Comments on: No additions to the playoffs, please

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Thu, 24 Mar 2011 20:13:07 +0000

[...] is a more comprehensive examination of an idea I first discussed in a comment posted at RAB on September 24, 2009. That comment was my first stab at outlining an EPL-inspired relegation structure for MLB. While [...]

By: handtius

handtius — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 23:11:32 +0000

Thank you so much for the honors. I didn’t even have a speech ready. I’d like to point out the war is wrong…stop the music, I’m not done, the war, we shouldn’t be there, we never fou…..(cut to commercial)

seriously though, I’ve thought of this idea for years now. I think it cuts the chances of a lesser team running on luck or a hot streak or whatever. It gives the team that endured all year, a better chance to make the big show.

By: Jack

Jack — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 22:22:16 +0000

The Axl Memorial Poster of the Day Award™, presented by River Ave Blues©, a member of the YES Network® Blogging Network™.

By: tommiesmithjohncarlos a/k/a Ridiculous Upside

tommiesmithjohncarlos a/k/a Ridiculous Upside — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 21:55:22 +0000

handtius wins the Axl Memorial (again) Poster of the Day Award!

By: tommiesmithjohncarlos a/k/a Ridiculous Upside

tommiesmithjohncarlos a/k/a Ridiculous Upside — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 21:53:25 +0000

Who gives a fuck about small market teams who have trouble filling the stands on weekdays?

A) Small market teams who have trouble filling the stands on weekdays
B) Large market teams who want better small market teams so that the overall level of competition is higher and the sport becomes more compelling and more interesting and they are thus able to charge higher rates for their TV contracts

A rising tide lifts all boats

By: The Honorable Congressman Mondesi

The Honorable Congressman Mondesi — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 21:50:21 +0000

I don’t hate it either. I think the regular season champ needs to be given a bigger advantage in its first round series and this is a creative way to do it without upsetting the established format.

By: Omar

Omar — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 21:44:54 +0000

Budget cap would be lame, who gives a fuck about small market teams who have trouble filling the stands on weekdays.

By: tommiesmithjohncarlos a/k/a Ridiculous Upside

tommiesmithjohncarlos a/k/a Ridiculous Upside — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 21:41:47 +0000

The Team with the best record needs 3 wins to move on, the team with the worst, needs 4. This tilts the advantage toward the better record team, by attempting to remove the “lucky streak” from the scenario. In essence, it makes it a 5 game series for the better team and a 4 game series for the weaker team.

You know what? I like that idea.

Best team in the league has their CHOICE to play either the wildcard OR one of the other two teams. AND, it’s a best of 5 series for them but a best of 7 series for the underdog.

We choose Detroit and only have to beat them 3 times, but they have to beat us 4 times. And, I’d say we get the first two at home, then one on the road, then two more at home, then one on the road, then Game 7 at home. Stack the deck, baby.

That allows you to reward the best team, penalize the worst team, and still keep the present 4-team setup intact.

By: The Honorable Congressman Mondesi

The Honorable Congressman Mondesi — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 21:41:00 +0000

I eat because I’m unhappy, and I’m unhappy because I eat. It’s a vicious cycle. Now, if you’ll excuse me, there’s someone I’d like to get in touch with and forgive… myself.

By: tommiesmithjohncarlos a/k/a Ridiculous Upside

tommiesmithjohncarlos a/k/a Ridiculous Upside — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 21:37:53 +0000

NOBODY CARES WHAT YOU LIKE, FATTY!!!!!!