This is some crazy stuff.

If there’s a four-way tie among the Mets, Phillies, D-Backs and Padres: The Mets and Phillies would play in Philly on Monday to crown the East champ while the Friars and Snakes go at it Monday in Arizona for the NL West crown. Monday’s losing teams would play Tuesday to decide the Wild Card; the Diamondbacks would have to go to Philly or New York. The Padres would either host the Phils or travel to New York.

If there’s a three-way tie among the Padres, Mets and Phillies: The Mets and Phillies would play in Philly on Monday to crown the East champ. Monday’s losing team would play Tuesday to decide the Wild Card. The Padres would either host the Phils or travel to New York.

If there’s a three-way tie among the Padres, Rockies and Mets: The three teams play a three-way playoff on Monday and Tuesday to decide the Wild Card. The Rockies hold all tie-breakers and get the choice of one on the road or two at home.

Here are some other, more traditional scenarios:

If the Mets and Phillies finish tied atop the East: A one-game playoff will be played Monday at Philly.

If the D-Backs and Padres finish in a tie atop the West: A one-game playoff will be played Monday at Arizona, but only if a playoff spot is at stake

If the Padres and Phillies finish in a tie for the Wild Card: A one-game playoff will be played Monday in San Diego.

If the Padres and Rockies finish in a tie for the Wild Card: A one-game playoff will be played Monday at Colorado.

If the Phillies and Rockies finish in a tie for the Wild Card: A one-game playoff will be played Monday at Colorado.

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Not that I expect the Mets to win either of the next two games, so it’s not like any of this really matters…

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Posted by alan to baseball at 9:47 am PT | Link | Comments (2)

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Comment by courtney

2007-09-30 09:26:13

are you a fan? they did win yesterday and as a fan, you should believe in your team.

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Comment by alan

2007-09-30 09:54:01

I find that whenever I start believe in them, they lose, so I still have no faith.

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