See my rant in comment # 297 in http://hfboards.com/showthread.php?t=905454&page=12
One line version: Comcast doesn't want to force Dish to let you have Versus for cheap. Comcast wants to force YOU to pay IT for Versus, either directly or at an arm-and-a-leg price through Dish.
Very good point. But, then how does DirecTV offer Versus on a lower tier package?