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I don't have the info handy, but it seems to me purely off recollection we've seen a decent amount of two games series the last couple seasons, no? Certainly more than we've seen from 2000-2015 range.

Yah, I don't really think the travel logistics issue matters much.

I don't really think it changes that much. MLB could just be smarter about roadtrips to cities closer to one another than they have been in recent seasons. But I guess you could do 4 game series and rotate home and away each year. That would be fine, but I personally prefer the 2 game series at each location and different times of the year.

All playoff baseball series should be 7 games. Eliminate some of the offdays during the playoffs. These guys play 6.5 games a week during the season. No reason for so much off time during the playoffs - that is part of the grind of baseball. You also can't do this proposed format and make the first round 5 games. The teams that get the #1 seed and a bye then sit around for 10 days. It doesn't work.

Agreed. I actually really like a more balanced schedule, and think that change should be made. Play each team in opposite league 4 times (2 home, 2 away). 60 games. Play each team in your division 13 times (7 home, 6 away; alternating seasons). 52 games. Play each time in other intra-league divisions 5 times (3 home, 2 away; alternating seasons). 50 games. That, or something similar, would be so much better, and is also good for the sport and the fans for all teams to play each season.

So you're a team that wins 100 games. Some other team in the AL wins 101, so you get the two seed. You now have to beat the 7 seed that went 83-79 and has two stud SP in a three game series. Anything can happen in a 3 game series. That 100 win team shouldn't have to play that 83 win team in a 3 game, loser goes home, series. And if that two seed is lucky enough to advance, you are now guaranteed to play the better of the two teams remaining, or perhaps even get to play the #1 seed if they own you. Its fucking stupid. This idea sucks donkey balls.

14 teams making the playoffs is gross. What is even more gross is getting 2nd in the AL and then matching up with the 6th place team in a 3 game series. Anything can happen in a 3 game series in baseball, and this would devalue the regular season so damn much. I hate it. I hated adding a 2nd WC, and I hate this even more. If you're going to go this route, you have to ditch divisions and leagues, and go to a full balanced schedule.

Are any of the 6 names worth being excited about?

I don't really do video games anymore, but probably will buy the show this year. When does it come out?

When do we get to find out who the other 6 players are?

Sox should claim Kyle Garlick, who was just DFA'd for Mookie. RH hitting OF. Two options remaining. Mashed in AAA last year and played well in minimal MLB action. Not sure off hand how the glove grades, but would be at worst good AAA depth for Eloy or Mazara injury, and could even be an MLB bench piece / platoon option for Mazara. Maybe have to trade for him, but Sox should do it. The two options remaining is very valuable.

I hate it.

He also battled a wrist injury for much of 18 and 19. Has said late in 2019 Season was first time his wrist had felt normal on years.

Good post.

You’re the only person on the planet to do this.

Yah he isn’t good anymore. There is worse insurance to Eloy injuries and Mazara not improving, but Puig makes so little sense as an actual bench bat. If he’s OK coming in on a milb deal, servicing as ST injury depth and then start in AAA, that’s one thing. But handing the guy a guaranteed contract, even if only a couple million, doesn’t make much sense.

Ummmmmm, last time I checked 2B is on the right side of the infield.

He doesn’t. If he wants a minor league deal, sure. But he’s not a good fit for this roster at all.

Very little chance he’s the starting 2B on OD.

Right. That person knows nothing. But random trade rumors involving the Sox happen all the time. Weird for the Sox media team to troll this particular one. It’s not like they’re the Denver Nuggets twitter that trolls everything. A little strange, but still 99% BS.

I suppose. None of this is happening, tho.

Then, hypothetically speaking, the White Sox can say our 3B is only marginally worse than yours and far less expensive, so you can GFY.

I wouldn’t

There are many things about this rumor that make it likely BS, but a big one is if you’re making this deal, trading Cease instead of Madrigal is a real head scratcher. Where is a Madrigal going to play?

Lol Moncada is still controlled for 4 seasons.