I have a Major Beef with Baseball Scheduling

Jazz · Sep 17, 2003

SG, same problem in a lot of places, KC is no exception. I would agree smaller towns get hurt - but then, that's the way it works, the big boys go rolling along and the small guys have to hope for some magical drafts.

I've heard the same here in KC for years and you know what? If the Royals cannot get it done and can't compete on the revenue they get, enough to keep the fans coming in the gates, as hard as it would be, then off they go. Bye bye. If the purpose of this franchise is to give the New Yorks and Atlantas of this world batting practice, then shut it down. I'm not bitter about it, just realistic. And every now and then a year where KC could compete for the division happens, and fans get hope, and that'll last a few more years. I think what's happening to Montreal is more kind, in a way.

-Slim- · Sep 17, 2003

Hmmmm, throw in a lap swimming story every now and then and I think I prefer this toned down sick gambler.

Whatever happened is now past us (thank goodness) and we can look forward.

No need to become obnoxious again though...

sickgambler · Sep 17, 2003

thanks slim...Hey, i am over swimming now, I got bored of it. Haven't you been reading now, i am into running now.. It is so much more strenuous than swimming, but it burns off fat way faster.

Thanks again kid..

FunkSoulBrother · Sep 17, 2003

I think unbalanced schedule is great. I've never seen so much hatred for the ChiSox and Indians come out of Minnesota until they made us play them 19 times a year. I love these rivalries!

DannyMay · Sep 17, 2003

I realize you will never have a 100% fair schedule, but I am sure you agree that there needs to be some balance to it. I wasnt complaining that the Cubs get to play a few more against The Reds, Brewers and Pirates. I just think 55 % of their schedule played against this shit division is a little ridiculous.

DannyMay · Sep 17, 2003

I understand the NFL is also unbalanced, but that is very different. There isnt a lot you can do about this when you only have 16 games. Also its set up so that the best teams ( from the previous year) play the toughest schedule. We still seem to see the same teams making the playoffs every year ( Broncos, Raiders, Colts, Dolphins, Eagles, 49ers, Rams, etc. )

Lets say the NFL played 162 games as all and the Dolphis got to play the Bengals, Lions, Texans and Bears 25 times each. Meanwhile, The Titans were playing The Bucs,Broncos, 49ers, and Rams 25 times each. In this case I would also say the unbalanced schedule is BS.

DannyMay · Sep 17, 2003

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by D2bets:
It's a WILD CARD. Noboyd's entitled to it and it doesn't have to be completely fair. If you don't win your division you take your chances. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Then the entire NL East other than the Braves might as well not even bother playing. How many years straight have the Braves won the division ? I know the Braves have won the Division every year since the Marlins have existed.