why so many off days between series?

[grinder]

I don't ever recall two days in a row during mlb playoffs without a game. The NLCS should have started yesterday, and have the ALCS lag behind by a day. Thanks again, Bud Selig.

 

[kevwun]

Because there were 2 sweeps and the other 2 series only went 4 games. The first round ended earlier than normal as a result. The playoff schedules are done in advance and set in stone so the ALCS and NLCS couldn't be moved up.

 

[n64ra]

I think his question might be (if not it is at least my question) - Why are the LCS set in stone? Why not make them flexible depending on the outcome of the LDS?

 

[kevwun]

They're set in stone because of television. It's the same way in every sport.

 

[grinder]

Not true. Many times in nba playoffs they start a new series before other series are over. I realize what mlb is doing is to ensure that they hit the target start date for the world series, so I guess in effect, it is all for the sake of tv.

 

[Bob in Houston]

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