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For that same reason, DuPuy also dismissed an offer made Tuesday by In Demand, a pay package provider owned by Comcast, Time Warner and Cox cable companies, that would allow Extra Innings to be on cable and Dish Network for two years. Questions about distributing the Baseball Channel could come closer to its launch.John Kerry tried for you out there, really he did.
Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.), who convened the Commerce Committee hearing, supported the offer. DuPuy balked.
"We believe that DirecTV has the right to begin to help us build the channel," DuPuy told Kerry.
Well, at least if you are a Cubs, White Sox or Braves fan, don't live locally and can't get a dish at your place, you can still see some games on WGN and TBS, right? Right?
Sigh.
(HT: Deadspin)
Previously at FanHouse:
Politicians, CEOs Discuss MLB's 'Extra Innings' Deal
MLB: Cable Companies' Offer for 'Extra Inning' Falls Short
Cox Offers Free MLB.TV to Past 'Extra Innings' Subscribers
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MLB's Extra Innings Deal Isn't Exclusive to DirectTV ... Yet
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