Brenly not returning for 2013 (Jim Deshaies hired pg 14)

[XZero771679666304]

Wow, this is really surprising. Wonder if Brenly wants the Arizona gig.

 

It is true, and I'd bet the reason is that he accepted the Arizona job.

[Clem Fandango]

Speaking of ESPN, former Cub, Doug Glanville, also works there. I thought I remembered hearing he's a pretty big stats guy.

 

I could get on board with that, though he's mostly an analysis guy on there, not sure how his broadcasting skills are

[El Duderino]

Brett threw out Dan Plesac. Please god no.

[XZero771679666304]

Speaking of ESPN, former Cub, Doug Glanville, also works there. I thought I remembered hearing he's a pretty big stats guy.

 

That's an intriguing possibility. He's definitely a forward thinker, but I have no idea how he is in a booth.

[El Duderino]

I've never heard of Glanville doing anything besides studio stuff.

[mul21]

What about Eric Karros? I think he'd be a decent addition.

[AlwaysaCub]

Bring back Joe Carter!

 

But seriously, Glanville is intriguing. Some other names they could possible consider include Karros and Millar (unfortunately).

 

They could also take the same approach as the 7th inning stretch, with a new celebrity announcer for each game.

[Magnetic Curses]

Speaking of ESPN, former Cub, Doug Glanville, also works there. I thought I remembered hearing he's a pretty big stats guy.

 

I could get on board with that, though he's mostly an analysis guy on there, not sure how his broadcasting skills are

 

He's got a weird speech impediment.

[Magnetic Curses]

I think it's going to be stone

[Guest]

Please don't be Mark Grace. Please don't be Mark Grace. Please don't be Mark Grace.

 

Maybe if it's him, Len will snap and impale him on the Southwest Airlines plane view camera. I mean, yeah, we'll lose Len, but at least Mark Grace would be dead.

I doubt we'd lose Len, it would be justified.

[Guest]

I think it's going to be stone

 

I highly doubt that. And for Len's sake, I really hope not.

[Magnetic Curses]

I think it's going to be stone

 

I highly doubt that. And for Len's sake, I really hope not.

 

for our sake, i really hope not

[Guest]

They could also take the same approach as the 7th inning stretch, with a new celebrity announcer for each game.

 

Oh, that would be brutal.

 

They need to get rid of that at the 7th inning stretch.

[RynoRules]

Would love to have the Red Baron. Throw in a bottle of scotch and its sure to be entertaining.

[XZero771679666304]

I think it's going to be stone

 

I have a dark fear that might happen.

[A New Era]

I'll take Sutcliffe please. Funny, and passion for the Cubs. I've been sorely missing that type of dopey homerism since Ronny passed.

[Irrelevant Dude]

Please don't be Mark Grace. Please don't be Mark Grace. Please don't be Mark Grace.

A lot of fans I know are already calling for him, but I can't see it. He's a train wreck at this point.

Personally I would enjoy Mark Grace in the booth, but that would be a potential PR nightmare.

[XZero771679666304]

Please don't be Mark Grace. Please don't be Mark Grace. Please don't be Mark Grace.

A lot of fans I know are already calling for him, but I can't see it. He's a train wreck at this point.

Personally I would enjoy Mark Grace in the booth, but that would be a potential PR nightmare.

 

I think the chances they'd hire him, considering he was just fired because of legal troubles and the fact he can't control his drinking, are just about nil.

[italianocubsfan7]

I don't think the Cubs would want Grace from a PR standpoint. Two DUI's is a big reason why he didn't get renewed in Arizona.

 

Any chance Steve Stone comes back, or is his contract with the Sox still going? Lou Piniella?

[davell]

I couldn't stand Brenly at first, but grew to enjoy him quite a bit. Sutcliffe or bust.

[Irrelevant Dude]

Does this mean Michael Brenly is gone too?

[XZero771679666304]

I couldn't stand Brenly at first, but grew to enjoy him quite a bit. Sutcliffe or bust.

 

I agree with this. I'm thinking Sutcliffe is most likely the guy.

[El Duderino]

Sutcliffe has had plenty of problems with boozing himself.

[J.R.]

Disappointing news. I hope they take care to hire a competent analyst - the Joe Carter days are all too fresh even yet, and MLB is full of horrible on-air "talent." Kasper and Brenly were terrific.

[Guest]

Please don't be Mark Grace. Please don't be Mark Grace. Please don't be Mark Grace.

A lot of fans I know are already calling for him, but I can't see it. He's a train wreck at this point.

Personally I would enjoy Mark Grace in the booth, but that would be a potential PR nightmare.

 

I think the chances they'd hire him, considering he was just fired because of legal troubles and the fact he can't control his drinking, are just about nil.

 

Agreed. We're not the Cardinals.