Marchand Sports Media Warning: MLB’s opt dealings feel like the Pac-12
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In the 34-minute sports media podcast, Andrew Marchand and Jon Meterparel provide inside information and opinions. Here’s what you need to know:
* Why the MLB talks about ESPN opt out package feel a little like the Pac 12
* Maybe MLB will have a great deal, but right now with NBC’s low bid and Apple without great distribution, will MLB be able to make up ESPN’s $550 million per year and reach
* “Inside The NBA” says goodbye and hello all in one breath
* Why Marchand thinks ESPN’s “Inside The NBA” will likely be same show as it has been on TNT
* The NFL and ESPN talks have optimism on both sides that a media deal will get done. It’s not done yet.
* What’s the real deal about Peter Schrager getting an ESPN show
* The end of the NBA on TNT felt like …
* What ESPN and TNT have done right on its NHL coverage
* Why CBS’ Kate Scott and Champions League did so well
* What Apple MLB TV analyst did very well
* Which Fox Sports MLB analyst did Meterparel not enjoy. Longtime listeners will know
* How Karl Ravech could get more out of David Cone & Eduardo Perez on SNB
* Amazon vs. Fox on NASCAR
* What do we think of the Big 10 TV draft and others
* What do we think of Indiana-Oklahoma City Finals and ratings
* Sponsor: WSC Sports … Tell them Marchand sent you
* On Deck Thursday (or earlier): Tim Corrigan is The Main Event
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