Marchand Sports Media The difficult move MLB should make in its TV negotiations
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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