Nothing Like Being a Chicago Cub...

I don't know if any of you guys have noticed this, but isn't it weird how many former players/coaches end out working in the Chicago Cubs' organization in some way (most notably in commentary), even if their tenure in Chicago as a player or coach was short-lived? My prime examples are: Bob Brenly (None), Dan Plesac (1993-1994), Steve Stone (1974-1976), Gary Matthews Sr (1984-1987), Joe Carter (1983) and Dave Otto (1994).

Go figure, one of the most-loved Cubs of all-time, Mark Grace is announcing for the Diamondbacks even though he "absolutely loves" Cubs' fans. (Grace broke into announcing during Steve Stone's final season with the Cubs, so we probably didn't have a chance at him). 

Obviously one could argue that this is "just a job" for them, but I think it could be just what it's like to be a Chicago Cub or in the organization. It's totally different than any else, probably similar to the Yankees, Dodgers or Red Sox.

I know this sorta has nothing to do about what you're talking about, but i've noticed that alot of ex-Bulls from those championship teams have gone on to have pretty succesful careers in the basketball dept.

Chicago Bulls

Michael Jordan/ part owner of Charlotte Bobcats

Steve Kerr/  TNT Commentator, now GM for Pheonix Suns

John Paxson/  radio Broadcaster for Bulls, now GM

Bill Cartwright/ ex Bulls Coach

Pete Myers/  coach

BJ Armstrong/  I think it was TNT commentator

Bill Wennington(sp)  radio for the Bulls

Stacey King/  Bulls commentator

Johnny Kerr

Norm Van Lier

i know you left them out because they are obvious but i just like to see the men behind the four flags flying in the outfield still remaining closely affiliated with the Cubs. 

14. ernie banks:  not on the payroll but really close to the organization after all of these years.

26. billy williams:  consultant, hitting instructor, etc,etc,etc... what is this guy not doing in the spring, really?

10. ron santo:  wgn radio broadcasting

23. ryan sandberg:  managing in the minor league system.