MLB considering divisional realignment for 2020 season
According to Bob Nightengale of USA TODAY Sports, Major League Baseball is considering a plan that would eliminate the traditional National League and American League alignments for the 2020 regular season if and when it takes place.
In this scenario, all 30 teams would return to their respective spring training facilities in Florida and Arizona. The teams would then only play games in their respective states, with no fans in attendance. The divisions would then be realigned based on the proximity of spring ballparks to help ease the difficulties associated with travel during the COVID-19 outbreak.
This plan would incorporate a three-week spring training 2.0 period followed by the abbreviated regular season.
There is a strong chance that the designated hitter would become universal for the duration of the shortened season.
In addition to the spring training ballparks, three major-league stadiums (Chase Field, Marlins Park, and Tropicana Field) would also be available.
"When you're trying to get really creative, why say no now?" Hall of Fame manager Tony La Russa said of the proposal. "So, you have a unique season. I've got no problem with that."
How the postseason would be structured is also up in the air and could play out in many different ways. The World Series would then take place between the respective league champions in domed stadiums in November.
Of course, this is only one of many different plans the MLB has considered trying when and if the season begins in 2020. Earlier this week, a suggested plan to host the entire season in Arizona was released, that immediately earned both support and skepticism from various parties.
For now, the MLB is waiting for health and government officials to say that it is safe to resume play, the official also told Nightengale. With the hope still remaining that teams would be able to return to their home cities.
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