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Jim Deshaies leaves Astros for Cubs

Discussion in 'Houston Astros' started by The Real Shady, Dec 3, 2012.

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  1. The Real Shady

    The Real Shady Contributing Member

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    Very sad news. I guess he was tired of watching the Astros as well.


    http://blog.chron.com/ultimateastros/2012/12/03/deshaies-leaves-astros-booth-for-spot-with-cubs/
     
    #1 The Real Shady, Dec 3, 2012
  2. robbie380

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    Damn this sucks. I can't stand the radio guys and now Deshaies leaves.
     
    #2 robbie380, Dec 3, 2012
  3. CJLarson

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    I don't know Astros baseball without JD. I'll miss him.
     
    #3 CJLarson, Dec 3, 2012
  4. micks96

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    He's one of the best. Houston is a good/big market, but Chicago is a good career move.

    Astros games are going to be so hard to watch.
     
    #4 micks96, Dec 3, 2012
  5. TheRealist137

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    Yet another partial result of the Astros moving to the AL. JD is a National League guy.

    F U Selig.
     
    #5 TheRealist137, Dec 3, 2012
  6. Rocketball

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    I guess I should care, but never going to get CSN Houston anyways.........so it doesn't bother me who they put on...........
     
    #6 Rocketball, Dec 3, 2012
  7. edwardc

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    They'll bring in Bagwell and Ashby.
     
    #7 edwardc, Dec 3, 2012
  8. cardpire

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    my god this is awful.

    pretty shocking that he'd do that as well. seemed like such a big stros fan.
     
    #8 cardpire, Dec 3, 2012
  9. Mr. Clutch

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    But why???
     
    #9 Mr. Clutch, Dec 3, 2012
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    #10 SwoLy-D, Dec 3, 2012
  11. tellitlikeitis

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    Astros blogosphere.... NOT happy.
     
    #11 tellitlikeitis, Dec 3, 2012
  12. cardpire

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    why would anybody be? without a doubt, THE best Houston sports commentator we have ever had.
     
    #12 cardpire, Dec 3, 2012
  13. Mr. Clutch

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    He may be the best commentator in the country period!
     
    #13 Mr. Clutch, Dec 3, 2012
  14. Nook

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    Money and not especially loyal to the Astros. The guy was never going to be a lifer with the Astros.
     
    #14 Nook, Dec 3, 2012
  15. Mr. Clutch

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    I guess I thought he would be since he was an Astro.

    But with his talent and the work he's put into his craft, he probably has his sights set on a bigger stage. Maybe he'll do national games eventually.
     
    #15 Mr. Clutch, Dec 3, 2012
  16. Uprising

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    Astros broadcasting with out JD?!


    :(

    Oh well, I wouldn't have saw the broadcasts anyways with them being on CSNH.
     
    #16 Uprising, Dec 3, 2012
  17. Mr. Clutch

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    Comcast strikes again.
     
    #17 Mr. Clutch, Dec 3, 2012
  18. Rip Van Rocket

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    I don't think many announcers would pass up the chance to work for the Cubs if given the chance. I'm a little surprised that the Cubs were interested in someone that has never played for the team.

    If the Astros are smart they will bring back Dierker to the booth. I think he was the best analyst they've ever had. I actually thought Bill Brown and Deshaies were rather bland.
     
    #18 Rip Van Rocket, Dec 3, 2012
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>JD: "I've always been an Astros guy. It's tough to leave after 16 years. I've spent most of my baseball life here -- it's hard to leave..."</p>&mdash; Alyson Footer (@alysonfooter) <a href="https://twitter.com/alysonfooter/status/275742681907478528" data-datetime="2012-12-03T23:25:53+00:00">December 3, 2012</a></blockquote>
    <script src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Deshaies con't:"But as a baseball guy, it's kind of hard to turn down the job. It's a very difficult situation to turn down..."</p>&mdash; Alyson Footer (@alysonfooter) <a href="https://twitter.com/alysonfooter/status/275742896848777216" data-datetime="2012-12-03T23:26:44+00:00">December 3, 2012</a></blockquote>
    <script src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>"... I love Wrigley. I love the city." (Deshaies)</p>&mdash; Alyson Footer (@alysonfooter) <a href="https://twitter.com/alysonfooter/status/275742932974305280" data-datetime="2012-12-03T23:26:52+00:00">December 3, 2012</a></blockquote>
    <script src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
     
    #19 tellitlikeitis, Dec 3, 2012
  20. Aceshigh7

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    Never really cared much for JD on the Astros broadcasts, for some reason.

    I really liked Ashby on the radio broadcasts. Would love to see them bring him back for TV.
     
    #20 Aceshigh7, Dec 3, 2012
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