The wait continues for the formal announcement of the new Cardinals' television announcer as sources say that the final steps toward introducing Chip Caray are taking place, though the parties involved are silent publicly.
But another prime contender for the job to replace Dan McLaughlin, who left the Bally Sports Midwest booth by "mutual decision" last month after facing drunken driving charges for the third time, has a poignant story to tell.
Aaron Goldsmith, who grew up in St. Louis and has much big-league broadcasting experience, was firmly in the running for the position — perhaps even the leading candidate — before withdrawing his name from consideration last weekend.