Michael Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 16 teams y'all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonOfJack Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 GOOD! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Michael Posted July 23, 2020 Author Share Posted July 23, 2020 Time to finish in 3rd! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverBullet Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 So it's basically 2 division winners per division and then 2 wild card teams per league after that. Wow even a 4th place team has a shot like this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted July 23, 2020 Author Share Posted July 23, 2020 Summarizes my thoughts exactly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonOfJack Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 Why is anyone surprised by that though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonOfJack Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishFan95 Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 I don't mind the expanded playoffs in the shortened season since 60 games is not enough to decide everything. If they try to keep that shit next year, I riot. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonOfJack Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 I bet this becomes the new format even in a regular sized season. They are going to see too much revenue potential and the fact that more markets can stay alive longer. I can’t see this door closing once it has been opened but maybe I’m wrong. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 (edited) I agree with @SonOfJack. I also like that the wild card is now a 3 game series. I've always hated the single game Wild Card play in. Kind of like government - once the money spigot gets opened, it doesn't shut. Edited July 24, 2020 by rmc523 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QbanCastillo Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 I see it as not happening right away next season but definitely soon after. Perhaps being a big issue with the CBA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 1 hour ago, QbanCastillo said: I see it as not happening right away next season but definitely soon after. Perhaps being a big issue with the CBA. Yeah - maybe it's something MLB throws out there along with a bigger slice of revenue from it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Das Texan Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 Mike Trout is going to the playoffs baby! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Das Texan Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 I dont see it remaining at 16 teams, too many long term. At least untli expansion happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonOfJack Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 Just now, Das Texan said: At least untli expansion happens. When do you predict that happens? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted July 24, 2020 Author Share Posted July 24, 2020 2 hours ago, SonOfJack said: When do you predict that happens? I would not be shocked if it was early this decade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 (edited) 18 minutes ago, Michael said: I would not be shocked if it was early this decade. Agreed - "easy" way for the league to make up money lost in this season with expansion fees from the new clubs. They wanted to do it anyway, this gives them an extra push to do it.....plus it's a bone they can throw at the union - "hey, we can create 50 (or X number) new jobs by adding 2+ teams". Plus, it can also help with the minor league negotiations. Manfred wants to cut the number of teams, but if you add say 2 new franchises, you'll need however many minor clubs for them, meaning fewer cuts on the minor league side. Edited July 24, 2020 by rmc523 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Das Texan Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 3 hours ago, SonOfJack said: When do you predict that happens? 2-4 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted July 24, 2020 Author Share Posted July 24, 2020 3 hours ago, rmc523 said: Agreed - "easy" way for the league to make up money lost in this season with expansion fees from the new clubs. They wanted to do it anyway, this gives them an extra push to do it.....plus it's a bone they can throw at the union - "hey, we can create 50 (or X number) new jobs by adding 2+ teams". Plus, it can also help with the minor league negotiations. Manfred wants to cut the number of teams, but if you add say 2 new franchises, you'll need however many minor clubs for them, meaning fewer cuts on the minor league side. They cut 32 teams instead of 40 or so. Still not great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 2 hours ago, Michael said: They cut 32 teams instead of 40 or so. Still not great. I'm with you - I think it's dumb too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishFan95 Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 On 7/23/2020 at 9:05 PM, SonOfJack said: I bet this becomes the new format even in a regular sized season. They are going to see too much revenue potential and the fact that more markets can stay alive longer. I can’t see this door closing once it has been opened but maybe I’m wrong. They expanded the playoffs in 1981 from 4 to 8 because of the split season due to a strike. They went back to 4 after that until 1994. Still hopeful that they don't try anything stupid like using it next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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