Comcast: No HD For MLB Extra Innings
The cable operator will only show games in standard-def.
By Swanni
In Demand, the company that will distribute the pay package of games to cable operators, is expected to offer up to 10 'out-of-market' games a week in HD as well as dozens of others in standard-def.
However, Comcast told TVPredictions.com today that it will not broadcast the high-def games to its subscribers.
"Only SD," Comcast spokeswoman Jenni Moyer said.
Asked why, Moyer said it wasn't because the cable operator didn't have room on its system for the HD games which require more capacity.
"It's most likely because we don't have an agreement to carry it in HD," she said.
DIRECTV has said it will offer up to 40 Extra Innings games a week in HD, although the high-def coverage will cost an additional $50 over the standard package of $179.
Dish Network did not carry the pay package last year and has not announced that it will do so this year, either.
Cox, Time Warner and Charter will carry the package, but has not announced its HD plans.
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