Tom Grieve to have prostate surgery

by Rodney on May 23, 2008 12:28 PM CDT Comment 30 comments

I will hold many good thoughts for one of the best men I have ever kinda known.

Here's the release from the Rangers ...
Tom Grieve, 60, who has served for 14 years as a Texas Rangers TV analyst after a long career as a player and member of the team's front office, announced today that he plans to be out of the broadcast booth for two to three weeks following prostate surgery on Monday, June 9. He will continue to broadcast through the Sunday, June 8, game against Tampa Bay at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington.

"Many men my age find themselves in this situation," Grieve said. "I am told the odds for a complete recovery are very good. I have complete confidence in my doctors, and have every expectation of being back in the booth two to three weeks after surgery. While I'm out, I'll be watching every inning of every game and hope we're in first place when I settle back in."

Victor Rojas, the Rangers radio analyst, will fill in for Grieve on television, joining Josh Lewin; and Steve Busby, the former major league pitcher who anchors the Rangers pre- and post-game TV programs, will join Eric Nadel in the radio booth.

Be well, Tom.

http://rangersblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2008/05/tom-grieve-to-have-prostate-surgery.html

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by Longhorn on May 23, 2008 12:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Good luck and a speedy recovery.

For a long time you and you alone where the higlight of my Rangers expreince. Best wishes..

by laxtonto on May 23, 2008 12:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Since debuting with the Senators in 1970, Grieve has been the Rangers organization almost every year since then. I think he was only away for two or three years at the end of his playing career. Whether it be as a general manager, announcer or player he has been one of the faces of the franchise. I don’t see how he is not in the hall of fame, since he has certainly done more for this organization than a lot of the people that are already inducted.

by uthornfan on May 23, 2008 12:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

"certainly done more for this organization than a lot of the people that are already inducted"

I may have came off a bit harsh. I just think that someone like Grieve, who has put in almost four decades with the organization, deserves to be in the Hall. Grieve has never gotten the credit for building the teams that got us our three playoff appearances. Hopefully they will do the right thing and put him in this year.

by uthornfan on May 23, 2008 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Good luck

My dad is currently undergoing radiation for prostate cancer, prognosis is good. Hope Grieve is healthy and back quickly.

...and curse Sir Walter Raleigh, he was such a stupid git.

by t ball on May 23, 2008 12:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Best wishes

to both Grieve and your Father. I’ve been down that road with a family member. Hang in there.

Dalton

by jparks77 on May 23, 2008 12:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Best wishes

My prayers are with the entire Grieve family. Get well soon Tom. We’ll do our best to be in 1st when you get back

by bigsteve on May 23, 2008 12:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Best wishes Tom

You are one the best in the business.

by OKC Ranger Fan on May 23, 2008 12:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Encouragement

Get back soon, be well and whole. I’m always frightened for those who experience prostate difficulty. As well I should be.

"He uses statistics as a drunken man uses lamp-posts... for support rather than illumination." - Andrew Lang (1844-1912)

by Ed Coffin on May 23, 2008 12:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Grieve is "Good People"

My best to him for a speedy return.

One Man, Five Lunches

by trekds9 on May 23, 2008 12:48 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs

yep

Rangers Farm Probables

by shroomer on May 23, 2008 12:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Best wishes Tom

I’ll pray for you to have a speedy recovery. In the meantime, screw Victor Rojas, I want Vince Cotroneo. He is with the A’s now and he was so good!

by Agreen07 on May 23, 2008 12:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Get well soon Tom

Looking forward to your return to the booth.

-This is a Messy Production

by jcAustin on May 23, 2008 1:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Tom is all that is man

This is like just taking out the trash for him.

by SaltyGoesYard on May 23, 2008 1:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

love his commentary

i can’t comment on him personally, but as a broadcaster and GM he’s been great for the organization. i wish him a speedy recovery.

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NIXON: NOW MORE THAN EVER

by gossamer on May 23, 2008 1:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Get well soon TAG

Looking forward to next time, real soon, that we’ll get to hear another great rant from you….

"I should apologize to girls for saying Sexson threw that helmet like a girl. I’m not even sure girls do that." - TAG 05/08/2008

by Captain Fubar on May 23, 2008 2:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

we all see where this is headed

Something tells me that TAG is going to bitchslap this prostate issue like it’s name was Richie Sexson.

by c-wumpus on May 23, 2008 2:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

it's == its

Come on, brain! You’re making me look foolish in front of internet weirdos!

by c-wumpus on May 23, 2008 2:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Tom will beat it

He’s the mainstay of Texas Rangers Baseball and I have no doubt he’ll be fine. Take care of yourself Tom and get healthy. I know I’ll miss you while you’re gone.

by Hull Fan on May 23, 2008 2:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Go get 'em, TAG.

A true credit to the organization. Here’s to Richie Sexson charging the mound on the day TAG gets back fully healthy.

"Boy, that is a gutless, 6-foot-7, .200-hitting formerly good player. What a joke." -Tom Grieve RE: Richie Sexson

by ghtd36 on May 23, 2008 2:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Get well

soon Tom

by coolaid on May 23, 2008 2:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Tom Grieve

is a beast.

"Then, like a**holes, they took it back." -Jeff of Lookout Landing after Hamilton's 9th inning HR on April 1st.

by dstar442005 on May 23, 2008 2:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Grieve

while i don’t know the man personally, i just get the sense that he’s a real standup guy who says what he thinks.
as someone said he just seems like good people, and he’s going to beat this.

"When we're mad we'll use our words. Then the rest of the world will play nice with us. And the only boom-booms will be in our pants." - Ralph Wiggum

by rentz on May 23, 2008 2:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Good Luck TAG

Everyone is pulling for a speedy recovery and a quick return to the booth. Prayers go out to you and your family.

by SaltyDawg on May 23, 2008 4:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Good Luck

Hope you come back better than ever to call the next Rangers-Mariners brawl.

“Tom Grieve, what is your name?” Pretty lame story (probably told it like 3 times) but it’s still fun to listen to.

by chrisR on May 23, 2008 4:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Get Right Straight back to health Tom

"Seems like you look at his espn stats and watch his espn highlights." - miles
"All I really have to do is look at his stats" - miles

by DaheelzCM on May 23, 2008 5:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Tom Grieve = Great Guy

Spring Training in Port Charlotte, 1991. We “borrowed” a plaster armadillo from a front yard and took him from Dallas to Spring Training. “Jessup” was a trooper and he posed for pictures all over the South. State crossing, Civil War battle sites, etc. My favorite is of Tom Grieve holding him by the dugout after a game with this funny look on his face like, “I have better things to be doing than this, but these guys are great fans”. Jessup was returned to his home with a stack of pictures upon our return to Dallas. Good times!

re: Ann Coulter - "She doesn't get raped nearly enough." - DJ Cahill

by EssBee on May 23, 2008 6:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

tom grieve

best wishes Tom we will miss you so get well and hurry back.

¡yo soy Horsedooty!

I soloed in the mile high club.

by Sr Horsedooty on May 23, 2008 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Tom Grieve

Gonna miss that man while he’s gone. I never thought Rojas was all that bad, but in comparison to Grieve…well it’s not going to be as enjoyable to watch Rangers baseball. Hell, Tom Grieve IS Texas Rangers Baseball.

And he seems like a freakin’ great guy. So, Tom, if you’re reading this, best wishes.

by Black Francis on May 24, 2008 12:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs