OT: MLB TV vs. MLB Extra Innings

ILikePie · Post by **ILikePie** » Sat Feb 19, 2005 8:11 pm

Alright, can baseball season PLEEEEEEASE hurry up?

I havn't been this excited about a season since 1987, with my Mets coming off...well,you know

A few Butch Huskies and Bobby Bonillas later, my anticipation hasn't quite been at the same level since.

In addition to my "new look" Mets, my best friend is in Indians camp this year with a legit opportunity for a spot in the bullpen. I want to catch all the Indians games, which is a little difficult in West Texas.

So, I have been looking over both the MLB TV (through mlb.com) and the MLB Extra Innings packages. I live in an apartment where digital cable is the only option, which I have. Likewise, I have Broadband Cable Internet.

I am looking for opinions on both of these packages. I am leaning towards the MLB TV (on the computer) for a few reasons. 1) With my laptop, I can watch games anywhere there is a high-speed connection. 2) The package offers a few extras, like Classic Broadcast, Condensed Games, and if I miss a game, I can always watch it later. 3) It's $99 for the season.

I wasn't considering MLB Extra Innings until I found out that my cable provider was now offering DVR, so I could record any game I couldn't watch live. I know the picture quality will be better, but the price is higher: $149. Also, I am usually on my computer more than I wathc TV due to classes, these forums

, and the plethora of online leagues I am in.

I am just looking for any opinions from people who have had either package. Pros, Cons?
Any info will help.
Thanks.

snaz16 · Post by **snaz16** » Sun Feb 20, 2005 12:13 pm

This will be my 4th season with Extra Innings on Dir TV and I love it. I'm a staunch Indian fan in Fla.,and I get about 140 Tribe games available. Who is your friend trying to make the Indians? From what I read there are probably 2 spots in the Tribe pen open. That is if everyone stays healthy,and thats a big if! Wickman,Howry,Sauerback,and Shuey all have had arm problems,and I can't imagine at least one of the them having a reoccurance.
I can't comment on MLB Tv other than the free highlights offered which seem slow on my machine,but that could be my machine. Direct Tv also allows me to stretch that payment out over 3 mos. Perhaps your cable company may offer a simular option?
A link on the Indians bullpen situation-
http://www.tribune-chronicle.com/sports ... ians18.asp

Leebo33 · Post by **Leebo33** » Sun Feb 20, 2005 1:37 pm

I am going to try Extra Innings for the first time this season. My friend had it last season and really enjoyed it so I decided to ask for it as a birthday gift.

GTHobbes · Post by **GTHobbes** » Sun Feb 20, 2005 1:52 pm

I've had both and enjoyed both over the past couple of seasons. Both have their advantages and disadvantages, and it seems like they both have the same amount of blacked out games or games that just aren't on for whatever reason. I kind've like getting the games on Direct TV's MLB package better, because I'm a Cardinals fan living in ATL and it allows me to also order the Mid-West Fox Sports package that has pre-game shows, post-game press conferences and viewer call-in shows, etc. On the pc, the feed cuts out pretty much right after the game is over. If you're getting it on cable, though, that negates that as an advantage. I do a lot of work on my laptop at night and having a game on in a different window while I work is great. As you know, price is better on the pc too and I don't tie up the pc every night that way. Plus, you get the other things you've mentioned.

dbdynsty25 · Post by **dbdynsty25** » Sun Feb 20, 2005 5:28 pm

I'd just roll with the MLB Extra Innings package, especially if you've got a DVR. Watching baseball games on the PC, in a little ass window, isn't very fun. I bought a few games last year through mlb.com and I was disappointed. It's just hard to track the little white baseball on a computer screen. I've been a subscriber of Extra Innings for about 5 years now and I love it...and live by it since I can't get ALL of the Braves games on TBS (usually they only show about 90 a year).

GTHobbes · Post by **GTHobbes** » Sun Feb 20, 2005 8:39 pm

Actually, you don't have to watch the games on pc in a little window. Last year, I watched the games on real player (or whatever the MLB package uses) and there is an option to watch it full screen. Watching on my 17 inch laptop screen wasn't as nice as watching the big screen in my living room, but I could see the ball just fine.

dbdynsty25 · Post by **dbdynsty25** » Sun Feb 20, 2005 8:49 pm

I realize you can maximize it, but the fact of the matter is, you lose resolution when you do that. It's just a pain in the ass watching games on a PC monitor, whatever the resolution.

Leebo33 · Post by **Leebo33** » Wed Mar 23, 2005 11:10 am

I just ordered my Extra Innings. Comcast gave me half off because they canceled my Fox Sports channels, so I am only paying $74.50. Sweet.

cdastros · Post by **cdastros** » Wed Mar 23, 2005 12:08 pm

I had mlb tv for the past 2 years and I loved it. I would watch games at work and at school. The only thing I hated was that all the local astros and rangers games are blacked out because I live in texas. I think you can go to the mlb and watch a test game that they have archived so you can see if you like the resolution.