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Originally Posted by Pelican
I agree with expansion to 32 and keeping the postseason teams at 12. That’s 37.5% which probably should be the maximum. Also agree with top three in each division, with two playing three and the winner playing the one seed division winner. But what about those days off for the one seed? Some seem to think that rest and setting up a rotation and home field advantage somehow hurt the one seeds. I don’t agree.
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I'm not a fan of 8-team divisions personally, as I find them a little too big. However, if the question is what is the best way to handle 12 playoff teams, then the top 3 teams from four 8-team divisions is to me the optimal way. (Four divisions is also easier for regular season scheduling.)
As to playoff scheduling, ideally, I'd propose the following, assuming the regular season ends on Sunday:
Monday is an off day to handle any tie-breaking games.
Tuesday is for the 3rd vs. 2nd game. It's a one-game, winner-take-all affair.
Wednesday sees the start of the Division Series, a best-of-seven series, with a 2-2-3 home field rotation in favor of the first-place team.
The division winners are thus idle for only two days.
I suspect, however, MLB and/or MLBPA would raise objections to this proposal.