CatnipOligarchy Posted April 13, 2004 Share Posted April 13, 2004 another poll to get idea of the baseball fans here Personally, i hated the idea of interleague at first. I was in attendance at the first interleague game in Texas in 1997.. and it just didnt feel right. The idea has grown on me, but i still dont really like it. I'm ok with it if you maybe only played a home and home with your geographical or longtime rival every year. sample matchups: NYY/NYM LA/ANA CHC/CWS SF/OAK FL/TB MON/TOR CIN/CLE BOS/ATL TEX/HOU STL/KC Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/157354-interleague-play/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steffan Posted April 13, 2004 Share Posted April 13, 2004 The games could be good, depending on how the teams are playing once interleague starts. All of the other major sports leagues does interleague play. Why don't fans of baseball like it? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/157354-interleague-play/#findComment-1967003 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joel Posted April 13, 2004 Share Posted April 13, 2004 For me, the Home and Home for Montreal/Toronto are fun. Holding the series in the Canada Day week is even better (which has happened). If they get rid of the DH Rule ;) , it would be even better. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/157354-interleague-play/#findComment-1967034 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatnipOligarchy Posted April 13, 2004 Author Share Posted April 13, 2004 Why don't fans of baseball like it? because thats what made the world series so special Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/157354-interleague-play/#findComment-1967110 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenstein Posted April 13, 2004 Share Posted April 13, 2004 Yes - it brings some excitement to various cities around baseball at different parts of the year. It also brings rivalries together (cities in the same area/state) that otherwise wouldn't have a chance to play each other. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/157354-interleague-play/#findComment-1967175 Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndianPimp99 Posted April 13, 2004 Share Posted April 13, 2004 I didn't like the idea at first but it has grown on me since they do add more excitement to the season. I however don't like the Home and Home local rivals thing. The Cubs play the Sox twice, mainly because the games are a big draw for Comiskey (Wrigley is alway a big draw so that's a moot point). It eliminates a series that can bring other teams and stars to the area. I would like to eliminate one of those series, instead, alternating the home parks from year to year and use that extra Intlerleague series for another team. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/157354-interleague-play/#findComment-1967207 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toxikk Veteran Posted April 13, 2004 Veteran Share Posted April 13, 2004 yes Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/157354-interleague-play/#findComment-1967445 Share on other sites More sharing options...
threetonesun Posted April 13, 2004 Share Posted April 13, 2004 Yes, but I'd much rather see the Yankees and Sox in different divisions than interleague play, if I had the choice. Since I don't, NY v. NY games are fun to watch. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/157354-interleague-play/#findComment-1967732 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remote Posted April 14, 2004 Share Posted April 14, 2004 It is nice to see teams you wouldnt see normally, but it takes away the best of the divisions only meeting in the WS Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/157354-interleague-play/#findComment-1969568 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galley Posted April 14, 2004 Share Posted April 14, 2004 As a "purist" I quickly voted "No". Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/157354-interleague-play/#findComment-1969703 Share on other sites More sharing options...
aem4162 Posted April 14, 2004 Share Posted April 14, 2004 i like it! it's a chance to see a team we prolly wouldn't see unless we travelled to it. getting to see the chisox at cinti makes me think of the black sox and seeing the bosox, yanks, and As reminds me of the 1975, '76, and '90 ws when the reds whooped ugly on them :D. it woulda been cool to have the interleague play when sparky was managing the tigers because he was so great in cinti in the '70s and people woulda loved to see him in town... BUT....there must be NO dh in any interleague games...it's NOT right! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/157354-interleague-play/#findComment-1970154 Share on other sites More sharing options...
IlliniPi Posted April 18, 2004 Share Posted April 18, 2004 I'm all about going to a great Cubs/Sox series every year. Its all about fights in the stands and on the field. :D More often that not, the White Sox have won those series. :shifty: :p Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/157354-interleague-play/#findComment-1987981 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroChaos Veteran Posted April 19, 2004 Veteran Share Posted April 19, 2004 yeah, being a cubs fan, i like it. damn white sox... Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/157354-interleague-play/#findComment-1993143 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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