Originally Posted by
MikeS21
The saddest part is that the only reason that advertising wants expanded playoffs is because viewership would be expanded. Fans will tune in to watch their team. The owners know that and they milk it for all they can.
The whole idea of expanded playoffs is laughable. It’s like teams are getting participation awards, instead of having to try to win a division. I so wish that MLB would return to four divisions (NL East and West, and AL East and West). Eliminate the wild card teams. You win your division, you make the post-season - period. Far too many teams and fans are content with watching the wild card race. The emphasis should be on winning a division. You would have a league championship series, best of five games, followed by the World Series.
Less money for the owners, but overall better product for the fans.