Please explain MLB blackouts. They are retarded.....

[19braves77]

Moved to Salt Lake City from Mobile, Alabama. While in Mobile, I couldn't get the Rays, Astros or Marlins on the MLB Extra Inning package. Move out here to SLC, I can get the Rockies yet can't get the D-backs. The Rockies are closer to me then the D-backs.

 

[Hallsgator]

Depends on TV markets. If you are in a TV market for the team, you will be blackedout because you can watch the game on a regular channel.

 

[braden]

The worst of all (I don't know if this is still the case) is that anywhere in Canada was considered to be the Jays market. Someone in Vancouver was blacked out. That's further than Chicago to San Francisco.

 

[Pine Tar]

I say if you put a product for sale, and I buy your package
I should be able to see everyone on said product, even if it is my local team. What if I don't own a TV
or even a radio but I have the ****-a-net. I bought your MLB package MLB so show me the whole thing
not just what you think I should see. I never would buy only one shoe since they are sold in pairs now would I.

 

[19braves77]

Its not like its cheap either. DirectTv is running a one week promo for free and then its 4 payments of $44.00. If I can get the Rockies, Marlins, Rays, and Braves on the basic sports package I will go that route.