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The difficult move MLB should make in its TV negotiations

Marchand & Meterparel: Everybody Loves Sports Media

In the 33-minute sports media podcast, Andrew Marchand and Jon Meterparel provide inside information and opinions. Here’s what you need to know:

  • NBC has a much low offer for most of MLB's ESPN $550M package, while Apple may have some interest

  • Why neither spot may fully work for what MLB wants

  • Why MLB should turn back to ESPN

  • How MLB is not getting its TV bang for its buck with Dodgers-Mets & Dodgers-Yankees with Apple Friday leadoff exclusives

  • How MLB's owners' desire for a salary cap is linked to a national streaming package

  • Why Around The Horn was a success, but not journalism

  • The comparisons of ATH to Oprah or Letterman were a little much

  • How will ESPN replace ATH

  • What does the Justin Connolly hiring from Disney tell us about YouTube

  • Disney feels YouTube should not be allowed to make the move

  • TNT's French Open coverage feels big

  • Reggie Miller & Kenny Albert reviews

  • Why TV is driving college football and what's next

  • After the NFL, which sport is trending up in United States

  • Should the NBA have its lottery draw on live TV

  • Why NBC's Premier League growth is a perfect example of how to boost a sport

  • A tribute to the retiring Mark Packer

  • Red Sox play-by-player Dave O'Brien and listening

  • Harry the Cat, instant replay


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