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  1. BigbadB
    From what I gathered from my cable company, they weren't offering it up until this got settled. I called at the beginning of February and they told me to call back after Feb 15th. I called after Feb 15th and that's when they said that we would have to wait until everthing got settled. If you do order MLBTV and need help transferring it to your TV via the S-Cable, I'll give you the instructions. That would be awesome, because I'll probably need help. How long do they make S-Cables? Where my lap top is stationed is probably at least 15 feet from where the TV sits. Of course, I am still holding out hope that my cable company picks up MLB EI.
  2. BigbadB
    From what I gathered from my cable company, they weren't offering it up until this got settled. I called at the beginning of February and they told me to call back after Feb 15th. I called after Feb 15th and that's when they said that we would have to wait until everthing got settled.
  3. BigbadB
    It wouldn't take a rocket scientist to figure out that if you are tired of listening to people complain about this, that you could simply NOT OPEN THE THREAD. Regardless of what happens, DirecTV WILL have MLB.EI. Fact! There, your services in this thread are no longer needed. But, thanks for playing.
  4. BigbadB
    =D> I think my compassion comment went right over his/her head. I'm clueless why someone would come in here and toot their own horn about their good fortune and spit in the face of the misfortunes of others. Personally, I would feel compassion for any baseball fan (not just Cub fans) that was put in this position. But, I'm seeing the selfish attitude more and more, and I don't like it at all. His original post wasn't even directed at me. It just shocked me that someone would talk down to others like that.
  5. BigbadB
    Sweeney is too much of a gamble for any team at this point, IMO. Even if he shows signs of a healthy season, I'm still not sure teams will be willing to chance him at the trade deadline. Just too many injury issues. The man is chronic.
  6. BigbadB
    And the hits just keep on coming. Your compassion is awe inspiring. :roll:
  7. BigbadB
    I'm curious how much more expensive the baseball package will be on DirecTV with the exclusivity agreement. Maybe not this year, but soon enough they might feel the power to make people pay double what they pay now.
  8. BigbadB
    Yeah, while I don't really have any issues with DirecTV since I've never had it, I hope they get the screws put to them on this deal. I've seen enough of the NFL network to know that any attempt at an MLB network won't be all their cracking it up to be. A bunch of lame announcers and journalists that haven't a clue about anything outside of conventional baseball wisdom talking about a bunch of stuff that I can dig up on the internet quicker than they can spit it out. Sure, spring training games might be nice. But, it's only going to take away more games from ESPN, TBS, FOX, WGN in the long run. I do agree with whoever said that MLB is agreeing to this to get more revenue from MLB.TV. MLB is who will be cashing in big time, not DirecTV. And once the cable companies and Dish see how badly DirecTV gets screwed in this deal, they aren't going to be willing to cough it up later after having it taken away from them. This is not a good deal for anyone, except MLB. They are getting from DirecTV alone what everyone paid them last year. People aren't going to switch to DirecTV. They'll order MLB.TV. That's probably what I'll end up doing.
  9. BigbadB
    Selfishness is becoming the norm in this country. It's quite sad. One day when your car is sitting on the side of the road all broken down, someone will drive by without stopping and say, "should have bought a car that runs. Enjoy your walk, dude." Same attitude. Different day.
  10. BigbadB
    My level of baseball interest is because of the access. Take away the access and my interest level dwindles. Maybe that's just me, but I doubt it. Fantasy baseball leagues are everywhere. Fantasy baseball has had a pretty impressive impact on MLB. I'm hoping Cox ponies up the cash. If not, I'll have to figure something out.
  11. BigbadB
    No one is hating on DirecTV. I have my business phone, home phone, email address, internet service and tv's through my cable company. I get a nice sized discount by having the 3 way package. Why should I have to give up any or all of that? Personally, I don't want an ugly dish sticking off the side of my house, either. There are many people living in apartment complexes that are not allowed to hang satellite dishes. What are these people supposed to do to get MLB EI? I've been getting MLB EI for several years now. All of a sudden, I can't have it anymore unless I switch to DirecTV or my cable company picks it up? It's very nazi-ish.
  12. BigbadB
    Ryan Shealy will probably be getting most of the playing time at 1b.
  13. BigbadB
    I've never been overly fond of Victor Zambrano, either. But, I suppose he might be a good sleeper pick on your team. :D Ryan Wagner is a pretty big reach in your bullpen, also.
  14. BigbadB
    Depends on which Santana that is in your rotation.
  15. BigbadB
    Umm, I think you mean they have a long history of not developing position prospects. Uh, yeah.
  16. BigbadB
    Gordon still has to prove that he's ready to play in the majors everyday. If he proves that he can, he'll be at 3b and Teahen will be in a corner outfield spot. In the meantime, it's probably a good move on the Royals part to give Teahen reps at 3b and in the OF. Why? The only reason to hold him back is to delay his arbi clock. I think you're reading too far into my post. If he absolutely tanked it in ST offensively and defensively, there is the remote possibility that KC feels he needs a little bit more seasoning. My previous post is basically repeating the old adage that players have to earn their playing time. Maybe I should have stated that Gordon has to prove to the manager of the Royals he's ready to play 3b everyday. I'm quite certain Gordon WILL be at 3b on opening day.
  17. BigbadB
    Gordon still has to prove that he's ready to play in the majors everyday. If he proves that he can, he'll be at 3b and Teahen will be in a corner outfield spot. In the meantime, it's probably a good move on the Royals part to give Teahen reps at 3b and in the OF.
  18. BigbadB
    Where is the choice for "All the Above".
  19. BigbadB
    While I think I'd rather have Price, I doubt he's available when the Cubs pick. And because the Cubs have had a long history of developing position prospects and Wieters sounds like he won't need much development time in the minors, I voted for Wieters.
  20. BigbadB
    The fans sure didn't make Jacque Jones feel complacent last year. The lovable losers tag might have held up at one time, but those days are long gone. 2003 changed things forever, IMO. Big money is being spent. Ticket prices are going up every year. Quality talent is being brought in and promoted. The fans expect the Cubs to field a winner now more than ever. Dusty was the very definition of complacency. He was a bad fit to manage this club the last 4 years.
  21. BigbadB
    I'm fine with that. Someone should be planting a new bug in Hendry and Steinbrenner's ear everyday. Man I would love to see this lineup: Soriano Murt ARod Lee ARam Jones Barrett DeRosa Northside Murderer's Row. That is nice. It makes me worry what we gave up to get A-Rod with this line up, but I'll go ahead and assume it was Cesar Izturis and Cliff Floyd. :D
  22. BigbadB
    Run support in 2006: Jon Garland: 5.66 Javier Vasquez: 5.59
  23. BigbadB
    I'm fine with that. Someone should be planting a new bug in Hendry and Steinbrenner's ear everyday.
  24. BigbadB
    Tear it up at SS Theriot!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I absolutely love that line up. Ladies and gentlemen, the glass is half full and a new pitcher of koolaid is being mixed for our drinking pleasure.
  25. BigbadB
    I doubt it. Jones is just as mediocre as Lieber, only he's not a pitcher so he's not going to be valued as much. Nobody is going to be giving up top prospects for Jones. I'd like to move Jones and a pitching prospect, if Pie proves he can play, for a SS prospect. I agree with BbB that it's nice to have some depth in the OF but the lack of talent at the SS postion in this organization really bugs me. I'd like to see the Cubs do that too, but from everything being said in the front office, they like Izturis.
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