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

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....



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

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." [:D]



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

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



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

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.



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

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....



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

I want to get his "Rookie Card"[&o]



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

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?

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LetsPlay2 -> RE: A little OT: Billy Crystal, Rookie of the Year? (3/14/2008 12:12:55 AM)

Great stuff !!

I have always admired his faithfullness and loyalty to the Yankees !!



Max 86 -> RE: A little OT: Billy Crystal, Rookie of the Year? (3/14/2008 3:09:41 PM)

Sorta like Pros v. Joes except the Joe is older than the Pro for once.




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