In order to win your division I think you need to beat the teams in your division. I have no problem with 18 games a year with the Brewers, Cardinals, Pirates, and Reds. I'd be fine with something like 12 games against division foes and 8 against the other clubs, but I hate only playing 2 series a year against the other 10 teams in your league. I'm the opposite. I don't need the Cubs to play the Padres or Nats more than 6 times a year. It's about winning your division, not your league