Broadcasting Career
Jim Deshaies formerly did commentary for the Astros' TV broadcasts, 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 popular "J.D. and Dave's Excellent Offseason Adventure" in the offseason and occasionally serves as an analyst for Major League Baseball on Fox. He agreed to move to the Chicago Cubs' broadcast for the 2013 season.
In 2001, Deshaies ran a tongue-in-cheek campaign urging Baseball Writers Association of America voters to elect him to the Baseball Hall of Fame, even though he knew that he was not qualified for the honor. His goal was to get one vote in the Hall of Fame election, which succeeded when Houston Chronicle writer John Lopez voted for him.
ESPN's Chris Berman nicknamed him Jim "Two Silhouettes on" Deshaies.
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