DirecTV MLB Package

Luis_Rivera · 06-06-2005, 08:40 PM

I ordered this when I got home from school last week. It's pretty amazing.

Once I start work, it's gonna be pretty sweet to be able to lay in bed and watch the west coast games after the Sox.

One thing that disappointed me about it was that it doesn't have a 24 hour channel like the NFL package has.

Anyone else have this?

Davey Eckstein · 06-06-2005, 09:05 PM

My uncle does. Whenever I visit him, I just watch that all day. It's pretty sweet. I'd recommend it, if you're financially suited...

Karros270 · 06-06-2005, 09:15 PM

I'm jealous, I really want the package but since I don't pay for cable I can't get it.

akw4572 · 06-06-2005, 09:32 PM

I've got it and love it. Dodger games are great to watch if they are on their FSN, with Vin Scully all by his lonesome.

Green & Gold Heart · 06-06-2005, 09:51 PM

I'm a cheapo so I use MLB TV. It's definitely quality lacking, but I can watch every A's game.

Someday I'll be rich enough to get the cable or satellite package.

Karros270 · 06-06-2005, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by akw4572

I've got it and love it. Dodger games are great to watch if they are on their FSN, with Vin Scully all by his lonesome.

It doesn't get any better than Vin.

Luis_Rivera · 06-06-2005, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by akw4572

I've got it and love it. Dodger games are great to watch if they are on their FSN, with Vin Scully all by his lonesome.

I think they use the home team's broadcasters... and I caught a Dodger game with Scully last week.

Anyway... I really liked having just Scully calling the game because it didn't have all the stupid comments that come with a color guy... and he just does a fantastic job all around.

I've also learned that we (in the Boston area) are very, very lucky to have Remy/Orsillo compared to a lot of the other guys I've heard over the past week calling games for other teams.

rudel.dietrich · 06-06-2005, 11:15 PM

I prefer XM radio

akw4572 · 06-06-2005, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Luis_Rivera

I think they use the home team's broadcasters... and I caught a Dodger game with Scully last week.

Anyway... I really liked having just Scully calling the game because it didn't have all the stupid comments that come with a color guy... and he just does a fantastic job all around.

I've also learned that we (in the Boston area) are very, very lucky to have Remy/Orsillo compared to a lot of the other guys I've heard over the past week calling games for other teams.

And by the same token, i've figured out how BAD George Grande and Chris Welsh are on the Reds FSN.

Luis_Rivera · 06-06-2005, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Fallschirmjager

I prefer XM radio

I can't just listen to sports. I need to watch.

Davey Eckstein · 06-07-2005, 11:14 AM

I think that way for most sports, but because of baseball's pace, I have no trouble listening to it.

Kiko1313 · 06-07-2005, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by akw4572

I've got it and love it. Dodger games are great to watch if they are on their FSN, with Vin Scully all by his lonesome.

Ugh. I bought the MLB all access on mlb.com (both MLB TV and radio audio). You can only either watch the game or do the radio audio, but not both. I watch the Brewers, but I'd prefer to watch the game and listen to Bob Uecker. Since I can't do that I usually opt for watching the game. During the weekend series with the Dodgers I couldn't stand Vin Scully anymore by the middle of the 2nd game and switched over to just listening to Uecker for the rest of the series. Sorry, you probably think I'm nuts. I used to think Scully was good, but he nearly put me to sleep.

During day games, I'm at work so then I put Uecker on in the background while I'm working. Now that's great!

Luis_Rivera · 06-07-2005, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Kiko1313

I used to think Scully was good, but he nearly put me to sleep.

Well that's what I love about him. He's got a no-bull**** approach. He's just a PbP guy.

Half the time I hear a color guy talk, the idiocy that flys out of his mouth is so frustrating to me that I want to impale myself on the remote.

rudel.dietrich · 06-07-2005, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Luis_Rivera

I can't just listen to sports. I need to watch.

I much prefer to listen to games on the radio rather than watch them. Plus besides sports you get lots of other **** for $10 a month.

Hammer755 · 06-07-2005, 11:45 AM

They offered the first week of the season free as a trial, and it was all I could do to keep from buying it right then. But my life is pretty hectic right now and I probably wouldn't be able to watch enough games to justify the cost. However, I'm probably going to plunk down the cash once they offer the late-season discounted cost.

phenom · 06-07-2005, 12:09 PM

I'm waiting for the half-price second-half deal.

Karros270 · 06-07-2005, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Kiko1313

Ugh. I bought the MLB all access on mlb.com (both MLB TV and radio audio). You can only either watch the game or do the radio audio, but not both. I watch the Brewers, but I'd prefer to watch the game and listen to Bob Uecker. Since I can't do that I usually opt for watching the game. During the weekend series with the Dodgers I couldn't stand Vin Scully anymore by the middle of the 2nd game and switched over to just listening to Uecker for the rest of the series. Sorry, you probably think I'm nuts. I used to think Scully was good, but he nearly put me to sleep.

You're nuts!

marioh · 06-07-2005, 01:22 PM

I would never leave the house if I got that package. Hell, I don't leave the house on Sundays when my NFL Sunday Ticket kicks in.

I'll stick to the free weeklong previews, the one at the beginning of the season, and the one right after the All-Star break. Those previews certainly pique my interest, but after sitting home all week watching baseball, I realize why I don't get it.

06-06-2005, 08:40 PM	#1
Luis_Rivera Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 4,177	DirecTV MLB Package I ordered this when I got home from school last week. It's pretty amazing. Once I start work, it's gonna be pretty sweet to be able to lay in bed and watch the west coast games after the Sox. One thing that disappointed me about it was that it doesn't have a 24 hour channel like the NFL package has. Anyone else have this?

06-06-2005, 09:15 PM	#3
Karros270 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 2,392	I'm jealous, I really want the package but since I don't pay for cable I can't get it. __________________ now everybody's praying...don't prey on me

06-06-2005, 09:05 PM	#2
Davey Eckstein Banned Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Laundry Barn Favorite food: Bran flakes. Posts: 1,283	My uncle does. Whenever I visit him, I just watch that all day. It's pretty sweet. I'd recommend it, if you're financially suited...

06-06-2005, 09:32 PM	#4
akw4572 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,601	I've got it and love it. Dodger games are great to watch if they are on their FSN, with Vin Scully all by his lonesome.

06-06-2005, 09:51 PM	#5
Green & Gold Heart Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 5,242	I'm a cheapo so I use MLB TV. It's definitely quality lacking, but I can watch every A's game. Someday I'll be rich enough to get the cable or satellite package.

06-06-2005, 11:15 PM	#8
rudel.dietrich Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Zürich, Switzerland Posts: 8,608	I prefer XM radio

06-07-2005, 11:14 AM	#11
Davey Eckstein Banned Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Laundry Barn Favorite food: Bran flakes. Posts: 1,283	I think that way for most sports, but because of baseball's pace, I have no trouble listening to it.

06-07-2005, 11:45 AM	#15
Hammer755 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,348	They offered the first week of the season free as a trial, and it was all I could do to keep from buying it right then. But my life is pretty hectic right now and I probably wouldn't be able to watch enough games to justify the cost. However, I'm probably going to plunk down the cash once they offer the late-season discounted cost.

06-07-2005, 12:09 PM	#16
phenom Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Near the Great Wall. On the GOOD side. Posts: 3,770	I'm waiting for the half-price second-half deal.

06-07-2005, 01:22 PM	#18
marioh All Star Starter Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: NYC Posts: 1,162	I would never leave the house if I got that package. Hell, I don't leave the house on Sundays when my NFL Sunday Ticket kicks in. I'll stick to the free weeklong previews, the one at the beginning of the season, and the one right after the All-Star break. Those previews certainly pique my interest, but after sitting home all week watching baseball, I realize why I don't get it.