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AmericanErrorist Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Mar-28-04 10:47 PM
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Twins Fans Could Lose Out On TV Coverage This Season
TWINS BLACKOUT?

Well, it just might happen.

Commissioner Bud Selig tried to get rid of the Minnesota Twins completely and that move failed.

Now the Twins have opted for a survival move that appears to have taken them out of this market.

By taking over the cable market with the Victory Sports network the Twins are out demanding a higher price for the small-market product.

Since that move it appears us folks way out here will be the ones to suffer.

On Monday we were told by the good folks at Midcontinent Communications at this point it's not looking good for this season.

That would mean no television coverage, and that is coupled with a lack of decent radio coverage in this market.

What's a fan to do?

ANGRY FANS

This move will no doubt anger a lot of loyal fans who consider a day without the Twins comparable to a day without sunshine.

Herald Publisher/Editor Don Mrachek updated you on this venture in his Sunday column.

As he said, let's not give up the ship.

You can contact Midcontinent Communications, the local cable provider, at 852-0376 in Minot if you would like to voice your displeasure.

If unable to call you can surely make a note that will grab their attention on your next cable bill.

You can also go on line and send the Twins (www.minnesotatwins.com) a word or two.

After all, they are the ones who initiated this move.


http://www.willistonherald.com/articles/2004/03/16/news/sports/sports1.txt

If you look at the article, this is just an except. This is legal under DU Rules.

Links: http://www.boycottthetwins.com/ Anti- VSN
http://www.mytwinsontv.com/ The Twins' Site about the Situtation



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