Deshaies", playing on lyrics of the song, "Silhouettes". Broadcasting career Deshaies was a commentator for Astros' TV broadcasts from 1997 to 2012, along with Bill Brown. Deshaies gained respect as an analyst and enjoyed very high popularity with Astros fans during his tenure. He is the co-host of the "J.D. and Dave's Excellent Offseason Adventure" in the offseason and occasionally serves as an analyst for Fox Major League Baseball. Deshaies moved to the Chicago Cubs' TV broadcast for the 2013–16 seasons. On January 10, 2017, the Cubs announced extensions for both Deshaies and play-by-play man Len Kasper through 2019. In 2001, Deshaies ran a tongue-in-cheek campaign urging Baseball Writers' Association of America voters to elect him to the Hall of Fame, knowing full well he would not qualify for the honor. Deshaies‘ goal of receiving one vote in the Hall of Fame election was achieved when Houston Chronicle writer John Lopez voted for him. Deshaies remains the Cubs color commentator following the departure of Len Kasper in December 2020. References External links 1960 births Living people Baseball players from New York (state) Chicago Cubs announcers Fort Lauderdale Yankees players Houston Astros announcers Houston Astros players Le Moyne Dolphins baseball players Major League Baseball broadcasters Major League Baseball pitchers Minnesota Twins players Nashville Sounds players New York Yankees players People from Massena, New York Philadelphia Phillies players San Diego Padres players San Francisco Giants players