Len Kasper extended through 2011

SportsWorld · Post #1 » by **SportsWorld** » Thu Dec 4, 2008 9:04 pm

CHICAGO – The Chicago Cubs today announced television play-by-play broadcaster Len Kasper has received a contract extension through the 2011 season.

“I am thrilled to extend what has been, for me, an incredible relationship with the Cubs, WGN, Comcast SportsNet and my partner Bob Brenly,” said Kasper. “It is an honor to announce games with Bob for the greatest fans in sports and I look forward to calling many exciting Cubs' seasons to come. My family and I are very proud to call Chicago our home and there's no better place to broadcast big league baseball than Wrigley Field.”

Kasper, 37, in 2009 enters his fifth season doing play-by-play for Cubs television broadcasts. He joined the Cubs in 2005 after three seasons of television play-by-play for the Florida Marlins from 2002-04.

“Len has emerged as an industry star and we’re excited about having him and Bob Brenly in the Cubs broadcast booth for years to come,” said Mike Lufrano, Cubs senior vice president. “Our thanks also to WGN for helping keep together one of the best broadcast teams in baseball. Len and Bob have done a tremendous job broadcasting Cubs games and have become major participants in the Chicago community as well. We're eager to see their partnership continue to grow in the years ahead.”

Posey H8er · Post #2 » by **Posey H8er** » Thu Dec 4, 2008 10:06 pm

I like Len a lot and I think he and Bob are the best announcing duo is town. He has been better than Chip. Some people like him, some hate him, but he does his job with passion and care.

Post #3 » by **GYBE** » Thu Dec 4, 2008 10:28 pm

I really like him too. I didn't at first, but he's grown on me.

SportsWorld · Post #4 » by **SportsWorld** » Thu Dec 4, 2008 11:43 pm

After watching Chip on TBS these past 2 years:
Len>>>>Chip

The Sheik · Post #5 » by **The Sheik** » Fri Dec 5, 2008 12:56 am

How dare you say Len is better then Hawk.

Posey H8er · Post #6 » by **Posey H8er** » Fri Dec 5, 2008 3:50 am

With Stoney in the booth this year, White Sox broadcasts may actually be bearable this year.

WAYSA · Post #7 » by **WAYSA** » Thu Dec 11, 2008 8:39 pm

LoL @ Len Kasper who is from Detroit a die hard Cubs fan now. What a joke.

This guy sucks and makes me sick.

This is worse news than the Peavy trade being dead.

Hopefully, I only have to keep the TV muted until 2011.

Post #8 » by **Grang33r** » Mon Jan 5, 2009 10:49 pm

I didn't like Len at first but he has grown on me A LOT. I love hearing the guy calls games now and i hated Chip Carry. Len has one of the best home run calls in all of baseball. The guy gets excited. I don't care who he liked as a kid, he works for the Cubs now and has turned into a giant fan.