MLB Expansion Idea

Klew1986 · 06-30-2018, 09:23 PM

I know I had brought this up a while ago, but I want to get a new poll and thoughts. I am going to simulate 2018 and then expand to 32 teams. I have 3 options in mind. Please vote for the one you like the most. If you have any recommendations to tweak one, please let me know as well.

I am pretty set on Portland, Charlotte and Nashville as the 3 finalists for the expansion teams.

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damientheomen3 · 07-01-2018, 12:12 AM

I'd strongly advise against going with four-team divisions. The likelihood of having a sub-.500 team making the playoffs is very high.

bwburke94 · 07-01-2018, 01:44 AM

Don't realign unless you need to. Unbalanced divisions are fine.

Germaniac · 07-01-2018, 03:11 AM

I'd go with #1 ... and I absolutely agree with damientheomen3. In a setup like this I once had a 70-92 team win the division.

Klew1986 · 07-01-2018, 06:50 AM

I think that when MLB does expand, after TB and OAK get new stadiums, they will go with the 4 division format rather than having two divisions of 8 teams per league. Plus I'm sure they will add more wildcard teams to make it more like the NBA.

zappa1 · 07-01-2018, 07:14 AM

For me, if I was doing this, I would change Portland to Vancouver and have 2 teams in Canada.

I would also go with a 6,5,5 team division in both leagues.

low · 07-01-2018, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Klew1986

I think that when MLB does expand, after TB and OAK get new stadiums, they will go with the 4 division format rather than having two divisions of 8 teams per league. Plus I'm sure they will add more wildcard teams to make it more like the NBA.

Which I would not care for. One reason I like baseball and football is because regular seasons matter and winning divisions is meaningful. I can't take a sport seriously when over 50% of the teams make the playoffs.

Klew1986 · 07-01-2018, 09:54 AM

I’m considering eliminating the wildcard completely.

TheMaus2 · 07-01-2018, 12:33 PM

ew perfectly balanced league? are you thanos?

Klew1986 · 07-01-2018, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by TheMaus2

ew perfectly balanced league? are you thanos?

In all likelihood, MLB will probably eventually go to 4 divisions of 8 teams or 8 divisions of 4 teams when they expand to 32 teams. Why go back to unbalanced divisions?

Klew1986 · 07-01-2018, 01:00 PM

I just quick created this option too for 8 team divisions....

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NotMuchTime · 07-01-2018, 02:47 PM

There is nothing wrong with 4 teams per division IF you don't mind playing your 3 rivals 30 times a year. Otherwise, I'd go with 2/8.

I went to 36 teams because I'm a nut and wanted a perfectly balanced schedule. I have 3 divisions of 6, no inter league, no DH, 2 wild cards (one game series). Teams play division rivals 18 times (other division teams 6 times).

That said, it was an imported game and I've decided to do it ALL over again in OOTP 19. It's a LOT of work, but it's worth it.

The goal is to have fun and if you don't like what you do, you can DO IT AGAIN!

bwburke94 · 07-01-2018, 05:02 PM

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Is there any reason the Brewers/Astros need to switch back? Both are in a West division in this setup...

Klew1986 · 07-01-2018, 05:05 PM

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Is there any reason the Brewers/Astros need to switch back? Both are in a West division in this setup...

Didn’t notice that. Still deciding What route to go.

dmacgreg37 · 07-01-2018, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Klew1986

I’m considering eliminating the wildcard completely.

I have a 16 team league (4x4) all in one league, and I do the NFL playoff format with 2 byes, and 3v6 and 4v5 in the first round. I've had multiple seasons where one of the WC teams was top 3 in the standings. You'd end up having them miss without wild card, possibly for a team with like 10-15 less wins.

Shackdaddy · 07-02-2018, 03:48 AM

I am playing in year 2022 in my historical replay. And I have the 655 format. I placed Las Vegas in the American League West and Charlotte in the National League East. Those cities in my opinion are more deserving of expansion teams then and the other ones out there right now.

The Yurpman · 07-02-2018, 11:40 PM

I voted for option 2 but I like the "Bambino Division" of option 1. Sox/Yanks and Nats/Orioles would make a great division.

View Poll Results: Which Expansion Option Should I Go with?
Option #1	4	18.18%
Option #2	11	50.00%
Option #3	7	31.82%
Voters: 22. You may not vote on this poll

07-01-2018, 03:11 AM	#4
Germaniac Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Frankenthal, Germany Posts: 3,092	I'd go with #1 ... and I absolutely agree with damientheomen3. In a setup like this I once had a 70-92 team win the division. __________________ I'm going to have to meet my Maker some day. And if He asks me why I didn't let this boy play, and I say it's because he's black, that might not be a satisfactory answer. Happy Chandler, 1947

07-01-2018, 07:14 AM	#6
zappa1 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 2,239	For me, if I was doing this, I would change Portland to Vancouver and have 2 teams in Canada. I would also go with a 6,5,5 team division in both leagues. Last edited by zappa1; 07-01-2018 at 07:18 AM.

07-01-2018, 12:33 PM	#9
TheMaus2 All Star Starter Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: The OOTP Forums. Always. Posts: 1,951	ew perfectly balanced league? are you thanos? __________________ I write a monthly newsletter on the Food Baseball Association. I also listen to music no one's ever heard of in hopes of looking cool and alternative.

06-30-2018, 09:23 PM	#1
Klew1986 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 2,727	MLB Expansion Idea I know I had brought this up a while ago, but I want to get a new poll and thoughts. I am going to simulate 2018 and then expand to 32 teams. I have 3 options in mind. Please vote for the one you like the most. If you have any recommendations to tweak one, please let me know as well. I am pretty set on Portland, Charlotte and Nashville as the 3 finalists for the expansion teams.

07-01-2018, 01:44 AM	#3
bwburke94 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Belchertown, MA, USA Posts: 4,522	Don't realign unless you need to. Unbalanced divisions are fine.

07-01-2018, 06:50 AM	#5
Klew1986 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 2,727	I think that when MLB does expand, after TB and OAK get new stadiums, they will go with the 4 division format rather than having two divisions of 8 teams per league. Plus I'm sure they will add more wildcard teams to make it more like the NBA.

07-01-2018, 09:54 AM	#8
Klew1986 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 2,727	I’m considering eliminating the wildcard completely.

07-01-2018, 01:00 PM	#11
Klew1986 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 2,727	I just quick created this option too for 8 team divisions....

07-01-2018, 02:47 PM	#12
NotMuchTime Minors (Double A) Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 150	There is nothing wrong with 4 teams per division IF you don't mind playing your 3 rivals 30 times a year. Otherwise, I'd go with 2/8. I went to 36 teams because I'm a nut and wanted a perfectly balanced schedule. I have 3 divisions of 6, no inter league, no DH, 2 wild cards (one game series). Teams play division rivals 18 times (other division teams 6 times). That said, it was an imported game and I've decided to do it ALL over again in OOTP 19. It's a LOT of work, but it's worth it. The goal is to have fun and if you don't like what you do, you can DO IT AGAIN!

07-02-2018, 03:48 AM	#16
Shackdaddy Minors (Single A) Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Mesa,AZ Posts: 86	I am playing in year 2022 in my historical replay. And I have the 655 format. I placed Las Vegas in the American League West and Charlotte in the National League East. Those cities in my opinion are more deserving of expansion teams then and the other ones out there right now.

07-02-2018, 11:40 PM	#17
The Yurpman Major Leagues Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 320	I voted for option 2 but I like the "Bambino Division" of option 1. Sox/Yanks and Nats/Orioles would make a great division.