Cablevision: No Comment on MLB 'Extra Innings' In HD
The cable operator says it will offer the SD package this year.
By Swanni
In Demand, the company that will distribute the Extra Innings pay package to cable operators, is expected to offer around 10 'out-of-market' games a week in HD as well as up to 60 a week in standard-def.
Cable viewers can watch the games by ordering the package through their cable operator for a one-time rate of slightly less than $200.
A Cablevision spokesman said his company will offer the SD Extra Innings package, but said he could not comment on whether the HD games would be included in the plan.
Cox Communications said today that Cox systems in San Diego and Rhode Island have committed to carrying the high-def 'Extra Innings' games.
Comcast has told TVPredictions.com that it will carry the standard-def games of Extra Innings, but not the HD games.
Time Warner and Charter also carried the Extra Innings package last year. TVPredictions.com has issued inquiries to the two cable operators asking about their 2008 plans, including high-def, but have yet to receive a response.
DIRECTV will provide an Extra Innings package for 2008, which will include up to 40 games a week in high-def. The cost for both the SD and HD games will be $229 to DIRECTV subscribers.
Dish Network tells TVPredictions.com that it will not carry either the SD or HD Extra Innings in 2008.
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