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Originally Posted by battists
So, do we think the game should attempt to mimic the existing MLB version?
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While there is a certain logic (albeit twisted) to the MLB rules for breaking ties, I will not advocate for incorporating them into the game.
I would like to see a one-game playoff. Now, if there are two teams tied for one playoff spot, then they will play for the spot. If there are more than two teams tied, a series of tie-breakers should be used to determine which two teams will play in the one-game playoff.
Following the overall season record:
1. Head-to-head record
2. Divisional record
3. Head-to-head run differential
4. Overall run differential
5. Coin flip
I don't even know if the game tracks the head-to-head run differential. That may need to come from the stored scores. I'd hate to see it come to that, though. I will frequently put in scrubs or position players to pitch when the game gets too far out of hand. If I knew that a run differential counted for anything, then I may be less inclined to 'give up' on blowouts. That may also affect a team's strategy on playing their September call-ups.
With all that said, we would at least know what was going on. For that matter, it could be all coin flips for all it matters, as long as a news article comes out describing the results of the coin flip ...
"The Milwaukee Brewers lost out on their first trip to the postseason in 24 years, today, when Manager Ned Yost should have called 'tails' at the postseason selection meeting in New York City. In their place, the Atlanta Braves will face the Dodgers to determine who will advance to the Divisional Series against the Cardinals."
