I agree—I just can’t imagine what a Detroit Tigers channel would be? They have to have games on basic cable, right? If they go to a pay model, they will get crushed. It will be interesting to see how this gets resolved.
So, are we talking three separate local networks? I don’t see that happening—there isn’t enough programming outside of games to go around. And they can’t move to a paid subscription model outside of basic cable because no one will pay (besides nerds in an online baseball forum).
I think the solution will be that someone will come in and buy Bally Sports and maintain the programming similarly.
Honestly, I don’t want our home games to end at 9 pm while it’s still light out. I’m conditioned to watching games later. What am I going to do at 9:30? Read a frickin’ book?
I know this is a baseball forum, but what of the local NBA and NHL games that are also carried on the regional networks? Isn’t the solution for all three leagues to solve this together?
I listened to a decent chunk of the game yesterday—it didn’t seem as though Dan and Jim were calling every pitch or sharing what the count was. I was distracted listening at times, so might have been me. Anyone else notice this?
He’s made a career out of his self-deprecating humor and banging all of the Hollywood hotties. I like him, but agree that his actual talent is not particularly evident. Has to be near the bottom of the all-time SNL performers.
His performance has nothing to do with his weight—his legs are irreparably damaged. His physical downward spiral began when he hurt his core trying to separate Fielder and Garcia. He’s basically the team mascot now and the only reason for some casual fans to attend a game. I’m glad he’s on the team and will enjoy the sunset of his career. I hope for his sake he can make a few memories along the way.
Quick, Thelma—please name one Tiger on the 2023 squad besides Miguel Cabrera?
Thelma: “Ummm….”