New Playoff Format?

[catman]

MLB considering new format for postseason

Could Selection Sunday be coming to Major League Baseball? MLB is considering a significant restructuring of its playoff format, one which would begin with a dramatic live television show during which two teams from each league would have the ability to select their first-round opponents. The...

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Add 2 teams per league. Top seed in each league gets a 1st round bye and seeds 2-4 have a chance to pick their opponent from the 5-7 seeds. All first round games are played at the higher seed's home park.
Comments?

 

[Shaggy]

MLB considering new format for postseason

Could Selection Sunday be coming to Major League Baseball? MLB is considering a significant restructuring of its playoff format, one which would begin with a dramatic live television show during which two teams from each league would have the ability to select their first-round opponents. The...

www.mlb.com

Add 2 teams per league. Top seed in each league gets a 1st round bye and seeds 2-4 have a chance to pick their opponent from the 5-7 seeds. All first round games are played at the higher seed's home park.
Comments?

I don't know about the pick your opponent deal. That seems strange really.