes ago, 5fouls said: Weird. It's 5-2 on my TV. Not the time of my post Reds win 5-2 Williamson with a very good outing 6.2 innings 1 run, 3 hits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted August 8, 2023 Report Share Posted August 8, 2023 7 hours ago, IU Scott said: Not the time of my post Reds win 5-2 Williamson with a very good outing 6.2 innings 1 run, 3 hits The Merlins are a weak hitting ball club. But I would say Williamson has cemented himself in the rotation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATX_sig Posted August 8, 2023 Report Share Posted August 8, 2023 I don't know that the losing is about India being out or the pitching struggling. Id say pitching but India is like the Jalen Brunson of the reds. Really glad that India will be back soon. Next to McLain, elly and Abbott, I think he should not be moved in the off season. Cincinnati Reds miss Johnathan India. Here's when he'll be back 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATX_sig Posted August 8, 2023 Report Share Posted August 8, 2023 19 hours ago, 5fouls said: It will never happen, but now since the rules are the same, do away with the Al and NL all-together. 3 divisions of 10 teams each. You play the 20 teams in the other 2 divisions 3 times each (60 total games) and the other 9 teams in your own division 12 times each (108 total games). A combined total of 168 games. The 3 division winners and the top 2nd place team get first round playoff byes. 8 other teams make the playoffs based on win %. that's 12 playoff teams, same as now. East Red Sox Yankees Mets Phillies Orioles Nationals Braves Rays Marlins Blue Jays Central Pirates Reds Tigers Cubs White Sox Cardinals Royals Brewers Twins Guardians West Astros Rangers Rockies Diamondbacks Mariners A's Giants Dodgers Angels Padres Or, if you are concerned about competitive balance, and the lack of major markets in the Central, you can split less on geography and try to split it so that each division has some East Coast, Central U.S., and West Coast teams in it. I think MLB should expand to 32 teams aand make four 8 team leagues. Play each team in league for 12 times and each team in other 3 league 3 times. 12x7=84 3x24=72 That is a 156 game schedule. I'd try to keep the AL/NL designation for awards and All star games but not separate them for playoffs. The 4 league winners get first round byes (same as now with top 2 division winner). The other 8 teams would be Wildcards and I might weigh the interleague games more heavily in determining the wild card Standings. hopefully, Austin would be one of the cities getting a team. A stadium just to the south of Austin would not be all that far from San antonio. Always talk of the Rays making a move. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted August 8, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2023 13 minutes ago, ATX_sig said: I think MLB should expand to 32 teams aand make four 8 team leagues. Play each team in league for 12 times and each team in other 3 league 3 times. 12x7=84 3x24=72 That is a 156 game schedule. I'd try to keep the AL/NL designation for awards and All star games but not separate them for playoffs. The 4 league winners get first round byes (same as now with top 2 division winner). The other 8 teams would be Wildcards and I might weigh the interleague games more heavily in determining the wild card Standings. hopefully, Austin would be one of the cities getting a team. A stadium just to the south of Austin would not be all that far from San antonio. Always talk of the Rays making a move. I'm good with that kind of approach. I've always been a fan of larger divisions. And 8 is a good number. I do think there is a lot of benefit in geographically aligned setup. And, any expansion should take that into account. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted August 8, 2023 Report Share Posted August 8, 2023 1 hour ago, ATX_sig said: I think MLB should expand to 32 teams aand make four 8 team leagues. Play each team in league for 12 times and each team in other 3 league 3 times. 12x7=84 3x24=72 That is a 156 game schedule. I'd try to keep the AL/NL designation for awards and All star games but not separate them for playoffs. The 4 league winners get first round byes (same as now with top 2 division winner). The other 8 teams would be Wildcards and I might weigh the interleague games more heavily in determining the wild card Standings. hopefully, Austin would be one of the cities getting a team. A stadium just to the south of Austin would not be all that far from San antonio. Always talk of the Rays making a move. I like it. It will never come about though....the owners will be too busy fighting over which cities get new franchises. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATX_sig Posted August 8, 2023 Report Share Posted August 8, 2023 43 minutes ago, rico said: I like it. It will never come about though....the owners will be too busy fighting over which cities get new franchises. Well maybe the success of the pitch clock will make them more open to change. I like getting all the Western teams in a division/league. Seems Central and East time zone teams don't like so many late games. Portland has often been mentioned as a place to expand so if they got team then Colorado could move in with Texas, KC. minny ... without much issue. As a Reds fan, my concern would be they get sent East and lose games with Cards but they played in NL West for long time. Still in those days they still played Cards 12 times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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