MLB Expansion

RubeBaker · 03-14-2020, 11:39 AM

If MLB decides to expand to 32 teams, I think Montreal and Portland are the most logical choices. Here is how I would realign the MLB divisions:

AL East: Orioles, Red Sox, Yankees, Blue Jays
AL North: White Sox, Indians, Tigers, Twins
AL South: Rockies, Astros, Royals, Rangers
AL West: Angels, Athletics, Portland, Mariners

NL East: Expos, Mets, Phillies, Pirates
NL North: Cubs, Reds, Brewers, Cardinals
NL South: Braves, Marlins, Rays, Nationals
NL West: Diamondbacks, Dodgers, Padres, Giants

I think this is a good set-up. You would have 4 four-team divisions and could have potentially 4 wild-card winners. I also would shorten the season to 156 games which would allow for more playoff games. And, I would have a 7-game League Division Series versus the current 5. Thoughts?

Hageneezz · 03-14-2020, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by RubeBaker

If MLB decides to expand to 32 teams, I think Montreal and Portland are the most logical choices. Here is how I would realign the MLB divisions:

AL East: Orioles, Red Sox, Yankees, Blue Jays
AL North: White Sox, Indians, Tigers, Twins
AL South: Rockies, Astros, Royals, Rangers
AL West: Angels, Athletics, Portland, Mariners

NL East: Expos, Mets, Phillies, Pirates
NL North: Cubs, Reds, Brewers, Cardinals
NL South: Braves, Marlins, Rays, Nationals
NL West: Diamondbacks, Dodgers, Padres, Giants

I think this is a good set-up. You would have 4 four-team divisions and could have potentially 4 wild-card winners. I also would shorten the season to 156 games which would allow for more playoff games. And, I would have a 7-game League Division Series versus the current 5. Thoughts?

I would make 4 divisions of 8 teams, instead of 8 divisions of 4, with only the 4 division winners to the play off`s

BaseballMan · 03-14-2020, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Hageneezz

I would make 4 divisions of 8 teams, instead of 8 divisions of 4, with only the 4 division winners to the play off`s

I like the setup but the mlb would not get rid of wildcard games due to extra revenue they get.

Brad K · 03-14-2020, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Hageneezz

I would make 4 divisions of 8 teams, instead of 8 divisions of 4, with only the 4 division winners to the play off`s

And no interleague play.

160 game schedule, 16 against division teams 6 against out of division teams.

CBeisbol · 03-15-2020, 10:36 AM

As always I'm surprised by how many baseball fans don't like interleague play.

Interleague allows more opportunity for fans to go see more players from around the league. It's pretty cool when, say, Mike Trout and the Angels are in town and you have a chance to go see them.

Not to mention, fewer games and fewer play off games

My, unpopular, ideal would be a merging of all international leagues to have year round baseball and a true World Champion. With fans having a chance to see the best players from around the world.

Cobra Mgr · 03-15-2020, 07:58 PM

I don't think MLB wants 2 Florida teams in the same league. And I think there is too much offense in Colorado as it is w/o giving both teams a DH.

qcbandits · 03-17-2020, 01:35 PM

I am thinking San Antonio would be a better fit than Portland. Colorado does not feel like a good fit where you have them.

BaseballMan · 03-18-2020, 01:58 PM

Not as bad fit as it was when the Atlanta Braves were in the NL west.

Boomcoach · 03-18-2020, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by BaseballMan

Not as bad fit as it was when the Atlanta Braves were in the NL west.

That confused me when I was a kid. IIRC, the falcons were also in the West in the NFL at the time.

03-14-2020, 11:39 AM	#1
RubeBaker All Star Reserve Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: USA Posts: 640	MLB Expansion If MLB decides to expand to 32 teams, I think Montreal and Portland are the most logical choices. Here is how I would realign the MLB divisions: AL East: Orioles, Red Sox, Yankees, Blue Jays AL North: White Sox, Indians, Tigers, Twins AL South: Rockies, Astros, Royals, Rangers AL West: Angels, Athletics, Portland, Mariners NL East: Expos, Mets, Phillies, Pirates NL North: Cubs, Reds, Brewers, Cardinals NL South: Braves, Marlins, Rays, Nationals NL West: Diamondbacks, Dodgers, Padres, Giants I think this is a good set-up. You would have 4 four-team divisions and could have potentially 4 wild-card winners. I also would shorten the season to 156 games which would allow for more playoff games. And, I would have a 7-game League Division Series versus the current 5. Thoughts?

03-15-2020, 10:36 AM	#5
CBeisbol Banned Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Ban land in 3...2... Posts: 2,943	As always I'm surprised by how many baseball fans don't like interleague play. Interleague allows more opportunity for fans to go see more players from around the league. It's pretty cool when, say, Mike Trout and the Angels are in town and you have a chance to go see them. Not to mention, fewer games and fewer play off games My, unpopular, ideal would be a merging of all international leagues to have year round baseball and a true World Champion. With fans having a chance to see the best players from around the world. Last edited by CBeisbol; 03-15-2020 at 10:39 AM.

03-15-2020, 07:58 PM	#6
Cobra Mgr Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Parts unknown Posts: 6,388	I don't think MLB wants 2 Florida teams in the same league. And I think there is too much offense in Colorado as it is w/o giving both teams a DH. __________________ If a man is guilty 4 what goes on inside of his mind, then let me get the electric chair 4 all my future crimes. - Prince Batdance June 7, 1958 - Apr 21, 2016

03-17-2020, 01:35 PM	#7
qcbandits Banned Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: South Carolina Posts: 1,441 Infractions: 0/4 (4)	I am thinking San Antonio would be a better fit than Portland. Colorado does not feel like a good fit where you have them.

03-18-2020, 01:58 PM	#8
BaseballMan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 6,269	Not as bad fit as it was when the Atlanta Braves were in the NL west.