MLB Network Thread

[Holes]

MLB Network debuts tomorrow at 6pm. Anyone else as pumped as I am?

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20081231&content_id=3730730&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb

[Snoogans]

no

[IMSlacker]

I totally forgot it was coming, but now I'm excited.

[epo]

I miss Trenni Kusnierek from my Brewer broadcasts already.

[HBox]

Why the hell is Cablevision giving us this bullshit from day one but we still don't have the NFL Network or NBA TV?

[Snoogans]

Why the hell is Cablevision giving us this bullshit from day one but we still don't have the NFL Network or NBA TV?

i cant wait for NHL network. And we have NBA TV, its just extra money

[Fallon]

Is it on DirecTV?

[IMSlacker]

Is it on DirecTV?

Yes. Channel 213.

[Holes]

i cant wait for NHL network. And we have NBA TV, its just extra money

I have Fios. It says NHL is 87, but I cannot view it because I am not subscribed to it. So is it up and running?

[Snoogans]

I have Fios. It says NHL is 87, but I cannot view it because I am not subscribed to it. So is it up and running?

i was kidding. How the fuck could the NHL have its own network, it cant even get on ESPN

[epo]

Why the hell is Cablevision giving us this bullshit from day one but we still don't have the NFL Network or NBA TV?

I have NBA TV and outside of the Sunday night game, it pretty useless.

As for the NFL Network, I believe Cablevision and Time Warner are both in a stalemate with the NFL. From what I read the NFL wants to be placed on the basic tier to maximize viewership, while both cable companies feel that its a niche product. I hate to agree with my cable company, but they are right in this case.

[Holes]

i was kidding. How the fuck could the NHL have its own network, it cant even get on ESPN

Channel 87 on Verizon Fios. But when I pull it up it is a blank screen. However, the guide lists shows. Right now is some show called "The Making of a Classic." Coming up next is "Penguins Classic."

[Fallon]

i was kidding. How the fuck could the NHL have its own network, it cant even get on ESPN

The NHL network is great. Hockey Night in Canada, plus about five minutes of highlights per game on their recap show.

[Holes]

i was kidding. How the fuck could the NHL have its own network, it cant even get on ESPN

The NHL network is only on the Extreme HD package for Fios.

[Snoogans]

maybe they shoulda saved the money AND NOT HAD ALL THOSE LOCKOUTS.

[lleeder]

I can't wait for the top 100 webgems show.

[King Hippos Bandaid]

cool i did not read the article, I hope they will have live games

[Holes]

cool i did not read the article, I hope they will have live games

They will have lives games from the WBC and about 26 games this year. About one a week.

[brettmojo]

I have NBA TV and outside of the Sunday night game, it pretty useless.

As for the NFL Network, I believe Cablevision and Time Warner are both in a stalemate with the NFL. From what I read the NFL wants to be placed on the basic tier to maximize viewership, while both cable companies feel that its a niche product. I hate to agree with my cable company, but they are right in this case.
If they carry the god damn golf channel on basic digital, then they can carry the NFL network.

[skyscraper]

I am completely pumped for this. can't wait for it. I plan to be tuned in right at 6pm when in starts.

[epo]

If they carry the god damn golf channel on basic digital, then they can carry the NFL network.

You are correct that the Golf Channel doesn't fit the parameters of the "basic tier", but I'm sure the cost is so cheap that it allows them to move up into the basic setup. The NFL Network is widely estimated at approximately $1.20/month per customer which is a goddamn joke for a basic tier channel that realistically only gives you 8 out-of-market games per year and offers obvious sub-niche programming.

The NFL needs to get over itself and accept their placement next to NBA TV on my digital sports tier where they belong.

[EddieMoscone]

They will have lives games from the WBC and about 26 games this year. About one a week.

They should show games from other leagues too (Dominican, Mexican, Japanese). Get to watch some of those high priced imports before they even get here.

[cougarjake13]

sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeetttttttttttttt



my cable provider was being dickish and wasnt gonna carry it like nfl network



but i just checked and i am gonna have it

[MisterSmith]

24 hours of boredom on tap. Hooray!


:tongue:

[midwestjeff]

How long do you give it until it turns into the Red Sox/Yankees Network?

[cougarjake13]

How long do you give it until it turns into the Red Sox/Yankees Network?

week 3 of spring training

[spadanko]

280 comcast in jersey... it is on already. showing highlights from all the great moments in baseball... pretty fucking awesome

[epo]

280 comcast in jersey... it is on already. showing highlights from all the great moments in baseball... pretty fucking awesome

Its on the air here already too.

[cougarjake13]

according to the guide on my tv all they have on for the next few days is a 1 hour hot stove report followed by game 5 of yankees dodgers 56 world series then the hot stove report then yanks dodgers, etc.

[Bama]

This is why I'm glad I still check this board from time to time.

Just added it to my favorites list on Direct TV. Can't wait until baseball season.

I love these league networks. I'm constantly watching NFL Network. I think I've seen all of the shows like America's Game, Top 10, etc.

I even watch the NHL Network from time to time and I don't really like Hockey.

[Dan 'Hampton]

Most cable channels carry Golf channel because they (Comcast, others) have part ownership in it. MLB network will also have partial cable operator ownership, this is why it's being offered to more customers earlier on. NFL, NBA, and NHL networks have no cable ownership and are being dicked by these companies.
I agree that I'd rather have any other channel over golf channel.

[drjoek]

Theyre going to replay 56 WS Perfect game. There'e a funny article in today s Times about Don Larsens trip out east to tape a commentary for it. Cancelled flights 3 different hotels etc.:tongue:

[King Hippos Bandaid]

213 on Direct Tv

[Snoogans]

Most cable channels carry Golf channel because they (Comcast, others) have part ownership in it. MLB network will also have partial cable operator ownership, this is why it's being offered to more customers earlier on. NFL, NBA, and NHL networks have no cable ownership and are being dicked by these companies.
I agree that I'd rather have any other channel over golf channel.

at least golf channel shows live coverage from pretty much every event. It's not just highlights and nonsense like most of the rest of these other networks are 99% of the time

[IMSlacker]

213 on Direct Tv

Yeah. I had it on a few minutes ago. Just showing random highlights until the Hot Stove show tonight.

[Dan 'Hampton]

at least golf channel shows live coverage from pretty much every event. It's not just highlights and nonsense like most of the rest of these other networks are 99% of the time

But who watches? Old people? Most of the time is some reality golf BS or golf related infomercials.

[Snoogans]

But who watches? Old people? Most of the time is some reality golf BS or golf related infomercials.

I watch a pretty good amount of their tourney coverage, and on occasion, I will watch the 1 hour mojor championship recap shows from some awesome past tourney.

[Kris10]

280 comcast in jersey... it is on already. showing highlights from all the great moments in baseball... pretty fucking awesome

I had heard about the channel a few months back but I'll have to see if I get it. I just checked it out online and I'm excited. I fuckin hope I get it on Comcast!

[Fallon]

How long do you give it until it turns into the Red Sox/Yankees Network?

MLB Network aka nYESn?

[K.C.]

I had heard about the channel a few months back but I'll have to see if I get it. I just checked it out online and I'm excited. I fuckin hope I get it on Comcast!

Channel 280 for me on Comcast.

[DonInNC]

There's already a show on their schedule called Red Sox, so there's that.

[cougarjake13]

I watch a pretty good amount of their tourney coverage, and on occasion, I will watch the 1 hour mojor championship recap shows from some awesome past tourney.



are those sponsored by our very own mojo ??

[cougarjake13]

2 hrs 15 mins til show time

[cougarjake13]

7 minutes

[King Hippos Bandaid]

oooh Hot Stove live



new programming

[cougarjake13]

selig is still a douche

[King Hippos Bandaid]

keep an eye out on the white women at the MLB network

Harold Reynolds is employed

[cougarjake13]

keep an eye out on the white women at the MLB network

Harold Reynolds is employed

oh shizzle

[Kris10]

well well??? what's going on???

i'm trying to master mario kart. too busy to tune in to off season mlb news.

[K.C.]

well well??? what's going on???

i'm trying to master mario kart. too busy to tune in to off season mlb news.

Jimmy Rollins live in studio.

[Kris10]

Jimmy Rollins live in studio.

Fuck! The kid is playing on the Wii right now.. I'm going to tune in on the bedroom tv! Thanks for the update KC!

[K.C.]

I absolutely LOVE that the MLB Network essentially launched with this question:

Harold Reynolds: Given the moves the Mets made this offseason, does that cause you to view them any differently?

Jimmy Rollins: No.



That and Jimmy's assertion that Cole Hamels 'lost his damn mind' had me rolling.

[spadanko]

I absolutely LOVE that the MLB Network essentially launched with this question:

Harold Reynolds: Given the moves the Mets made this offseason, does that cause you to view them any differently?

Jimmy Rollins: No.



That and Jimmy's assertion that Cole Hamels 'lost his damn mind' had me rolling.

why do rollins and amaro keep saying we had Wagner last year, so getting K-Rod doesn't matter? we didn't have him for the last 2 months of the season.

But i guess you are the champs, so you can talk

[K.C.]

why do rollins and amaro keep saying we had Wagner last year, so getting K-Rod doesn't matter? we didn't have him for the last 2 months of the season.

But i guess you are the champs, so you can talk

It's not like they were pulling away (and if I remember correctly, Florida and Philadelphia led the division for most of the year) when they had Wagner, though.

And that's the point they're making.

Signing a closer doesn't flip the division, in their minds.


Mets fans will argue the statistics from the 6th inning on, and that a closer helps fix that, but I think that's a bit of a flawed argument.

That argument is based on the assumption that everything else stays pretty much the same. From my vantage point, the Mets have worse starting pitching right now, than they did at the end of last season, and have done very little to solve their middle relief (I personally see Putz, based on what I saw of him last year, and the Mets' very own version of Tom Gordon, in terms of his likely contribution).

And then you have to look at the contributions from guys like Delgado, Tatis, Easley (who got some huge hits)...is it realistic those guys match up with last season's production?

Maybe you get a little bit better season from Reyes and Wright. Maybe Murphy works out.

But I still see the Phillies as the clear favorite right now, on paper.


Now, if the Mets lowball their way to Derek Lowe, and Manny falls in their lap because of the market....then things get interesting.

[drjoek]

Mel Allen AND Vin Sculley!

[K.C.]

Mel Allen AND Vin Sculley!

I may jerk off to this channel nightly.

The old-timey Gilette commercial they just aired in-between innings was unbelievable.

[cougarjake13]

It's not like they were pulling away (and if I remember correctly, Florida and Philadelphia led the division for most of the year) when they had Wagner, though.

And that's the point they're making.

Signing a closer doesn't flip the division, in their minds.





doesnt give the fulll account but it was pretty much a 3 team race til the marlins fizzled, and the mets choked again


after april

mets 14-12
phils 15-13
marlins 15-12

after may

mets 27-27
phils 32-25
marlins 31-23


after june

mets 40-42
phils 44-39
marlins 43-39



after july

mets 58-50
phils 59-49
marlins 58-51


after aug

mets 76-61
phils 75-62
marlins 69-68



end of season

mets 89-73
phils 92-70
marlins 84-77

[cougarjake13]

Mets fans will argue the statistics from the 6th inning on, and that a closer helps fix that, but I think that's a bit of a flawed argument.

That argument is based on the assumption that everything else stays pretty much the same. From my vantage point, the Mets have worse starting pitching right now, than they did at the end of last season, and have done very little to solve their middle relief (I personally see Putz, based on what I saw of him last year, and the Mets' very own version of Tom Gordon, in terms of his likely contribution).

And then you have to look at the contributions from guys like Delgado, Tatis, Easley (who got some huge hits)...is it realistic those guys match up with last season's production?

Maybe you get a little bit better season from Reyes and Wright. Maybe Murphy works out.

But I still see the Phillies as the clear favorite right now, on paper.


Now, if the Mets lowball their way to Derek Lowe, and Manny falls in their lap because of the market....then things get interesting.


i would make that argument if you could somehow put 2008 f rod and putz into the mets 08 bullpen but you cant

and its unreasonable to expect delagdo or tatis to duplicate their performance
delgado will be what he is and prob have his numbers dip again as he is on the decline
reyes and wright will baring injury give you their normal production

but the unknown quotient is immeasureable at this time

what can you expect from a full season murphy ??
who fills out the rest of rotation and replaces perez if he doesnt resign ??


also phils dont have burrell and its unlikely lidge goes perfect again but overall they are still the better team

[King Hippos Bandaid]

this MLB Network thread not a Mets Phillies debate


Phillies Suck

[cougarjake13]

this MLB Network thread not a Mets Phillies debate


Phillies Suck




why it fits in with what mlb network is all about



































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[Big_Joe]

ahh yes. they've been showing past highlights for a few weeks now.. I'm watching the lrsen perfect game now.. Seems like a good station so far.. :D

[King Hippos Bandaid]

15 minutes to Hot Stove Live, my new favorite show

[DonInNC]

awesome. I have a new "go-to" channel.

[Earlshog]

another reason never to leave my home

[RingWraith]

On Cablevision, it's on channel 149, and the HD channel is 790

[K.C.]

also phils dont have burrell and its unlikely lidge goes perfect again but overall they are still the better team

Ibanez is flat out better.

You're right about Lidge, though.

[brettmojo]

This rules.

[brettmojo]

MLB Tonight? drool...

Holy shit Bernie Williams! :clap:

[cougarjake13]

hot stove is on again in 2 minutes

[Holes]

I had heard about the channel a few months back but I'll have to see if I get it. I just checked it out online and I'm excited. I fuckin hope I get it on Comcast!

Go to www.mlbnetwork.com from there you can enter your zip code which will tell you what providers in your area carry the network and what channel you can find it on.

[spadanko]

It's not like they were pulling away (and if I remember correctly, Florida and Philadelphia led the division for most of the year) when they had Wagner, though.

And that's the point they're making.

Signing a closer doesn't flip the division, in their minds.


Mets fans will argue the statistics from the 6th inning on, and that a closer helps fix that, but I think that's a bit of a flawed argument.

That argument is based on the assumption that everything else stays pretty much the same. From my vantage point, the Mets have worse starting pitching right now, than they did at the end of last season, and have done very little to solve their middle relief (I personally see Putz, based on what I saw of him last year, and the Mets' very own version of Tom Gordon, in terms of his likely contribution).

And then you have to look at the contributions from guys like Delgado, Tatis, Easley (who got some huge hits)...is it realistic those guys match up with last season's production?

Maybe you get a little bit better season from Reyes and Wright. Maybe Murphy works out.

But I still see the Phillies as the clear favorite right now, on paper.


Now, if the Mets lowball their way to Derek Lowe, and Manny falls in their lap because of the market....then things get interesting.


K.C., you usually post some great, unbiased stuff, but you are off here. First off, Putz in September was ridiculous. Once he got back form his injury he was nasty, and 2 years ago he was probably the best closer in the game (numbers wise).

Secondly, you mean to tell me if the Mets had Wagner in September, they would have blown there 4 game lead? Maybe they would have, but I think they wouldn't have given up 6 runs in the 9th against the Phillies in that one game

They not only got a closer, they got a shut down 8th inning guy. Both are elite closers in the game.

More from Wright and Reyes? Really? I'll take what they did last year any day of the week. How can you down play those guys?

I agree with you on getting the production out of tatis and finding easley's numbers somewhere, but i think Delgado finally got ehalthy, and we should see fine numbers from him.

The key I think is Church. If he can be what he was the first part of the year, or close to it, i'll be happy. Offense was not the problem with this team last season. It was the pen.

You say they have the worst starting pitching, but adding Lowe or Ollie, plus maybe a wolf or redding, changes that quickly. I still think they offer Lowe 3/42 and it should land him.

Muprhy I think will end up being the everyday LF, even against lefties. Unless they go out and sign Manny, which I don't see happeneing. I still like Dunn or Burrell.

But I agree the Phils are the best team. They won, Mets have to knock them off to lay claim

P.S. MLB Network is fucking amazing

[cougarjake13]

im loving mlb network

[Caseyelan]

Can we get more content before you launch please? kthankx

[El Mudo]

I'll have to check it out, but i'm glued to the NHL Network...its pretty much the only channel I watch outside of ComCast SportsNet and MASN (and that only for Caps/Nats games and Terps stuff)

Great documentaries, really awesome playoff series retrospectives, live games a few days a week (and Hockey Night In Canada on saturdays, even though I can already get it with NHL Centre Ice).

Love the NHL On The Fly

[WRESTLINGFAN]

Hazel Mae is HOTTT!!!!

Thank you Boston for sending her our way

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x97/soxanddawgs/general%20sports/hottiehazel.jpg

[cougarjake13]

Hazel Mae is HOTTT!!!!

Thank you Boston for sending her our way

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x97/soxanddawgs/general%20sports/hottiehazel.jpg

absolutely


i batched to her twice this morning

[IMSlacker]

Harold Reynolds thinks the Reds got an increadible bargain when they signed Willy Taverez. Fucking idiot.

[cougarjake13]

Harold Reynolds thinks the Reds got an increadible bargain when they signed Willy Taverez. Fucking idiot.

he's just happy to be working

[RingWraith]

he's just happy to be working

Wasn't he on SNY for a bit last year??? I think I remember seeing him there in one of their shows.

[Marc with a c]

Wasn't he on SNY for a bit last year???

yup.

[Fallon]

Hazel Mae is HOTTT!!!!

Thank you Boston for sending her our way

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x97/soxanddawgs/general%20sports/hottiehazel.jpg

I heard she fucked a lot of Sox players.

Now she's got that snatch going national.

[Jubjubs]

I forgot that this was even coming. I had to upgrade my Comcast package to get it, but there's no doubt that this will be one of my most watched channels. It will certainly take the place of the NFL network that I had to buy the "Sports Entertainment Package" for to watch 5 games this year that I felt screwed out of...Only one of which I really cared about. I can go ahead and cancel that now.

[cougarjake13]

game 5 dodgers - phillies on now

[K.C.]

game 5 dodgers - phillies on now

It was like Christmas all over again waking up to find that on TV.

[cougarjake13]

It was like Christmas all over again waking up to find that on TV.

on now is rays red sox game 7



then game 1 of phils- rays

[brettmojo]

he's just happy to be working around pussy again
Yup.

[IMSlacker]

Wow. Omar Minaya does not inspire confidence. I'm not even a Mets fan and I'm feeling anxious about the Mets this year watching this interview. I think he's said "pitching is always a risk" 172 times so far.

[cougarjake13]

Wow. Omar Minaya does not inspire confidence. I'm not even a Mets fan and I'm feeling anxious about the Mets this year watching this interview. I think he's said "pitching is always a risk" 172 times so far.

damn ill have to watch it later


no good to hear that

[IMSlacker]

I like Joe Magrane and Mitch Williams on here. Both seem very intelligent. It's a good contrast to Harold Reynolds.

[cougarjake13]

I like Joe Magrane and Mitch Williams on here. Both seem very intelligent. It's a good contrast to Harold Reynolds.

magrane was great for rays games

[DonInNC]

Meant to mention this earlier - Harold Reynolds sounds like Chris Rock.

[spadanko]

I like Joe Magrane and Mitch Williams on here. Both seem very intelligent. It's a good contrast to Harold Reynolds.


i actually liked them both as well. Nice to hear Mitch Williams actually speak from the heart and not just PC things.. like calling out derek lowe for wanting ace money when he is a #3

[Holes]

Boston Memories is on now.

F that!

[Snoogans]

I havent watched 1 second of this. What channel is it on cablevision HD?

[Holes]

I havent watched 1 second of this. What channel is it on cablevision HD?

What is your zip code?

074_ _?

[Bossanova]

I havent watched 1 second of this. What channel is it on cablevision HD?

I think its 790

[Snoogans]

07430

[Snoogans]

I think its 790

good call. AND PETE ROSE IS ON. AWESOME

[Holes]

07430

790 HD

[hammersavage]

Tonight is 2006 Game 6 NLCS. 'The Endy Catch' game.

There is zero chance I will put myself through that hell again.

[Snoogans]

Turn It On Yankee Fans

[Holes]

I can't stand Pedro.