Bob Brenly leaves Cubs broadcast booth; replaced by Astros' Jim DeShaies

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Interesting that they are reaching out to a non-Cub guy, at least I am pretty sure that Jim Deshaies was never a Cub. That would seem like a tough sell since they are supposedly only able to offer a couple of years due to their TV contract status. I really thought Karros would get it by now.
 

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Who is Deshaies? A left-hander known as J.D., he pitched for 12 seasons, including seven with the Astros from 1985-91. His last game was an abbreviated start on July 30, 1995, at Wrigley Field. He gave up six runs on five hits, including a first inning home run by Todd Zeile and another blast in the second by Jose Hernandez over 1 1/3 innings as the Cubs rolled to an 8-0 win over the Phillies. Deshaies reportedly holds the Major League record for most at-bats without an extra-base hit (373). Deshaies just completed his 15th season as color analyst for the Astros.

Brenly did not have a direct Cubs tie, playing all but one season with the Giants.
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I knew Deshaies was an Astro. I kind of figured he bounced around a little bit. I don't believe that a Cubs announcer has to have a Cubs connection, but I am kind of surprised that someone without that connection would jump at the job with such a short term commitment. That said a move to the AL West which will result in a real ratings plummet on top of the must watch TV that the Astros were before might offer the prompting to take a chance on a short term gig with the Cubs market.
 

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I knew Deshaies was an Astro. I kind of figured he bounced around a little bit. I don't believe that a Cubs announcer has to have a Cubs connection, but I am kind of surprised that someone without that connection would jump at the job with such a short term commitment. That said a move to the AL West which will result in a real ratings plummet on top of the must watch TV that the Astros were before might offer the prompting to take a chance on a short term gig with the Cubs market.
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To me, whoever replaces Brenly... it'll be different. It'll feel weird and take time getting used too. I just hope they get a good candidate and it won't be bad watching Cubs games on TV.
 
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Rice Cube said:
He's still moussing up his hair for his interview. Might take a while.
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If I had to take a guess, Karros is not a guy the Cubs really want and never were high on him from the beginning.
 
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