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*nsyncablemom
Apr 27th, 2005, 05:34 AM
why does MLB get to choose who in the USA can watch what games?? :manson:
db44
Apr 27th, 2005, 05:37 AM
In what sense?
*nsyncablemom
Apr 27th, 2005, 10:44 AM
HI Dave:)
I subscribed to YES but can't see any games cos of blackouts, which I was told was regulated by MLB licensing restrictions...basically MLB decides where in the US you can view what teams/games... UNLESS you subscribe to MLB extra innings for a small fortune....I say if my cable/dish provider offers YES or any other sports channel, I should be allowed to watch whatever is televised on that channel if I subscribe to it!! I am boycotting MLB :tongue:
db44
Apr 28th, 2005, 03:23 AM
Well if it was for yesterday's game, it was probably because national TV had it... The game was on ESPN. As basic cable, that counts as a national broadcast and therefore available by a station which paid for exclusive national coverage.
*nsyncablemom
Apr 28th, 2005, 05:28 AM
I can't get any!:(