# I Only Want to Watch My Teams

- Link: https://www.timprobst.com/2007/08/20/i-only-want-to-watch-my-teams/
- Published: 2007-08-20T08:46:37-05:00
- Author: Tim Probst

My family and I moved away from the Chicago area back in the Spring of 2005. Since
then, it has been a struggle to keep up with my two favorite teams, the [Cubs](http://www.cubs.com)
and the [Bears](http://www.chicagobears.com). I get to see a few Cubs games on WGN
Superstation, and there are always the Cubs and Bears games on national TV, but 
it would be great if I could sit down and enjoy any game that I want to see.

Now, I know some of you are thinking, well Tim, just order [MLB Extra Innings](http://www.indemand.com/sports/mlb/index.jsp)
or [NFL Sunday Ticket](http://www.nfl.com/promotions/directv/sundayticket), and 
you’ll be all set. That’s all well and good, but why would I order a package with
so many games when I only care about the Cubs and the Bears? I don’t sit around 
and watch sports games just because they’re on. I want to watch my teams, and that’s
it. Some of you are also probably thinking that I should just order MLB.TV and watch
the games on my computer. While I enjoy computers, and I work with them all day,
I don’t really want to sit at my desk to try to enjoy a game. I want to sit my butt
down on the couch and watch the games on my TV.

It seems to me that I can’t be alone in my desire to watch my favorite team out 
of market. Here is what I would like to see happen. The leagues should provide an
option on both digital cable and satellite so that a fan can subscribe to all of
the games for their favorite teams. Obviously, the packages should be a lot more
economical than the packages available today because they will include significantly
fewer games. With the combination of a lower price and the ability to watch only
the games from your favorite team, I believe many more people will subscribe to 
these packages making everyone a winner. The leagues and providers make more money
from more subscriptions, and the fans will be happy because they get to see their
favorite teams.

Come on MLB and NFL, make this happen!