From a broadcasting standpoint, I agree 100%. As a fan though, you have to appreciate his genuine enthusiasm and love for the Cubs. His enthusiasm for the game in big moments? Sure. But for the 10 times a year we get to hear him yell "YES!", there's 10 times a game where his stupid, rambling, incoherent stories cause Pat to ignore three plate appearances. You can sense his enthusiasm even when there isn't much going on. The good thing about their broadcasts - and one of the things that makes Hughes a great play-by-play guy - is that Hughes know when and how to interrupt Santo to give play-by-play without being rude about it. Whenever I get annoyed with Santo's style, I remind myself that it could be much worse. We could have Hawk Harrelson in the booth. I think I'd rather have Hawk...I guess its a choice between Santo's rambling, and Hawks 20 minutes of silence. I'll take the silence.