Dec 04, 2009 8:25 AM EST

Owner Tom Hicks may not be able to keep control of the Rangers after talks about a contract extension with television partner Fox Sports stalled.

The Dallas Morning News reported the stalled deal.

The story adds, through sources, that Major League Baseball did not like the possible deal because it would mean giving the team a quick cash infusion, but could cause lower television revenue long-term.

Hicks announced two weeks ago that he was trying to get investors to keep the team.

Via ESPN