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Fast forward two decades, and MASN's considerable decline in value has resulted in a contentious relationship between the two teams, primarily driven by the Nationals' assertion that they were not receiving a fair market rate for their rights. As a result, litigation ensued both in court and within the hierarchy of baseball, as the Nationals sought to capitalize on their broadcasting potential.
Amid ongoing tensions and impending litigation, the sale of the Nationals himself was at stake, as the Lerner family struggled to find buyers willing to meet their lofty asking price. This confusion surrounding television rights and unresolved disputes created a cloud of uncertainty that pressured team valuations.