PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – The Phillies have reached a new, long-term deal to broadcast their games on television.
The deal, reported to be between 20 and 25 years by Kevin Cooney of the Bucks County Courier Times, is with Comcast Sportsnet, the network that currently airs the team’s games.
READ MORE: Haddon Township Man, Dog Complete 7-Year, 38-Country Walk Around WorldComcast Sportsnet issued the following statement:
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From Mike Axisa of CBS Sports:
MORE NEWS: Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney Says He'll Be Happy When He's Not Mayor Following Fourth Of July ShootingThe team received only $35 million per year under their old agreement, which is a pittance by today’s standards. Even small market clubs like the Astros and Padres are getting $65+ million annually nowadays. The Dodgers recently agreed to a 20-25 year deal worth upwards of $7 billion while the Rangers landed a more modest $1.6 billion across 20 years
