Interleague Play: Good or Bad?

korme · 06-09-2010, 09:25 PM

Just looking at my team's upcoming schedule, for the month of June we play 21 more games, 12 of which are interleague, meaning 12 games in which my team can't directly influence their playoff hopes by potentially sending competitions down the ranks with a few losses.

I really do not see the reason behind interleague play, aside to make some fairweather fans happy with LA/LA, NY/NY, CHI/CHI matchups.

Alan T · 06-09-2010, 09:28 PM

I didn't see an option to vote "Inter-league play is almost as much of a travesty as the designated hitter" so voted the closest thing that i could find.

lordscarlet · 06-10-2010, 08:02 AM

I'm pretty ambivalent on the subject.

Logan · 06-10-2010, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by korme

I really do not see the reason behind interleague play, aside to make some fairweather fans happy with LA/LA, NY/NY, CHI/CHI matchups.

Who are the fairweather fans you're talking about? People who slurp ESPN and think these games matter to anyone? There has been very little buzz surrounding Mets/Yankees games for years now, the media are the only ones who talk it up.

NorvTurnerOverdrive · 06-10-2010, 08:35 AM

i stopped following baseball right around when interleague started. i haven't agreed with one decision selig's made in his tenure.

bob · 06-10-2010, 08:37 AM

The Tigers are in town for three games here in Atlanta next weekend. This makes me happy, because otherwise I'd never see them. For that reason alone, I'm fine with interleague play.

Ksyrup · 06-10-2010, 08:37 AM

I would prefer they not have it at all, but I really don't care. I think there is too much of it, though. I'd be in favor of maybe 2 weekends of it a season, maybe a home-and-home with a designated rival or something. I haven't really thought through how it would work or the logistics of it.

Then again, without interleague play, Indians fans wouldn't get a shot at seeing Strasburg...

Ksyrup · 06-10-2010, 08:38 AM

...until NY signs him in 2017 or so, anyway.

fantom1979 · 06-10-2010, 08:47 AM

I grew up never seeing Pete Rose, Mike Schmidt, or Andre Dawson at Tiger Stadium... and it never was a big deal. I saw them on TV, on Sportscenter, and on my Topps Baseball Cards. If they are going keep having inter-league, can we at least get the schedules fixed? How come they cannot do a NFL type schedule? (because the Mets would only play the Yankees every three years, and it would defeat the purpose of inter-league play. )

Logan · 06-10-2010, 09:39 AM

They do have a rotation where you play every team every 3 years, with an additional "rivalry" matchup annually. Or am I not following what you want?

Butter · 06-10-2010, 10:13 AM

All I knows is, I am so excited about the Royals coming to town this weekend.

Standing Room Only!!!

JediKooter · 06-10-2010, 11:02 AM

I totally lost interest in the All-Star game when interleague play started. It's now no longer a big deal to me because the players play against each other during the regular season. The World Series is not as fun either, especially if the teams facing each other in the Series played each other during the regular season.

Rizon · 06-10-2010, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by JediKooter

I totally lost interest in the All-Star game when interleague play started. It's now no longer a big deal to me because the players play against each other during the regular season. The World Series is not as fun either, especially if the teams facing each other in the Series played each other during the regular season.

Kinda like the NFL?

JediKooter · 06-10-2010, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Rizon

Kinda like the NFL?

Yes, I know the same thing happens in the NFL, but, it's different since it's pretty much always been that way.

That's one of the things that I liked about baseball, is that it was different than the NFL in that respect before interleague play began. It gave it a uniqueness to the league and really felt like two big major leagues that were independent of each other, were competing for the world championship. Now it just feels like one giant mish mash of 30 teams trying to climb over one another.

cuervo72 · 06-10-2010, 12:02 PM

I'm still not really a fan of interleague.

Alan T · 06-10-2010, 12:06 PM

I will note that someone with DEVIL in their name voted yes in the poll. That should tell you enough!

Tasan · 06-10-2010, 12:07 PM

As an AL team fan trapped in an NL team city, I like it. If I wasn't in this situation, I couldn't really care much one way or another.

cthomer5000 · 06-10-2010, 12:16 PM

Personally, I think they should break it out every few seasons so it's a huge deal.

Alan T · 06-10-2010, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Tasan

As an AL team fan trapped in an NL team city, I like it. If I wasn't in this situation, I couldn't really care much one way or another.

I'm exactly the opposite. I'm a NL guy stuck in an AL city. I just go to New York enough though to catch games there I guess. Not like the Braves came to Boston that often or anything though so not really even a factor.

korme · 06-10-2010, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by bob

The Tigers are in town for three games here in Atlanta next weekend. This makes me happy, because otherwise I'd never see them. For that reason alone, I'm fine with interleague play.

From what I know about IL play Detroit will visit Atlanta once every six years. For 3 days. That's worth it? Not attacking just asking.

claphamsa · 06-10-2010, 01:22 PM

I think its stupid.... but no where near the stupidest thing MLB does...

Drake · 06-10-2010, 01:23 PM

I had trouble matching up one of the provided answers to the question posed.

Do I like interleague play? Yes.
But I don't know that it's a good thing, for many of the reasons stated in this thread.

But I like it.

Sort of like asking "Do you like potato chips?" With the answer choices being "Yes, they're healthy dining choices" and "No, they'll rot your spleen."

MrDNA · 06-10-2010, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by claphamsa

I think its stupid.... but no where near the stupidest thing MLB does...

This. I used to hate it, but then I ran out of energy. I think it's dumb, but what can you do?

claphamsa · 06-10-2010, 08:58 PM

yet i love basbeall... FUCK!

Vince, Pt. II · 06-10-2010, 10:21 PM

With Oakland a short trip away, it's not as if I couldn't see the AL teams if there were no interleague play - but I enjoy it anyways.

cmp · 06-10-2010, 10:29 PM

I don't see any problem with it.

BYU 14 · 06-10-2010, 10:30 PM

We see it in every other major sport, so I don't see the big deal. It gives you a chance to see players you would otherwise not see every couple of years and changes things up a bit, which I like since the season is so long anyway.

I would rather see the DH go before interleague play so managers in the AL would be forced to make a few more decisions in a game.

korme · 06-11-2010, 10:47 AM

Thats silly Drake

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06-09-2010, 09:28 PM	#2
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	I didn't see an option to vote "Inter-league play is almost as much of a travesty as the designated hitter" so voted the closest thing that i could find. __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

06-10-2010, 08:02 AM	#3
lordscarlet Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Washington, DC	I'm pretty ambivalent on the subject. __________________ Sixteen Colors ANSI/ASCII Art Archive "...the better half of the Moores..." -cthomer5000

06-10-2010, 08:37 AM	#7
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	I would prefer they not have it at all, but I really don't care. I think there is too much of it, though. I'd be in favor of maybe 2 weekends of it a season, maybe a home-and-home with a designated rival or something. I haven't really thought through how it would work or the logistics of it. Then again, without interleague play, Indians fans wouldn't get a shot at seeing Strasburg... __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

06-10-2010, 08:38 AM	#8
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	...until NY signs him in 2017 or so, anyway. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

06-10-2010, 08:35 AM	#5
NorvTurnerOverdrive College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jan 2008	i stopped following baseball right around when interleague started. i haven't agreed with one decision selig's made in his tenure.

06-10-2010, 08:37 AM	#6
bob College Starter Join Date: Oct 2004	The Tigers are in town for three games here in Atlanta next weekend. This makes me happy, because otherwise I'd never see them. For that reason alone, I'm fine with interleague play.

06-10-2010, 08:47 AM	#9
fantom1979 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sterling Heights, Mi	I grew up never seeing Pete Rose, Mike Schmidt, or Andre Dawson at Tiger Stadium... and it never was a big deal. I saw them on TV, on Sportscenter, and on my Topps Baseball Cards. If they are going keep having inter-league, can we at least get the schedules fixed? How come they cannot do a NFL type schedule? (because the Mets would only play the Yankees every three years, and it would defeat the purpose of inter-league play. )

06-10-2010, 09:39 AM	#10
Logan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NYC	They do have a rotation where you play every team every 3 years, with an additional "rivalry" matchup annually. Or am I not following what you want?

06-10-2010, 10:13 AM	#11
Butter Coordinator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Dayton, OH	All I knows is, I am so excited about the Royals coming to town this weekend. Standing Room Only!!! __________________ My listening habits

06-10-2010, 11:02 AM	#12
JediKooter Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Diego via Sausalito via San Jose via San Diego	I totally lost interest in the All-Star game when interleague play started. It's now no longer a big deal to me because the players play against each other during the regular season. The World Series is not as fun either, especially if the teams facing each other in the Series played each other during the regular season. __________________ I'm no longer a Chargers fan, they are dead to me Coming this summer to a movie theater near you: The Adventures of Jedikooter: Part 4

06-10-2010, 12:02 PM	#15
cuervo72 Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Maryland	I'm still not really a fan of interleague. __________________ null

06-10-2010, 12:06 PM	#16
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	I will note that someone with DEVIL in their name voted yes in the poll. That should tell you enough! __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

06-10-2010, 12:07 PM	#17
Tasan College Starter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Houston, or there about	As an AL team fan trapped in an NL team city, I like it. If I wasn't in this situation, I couldn't really care much one way or another. __________________ 2011 Golden Scribes winner for best Interactive Dynasty Last edited by Tasan : 06-10-2010 at 12:08 PM.

06-10-2010, 01:22 PM	#21
claphamsa Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: non white trash MD	I think its stupid.... but no where near the stupidest thing MLB does... __________________ Dominating Warewolf for 0 games! GIT R DUN!!!

06-10-2010, 01:23 PM	#22
Drake assmaster Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Bloomington, IN	I had trouble matching up one of the provided answers to the question posed. Do I like interleague play? Yes. But I don't know that it's a good thing, for many of the reasons stated in this thread. But I like it. Sort of like asking "Do you like potato chips?" With the answer choices being "Yes, they're healthy dining choices" and "No, they'll rot your spleen."

06-10-2010, 08:58 PM	#24
claphamsa Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: non white trash MD	yet i love basbeall... FUCK! __________________ Dominating Warewolf for 0 games! GIT R DUN!!!

06-10-2010, 10:21 PM	#25
Vince, Pt. II Pro Starter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Somewhere More Familiar	With Oakland a short trip away, it's not as if I couldn't see the AL teams if there were no interleague play - but I enjoy it anyways.

06-10-2010, 10:29 PM	#26
cmp Pro Rookie Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Grand Rapids, MI	I don't see any problem with it.

06-10-2010, 10:30 PM	#27
BYU 14 Coordinator Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The scorched Desert	We see it in every other major sport, so I don't see the big deal. It gives you a chance to see players you would otherwise not see every couple of years and changes things up a bit, which I like since the season is so long anyway. I would rather see the DH go before interleague play so managers in the AL would be forced to make a few more decisions in a game.

06-11-2010, 10:47 AM	#28
korme Go Reds Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bloodbuzz Ohio	Thats silly Drake

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