A simple form of realignment being seriously considered has been raised in the labor talks between MLB and the players' association, according to four sources: two leagues of 15 teams, rather than the current structure of 16 teams in the NL and 14 in the AL. According to a highly ranked executive, one consideration that has been raised in ownership committee meetings is eliminating the divisions altogether, so that 15 AL and 15 NL teams would vie for five playoff spots within each league.