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ZOMG! Could Scott Franzke Leave for the Rangers? Will You be Able to Watch the NLCS?

By Kyle Scott

Published: Oct 14th, 2010 · 10:09 AM EDT

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We present to you, your two media freak-out moments of the day:

Yesterday, we told about Scott Franzke’s expiring contract and the possibility that he maybe might perhaps potentially think about leaving for Texas.  Last night, Phillies Nation reported on an article from the Dallas Morning News that also questioned the timing of the Rangers letting their nine year play-by-play man go.

Mind you, this announcement came the day before Game 5 of the ALDS.  Why would they do it then?  Perhaps to give Scott Franzke something to think about…  [Dallas Morning News]

There aren't a lot of minor league broadcasters with television experience. Maybe the Rangers are hoping that Scott Franzke, who once worked their pre- and postgames on radio and has done excellent work in the Philadelphia Phillies' radio booth, will come home. Mike Capps, who has loads of TV experience, but in much different venues, works radio for the Ryan family in Round Rock.

The search is on. Stay tuned

UPDATE: Phillies Nation has an interview with Franzke, where he says he's here at least another year. 

Now, cause for more immediate concern.  While most people in this area don’t have Cablevision, Phillies fans in NJ and New York could be affected by yet another battle between a major network and a cable company.  Cablevision and FOX are currently in a royal pissing match over whether the provider will be able to carry WNYW and WWOR in New York and WTXF in Philadelphia (FOX affiliates).  The network wants more money from Cablevision.  Their current deal inconveniently expires on Friday at midnight- just before Game 1 of the NLCS on… wait for it… FOX!

They are literally meeting right now (Thursday morning), so stay tuned.

Some say the two parties need arbitration.