Chicago news: Eddie Vedder pal, Ron Coomer, named new Cubs radio analyst

Cubs fans, here’s your new radio partner for Pat Hughes.

Ron Coomer played for the Cubs in 2001, hitting .261 with 8 homers and 53 RBIs.

Here is the story in the Tribune with some assistance from Mark Gonzales.

With Coomer on board, don’t be surprised if Eddie Vedder makes more than a few appearances in the Cubs’ radio booth. He became friends Coomer during his year in Chicago.