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In response to "MLB proposing pretty massive playoff changes -- (link)" by Beaker

more. 14 teams would now make the playoffs, bye for best record in both leagues, best teams pick who they want to play -- (link)

Posted by Beaker (aka Anniebecca) Feb 11 '20, 05:21

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https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/28674144/love-hate-proposal-shake-mlb-playoffs (www.espn.com)

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This is one of the worst ideas Manfred has had. It's not what any baseball fan would want. We don't need more playoff teams though the conspiracy - Krusty Feb 11, 05:32 8
- I don't love the proposals either, but baseball will not survive with the existing fanbase. It needs a whole new generation of fans. - Inigo Feb 11, 05:45 7
  - They could start with ending blackouts of their games online in their local market. Young people stream everything and aren't sitting - Krusty Feb 11, 05:47 6
    - Automated strike zone enforcement would help. -- nm - Strongbad Feb 11, 05:58 1
      - Yes, definitely. - Inigo Feb 11, 06:00
    - They could also try doing a better job at marketing their players. Look to the NBA for ideas. They could loosen up on the uniform rules and let - Krusty Feb 11, 05:51 1
      - I agree with all of this. -- nm - Inigo Feb 11, 05:54
    - All the major sports have mediocre teams in the playoffs. Why should baseball be different? - Inigo Feb 11, 05:50 1
      - I don't like the argument that because they're doing it we should too. It cheapens the playoffs when weak teams are allowed in. -- (edited) - Krusty Feb 11, 05:54

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