Changes to the 2004 PL Playoff Format
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Re: Changes to the 2004 PL Playoff Format
[ Author: Guest: Jim Albright | Posted: Aug 9, 2003 10:04 AM
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In terms of keeping a second-rate PL team from getting to the Japan Series, the one game edge is probably a help. It would also have the benefit of keeping a small bit of drama in the season when one team has it locked up but wants the one game edge created by a five game margin. However, it makes a tight race much less meaningful (unless 3 teams are involved) because both teams will be playing after the regular season anyway.
On the financial side, it should generate some revenue, at least for the other two teams involved. Overall, though, I don't think a six team league playing 140 games should put more than one team into a playoff, primarily because it allows much more chance of a clunker team in the Japan Series (and then maybe as championship).
Jim Albright
On the financial side, it should generate some revenue, at least for the other two teams involved. Overall, though, I don't think a six team league playing 140 games should put more than one team into a playoff, primarily because it allows much more chance of a clunker team in the Japan Series (and then maybe as championship).
Jim Albright
Re: Changes to the 2004 PL Playoff Format
[ Author: mijow | Posted: Aug 11, 2003 10:10 AM
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Well, frankly, I think it would be a disaster for the Pacific League. The winning team would be playing up to eight extra games before they had to meet their Central League rivals in the Nippon Series. It will only work if both leagues agreed to use the same format.
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I am not sure about the 1 win credit. Short series are always unpredictible, and this will probably make it even more so.
Personally, I would prefer a best of 5 and a best of 7 games format to determine who goes to the Japan Series. There are competitive teams in the PL at about the same level that could really put on a great show during a longer playoff season. Of course, it could be argued that the downside is that PL players would be too tired to even have a chance against Hanshin (oops... I mean whomever wins the Central League in 2004). I would like to see what others think.