MLB to tighten playoff schedule

by Eli Greenspan on Nov 19, 2009 1:59 AM EST

Remember all the talk about all the amount of days off in between playoff games?

Bud Selig announced today that he will work to cut down on the amount of days off in between games:

Commissioner Bud Selig said Wednesday he's working on tightening up the 2010 playoff schedule so there will be fewer gaps between games.

Los Angeles Angels manager Mike Scioscia criticized the current format after the Yankees and Angels played only eight times in 20 days going into Game 6 of the AL championship series.

"We're going to change it," Selig said. "I don't disagree with Mike Scioscia. I think he was right, so we're going to try and tighten that up."

This is an announcement that a lot of players were waiting for. In 2007 and in 2009, there were complaints about the scheduling issues and this move should allow teams to play at a normal pace.

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This move is a year too late.

They want power. We want respect...

by SenorChuckles on Nov 19, 2009 4:23 AM EST reply actions

Hows about not having the World Series in late October ?

"Baseball is better than football. Think about it, eighty degrees, a cold beer and a short-sleeve shirt is better than 30 degrees, a hip flask and six layers of clothes under a lap blanket. Take your pick: suntan or frostbite. " - Thomas Boswell

by Ketcham Bruce on Nov 19, 2009 4:43 AM EST reply actions

Sure Bud is going to tighten up the playoff schedule...

Until his corporate overlords at Fox and TBS remind him that he is THEIR puppet. This guy has been delusional about a lot of things, I have no confidence that he has suddenly seen the light in terms of common sense and logic.

YOU DON'T KNOW THE POWER OF THE DARKSIDE.....

by halofolife on Nov 19, 2009 1:29 PM EST reply actions

What MLB needs to do is change the opening series from 5 games to 7.

by JP 23 on Nov 19, 2009 2:00 PM EST via mobile reply actions

Sciosca's right

That was “Ridiculous.” Way too many days off during the ALCS and no day off for the Twins who had to play Game 1 of the ALDS after a 10 inning Game 163 and 3AM flight to NY.
Baseball should be done with in October.

"Is it normal to wake up in the morning in a sweat because you can't wait to beat another human's guts out?" -Joe Kapp

by less cowbell, more 'neau on Nov 20, 2009 11:33 AM EST reply actions