Will Verizon get the MLB extra innings games ?

[anthony_b]

I know for a fact that verizon and DirecTV had some partnership in the past, so I was wondering if Directv will offer the package to Verizon Fios ?

[Bschneider]

I've heard one rumor from a Verizon employee that this will happen because of the partnership. But the employee stated that more likely it would be with the NFL:ST than anything else. Apparently DirecTv wanted 10-15 mill a year for ST last year, but Verizon wasn't ready. Now DirecTv wants 50 mil or so a year.

Of course, this is all just a rumor.

[anthony_b]

Well, I guess not. I really miss my baseball games, Brighthouse called me asking me if I wanted to get the package this season but I told them I was locked with FIOS for a year....I'm so upset.

[anthony_b]

Well, my year is up and I'm wondering if the MLB package will be available this year on FIOS....if not I'm jumping ship.

[Dknow]

I wouldn't hold my breath. Might be time to walk the plank!

[anthony_b]

Just ordered brighthouse...goodbye Fios, it was nice while we were together, but I need to see my Yankees !!!

[Bschneider]

You may have jumped too soon..

http://policyblog.verizon.com/PolicyBlog/Blogs/policyblog/EricRabe9/427/MLB-Coming-to-FiOS-Mom-and-Apple-Pie-Rejoice-.aspx

[anthony_b]

Not really, we don't know if it will be offered here in Tampa yet..but thanks for the link.

[anthony_b]

still nothing on FIOS.

[anthony_b]

still waiting