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A little OT: Billy Crystal, Rookie of the Year? - 3/13/2008 6:59:29 PM

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As you may or may not be aware, Billy Crystal (yes, the comedian) signed a one day minor leauge deal and is playing against the Pirates today. Mike and Mike on ESPN radio talked about this and how some are accusing the Yankees of making a mockery of the game. (The true mockery was the Yankees/Devil Rays incident, but I digress).

The hosts did not seem to have a problem with it citing that Michael Jordan, Garth Brooks and Tom Selleck have all taken parts in spring training (or more in some cases).

I am kind of curious as to what others on this board think.

As for me, it does not matter. I know he is a big baseball fan (as are the others mentioned above) and have no issue with him living a dream.

Thoughts? Rants? Raves?

Talk amongst yourselves....

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RE: A little OT: Billy Crystal, Rookie of the Year? - 3/13/2008 7:32:56 PM

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I think it's a good publicity move. Crystal will be wearing number 60, to celebrate his upcoming birthday. When asked what position he would play, he quipped "DH -- Designated Hebrew."

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RE: A little OT: Billy Crystal, Rookie of the Year? - 3/13/2008 7:39:57 PM

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I am a Met fan, but think this is great idea.
Billy is batting "leadoff" today, and I do not want to miss it.

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RE: A little OT: Billy Crystal, Rookie of the Year? - 3/13/2008 8:02:29 PM

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I like Billy, but if I were a Pirate pitcher, I'd have to buzz him inside on the first pitch, then hit the outside corner for strikes 1, 2, & 3.

On second thought, If I were a Pirate pitcher, I doubt I could hit a spot for four straight pitches. Hell, Crystal might even get a hit off one of those clowns.

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RE: A little OT: Billy Crystal, Rookie of the Year? - 3/13/2008 10:14:08 PM

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Well, he went to 3-1 and than struck out swinging at two 88 mph fastballs. He did foul one off.

Can you imagine the pitcher at 3-1? Oh my God, I am going to walk a 60 year old man, this is not how I wanted to get on SportsCenter....

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RE: A little OT: Billy Crystal, Rookie of the Year? - 3/13/2008 11:40:43 PM

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I want to get his "Rookie Card"

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RE: A little OT: Billy Crystal, Rookie of the Year? - 3/14/2008 12:05:02 AM

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Too bad Billy will never be listed in the Lahman database, but I'm sure his name will come up in baseball forums all over the country today. Pretty cool, huh?