DBacks Free on MLB.tv Monday Night

Via Nick Piecoro:

It’s a little ridiculous that the Diamondbacks game tomorrow night isn’t going to be on television here in Phoenix, but at least the organization was able to do something to let at least some people see Randy Johnson’s first start of the season.

The club called MLB Advanced Media and got clearance to air the game online on MLB.tv for free. So that’s pretty neat. It gives them a good chance to promote the game on their web site to try to lure new subscribers, while also appeasing at least wired Diamondbacks fans.

But what’s the deal with this game not being on TV in the first place? It’s a road night game. I guess FSN Arizona was already committed to the Suns, so is this just a drawback of having one exclusive television home?