facegab Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 Slow day at work.I've always thought baseball would be better off if it realigned the way basketball and hockey are aligned.East and West instead of American and National. I know, I know it would never happen hence the word "idea."Here are the benefits.No more East/West coast swings for the teams, I'm sure the players hate having to travel to the opposite side of the country for a week. The trips are longer and more expensive for the teams.No more games at odd times, no more 10:30 start times in NY or 4:30 start times in L.A.Most teams would have almost all of their games within one time zone.No more inter-league because they would play their local rivals all season.Here's how it lines up.EastNY Bos Tor Bal TBNy Phi Mia Was AtlStl Chi Pit Cin CleWestLaa Oak Tex Hou SeaChi Mil Min Det KCLad Sf Col Arz SD72 Divisional Games 18 per opponent90 Inter Divisional Games 9 per opponentNo inter-leagueHonestly who cares about seeing the Phillies play the Padres every year, or the Mariners in Tampa.Wouldn't Phillie fans rather see them play the Red Sox and Mariner fans would rather see the Giants?Any thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ns80 Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 Not a bad idea. However though baseball is a lot different just like the NFL is on division placement. They have both been around too long to change things now. Honestly in my opinion the MLB should have never expanded beyond 28 teams. Four divisions of 7 would have been key. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieRose Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 Come world series time, that jet lag is going to suck..Neat idea on paper but logistically it would be tough to pull off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aci Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 There's a thread for these pinned in the Sports Talk forum. Hamilton Eagles- 2012 and 2013 Continental Hockey League Champions! 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 & 2015 CHL East Division Champions! Niagara Dragoons- 2012 United League and CCSLC World Series Champions! 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015 UL Robinson Division Champions! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frontsfan93 Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 only major problem is no inter league means no chicago vs chicago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrySmalls Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 If we're dropping the NL and AL distinction, then why are the NL and AL Divisions kept intact within the new League Structure? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facegab Posted February 24, 2012 Author Share Posted February 24, 2012 If we're dropping the NL and AL distinction, then why are the NL and AL Divisions kept intact within the new League Structure? I guess only because otherwise it would be too radical. It's just a thought obviously so you can limit or nor limt yourself. I choose to limit myself a little with how crazy the changes needed to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sec19Row53 Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 No more inter-league because they would play their local rivals all season.Here's how it lines up.EastNY Bos Tor Bal TBNy Phi Mia Was AtlStl Chi Pit Cin CleWestLaa Oak Tex Hou SeaChi Mil Min Det KCLad Sf Col Arz SD72 Divisional Games 18 per opponent90 Inter Divisional Games 9 per opponentNo inter-leagueHonestly who cares about seeing the Phillies play the Padres every year, or the Mariners in Tampa.Wouldn't Phillie fans rather see them play the Red Sox and Mariner fans would rather see the Giants?Any thoughts?Make a schedule for Opening Day (ok, Opening Week). One team in each league has to be off for each 3-4 days "series" under your scenario. For that reason alone, this can't work.Also [insert stop reel line mints graphic] It's where I sit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zachary15 Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 Interesting, but I would switch St. Louis and Detroit. STL is the gateway to the West, and Detroit just doesn't seem West to me. CHIEFS - BLUE JACKETS - CARDINALS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pianoknight Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 Interesting, but I would switch St. Louis and Detroit. STL is the gateway to the West, and Detroit just doesn't seem West to me.+1. Detroit is part of the Motor/Rust/Steel Belt and culturally fits in more with places like Pittsburgh. STL is more "metro."Born in STL, I remember an older saying about Missouri. STL is the nation's western-most "eastern" city and KC is the eastern-most "western" city. 5th in NAT. TITLES | 2nd in CONF. TITLES | 5th in HEISMAN | 7th in DRAFTS | 8th in ALL-AMER | 7th in WINS | 4th in BOWLS | 1st in SELLOUTS | 1st GAMEDAY SIGN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardWitham Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 stop. reel. line. mint. The Danimal said: Texas is the state that gave us George W. Bush and Sarah Palin. 'Nuff said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windstorm Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 I agree that MLB should re-align to an east-west format, but I think you still need games between the conferences. Under your alignment, the two Chicago teams don't play and Toronto doesn't visit Seattle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughRiders9 Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 reading this thread got me thinking about mlb realingment. Here's my plan if MLB decided to scrap this whole AL-NL thing and realigned the league based on geography, assuming there are no "historical" rivalries or whatever. It's like MLB completely started ALL OVER again or start anew. NORTHEASTToronto Blue JaysBoston Red SoxNew York MetsNew York YankeesPhiladelphia PhilliesEASTDetroit TigersCleveland IndiansPittsburgh PiratesBaltimore OriolesWashington NationalsCENTRALChicago CubsChicago White SoxCincinnati RedsMilwaukee BrewersSt. Louis CardinalsSOUTHEASTAtlanta BravesHouston AstrosMiami MarlinsTampa Bay RaysTexas RangersWESTArizona DiamondbacksColorado RockiesKansas City RoyalsMinnesota TwinsSeattle MarinersPACIFICLos Angeles AngelsLos Angeles DodgersOakland AthleticsSan Diego PadresSan Francisco GiantsI know the West Division doesn't make sense, but imo, it makes more sense to keep the five California teams in one division. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zpqmaowl Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Post. Reel. Line. Mint. Here. the worst helmets design to me is the Jacksonville jaguars hamlets from 1995 to 2012 because you can't see the logo vary wall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffrey Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 I have always wished for a Great Lakes division. This is my proposed realignment, moving away from the AL-NL distinctions and focusing solely on geographical rivalries. I would have liked to add Cleveland to the Great Lakes division but it makes it harder to keep up the Chicago rivalry and the Battle of Ohio. Playoffs would be split between the East-West divide.EAST : Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees, New York Mets, Philadelphia Phillies, Pittsburgh PiratesATLANTIC: Baltimore Orioles, Washington Nationals, Atlanta Braves, Tampa Bay Rays, Miami MarlinsGREAT LAKES: Toronto Blue Jays, Detroit Tigers, Milwaukee Brewers, Chicago Cubs, Chicago White SoxMIDWEST: St. Louis Cardinals, Kansas City Royals, Cincinnati Reds, Cleveland Indians, Minnesota TwinsSOUTHWEST: Texas Rangers, Houston Astros, Colorado Rockies, Arizona Diamondbacks, San Diego PadresPACIFIC: Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Angels, San Francisco Giants, Oakland Athletics, Seattle Mariners Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardWitham Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 STOP. REEL. LINE. MINT.guys there is a thread for that, you dont need to post it in the concepts section The Danimal said: Texas is the state that gave us George W. Bush and Sarah Palin. 'Nuff said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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