Boras Suggests Change to World Series

[jersey cubs fan]

How about game 1 in a nuetral sight, keep the series at 7 games and eliminate homefield advantage? That would make it a 1-2-2-1-1 format. That would accomplish the whole "make it an event" idea without dragging it on an extra week.

 

The issue with that is, you pick a neutral site, let's say Phoenix, in advance. Then, you wind up with a Seattle/NY world series. So the teams finish up the LCS, then fly to Phoenix for 1 day, then fly to NY for 2, then Seattle, then NY and back to Seattle. It's impossible. You can't start with 1 and end with 1 and 1.

[Fro]

How about game 1 in a nuetral sight, keep the series at 7 games and eliminate homefield advantage? That would make it a 1-2-2-1-1 format. That would accomplish the whole "make it an event" idea without dragging it on an extra week.

 

The issue with that is, you pick a neutral site, let's say Phoenix, in advance. Then, you wind up with a Seattle/NY world series. So the teams finish up the LCS, then fly to Phoenix for 1 day, then fly to NY for 2, then Seattle, then NY and back to Seattle. It's impossible. You can't start with 1 and end with 1 and 1.

 

The NBA went 2-2-1-1-1 at one point (and may still do) with no problems. I know the NHL still does 2-2-1-1-1 for the Stanley Cup.

 

Wouldn't be an issue for the WS. It just adds a couple extra off days.

[erik316wttn]

How about game 1 in a nuetral sight, keep the series at 7 games and eliminate homefield advantage? That would make it a 1-2-2-1-1 format. That would accomplish the whole "make it an event" idea without dragging it on an extra week.

 

The issue with that is, you pick a neutral site, let's say Phoenix, in advance. Then, you wind up with a Seattle/NY world series. So the teams finish up the LCS, then fly to Phoenix for 1 day, then fly to NY for 2, then Seattle, then NY and back to Seattle. It's impossible. You can't start with 1 and end with 1 and 1.

 

The NBA went 2-2-1-1-1 at one point (and may still do) with no problems. I know the NHL still does 2-2-1-1-1 for the Stanley Cup.

 

Wouldn't be an issue for the WS. It just adds a couple extra off days.

 

So then with all those off days you're ok with the World Series lasting well into November?

[imb]

How about game 1 in a nuetral sight, keep the series at 7 games and eliminate homefield advantage? That would make it a 1-2-2-1-1 format. That would accomplish the whole "make it an event" idea without dragging it on an extra week.

 

The issue with that is, you pick a neutral site, let's say Phoenix, in advance. Then, you wind up with a Seattle/NY world series. So the teams finish up the LCS, then fly to Phoenix for 1 day, then fly to NY for 2, then Seattle, then NY and back to Seattle. It's impossible. You can't start with 1 and end with 1 and 1.

 

The NBA went 2-2-1-1-1 at one point (and may still do) with no problems. I know the NHL still does 2-2-1-1-1 for the Stanley Cup.

 

Wouldn't be an issue for the WS. It just adds a couple extra off days.

 

So then with all those off days you're ok with the World Series lasting well into November?

 

Oh god I know, END OF THE WORLD. I AM SO NOT OK WITH THAT, YOU LISTENING MR BUD $ELIG

[FergieJ31]

I think Scoot Boras should stick to taking team's money.

 

+1

 

This is the dumbest idea ever. The WS format is fine.

 

If MLB wants to change anything, make the ASG an exhibition game again and give the team with the best record home field advantage at every stage of the playoffs, including the WS.

[Derwood]

I think Scoot Boras should stick to taking team's money.

 

+1

 

This is the dumbest idea ever. The WS format is fine.

 

If MLB wants to change anything, make the ASG an exhibition game again and give the team with the best record home field advantage at every stage of the playoffs, including the WS.

 

that makes way too much sense. clearly we need to alternate years or let a lucky fan decide who wins