Cardinals are going to lose thousands of loyal viewers

[Cardinals1964]

What about nursing homes?

I doubt they spring for the APP.

I have an uncle who is a big Cardinals fan.

They have Spectrum.

If that works out great.

If not…….

Get a better nursing home???
Every true Cardinals fan will buy the package so they can invest more in the players on the field. I’m just kidding around. I don’t care who buys.

''/\What a sick comment.

It wasn’t a comment. It was a disbelief question. See the 3 question marks? Did you see the smiley face? Did you read the, I’m just kidding around part?
But if you wanna be serious, why should the Cardinals have to pander to a demographic that can’t afford to pay them? What’s your answer? Everything should be free?

[renostl]

What about nursing homes?

I doubt they spring for the APP.

I have an uncle who is a big Cardinals fan.

They have Spectrum.

If that works out great.

If not…….

If it is broadcast, it is, you can get it.
Cable or streaming. Some do both. Even old Firesticks or Roku do these

[-ocaj]

Buy the streaming service for only $99.

I think the OP is suggesting the Cardinals will lose thousands of loyal viewers, probably on the lower side of the income scale.

If those folks don’t have internet or smart phones……they are not really the demographic advertisers covet…

Also, are we really going to believe people who spent enough on cable to have Fox Sports Midwest in the past don't have the money to pay for the internet or a smart phone? Come on now.

This may shock some of you, but some people won't be able to justify putting a hundred bucks on a Cardinals package.

Laughable. Since when do you care about affordable anything for anyone?? I guess when it involves fossils who can't watch their baseball, wahh. What next? Will we force them to choose between their cat food rations and the cardinals teevee package? Give me a break. Let me break out my tiny violin and play 'Nearer, my gawd, to thee' for you while your ship founders, lol.

Well, some day your parents are going to cut you off and you'll have to figure it out for yourself.

Good one. Unfortunately my parents are gone, lost my father nearly a year ago. He was far better person than yourself so it was quite a loss.

[-ocaj]

Here is the real question. Why does ownership want to force people to change? More than 60% of this market is either Direct TV, Dish, or Spectrum. Also has a large rural market that doesn’t not have fast internet. Fans should be upset. Especially the older ones who fit the above criteria. It’s not hard to use the estimating providers. the Cardinals just don’t want too.

Because they know that catering to fossils is never a smart business decision? Go boldly into the future! It waits for no one.

[Voldemort]

I might have missed it. Is there a post in this thread that lists what/how Spectrum is planning to show Cardinal games? I am one of those who kept Spectrum for Cardinal games, but I admit I kept it for a couple of other channels as well. I will not pay extra to get Cardinal games. I've posted this before, but I doubt that in the last 5 years I've missed more than 10 games total. Life for us will change, and that is alright. I have my screened-in deck and a radio for listening to games. BTW, the last time I called Spectrum, they did not know if Cardinal games would all be covered.

[JohnnyMO]

I might have missed it. Is there a post in this thread that lists what/how Spectrum is planning to show Cardinal games? I am one of those who kept Spectrum for Cardinal games, but I admit I kept it for a couple of other channels as well. I will not pay extra to get Cardinal games. I've posted this before, but I doubt that in the last 5 years I've missed more than 10 games total. Life for us will change, and that is alright. I have my screened-in deck and a radio for listening to games. BTW, the last time I called Spectrum, they did not know if Cardinal games would all be covered.

A Cardinal rep being interviewed during a Spring game a week or so ago acted like a deal was imminent, but here we are and the only officially confirmed way to get the games is cardinals.tv for $99.

[Youboughtit]

Here is the real question. Why does ownership want to force people to change? More than 60% of this market is either Direct TV, Dish, or Spectrum. Also has a large rural market that doesn’t not have fast internet. Fans should be upset. Especially the older ones who fit the above criteria. It’s not hard to use the estimating providers. the Cardinals just don’t want too.

Because they know that catering to fossils is never a smart business decision? Go boldly into the future! It waits for no one.

How is using the available system catering to fossils? Less than 20% of viewed games by all markets last season were streamed. 80% were through local cable and satellite services. Clearly other markets understand. Like I said where I live no high speed internet and I don’t live in city for spectrum so Dish/Direct TV only option. Bad product, Increase season ticket prices, make only Option to watch by streaming, all going to cause a top 5 baseball fanbase to be one of the worst. Baseball was created to be cheap entertainment. That’s why it was successful. Greed will be the decline. Also most Cardinals fans clarify as fossils. Do they want the stadium to be completely empty?

[ScotchMIrish]

A lot of people were watching the Cardinals when it was part of their basic package but won't pay a fee to watch. They already lost a lot of loyal viewers.

[Cardinals1964]

A lot of people were watching the Cardinals when it was part of their basic package but won't pay a fee to watch. They already lost a lot of loyal viewers.

They paid a fee when it was part of their basic package. Remember the disputes and interruptions while providers and Cardinals argued over pricing? I remember.

[Dazepster]

91% of Americans have a smart phone, 96% have Internet.

Who wants to watch a baseball game on their phone and not all TV's are smart TV's.

The bulk of my Cards and or TV viewing over the last 3-4 years has been on a phone, tablet, and or laptop.

Prefer the freedom of movement to being stuck in 1 physical location.

I do tend to larger size phones, smaller ones I could see being an issue in watching a game.

Net Net, More Flags, More Fun, For Everyone.

Speaking of Flags. Sorry to hear 6 Flags is exiting St Louis. A Roller Coaster and Thrill ride fanatic, and while I hadn't been there the lost opportunity bums me out.

[ecleme22]

91% of Americans have a smart phone, 96% have Internet.

Who wants to watch a baseball game on their phone and not all TV's are smart TV's.

I watch a lot of games or portions of games on my phone

[Goldfan]

91% of Americans have a smart phone, 96% have Internet.

Who wants to watch a baseball game on their phone and not all TV's are smart TV's.

The bulk of my Cards and or TV viewing over the last 3-4 years has been on a phone, tablet, and or laptop.

Prefer the freedom of movement to being stuck in 1 physical location.

I do tend to larger size phones, smaller ones I could see being an issue in watching a game.

Net Net, More Flags, More Fun, For Everyone.

Speaking of Flags. Sorry to hear 6 Flags is exiting St Louis. A Roller Coaster and Thrill ride fanatic, and while I hadn't been there the lost opportunity bums me out.

Just under different ownership. You can still come ride the coasters.
In this era a 60,70,80” TV’s it blows my mind that people would be satisfied watch a Baseball game on a cell phone???

[Quincy Varnish]

91% of Americans have a smart phone, 96% have Internet.

Who wants to watch a baseball game on their phone and not all TV's are smart TV's.

The bulk of my Cards and or TV viewing over the last 3-4 years has been on a phone, tablet, and or laptop.

Prefer the freedom of movement to being stuck in 1 physical location.

I do tend to larger size phones, smaller ones I could see being an issue in watching a game.

Net Net, More Flags, More Fun, For Everyone.

Speaking of Flags. Sorry to hear 6 Flags is exiting St Louis. A Roller Coaster and Thrill ride fanatic, and while I hadn't been there the lost opportunity bums me out.

It’s all been downhill since they retired the time tunnel

[TheJackBurton]

A lot of people were watching the Cardinals when it was part of their basic package but won't pay a fee to watch. They already lost a lot of loyal viewers.

They paid a fee when it was part of their basic package. Remember the disputes and interruptions while providers and Cardinals argued over pricing? I remember.

The operative word there is package. They paid for it but got 100+ channels as well. Paying for a single service that shows one thing is not an added benefit that some people are willing to pay for.

[Dazepster]

91% of Americans have a smart phone, 96% have Internet.

Who wants to watch a baseball game on their phone and not all TV's are smart TV's.

The bulk of my Cards and or TV viewing over the last 3-4 years has been on a phone, tablet, and or laptop.

Prefer the freedom of movement to being stuck in 1 physical location.

I do tend to larger size phones, smaller ones I could see being an issue in watching a game.

Net Net, More Flags, More Fun, For Everyone.

Speaking of Flags. Sorry to hear 6 Flags is exiting St Louis. A Roller Coaster and Thrill ride fanatic, and while I hadn't been there the lost opportunity bums me out.

Just under different ownership. You can still come ride the coasters.
In this era a 60,70,80” TV’s it blows my mind that people would be satisfied watch a Baseball game on a cell phone???

Not saying it is a better or equal experience but I don't like being confined to a specific location.

Many refuse to acknowledge and or agree that there is a science behind screen size. In terms of ideal distance from specific screen sizes. Many if not most have screens entirely too large for the space they are situated in and the distance they view the screen from. There is a definitive point of diminishing if not simply negative returns.

But yes, a nice sized screen is preferable to a mobile device.

[OldRed]

91% of Americans have a smart phone, 96% have Internet.

Who wants to watch a baseball game on their phone and not all TV's are smart TV's.

The bulk of my Cards and or TV viewing over the last 3-4 years has been on a phone, tablet, and or laptop.

Prefer the freedom of movement to being stuck in 1 physical location.

I do tend to larger size phones, smaller ones I could see being an issue in watching a game.

Net Net, More Flags, More Fun, For Everyone.

Speaking of Flags. Sorry to hear 6 Flags is exiting St Louis. A Roller Coaster and Thrill ride fanatic, and while I hadn't been there the lost opportunity bums me out.

Just under different ownership. You can still come ride the coasters.
In this era a 60,70,80” TV’s it blows my mind that people would be satisfied watch a Baseball game on a cell phone???

Agree and how can it be family entertainment on a cell phone. I have had a cell phone for many years, but I refuse to pay to watch a baseball game on a cell phone.