How do we feel about the “ghost wins” proposal?

Note: This post was written on Monday, February 28, before any updates from that day’s negotiations were released. Since then, there’s been a lot of progress, and a 12-team postseason is all but certain, with a 14-team field still on the table.

During discussions on Sunday between the MLB owners and the MLBPA, the players proposed an interesting new format for expanded playoffs. The owners are intent on increasing the postseason field (more playoff games = more money) but the players are concerned that a 12 or 14-team postseason would compromise competitive integrity during the regular season.

Thus, the players proposed the “ghost win” format, in which “the best overall team in each league…