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Post by Hankster on Feb 22, 2004 15:00:48 GMT -5
Can't wait for baseball season to start (big time Yankee fan)! Over at the AVS Forum they list their HDTV Programming Synopsis and it says:
YES - New York - broadcasting 1080i
The latest rumor is that YES network will offer MLB New York Yankees home games in HDTV, begininng in April 2004. No known carriers as yet.
If TWC could get this I would die! Yankee home games in HD, it would put all my other HD channels to shame!
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Post by Skaggs on Feb 22, 2004 19:26:59 GMT -5
I agree....Jeter & A-rod in HD...
During the summer months I usually hang by the pool and listen to the games...if they were in HD, I would buy a HDTV for the poolhouse!
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Post by Hankster on Feb 22, 2004 21:23:18 GMT -5
This 04' Yankee lineup will be awesome! April 16th is the first series between the BoSox at Fenway, can't wait!
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Post by shrevis on Feb 22, 2004 22:16:25 GMT -5
I'm definitely not going to get into an anti-Yankee tirade (I know I'll be severely outnumbered), but that'll definitely be worth watching if they get the games in HD. At least when my team comes to town.
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Post by Skaggs on Feb 23, 2004 20:08:42 GMT -5
Why not send an email to Albany TWC VP Peter Taubkin and request that they add YES HD? His email address is: peter.taubkin@twcable.comMight as well tell him you want ESPN HD, too. |
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Post by Hankster on Feb 23, 2004 20:39:43 GMT -5
I'm gonna send an email. Right now I'm watching game 7 of the 03' ALCS on YES.
I wonder if INHD will have any Yankee games or will they be blacked out. I hear that INHD will carry 3 MLB games per week which is cool.
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Post by Hankster on Feb 24, 2004 16:57:22 GMT -5
Here it is, the reply I got from Mr. Taubkin of TWC regarding ESPN-HD & YES-HD
Thanks very much for taking the time to contact me...and, of course, for the kind comments. Very much appreciated.
As for ESPN HD, the issue is largely one of cost. We certainly hope to offer it and are very much aware of the interest. We do, however, currently pay significant licensing fees to ESPN for the programming we receive from them now (ie: ESPN, ESPN 2, ESPN News, etc). Thus, our ability to offer ESPN HD is linked to its being made available to at a rate that is reasonable and which would not have us pay an unreasonable rate for programming we already receive in another format. Ultimately, it is such rates that make up in large part the rate we charge customers. That said, we're making every effort to offer the product and, again, hope to do so. As for YES, I can't say I'm aware of similar current discussions specific to YES HD..but can be confident the issues would be the same. Should I hear more, I'll be happy to pass that on. I also welcome you to stay in touch. In addition, if you're not already receiving it, I'll have you put on our HD online newsletter which would be a good source for any future announcements on HD programming.
From all of us at TWC, thanks for checking in. We are grateful for your support and loyalty.
-----Original Message-----
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Post by Skaggs on Mar 13, 2004 12:27:10 GMT -5
No HD, but....
If you love baseball, you won't want to miss the FREE preview of the package that brings it all home -- MLB Extra Innings on digital cable. With up to 35 out-of-market games a week, you can follow the Angels, the Phillies, the Diamondbacks, the Cubs, the Marlins, any team you want.
Check out MLB Extra Innings with a free preview from April 5 to April 11 on channels 1930 to 1939.
Order the MLB Extra Innings package on digital cable today for just $149 -- that's a $20 savings off the regular season price.
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Post by Hankster on Mar 13, 2004 15:30:59 GMT -5
I also can't wait for this preview, I wanna check out some Houston Astros games to see Clemens & Pettitte in action. Very cool!
;D
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Post by Skaggs on Apr 16, 2004 10:53:33 GMT -5
I asked TWC VP Taubkin if YES HD was available and if they are pursuing it:
-----Original Message-----
From: Taubkin, Pete [mailto:peter.taubkin@twcable.com]
Sent: Friday, April 16, 2004 8:46 AM
To: mpyskadlo@albanyhdtv.com
Subject: RE: Yankees on INHD
Sorry again for the delay. Been out of the office...again.
As for YES HD...yes it does exist. My last information on it is that there are issues surrounding the availability of the signal to us here in this market...ie: it has yet to be determined whether or not/how YES could transport the signal to us. I will follow up and pass on any new information that I may learn.
-----Original Message-----
From: Mark Pyskadlo [mailto:mpyskadlo@albanyhdtv.com]
Sent: Thu 4/8/2004 12:34 AM
To: Taubkin, Pete
Cc:
Subject: RE: Yankees on INHD
Can you shed any light whether YES-HD even exists and if TWC is discussing possibly carrying this channel?
Thanks again for your response.
--Mark
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