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Originally Posted by Mathgod
The rustiness makes for ugly games and quick exits for teams that won 100+ games in the regular season. Giving them a 1-0 lead doesn't do anything to rectify the problem IMO.
The do-or-die 1 game playoff for the wildcard round makes for an exciting night of baseball. You didn't get a top-2 seed in your league, so here's a one game playoff for a chance to get into the final 8. I like it.
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Btw, as I've mentioned the Japanese league tries to ensure that the best teams get in, and rustiness doesn't seem to be a problem. In fact, they have even more rest days to account for ties and replays. In the final, the Hanshin Tigers beat the Orix Buffaloes in 7 games. The battle of Osaka.
In Korea, 5 plays 4, winner plays 3, winner plays 2 winner plays 1. 2 was off 2 weeks and just knocked off 4. The Korean Series starts on Tuesday. The pennant winners LG Twins last played on Oct 14. Casey Kelly! (former Red Sox first rounder) will start Game 1 on something like 28 days rest!