Directv MLB vs Roku

[panerd]

So I noticed that the MLB package is only $100 (unless you have to get the $119 package to get it through Roku) and you can stream that through Roku. I enjoy the Roku immensly for netflix and watching tv shows through amazon on demand but the pauses during rewinding/fast forwarding are quite lengthy. I have never really had much trouble with my interent speed during Roku movies but also am not usually on the computer at the same time. (Like I would probably be during baseball games) Is it worth the extra $100 to avoid these problems? Is there a way to get the MLB cheaper than $200 on Directv?

[PilotMan]

You do need the premium service to get it on Roku. I think that the other question is up to you though. I don't have great high speed, but I can still be on the computer when a movie or baseball game is on. Although my bandwith demands are pretty small by comparison.

[lordscarlet]

The problem for me is blackouts. I would use MLB.tv in order to watch the local team (Nationals) because I don't have cable. But they force you into cable or nothing.

[sooner333]

For some reason, the Roku site says the channel is not coming until late April.

[stevew]

Yeah. That's kind of annoying. They should have some spring training games on there or something.