crashcarson15 Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 Anyway, FanHouse came up with an interesting idea in this post: have the MLB work like European soccer, with an A league and a B league - contenders go in the A league, and underachievers go in the B league.Good luck getting fans in Major League cities to pay Major League ticket prices for a team that for all intents and purposes is considered Minor League.-DanThe only way this works is if say the playoffs consist of 6 "A League" teams and 2 "B League" teams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBTV Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 Anyway, FanHouse came up with an interesting idea in this post: have the MLB work like European soccer, with an A league and a B league - contenders go in the A league, and underachievers go in the B league.Good luck getting fans in Major League cities to pay Major League ticket prices for a team that for all intents and purposes is considered Minor League.-DanThe only way this works is if say the playoffs consist of 6 "A League" teams and 2 "B League" teams.Which would be stupid for a lot of reasons. Quote "The views expressed here are mine and do not reflect the official opinion of my employer or the organization through which the Internet was accessed." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crashcarson15 Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 Anyway, FanHouse came up with an interesting idea in this post: have the MLB work like European soccer, with an A league and a B league - contenders go in the A league, and underachievers go in the B league.Good luck getting fans in Major League cities to pay Major League ticket prices for a team that for all intents and purposes is considered Minor League.-DanThe only way this works is if say the playoffs consist of 6 "A League" teams and 2 "B League" teams.Which would be stupid for a lot of reasons.Exactly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lights Out Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 Hey, I'm not necessarily agreeing with them... but there does need to be a way of punishing the teams with stingy owners that nobody goes to the games for anyway. I'm more in support of a harsh salary cap and a harsh salary floor - this will make big spenders like the Yankees pare back and actually have to fairly compete with the rest of the league, and it will make cheap, lazy owners pump more money into their teams to make them competitive. Not sure why they haven't done that yet. Quote POTD: 2/4/12 3/4/12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charger77 Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 Not to start a whole thing, but why are realignment threads so frowned upon?-Dan Quote PotD May 11th, 2011looooooogodud: June 7th 2010 - July 5th 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBTV Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 Not to start a whole thing, but why are realignment threads so frowned upon?-DanBecause every single goddam time someone brings up a realignment, the same 50 idiots show up and post their ideas, and the thread turns in to nothing but postings of realigned leagues with expansion teams that don't make any sense.In my opinion (which counts for next to nothing, if not nothing), realignment threads aren't the worst thing in the world, except that everyone will feel the need to start their own thread, and the board would be littered with them. You'd need a whole forum just for that.The worst is when there's a perfectly good thread going on, then one jackass posts his idea for how the league would be aligned if the Jags move to LA, then, like roaches, every other idiot comes out of the woodwork to join the party and derail the thread. Quote "The views expressed here are mine and do not reflect the official opinion of my employer or the organization through which the Internet was accessed." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OMMF Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 Not to start a whole thing, but why are realignment threads so frowned upon?-DanBecause every single goddam time someone brings up a realignment, the same 50 idiots show up and post their ideas, and the thread turns in to nothing but postings of realigned leagues with expansion teams that don't make any sense.In my opinion (which counts for next to nothing, if not nothing), realignment threads aren't the worst thing in the world, except that everyone will feel the need to start their own thread, and the board would be littered with them. You'd need a whole forum just for that.The worst is when there's a perfectly good thread going on, then one jackass posts his idea for how the league would be aligned if the Jags move to LA, then, like roaches, every other idiot comes out of the woodwork to join the party and derail the thread.Agree but the people who feel the need to post a picture sentence do as much to derail a thread as the op posting the realignment suggestion. It's along the lines of IBTL and such; pure post padding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBTV Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 Not to start a whole thing, but why are realignment threads so frowned upon?-DanBecause every single goddam time someone brings up a realignment, the same 50 idiots show up and post their ideas, and the thread turns in to nothing but postings of realigned leagues with expansion teams that don't make any sense.In my opinion (which counts for next to nothing, if not nothing), realignment threads aren't the worst thing in the world, except that everyone will feel the need to start their own thread, and the board would be littered with them. You'd need a whole forum just for that.The worst is when there's a perfectly good thread going on, then one jackass posts his idea for how the league would be aligned if the Jags move to LA, then, like roaches, every other idiot comes out of the woodwork to join the party and derail the thread.By the time any of those pictures or IBTLs get posted, it's already too late.Agree but the people who feel the need to post a picture sentence do as much to derail a thread as the op posting the realignment suggestion. It's along the lines of IBTL and such; pure post padding. Quote "The views expressed here are mine and do not reflect the official opinion of my employer or the organization through which the Internet was accessed." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBTV Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 Not to start a whole thing, but why are realignment threads so frowned upon?-DanBecause every single goddam time someone brings up a realignment, the same 50 idiots show up and post their ideas, and the thread turns in to nothing but postings of realigned leagues with expansion teams that don't make any sense.In my opinion (which counts for next to nothing, if not nothing), realignment threads aren't the worst thing in the world, except that everyone will feel the need to start their own thread, and the board would be littered with them. You'd need a whole forum just for that.The worst is when there's a perfectly good thread going on, then one jackass posts his idea for how the league would be aligned if the Jags move to LA, then, like roaches, every other idiot comes out of the woodwork to join the party and derail the thread.Agree but the people who feel the need to post a picture sentence do as much to derail a thread as the op posting the realignment suggestion. It's along the lines of IBTL and such; pure post padding.By the time any of those pictures or IBTLs get posted, it's already too late. Quote "The views expressed here are mine and do not reflect the official opinion of my employer or the organization through which the Internet was accessed." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OMMF Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 Not to start a whole thing, but why are realignment threads so frowned upon?-DanBecause every single goddam time someone brings up a realignment, the same 50 idiots show up and post their ideas, and the thread turns in to nothing but postings of realigned leagues with expansion teams that don't make any sense.In my opinion (which counts for next to nothing, if not nothing), realignment threads aren't the worst thing in the world, except that everyone will feel the need to start their own thread, and the board would be littered with them. You'd need a whole forum just for that.The worst is when there's a perfectly good thread going on, then one jackass posts his idea for how the league would be aligned if the Jags move to LA, then, like roaches, every other idiot comes out of the woodwork to join the party and derail the thread.Agree but the people who feel the need to post a picture sentence do as much to derail a thread as the op posting the realignment suggestion. It's along the lines of IBTL and such; pure post padding.By the time any of those pictures or IBTLs get posted, it's already too late.Sure, but how many instances of derailment could have been avoided if people had simply ignored the realignment post instead of quoting it and drawing more attention to it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBTV Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 Not to start a whole thing, but why are realignment threads so frowned upon?-DanBecause every single goddam time someone brings up a realignment, the same 50 idiots show up and post their ideas, and the thread turns in to nothing but postings of realigned leagues with expansion teams that don't make any sense.In my opinion (which counts for next to nothing, if not nothing), realignment threads aren't the worst thing in the world, except that everyone will feel the need to start their own thread, and the board would be littered with them. You'd need a whole forum just for that.The worst is when there's a perfectly good thread going on, then one jackass posts his idea for how the league would be aligned if the Jags move to LA, then, like roaches, every other idiot comes out of the woodwork to join the party and derail the thread.Agree but the people who feel the need to post a picture sentence do as much to derail a thread as the op posting the realignment suggestion. It's along the lines of IBTL and such; pure post padding.By the time any of those pictures or IBTLs get posted, it's already too late.Sure, but how many instances of derailment could have been avoided if people had simply ignored the realignment post instead of quoting it and drawing more attention to it?IMHO, zero.Once the first idiot chimes in, the others are drawn in somehow. It's like bed bugs or roaches - if you see one, you know there are a hundred others lurking. All it takes is for one realignment post with some stupid suggestion, and then there are others who can't help but think that they can do better, and next thing you know, one stupid post becomes two which becomes four which becomes eight... Quote "The views expressed here are mine and do not reflect the official opinion of my employer or the organization through which the Internet was accessed." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzzcut Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 (edited) Trying to get this back on track, here's some of my ideas for a realigned NBA.Idea 1(Imagine there's no conferences):Atlantic: Boston, Brooklyn, New York, Philadelphia, Toronto, WashingtonCentral: Chicago, Cleveland, Detroit, Indiana, Milwaukee, MinnesotaMidwest: Dallas, Denver, Houston, Oklahoma City, San Antonio, UtahPacific: Golden State, LA Clippers, LA Lakers, Phoenix, Portland, SacramentoSouthern: Atlanta, Charlotte, Memphis, Miami, New Orleans, OrlandoScheduling: 6 games against divisional foes2 games vs everyone else(plus 1 additional game vs. teams who finish in the same position as you)Playoffs: 16 teams(1-5 go to divisional champions)1st Round: 2-game, total pointsQuarterfinals: best-of-3Semifinals: best-of-5NBA Finals: best-of-7Idea 2(NFL style-conferences)American East: Brooklyn, Charlotte, Orlando, Philadelphia, TorontoAmerican Central: Detroit, Indiana, Memphis, Milwaukee, Oklahoma CityAmerican West: Golden State, LA Clippers, Portland, San Antonio, UtahNational East: Atlanta, Boston, Miami, New York, WashingtonNational Central: Chicago, Cleveland, Denver, Minnesota, New OrleansNational West: Dallas, Houston, LA Lakers, Phoenix, SacramentoScheduling & Playoffs: same as now. Edited July 16, 2013 by buzzcut Quote The CCSLC's resident Geelong Cats fan. Viva La Vida or Death And All His Friends. Sounds like something from a Rocky & Bullwinkle story arc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infrared41 Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 Trying to get this back on track, here's some of my ideas for a realigned NBA.Now that's funny. Quote All roads lead to Dollar General. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 Trying to get this back on track, here's some of my ideas for a realigned NBA.Now that's funny.agreed, although what's funnier is his idea for the first round. 2 games, total points? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infrared41 Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 Trying to get this back on track, here's some of my ideas for a realigned NBA.Now that's funny.agreed, although what's funnier is his idea for the first round. 2 games, total points?You actually read it? Quote All roads lead to Dollar General. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 Trying to get this back on track, here's some of my ideas for a realigned NBA.Now that's funny.agreed, although what's funnier is his idea for the first round. 2 games, total points?You actually read it?Just saw the playoffs and thinking wtf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DustDevil61 Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 MLB, if the A's and Rays pull up stakes:AL East:BostonNY YankeesBaltimoreTorontoIndianapolis Arrows (formerly the Rays)AL Central:DetroitChicago White SoxClevelandMilwaukeeMinnesotaAL West:LA AngelsSeattleKansas CityLas Vegas, Portland, Sacramento, or Utah A'sTexasNL East:NY MetsPhiladelphiaWashingtonFloridaAtlantaNL Central:St. LouisChicago CubsHoustonPittsburghCincinattiNL West:ColoradoArizonaSan FranciscoSan DiegoLA DodgersDisregarding the odd-numbered leagues and keeping rivalries (Rays/Arrows with Red Sox and Yankees) intact. Quote Insert Signature Here? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrySmalls Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 MLS 2020:Atlanta Silverbacks (expansion club, 2020; club owned by Fulham FC)Boston Minutemen (New England Revolution rebrand)Chicago Fire SCColorado RapidsColumbus CrewDallas Sidekicks (FC Dallas rebrand)DC UnitedHouston DynamoKansas City WizardsLos Angeles GalaxyBarca Miami (expansion club, 2016; club owned by FC Barcelona)Minnesota Thunder (expansion club, 2020) Montreal Impact (expansion club, 2012)New York Cosmos (Red Bull New York rebrand)Philadelphia UnionPortland TimbersReal Salt Lake (club owned by Real Madrid)Saint Louis United (expansion club, 2012; former AC St. Louis)CD San Diego (CD Chivas USA rebrand and relocation; club owned by Toluca)San Jose EarthquakesSeattle Sounders FCTampa Bay Rowdies (expansion club, 2016)Toronto FCVancouver Whitecaps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBTV Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 MLS 2020:Atlanta Silverbacks (expansion club, 2020; club owned by Fulham FC)Boston Minutemen (New England Revolution rebrand)Chicago Fire SCColorado RapidsColumbus CrewDallas Sidekicks (FC Dallas rebrand)DC UnitedHouston DynamoKansas City WizardsLos Angeles GalaxyBarca Miami (expansion club, 2016; club owned by FC Barcelona)Minnesota Thunder (expansion club, 2020)Montreal Impact (expansion club, 2012)New York Cosmos (Red Bull New York rebrand)Philadelphia UnionPortland TimbersReal Salt Lake (club owned by Real Madrid)Saint Louis United (expansion club, 2012; former AC St. Louis)CD San Diego (CD Chivas USA rebrand and relocation; club owned by Toluca)San Jose EarthquakesSeattle Sounders FCTampa Bay Rowdies (expansion club, 2016)Toronto FCVancouver WhitecapsAny expansion / realignment proposal for any sport in any league in any universe in any place in the space-time continuum that doesn't include Winnipeg simply cannot be taken seriously. Quote "The views expressed here are mine and do not reflect the official opinion of my employer or the organization through which the Internet was accessed." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrySmalls Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 MLS 2020:Atlanta Silverbacks (expansion club, 2020; club owned by Fulham FC)Boston Minutemen (New England Revolution rebrand)Chicago Fire SCColorado RapidsColumbus CrewDallas Sidekicks (FC Dallas rebrand)DC UnitedHouston DynamoKansas City WizardsLos Angeles GalaxyBarca Miami (expansion club, 2016; club owned by FC Barcelona)Minnesota Thunder (expansion club, 2020)Montreal Impact (expansion club, 2012)New York Cosmos (Red Bull New York rebrand)Philadelphia UnionPortland TimbersReal Salt Lake (club owned by Real Madrid)Saint Louis United (expansion club, 2012; former AC St. Louis)CD San Diego (CD Chivas USA rebrand and relocation; club owned by Toluca)San Jose EarthquakesSeattle Sounders FCTampa Bay Rowdies (expansion club, 2016)Toronto FCVancouver WhitecapsAny expansion / realignment proposal for any sport in any league in any universe in any place in the space-time continuum that doesn't include Winnipeg simply cannot be taken seriously.I did not envision Winnipeg as a viable market as their current stadium doesn't have sufficient seating capacity. That, and there are grumblings on the message boards that the club might move to Phoenix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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