However, while MLB wanted the cable systems to match the same offer as DirecTV, MLB would be providing more generous benefits to DirecTV for the very same offer: DirecTV would be receiving a stake in MLB Network, thereby barring cable systems from receiving the telecasts. Hence, MLB was accused of claiming that cable would not meet the same terms as DirecTV, while not offering the same deal to the cable consortium.
However, while MLB sought the cable systems to match the same package as DirecTV, MLB would be offering more favorable terms to DirecTV itself: DirecTV would receive a share in MLB Network, thereby preventing cable systems from accessing the broadcasts. As a result, MLB was accused of claiming that cable systems could not meet the same conditions as DirecTV, while not extending the same offer to the cable alliance.