New M's deal with FSN
I saw this article today. It basically says the M's have signed a new deal with FSN for 12 years / $400+ million. I know it is good for the M's and is larger than their previous contract. However, I don't really know how this deal compares to other clubs, how it will impact payroll, etc? I'd appreciate some feedback/thoughts from people more knowledgeable than I am.
http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/baseball/338798_maritv08.html
Update [2007-11-8 12:57:16 by Jed MC]: I did a little research and the prior deal was 10 years / $288 million for 2001 through 2010. I guess the new deal will replace the remaining years of the prior deal and the extend it. Hopefully they can use some of the extra money on payroll and not just fill their Scrooge McDuck-like money tower.
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Good news
by Matthew on Nov 8, 2007 8:45 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
The other good news out of it...
That compares with the deal with FSN SW for the Rangers. The Rangers have ever game showed on FSN SW/local Fox/local "my" station unless picked up by FOX or ESPN. Houston doesn't quite have that big of a deal, since FSN SW and FSN Houston split games depending on who's playing.
by ppl4life on Nov 8, 2007 9:46 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Now...
by Phildopip on Nov 8, 2007 9:48 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
I think they have it.
by Librocrat on Nov 8, 2007 10:02 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I just cancelled as well
by Brick on Nov 8, 2007 10:30 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
ch. 788 on game days
by pdb on Nov 8, 2007 11:04 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
ch. 664
by marinerschas2 on Nov 8, 2007 11:24 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Do the M's have the pull
by Teej on Nov 8, 2007 10:09 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
I doubt it, but that's just my opinion.
by Thingray on Nov 8, 2007 10:55 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I doubt it too
by pdb on Nov 8, 2007 11:25 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
This week in Marinerography:
by Matthew on Nov 8, 2007 11:31 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
W00t!
by PositivePaul on Nov 8, 2007 11:36 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Damn,
by Teej on Nov 8, 2007 11:31 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
NESN also covers the Bruins
by pdb on Nov 8, 2007 11:33 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Sonics Superchannel, anyone?
by G_ on Nov 8, 2007 11:36 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
People watch hockey?
by pdb on Nov 8, 2007 12:38 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Whats hockey?
by kentroyals5 on Nov 8, 2007 1:33 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
You're all just jealous... and stuff
by ningwers on Nov 8, 2007 8:49 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Paul Allen - Vulcan Enterprises
However, Comcast has it's own sports network now.
by eknpdx on Nov 8, 2007 11:43 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Isn't FSN essentially the same idea
by Thingray on Nov 8, 2007 11:46 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
FSN is owned by Fox
But yeah, they're regional TV stations
by I'm NOT Corco on Nov 8, 2007 12:00 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
That was my point.
The Yankees make money from YES which helps to fund the team, just like our ownership makes money from other business ventures to help fund the team.
Any additonal revenue stream is nice, but it doesn't have to come from owning their own network.
by Thingray on Nov 8, 2007 12:13 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Team-owned networks help shield money
by G_ on Nov 8, 2007 12:17 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
FSN is not owned by Fox
by MfaninAlaska on Nov 8, 2007 3:43 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
CAPTAIN PLANET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by Thingray on Nov 8, 2007 3:44 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Is that true?
by Librocrat on Nov 8, 2007 4:38 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Yes its 100% true
now FSN still has some ties with Fox Broadcasting as Liberty is a large shareholder in Fox Broadcasting, but Fox as a parent company doesn't own FSN.
by MfaninAlaska on Nov 9, 2007 2:30 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
The Liberal in me is soooo happy.
by Librocrat on Nov 9, 2007 3:02 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
More unrelated news
http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/sports/AP-BBO-Coaches-Helmets.html?_r=1&oref=slogin
by Librocrat on Nov 8, 2007 11:14 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
uh-oh.
FSN here tried to switch to Rockies many years back but were met w/ much protest. I hope people's allegiances haven't changed.
by Patrick517 on Nov 9, 2007 8:16 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
















