Jim Deshaies Gives His Take on Cubs’ October Hopes
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The Cubs begin their quest to end a 108-year drought.
Wednesday night the Cubs finally got their first round playoff opponent and it's the surging San Francisco Giants, who boast a solid pitching staff. So, do the Cubs have this in the bag, or is there reason for trepidation in Wrigleyville? Here to give us his take on the team's October hope is Cubs television broadcaster and former MLB pitcher Jim Deshaies.
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Jim Deshaies Gives His Take on Cubs’ October Hopes
Clip: 10/5/2016 | 11m 49sVideo has Closed Captions
Wednesday night the Cubs finally got their first round playoff opponent and it's the surging San Francisco Giants, who boast a solid pitching staff. So, do the Cubs have this in the bag, or is there reason for trepidation in Wrigleyville? Here to give us his take on the team's October hope is Cubs television broadcaster and former MLB pitcher Jim Deshaies.
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