Owners to discuss blackout solution
Baseball’s territorial blackouts, the scourge of so many frustrated television and streaming-video viewers, will be eliminated for the 2009 season if Major League Baseball’s executive council follows suggestions president Bob DuPuy plans on presenting next week.
At the owners’ meetings Wednesday, DuPuy said he will propose that if a team is not broadcasting in a geographic location for at least one season, it loses the right to black out games in that area. Gone would be the blackouts that prevent folks in Iowa and Las Vegas from seeing as many as six games each night and have caused viewing havoc throughout the country.
"I see no reason why there ought to be so many clubs able to black out in those territories," DuPuy said. "That’s my intention. That’s my goal. I didn’t get any pushback. The whole thing is about making the game more popular and available."
Not all blackouts will vanish under DuPuy’s plan. The blackout of Saturday afternoon games on Fox, which is part of MLB’s nearly $700 million annually in TV contracts, will remain. That blackout, as opposed to territorial rights ones, was for sale.
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Jim Thome out of the starting lineup for the opener with Boston. less than a minute ago
by larry on Aug 8, 2008 3:59 PM CDT 0 recs
larry's master plan of all right-handed hitters tonight begins to take shape...
Next, AJ is fed a laxative in his Coke float and is on the can for the next 4 hours.
KGJ pulls a hammy getting dressed. No need for any overt action there.
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by SSH2005 on Aug 6, 2008 1:08 AM EDT
by winningugly on
Aug 8, 2008 4:06 PM CDT
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Damn! Your secretary is good!
"just realized the superman uni is barely visible but slightly protruding out of his jersey. and i began to slightly protrude out of my pants." - MM
by homesickalien on
Aug 8, 2008 4:08 PM CDT
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not close, ozzie.
The lineups for Friday’s Red Sox-White Sox game:
BOSTON
Drew rf
Pedroia 2b
Ortiz dh
Youkilis 1b
Lowell 3b
Bay lf
Lowrie ss
Varitek c
Crisp cf
Lester p
WHITE SOX
Cabrera ss
Pierzynski c
Quentin lf
Dye rf
Griffey dh
Konerko 1b
Swisher cf
Ramirez 2b
Uribe 3b
Buehrle p
by larry on Aug 8, 2008 4:46 PM CDT 0 recs
Start up...
the Griffey sucks train and I’m all aboard. Even though it’s not his fault, this sucks.
by Dick Allen's Mom on
Aug 8, 2008 4:48 PM CDT
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Im sure glad that Josh is on the roster.
"You know, if you stab a man in the dead of winter, steam will rise up from the wounds. Indians believed it was his soul escaping from his body." - Mikita's Manager, Glen
by omnipotent grab on
Aug 8, 2008 4:54 PM CDT
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r u dents?!?
he meant josh paul, who similarly is no longer on the roster.
"anybody interested in grabbing a couple of burgers and hittin' the cemetery?"
by Toonderstrook on
Aug 8, 2008 4:57 PM CDT
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Least we got Carzy Carl with Rupe.
"You know, if you stab a man in the dead of winter, steam will rise up from the wounds. Indians believed it was his soul escaping from his body." - Mikita's Manager, Glen
by omnipotent grab on
Aug 8, 2008 4:59 PM CDT
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Crazy*
"You know, if you stab a man in the dead of winter, steam will rise up from the wounds. Indians believed it was his soul escaping from his body." - Mikita's Manager, Glen
by omnipotent grab on
Aug 8, 2008 4:59 PM CDT
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yeah, we got something out of josh paul too.
"anybody interested in grabbing a couple of burgers and hittin' the cemetery?"
by Toonderstrook on
Aug 8, 2008 5:11 PM CDT
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Splits vs. Lefty
(2008) Thome: .255/.356/.578
(2008) Griffey: .205/.373/.477
(Career) Fields: .314/.369/.686
by Dick Allen's Mom on
Aug 8, 2008 5:04 PM CDT
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Now I see why hes not playing.
"You know, if you stab a man in the dead of winter, steam will rise up from the wounds. Indians believed it was his soul escaping from his body." - Mikita's Manager, Glen
by omnipotent grab on
Aug 8, 2008 5:05 PM CDT
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i die a little bit everytime griffey sucks. i liken it to watching tyson fight post face tattoo.
"I know it's pretty baby, but I didn't take it out for air."
by explodingpinwheelsforfunandprofit on
Aug 8, 2008 5:02 PM CDT
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"anybody interested in grabbing a couple of burgers and hittin' the cemetery?"
by Toonderstrook on
Aug 8, 2008 5:03 PM CDT
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I always wondered what your chick looked like
Did she get the “Pops” before or after you turned 30?
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by SSH2005 on Aug 6, 2008 1:08 AM EDT
by winningugly on
Aug 8, 2008 6:58 PM CDT
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ot: did anybody else catch the nod to SoB/WTGTD in yesterday's nyt crossword?
43 down: Bill of _ (shipping document in all caps directed to Eastern European truckers by Camaro driving dispatcher)
some of the parenthetical may not have appeared in the actual crossword
"anybody interested in grabbing a couple of burgers and hittin' the cemetery?"
by Toonderstrook on Aug 8, 2008 5:37 PM CDT 0 recs
rights?
you didn’t say how many letters.
In two weeks they will win 7 or 8 in a row and you all will have 10 inch boners.
by Chiburb on
Aug 8, 2008 5:43 PM CDT
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right size, wrong shape.
"anybody interested in grabbing a couple of burgers and hittin' the cemetery?"
by Toonderstrook on
Aug 8, 2008 6:29 PM CDT
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ooh! Good one!
In two weeks they will win 7 or 8 in a row and you all will have 10 inch boners.
by Chiburb on
Aug 8, 2008 6:10 PM CDT
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He's BACK!
Toonder, some of us missed ye.
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by SSH2005 on Aug 6, 2008 1:08 AM EDT
by winningugly on
Aug 8, 2008 6:32 PM CDT
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thank will shortz.
"anybody interested in grabbing a couple of burgers and hittin' the cemetery?"
by Toonderstrook on
Aug 8, 2008 6:37 PM CDT
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I don't suffer from these
blackouts that you refer to, unless i’ve drunk 12 pints of Tetleys finished off with a gram of amphetamine sulphate.
Sox fan from England, marching on together
by hoodlight on Aug 8, 2008 5:39 PM CDT 0 recs
hi-yo!
Listen, you fucking fringe, if I throw a dog a bone, I don't want to know if it tastes good or not. You stop me again whilst I'm walking, and I'll cut your fucking Jacobs off.
by MarketMaker on
Aug 8, 2008 5:42 PM CDT
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i'm good thanks
the mrs is out with her pals, so I can see the game tonight. I’ve had a few beers and am looking forward to the matchup.
Sox fan from England, marching on together
by hoodlight on
Aug 8, 2008 5:46 PM CDT
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Im actually really looking forward to the Opening Ceremony tonight.
"You know, if you stab a man in the dead of winter, steam will rise up from the wounds. Indians believed it was his soul escaping from his body." - Mikita's Manager, Glen
by omnipotent grab on
Aug 8, 2008 5:48 PM CDT
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when Boston gets their rings?
In two weeks they will win 7 or 8 in a row and you all will have 10 inch boners.
by Chiburb on
Aug 8, 2008 5:50 PM CDT
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Yes they get 5 as well.
"You know, if you stab a man in the dead of winter, steam will rise up from the wounds. Indians believed it was his soul escaping from his body." - Mikita's Manager, Glen
by omnipotent grab on
Aug 8, 2008 5:52 PM CDT
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tits!
sorry. Thought it was a game thread.
In two weeks they will win 7 or 8 in a row and you all will have 10 inch boners.
by Chiburb on Aug 8, 2008 5:41 PM CDT 0 recs
asl?
"You know, if you stab a man in the dead of winter, steam will rise up from the wounds. Indians believed it was his soul escaping from his body." - Mikita's Manager, Glen
by omnipotent grab on
Aug 8, 2008 5:44 PM CDT
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I know not thisasi
In two weeks they will win 7 or 8 in a row and you all will have 10 inch boners.
by Chiburb on
Aug 8, 2008 5:47 PM CDT
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I'll spare you the google search I had to go through...
age/sex/location?
Guess that’s how they do it in the chat rooms.
"just realized the superman uni is barely visible but slightly protruding out of his jersey. and i began to slightly protrude out of my pants." - MM
by homesickalien on
Aug 8, 2008 5:48 PM CDT
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You know what?
I had to look that shit up earlier when Hazy said it.
No joke.
"just realized the superman uni is barely visible but slightly protruding out of his jersey. and i began to slightly protrude out of my pants." - MM
by homesickalien on
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wow, fail.
"You know, if you stab a man in the dead of winter, steam will rise up from the wounds. Indians believed it was his soul escaping from his body." - Mikita's Manager, Glen
by omnipotent grab on
Aug 8, 2008 5:48 PM CDT
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let me guess: MM told you.
In two weeks they will win 7 or 8 in a row and you all will have 10 inch boners.
by Chiburb on
Aug 8, 2008 5:49 PM CDT
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Nope, the chat rooms. I used to frequent them years ago.
"You know, if you stab a man in the dead of winter, steam will rise up from the wounds. Indians believed it was his soul escaping from his body." - Mikita's Manager, Glen
by omnipotent grab on
Aug 8, 2008 5:50 PM CDT
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whoa, why am i getting thrown under the bus?
you’re the one with “10 inch boners” in your sig.
Listen, you fucking fringe, if I throw a dog a bone, I don't want to know if it tastes good or not. You stop me again whilst I'm walking, and I'll cut your fucking Jacobs off.
by MarketMaker on
Aug 8, 2008 6:19 PM CDT
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I thought you were on the road
In two weeks they will win 7 or 8 in a row and you all will have 10 inch boners.
by Chiburb on
Aug 8, 2008 5:54 PM CDT
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We decided to drive separately, but we're packing up.
Got the ol’ mac on to play some music, so I opened this pos site too.
"just realized the superman uni is barely visible but slightly protruding out of his jersey. and i began to slightly protrude out of my pants." - MM
by homesickalien on
Aug 8, 2008 6:17 PM CDT
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Don't worry, I'll be gone in, like, an hour!
Just in time for the game thread to begin.
"just realized the superman uni is barely visible but slightly protruding out of his jersey. and i began to slightly protrude out of my pants." - MM
by homesickalien on
Aug 8, 2008 6:17 PM CDT
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about to grab a cab and head to the game
you guys suck and i kick insane ass. that’s pretty much the moral of this comment.
Listen, you fucking fringe, if I throw a dog a bone, I don't want to know if it tastes good or not. You stop me again whilst I'm walking, and I'll cut your fucking Jacobs off.
by MarketMaker on Aug 8, 2008 6:21 PM CDT 0 recs
Yeah, well I would grab it better so hah!
"You know, if you stab a man in the dead of winter, steam will rise up from the wounds. Indians believed it was his soul escaping from his body." - Mikita's Manager, Glen
by omnipotent grab on
Aug 8, 2008 6:22 PM CDT
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You'll certainly be missed here
while you ruin our chances of a win at the game.
pos.
"just realized the superman uni is barely visible but slightly protruding out of his jersey. and i began to slightly protrude out of my pants." - MM
by homesickalien on
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