<![CDATA[Media Approval Ratings: Jim Gray - Deadspin Comments]]> <![CDATA[Media Approval Ratings: Jim Gray - Deadspin Comments]]> <![CDATA[Media Approval Ratings: Jim Gray]]> @Pharmacoug: I'd say +1 but I think that Gray and Albom are the first two people you'd meet in Hell.

IchiroSuzukiSamurai

]]> <![CDATA[Media Approval Ratings: Jim Gray]]> Disapprove.
Smarmy and inconsequential.

Thought we get more of a heavy-hitter on Day 2.

Cindy Cinnamon Roll Brunson

]]> <![CDATA[Media Approval Ratings: Jim Gray]]> Disapprove. He's the bastard who interviewed Jeffrey Mayer.

Ted's Famous Kickin Chicken

]]> <![CDATA[Media Approval Ratings: Jim Gray]]> Magnanimous, that's a big word, Shaq can you spell that?

Um, I'll disapprove of anyone who asks that question to Shaq after he uses the word magnanimous in an interview.

WayneFontesFanatic

]]> <![CDATA[Media Approval Ratings: Jim Gray]]> I approve of the fact that I didn't know he was still working. However, now that I know, I absolutely disapprove.

StevieY19

]]> <![CDATA[Media Approval Ratings: Jim Gray]]> @Pharmacoug:

Yeah, the guy you get to sodomize with a broomstick before meeting the five people you really wanted to talk to... you know, to get it out of your system. Forever's a long time, I hear.

Adonis

]]> <![CDATA[Media Approval Ratings: Jim Gray]]> Gray would rock the shit out of Albom. Albom would then become the sixth person you meet in heaven.

Pharmacoug

]]> <![CDATA[Media Approval Ratings: Jim Gray]]> Gray is a legend. He was THE pioneer for soft-question-asking female sideline reporters.

His estrogen changed the way we enjoy games forever.

truesportsfan

]]> <![CDATA[Media Approval Ratings: Jim Gray]]> Jim Gray never met an uncomfortable, unnecessary question he didn't like. The guy is tackier than Craig Sager's suit collection.

Jeff Reguilon

]]> <![CDATA[Media Approval Ratings: Jim Gray]]> If I remember correctly, Gray was the one who nearly wet his pants and cried while reporting on the Pacers-Pistons brawl.

suntastic

]]> <![CDATA[Media Approval Ratings: Jim Gray]]> Larry Merchant owns the post fight ring interview. This guy is the Fredo like Buffer Brother.

crazyjoedavola

]]> <![CDATA[Media Approval Ratings: Jim Gray]]> James Toney wishes Jim Grey would.

Chad Sexington

]]> <![CDATA[Media Approval Ratings: Jim Gray]]> He did the same interview with Pete Rose Jr. in front of 50 people at a Double A game in Chattanooga.

André Roussimoff

]]> <![CDATA[Media Approval Ratings: Jim Gray]]> When Jim Gray leaped out of my popcorn container and started grilling me, I knew he'd gone too far.

The Sports Hernia

]]> <![CDATA[Media Approval Ratings: Jim Gray]]> I think there should be an "indifferent" category...Although I'd probably chose that 95% of the time.

Chuckie Hacks 2 and 0

]]> <![CDATA[Media Approval Ratings: Jim Gray]]>

Jim Gray: Pete, now let me ask you. It seems as though there is an opening, the American public is very forgiving. Are you willing to show contrition, admit that you bet on baseball and make some sort of apology to that effect?

Pete Rose: Not at all, Jim. I'm not going to admit to something that didn't happen. I know you're getting tired of hearing me say that. But I appreciate the ovation. I appreciate the American fans voting me on the All-Century Team. I'm just a small part of a big deal tonight.

If the conversation ended there, all would have been fine. I would go so far as to say that Jim could have repeated the first question (phrased differently) to give Pete on more opportunity, but after that, let it lie.

That-Dude

]]> <![CDATA[Media Approval Ratings: Jim Gray]]> Anyone who embarrasses Pete Rose on his special night gets my approval. Kobe lackey or not.

Drew Magary

]]> <![CDATA[Media Approval Ratings: Jim Gray]]> @SA: And if by basement, you mean my basement, and by working you mean doing a lot of sewing and listening to David Bowie while rocking a mangina, then yes.

/Mrs. Lippman

The Most Dangerous Game of Grab-Ass

]]> <![CDATA[Media Approval Ratings: Jim Gray]]> @KittyLitterKing: watching film.

Sid Bream Was Out

]]> <![CDATA[Media Approval Ratings: Jim Gray]]> @VTBen: Remember the articles that said John Basedow died in the tsunami?

I was devastated when I learned that was a hoax.

EditorOfTheDailyFaberian

]]> <![CDATA[Media Approval Ratings: Jim Gray]]> @Crookednose: According to the article: "Five years later, Rose finally admitted to gambling on baseball."

Not to be a douchenozzle, but what does Gray interrogating him during a ceremony that has no relevance to that incident have to do with his admission?

What Would Kornheiser Do?

]]> <![CDATA[Media Approval Ratings: Jim Gray]]> By the way, what is Ron Jaworski doing to that cat in the Gawker art?

KittyLitterKing

]]> <![CDATA[Media Approval Ratings: Jim Gray]]> I give him an "approve" solely for his post-fight boxing interviews. The equivalent of watching 70s era auto racing: you're not watching expecting the drivers/boxer to get in a fiery 10-car crash/haul off and physically kill Jim, but the constant possibility that it could happen keeps you on the edge of your seat and entertained.

A Pimp Named DaveR

]]> <![CDATA[Media Approval Ratings: Jim Gray]]> You know how I know you're Gray?
You rent ad space on your forehead.

Grouper Sandwich

]]> <![CDATA[Media Approval Ratings: Jim Gray]]> Will, that was 1999, not '98. It was the All-Century Cheating Team, as outlined in that definitive wikipedia article you linked to.

Crookednose

]]> <![CDATA[Media Approval Ratings: Jim Gray]]> @GorgeForeman: Alternatively, he could suffocate Gray with his ears.

Weed Against Speed

]]> <![CDATA[Media Approval Ratings: Jim Gray]]> @Kid Canada: Assuming you mean the Anderson who played with the Oil, Rangers, Leafs, and boys ...

I do ... but still always manage to spell his name wrong.

Triple B

]]> <![CDATA[Media Approval Ratings: Jim Gray]]> I fucking hate this turd.

He must have pictures of David Stern fucking Pete Rozelle's rotting corpse with Bud Selig's dick. I have no other explanation for his continued employment.

Carmen McFanzone

]]> <![CDATA[Media Approval Ratings: Jim Gray]]> Mitch Albom would bludgeon Jim Gray to death with Morrie's femur.

GorgeForeman

]]> <![CDATA[Media Approval Ratings: Jim Gray]]> @T H and E:

the fuck is NASCAR?

Kid Canada

]]> <![CDATA[Media Approval Ratings: Jim Gray]]> Since when did Mr. Belding do announcing?

Civil Negligence

]]> <![CDATA[Media Approval Ratings: Jim Gray]]> @KittyLitterKing: He shares a desk with the Guanabee guy.

strong like bull smart like tractor

]]> <![CDATA[Media Approval Ratings: Jim Gray]]> @Weed Against Speed: But he doesn't have the good sense to rock out to Earl Greyhound.

Which further diminishes his miniscule appeal.

David Hume

]]> <![CDATA[Media Approval Ratings: Jim Gray]]> @KittyLitterKing: If by office you mean basement, then yes.

SA

]]> <![CDATA[Media Approval Ratings: Jim Gray]]> @InReggiesBush:

FYI, assuming you mean the Anderson who played with the Oil, Rangers and Leafs, his first name has two Ns.

Kid Canada

]]> <![CDATA[Media Approval Ratings: Jim Gray]]> Fuck this smarmy douchebag.

DennyCrane

]]> <![CDATA[Media Approval Ratings: Jim Gray]]> If we had a pompous-powered car Gray would be on the pole at Daytona.

There, thats your NASCAR related deadspin mention for the week.

Steve Trachsel, Ace

]]> <![CDATA[Media Approval Ratings: Jim Gray]]> @InReggiesBush: My thoughts exactly.

Disapprove.

EdFinnerty

]]> <![CDATA[Media Approval Ratings: Jim Gray]]> @Weed Against Speed: So he likes his tea with MILF.

Jefferson Short Bus

]]> <![CDATA[Media Approval Ratings: Jim Gray]]> Off with his narrow, weasely, receding hairliney head.

David Hume

]]> <![CDATA[Media Approval Ratings: Jim Gray]]> We didn't understand office politics too well. We still don't.

Will has an office?

KittyLitterKing

]]> <![CDATA[Media Approval Ratings: Jim Gray]]> pssshhhhh fuck that

/Chad Curtis

Doctor Lingerie

]]> <![CDATA[Media Approval Ratings: Jim Gray]]> @Camp Tiger Claw: His favorite tea is Earl Grey but oddly, his favorite actress is Erin Gray.

Weed Against Speed

]]> <![CDATA[Media Approval Ratings: Jim Gray]]> Why has my name changed to my login name? Fuck nibbles.

/ misses GlenAndersonLikesBoys

Triple B

]]> <![CDATA[Media Approval Ratings: Jim Gray]]> I've heard that Jim Gray was the recipient of multiple steroid injections administered by Brian McNamee back in the late 90's. That explains why his head looks disproportinally large compared to the rest of his body.

Evgeni Merkin

]]> <![CDATA[Media Approval Ratings: Jim Gray]]> fancy wool blazer

Babcocksure

]]> <![CDATA[Media Approval Ratings: Jim Gray]]> When he does soccer telecasts he changes his name to Jim Grey.

Camp Tiger Claw

]]> <![CDATA[Media Approval Ratings: Jim Gray]]> Kobe has already clicked the "approve" button 30 times

CuseDog

]]> <![CDATA[Media Approval Ratings: Jim Gray]]> Every Rose has it's thorn.

Sucko-T

]]> <![CDATA[Media Approval Ratings: Jim Gray]]> Approved, only because of his tearful performance during "The Malice At The Palace".

Brazil Thrill

]]> <![CDATA[Media Approval Ratings: Jim Gray]]> @Farneyismycopilot: FUCK! that should say Farney in the Gray's response not Jim.

Farneyismycopilot

]]> <![CDATA[Media Approval Ratings: Jim Gray]]> @MitchKayak: He should only be referred to as "Tail Lights" on-air.

Dr. Michael Mancini

]]> <![CDATA[Media Approval Ratings: Jim Gray]]> Where the "Who Cares" button?

UkraineNotWeak aka Praying for a Bullpen

]]> <![CDATA[Media Approval Ratings: Jim Gray]]> Farneyismycopilot: Jim, now let me ask you. It seems as though there is an opening, the American public is very forgiving. Are you willing to show contrition, admit that you are a fucking douche and make some sort of apology to that effect?

Jim Gray: Not at all, Jim. I'm not going to admit to something that didn't happen. I know you're getting tired of hearing me say that. But I appreciate the ovation. I appreciate the Deadspin fans voting for me on the Media Approval poll. I'm just a small part of a big deal tonight.

/Reds fan

Farneyismycopilot

]]> <![CDATA[Media Approval Ratings: Jim Gray]]> I don't know why, but he fills in sometimes for "Jim Rome is Burning."

Jim Gray doing Jim Rome takes....think about it...

What Would Kornheiser Do?

]]> <![CDATA[Media Approval Ratings: Jim Gray]]> I can't honestly vote if I can't honestly remember where he's currently working. Or if.

Matt Sussman

]]> <![CDATA[Media Approval Ratings: Jim Gray]]> The fuck is a Jim Gray?

Triple B

]]> <![CDATA[Media Approval Ratings: Jim Gray]]> What a dick.

diddly

]]> <![CDATA[Media Approval Ratings: Jim Gray]]> Fun story: Jim Gray's brother taught at my high school and got fired. Rumor was it was some sort of sexual harassment deal.

(Says a guy who was actually, himself, fired for said offense.)

Phony Gwynn

]]> <![CDATA[Media Approval Ratings: Jim Gray]]> "Gray was at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles the night that Kirk Gibson hit his now famous home run in Game 1 of the 1988 World Series. Gray was there as a fan rather than a sportscaster, yet he and a friend of his missed out on the dramatic blast in order to beat traffic. Gray said so on an episode of ESPN Classic's Battlelines."

The things you learn on the internet.

MitchKayak

]]> <![CDATA[Media Approval Ratings: Jim Gray]]> I once heard a story about how Jim Gray had disappeared and was lost at sea. Unfortunately it was a different Jim Gray.

VTBen

]]> <![CDATA[Media Approval Ratings: Jim Gray]]> Jim Gray is like Bill O'Reilly with a Napoleon complex.

Kid Canada

]]> <![CDATA[Media Approval Ratings: Jim Gray]]> I would like to see Jim Gray and John Clayton in a no-holds-barred Dweeb-Off.

Weed Against Speed

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