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| Tweet Topic Started: Tuesday Jun 14 2011, 10:38 AM (511 Views) | |
| Cube_of_MooN | Tuesday Jun 14 2011, 10:38 AM Post #1 |
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Teh Cube
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Rumors have been flaoting around about a possible realignment of sorts which would greatly change the schedule and playoff system of major league baseball. The biggest proposal that's been floating around is that 1) Houston or Arizona move to the AL. I've read Houston moving is more likely, since it would create a Rangers-Astros rivalry of sorts. and 2) No more divisions, just 15 teams competing for 5 playoff spots in each division. Top three seeds are in, next two are wild card teams that would play to get in. I imagine this proposal would require the schedule to move back to a more balanced style, where a team plays all other teams in the league about evenly, unlike now where the schedule is weighted towards divisional games. Also, the odd number of teams in each league would necessitate an interleague game being played pretty much all the time, otherwise one team from each league would be left out. Something to keep an eye on, for now, since nothing is imminent. |
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| famicommander | Tuesday Jun 14 2011, 10:43 AM Post #2 |
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Wipe that face off your head, bitch.
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I saw a pretty retarded proposal on ESPN that would put the Rockies in a division with the Mariners and Astros (among others). Note to ESPN: three time zones in one division is fucking stupid. |
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Denver Broncos: defending champs, 8-6, next game 12/25 @ Kansas City Chiefs Colorado Rockies: 75-87, missed playoffs Colorado Avalanche: 11-18-1, next game 12/20 @ Minnesota Wild Denver Nuggets: 12-16, next game 12/20 @ Los Angeles Clippers Colorado Mammoth: first game 12/30 @ Buffalo Bandits Denver Outlaws: defending champs, first game 4/22 @ Charlotte Hounds Colorado State Rams football: 7-5, next game Idaho Bowl 12/22 vs Idaho Vandals Colorado State Rams basketball: 8-4, next game 12/22 vs Long Beach State 49ers Winnipeg Blue Bombers: 11-7, lost West Division Semifinal Denver Pioneers Lacrosse: first game 1/24 vs Johns Hopkins Blue Jays #2 Denver Pioneers Hockey: 12-3-3, next game 12/30 @ Providence College Friars | |
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| FOXHOUND | Thursday Jun 16 2011, 07:48 AM Post #3 |
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SG is BRO
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Could they tether the balls and call it Blurnsball? Because then I'd be interested in cockgobbleing it. |
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| -SG- | Thursday Jun 16 2011, 07:53 AM Post #4 |
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For the Lulz
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I was searching for some blernsball, and came across this: I'm sure he gets tired of conventions lol |
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| NFunspoiler | Saturday Jun 18 2011, 11:23 AM Post #5 |
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Fire to fungi
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I always thought it was stupid that there were only 4 teams in the AL West while there were 6 and the NL Central. Houston should definitely make the switch
Edited by NFunspoiler, Saturday Jun 18 2011, 11:23 AM.
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| famicommander | Thursday Jun 23 2011, 03:09 PM Post #6 |
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Wipe that face off your head, bitch.
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I honestly think it makes more sense for the Royals to move from the AL Central to the West, with Milwaukee switching from the NL Central into the AL Central. I've always thought of the Brewers as an AL team anyway. |
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Denver Broncos: defending champs, 8-6, next game 12/25 @ Kansas City Chiefs Colorado Rockies: 75-87, missed playoffs Colorado Avalanche: 11-18-1, next game 12/20 @ Minnesota Wild Denver Nuggets: 12-16, next game 12/20 @ Los Angeles Clippers Colorado Mammoth: first game 12/30 @ Buffalo Bandits Denver Outlaws: defending champs, first game 4/22 @ Charlotte Hounds Colorado State Rams football: 7-5, next game Idaho Bowl 12/22 vs Idaho Vandals Colorado State Rams basketball: 8-4, next game 12/22 vs Long Beach State 49ers Winnipeg Blue Bombers: 11-7, lost West Division Semifinal Denver Pioneers Lacrosse: first game 1/24 vs Johns Hopkins Blue Jays #2 Denver Pioneers Hockey: 12-3-3, next game 12/30 @ Providence College Friars | |
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| Cube_of_MooN | Tuesday Nov 15 2011, 06:12 PM Post #7 |
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Teh Cube
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Looks like we could see something in this regard relatively soon. Word is there will be two 15 team leagues, 2 wild cards, and interleague play throughout the season. I imagine that would be between the two teams that are the odd teams out in each league, but we'll see I guess. There is also a supposed "competitive balance tax" which should be interesting to learn more about when the detail emerge. Looks like baseball will avoid a labor situation like the NBA is experiencing, which is smart for both the owners and players.
Edited by Cube_of_MooN, Tuesday Nov 15 2011, 06:13 PM.
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| famicommander | Tuesday Nov 15 2011, 06:29 PM Post #8 |
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Wipe that face off your head, bitch.
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Yeah, like I said in the NBA thread, I think the NHL and MLB have been scared away from major labor disputes. The MLB Strike and NHL Lockout almost killed each respective league. |
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Denver Broncos: defending champs, 8-6, next game 12/25 @ Kansas City Chiefs Colorado Rockies: 75-87, missed playoffs Colorado Avalanche: 11-18-1, next game 12/20 @ Minnesota Wild Denver Nuggets: 12-16, next game 12/20 @ Los Angeles Clippers Colorado Mammoth: first game 12/30 @ Buffalo Bandits Denver Outlaws: defending champs, first game 4/22 @ Charlotte Hounds Colorado State Rams football: 7-5, next game Idaho Bowl 12/22 vs Idaho Vandals Colorado State Rams basketball: 8-4, next game 12/22 vs Long Beach State 49ers Winnipeg Blue Bombers: 11-7, lost West Division Semifinal Denver Pioneers Lacrosse: first game 1/24 vs Johns Hopkins Blue Jays #2 Denver Pioneers Hockey: 12-3-3, next game 12/30 @ Providence College Friars | |
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| Cube_of_MooN | Wednesday Nov 16 2011, 03:13 PM Post #9 |
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Teh Cube
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Looks like it's the Astros that will move. |
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| Cube_of_MooN | Tuesday Nov 22 2011, 02:35 PM Post #10 |
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Teh Cube
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The new MLB labor agreement was completed today. There will be no labor dispute for the MLB. It will be interesting to see how the changes will effect the league in the next few years, especially with the HGH testing, expanded playoffs, 15 team leagues, and the restrictions placed on higher spending teams. |
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