Top CBS Exec Tapped to Run Upcoming MLB Network

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 Top CBS Exec Tapped to Run Upcoming MLB Network
Tony Petitti , Executive Vice-President and Executive Producer at CBS, has been hired by MLB to run the upcoming MLB Network , which launches next season as the largest cable channel launch in history. According to John Ourand of the Sports Business Daily , Petitti, the number 2 at CBS is taking MLB up on the offer because he is interested in a leadership position, which was not available . [link]

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