I’ve been mulling over a conversation from a dinner last week about the Houston Astros. As you’re all aware, the new regional sports network that the Astros are part owners of (they own 46.3%) isn’t available widely in Houston yet. So far, Comcast Sports Net is available on Comcast and a few small cable providers, but I don’t have it at my house, just like 60% of Houston homes.
This came up at a dinner full of Astros fans last week and it begged the question, “If your cable provider doesn’t carry CSN by Opening Day, will you change your cable to Comcast?” My answer was a resounding, “Hell, no.” I had Comcast once upon a time and for reasons I won’t bore you with here I swore them off. What surprised me was that half the people at the table said they would, indeed, change to Comcast if that’s the only way they’d see games. The remainder of us had other ways we’d stay abreast, including the radio, but held firm that we wouldn’t budge.
Since the Chronicle online blog posted a story about possible conspiracy theories and Jayne over at What the Heck, Bobby got up on her soapbox, I figured it was time to ask all of you what you will do. So, check the box…
Loading ...Terri Schlather (AGirlintheSouth) is the tortured Senior Houston Astros Writer for Aerys Sports. You can email her at agirlinthesouth@gmail.com, or follow her ridiculous ramblings on sports, vodka and the weeone on twitter @agirlinthesouth.
I’m just SICK that my provider isn’t going to pick up the Comcast channel, to watch the guys.
This is SUCH a hot topic, and I can only HOPE Jim
Crane is reading our responses.
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I was at that dinner last week and like you I say HELL NO! I had Comcast before…I hated it and I would never switch back, it’s why I moved apartments last summer. If a deal is not reached by opening day I will have to find an alternate solution for my game viewing.
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I understand the current conversation involves fans in Houston, but I live in San Antonio. I don’t even have a radio option to turn to. I’m a teacher, and I love my summertime Astros games. I have AT&T Uverse, so if a deal is not finished, I’ll be pissed. As it is, the Rangers are doing more marketing to the SA baseball fans than the Astros ever did. Hell, they’re even playing 2 exhibition games in the Alamodome against the Padres. If Crane’s not careful, he’ll lose the very viable SA market, but then again, maybe he doesn’t care.
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I’ve always thought it was a shame that MLB’s blackout for Astros games covers ALL of Texas, otherwise mlb.tv would be a good option. The Rangers have a lot going for them right now to appeal to fans, including significantly larger revenue streams. The Astros are trying to create one with this tv deal, but may end up cutting of their nose to spite their face.
Let’s hope not.
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