Nick
03-22-07, 05:36 AM
exclusive MLB agreement will lead to more high-def programmingBy Phillip Swann
Washington, D.C. (March 22, 2007) -- Major League Baseball yesterday rejected
cable TV's offer to carry its Extra Innings package, increasing the likelihood that
DIRECTV will get the games exclusively.
However, while the DIRECTV-MLB deal may upset some baseball fans, it will turn
out to be a major plus for High-Definition TV owners.
To counter DIRECTV's sports lineup, EchoStar and cable will also move to bolster
their non-sports HD offerings. Comcast, for instance has already hinted it has big
plans for movies in high-def.
So while you will hear plenty of griping over the next few weeks about DIRECTV
and Extra Innings, keep in mind that, for high-def owners, it will be a home run.More @ TVPredictions.com (http://www.tvpredictions.com/dbaseball032207.htm)
Washington, D.C. (March 22, 2007) -- Major League Baseball yesterday rejected
cable TV's offer to carry its Extra Innings package, increasing the likelihood that
DIRECTV will get the games exclusively.
However, while the DIRECTV-MLB deal may upset some baseball fans, it will turn
out to be a major plus for High-Definition TV owners.
To counter DIRECTV's sports lineup, EchoStar and cable will also move to bolster
their non-sports HD offerings. Comcast, for instance has already hinted it has big
plans for movies in high-def.
So while you will hear plenty of griping over the next few weeks about DIRECTV
and Extra Innings, keep in mind that, for high-def owners, it will be a home run.More @ TVPredictions.com (http://www.tvpredictions.com/dbaseball032207.htm)