Jim Deshaies talks Cubs' long road ahead to return to top of NL Central (Hour 4)
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What are the Cubs' current challenges in the NL Central?
pop up on the infield. Adamas makes the catch, and the Giants score one in the first and one in the tenth and take the series on Sunday night at Wrigley Field. What a game, gentlemen.
Indeed, yeah, no walk-off magic for the Cubs tonight. They line into two double plays, two really big mistakes on the bases cost them here tonight, and that great effort by Javi Assad.
Yeah, no magic like the Saturday night and any number of extra innings wins for the Cubs this year. They did it on Saturday in 10. But last night, Sunday night baseball on NBC. You heard the voices of Jim Deshaies and Jason Benetti right there. The Cubs lose to San Francisco 2-1.
How has Jim Deshaies adapted to NBC's broadcast format?
In 10 innings, Jamison Tyone gets hurt. The Cubs back down to 34-32. Seven and a half games back of the Milwaukee Brewers and currently out of any kind of playoff position. It was a very busy booth. Not just Jim Deshaies and Jason Bonetti in that booth, but you also had... anthony rizzo and hunter pence and you had bob costas down on the field as well but the man that we have chosen to join us out of that group of course is our guy jim deshaies of the marquee sports network analyst and he also was on the call for the game last night jd how are you i am well uh how are you fellas doing oh we're doing great man how um this is the second nbc broadcast that you've done right jim Yeah, I did last week in St.
Louis as well. How has that been, the format of having that many players up in the booth, that many contributions as far as the broadcast is concerned? What's that been like?
What insights does Jim Deshaies share about the Cubs' pitching issues?
Yeah, it's a challenge for sure. I, you know, and Benetti is so good, you know, kind of directing traffic and making sure everybody's voice is heard. He asked really good questions and, you know, so Jason makes it easy. I think Anthony has been really good. Just, you know, the way he kind of comes in and delivers good content. His timing is really good. I thought it was fun. I know it's, it's, it's not for everybody because it is busy. It's four guys and it's, It's not your typical baseball broadcast, but I think last night we had a good conversation and, you know, really honored the game.
What does it take for the Cubs to return to playoff contention?
And so, you know, I'll let the viewers decide whether they like it or not, but I thought it was a good broadcast.
I enjoyed it, too, and I also like that the nation gets to get a little Jim Deshaies. They get a little of your sense of humor. I'm like, that's our guy. That's right. Now the rest of the nation is getting to feel a little bit of that J.D. I also loved Jim... I've been learning so much from Anthony Rizzo, from the Lovable Reunion podcast to his broadcasting. He's really good, by the way, just talking baseball. But he told a story last night about how when he first came to the Cubs, he had to deal with, as he put it, the elderly women there.
How has Anthony Rizzo influenced the Cubs' current dynamics?
at Wrigley Field, who apparently loved Mark Grace, and Mark Grace was their guy. But when Rizzo came in, he was told, you need to earn your way. And it sounded like Rizzo, a World Series title will do that for you, but Rizzo was just hilarious and terrific last night.
Yeah, I think Anthony charms everybody, right? I mean, he's talking about Gracie's... appeal with the elderly ladies. The 60 and over crowd. But I think at the end, by the time Anthony's tenure with the Cubs ended, he had charmed everybody. Such a likable guy and obviously such an important piece of that World Series team.
People were, Jim, looking for those types of World Series producers in last night's game.
What memories do the hosts share about Stacey King?
It didn't happen. One for ten with runners in scoring position. It's hard to believe that a month ago to the day, Jim, this Cubs team had the best record in baseball ever. They were clear of everybody in the National League Central, and now they're seven and a half games back of the Brewers. I've been trying to get Mark here to paint me the road back to success and back to first place. He has been unable to do so. What has to happen? Is it possible that the Cubs get back to the top of this division?
Well, it's possible. It looks bleak right now, doesn't it?
How did Stacey King impact the Chicago Bulls community?
Yeah.
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Chapters
8 chapters
1
What are the Cubs' current challenges in the NL Central?
0:04–0:52
2
How has Jim Deshaies adapted to NBC's broadcast format?
0:52–1:51
3
What insights does Jim Deshaies share about the Cubs' pitching issues?
1:51–2:27
4
What does it take for the Cubs to return to playoff contention?
2:27–3:08
5
How has Anthony Rizzo influenced the Cubs' current dynamics?
3:08–3:58
6
What memories do the hosts share about Stacey King?
3:58–4:30
7
How did Stacey King impact the Chicago Bulls community?
4:30–4:52
8
What are the hosts' reflections on the legacy of Stacey King?
4:52–40:44
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