I have regular cable provider, and normally order the baseball package, as opening day creeps up closer and closer i dont want to miss a minute of the action, will it go into effect this season, has the deal even been settled?
2007-02-14 02:29:03 · 6 answers · asked by divajr 1 in Sports ➔ Baseball
When the season starts this year 2007.
The deal hasn't been signed as of yet but they say it will soon. Senator Kerry of Mass is objecting for the cable TV segment.
2007-02-14 02:40:01 · answer #1 · answered by Oz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would actually be 2008. Baseball wants it in place then because they want to launch their own channel - ala the NFL Network. Directv says that they will add it to the basic lineup, where cable companies (the major ones at least) say they want it to be part of a premium package. So this would be MLB's way of sticking it to the cable companies for not adding their channel (which is planned for 2009), or in a more likely way, to have the cable companies change their plans and add it to the basic cable linup.
2007-02-14 02:55:23 · answer #2 · answered by That's what she said 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
While early on there was talk of a DirecTv only deal with MLB Extra Innings. I have seen no indication of it actually happening as of yet. The deal is lucrative to MLB but of course leaves the fans in the dark. Canadian fans will still be allowed to view on cable. Im not sure if this will happen or not. But DirecTv will pull out everything to get this deal. I suggest you switch the Directv now. :)
2007-02-14 02:46:07 · answer #3 · answered by jhock216 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i still have yet to hear an official word on this matter. could it be directv is hoping people are leaving there cable provider for them and with about a week to go they will with drawl there offer? i called my cable provider and they have yet to hear any news on the subject.
2007-02-17 00:53:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I t would start this yea and i hope it don't .i think the FCC should check into them they are trying to have a monopoly of all the sports so you have to sign with them and then they can charge us an outragous price for that product
2007-02-14 08:33:50 · answer #5 · answered by nas88car300 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It was probably a free preview. Did it show a number to call to order the service? If so, you nned to call the number.
2016-05-23 22:09:10 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋