See, I had a perfectly good Extra Innings day. First I wanted to watch the Mets game, and that was on. Then I wanted to watch the A's game, and that was on. Then I wanted to watch the Rockies game, and I drove right up to the ballpark and damned if they didn't sell me tickets and let me sit right there and watch it in person.
On the other hand, weren't all of the spots in the NHL postseason determined before games began today? Are hockey fans REALLY clamoring for a full Saturday slate of meaningless exhibitions?
3 - What hockey game was it Bob? Because I have no idea why you would be complaining unless you had to watch the LA Kings.
4 - Um, Mark, only the Western conference spots are all determined already. Today's Flyers/Rangers game was between two teams that could potentially finish anywhere from 3rd to 7th seeds, and there are still two or three teams fighting over the 8-spot. Also #s 1 and 2 are currently tied with two games left. Soooo there's a bit of hockey drama left in the season yet.
I don't know anything about hockey or cable or anything, but in the last few days I have been denied access to the home games of the A's, Giants, Dodgers, and Padres because of "regional broadcast restrictions" by MLB.tv. Apparently, if you live on the West Coast, you're not allowed to watch any West Coast team at home. I guess the reasoning is that I might not drive the 600 MILES to see the A's or Giants if I'm allowed to watch their games live on the internet.
Me: (enters login and password)
MLB.tv: Server error.
Me: (enters login and password)
MLB.tv: Server error.
Me: (enters login and password)
MLB.tv: Server error.
Me: (enters login and password)
MLB.tv: You are logged in too many times. Try again later.
Me: @&*($@&%*(@#&%*(#@$&*(@#$&*(*@!!!!!
And I like hockey. I just don't see why they need to show the same hockey game on two different channels while not showing a baseball game.
On the other hand, weren't all of the spots in the NHL postseason determined before games began today? Are hockey fans REALLY clamoring for a full Saturday slate of meaningless exhibitions?
4 - Um, Mark, only the Western conference spots are all determined already. Today's Flyers/Rangers game was between two teams that could potentially finish anywhere from 3rd to 7th seeds, and there are still two or three teams fighting over the 8-spot. Also #s 1 and 2 are currently tied with two games left. Soooo there's a bit of hockey drama left in the season yet.
Jesus Christ.
Irate emails from Voxter to MLB.tv this season: 2
Responses from any representative of MLB.tv whomsoever: 0
Can't say that's an improvement though.
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