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TMartin442
03/12/08, 11:57 PM
I dont like the Yankees, and I dont like Billy Crystal, but for some reason I'm really interested to see what happens when the two join forces. Thats right, Billy Crystal has signed a one game contract with the New York Yankees.

http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080312/SPORTS02/803120381/1050/sports
CarlMonday
03/13/08, 12:01 AM
http://i16.tinypic.com/714dhub.jpg
bigmike
03/13/08, 12:18 AM
This bothers me for some reason. And it's even worse since he'll DH. Fucking get in the field if you're going to do it.
preppyak
03/13/08, 12:55 AM
seriously...if you are going to make the game a true exhibition, just put the guy starting in right...let him play the whole game. Otherwise, just allow the guy to join you on the bench and don't call him a player
redsand62
03/13/08, 01:05 AM
I can't believe how upset people are getting (not on this site, but in general). Let him enjoy himself, this is a huge deal for him. Newsday had it on the cover today calling it a disgrace. Give the guy a break.
bigmike
03/13/08, 01:08 AM
Nah, let him play a simulated game. Not a spring training game.
Scott Weber
03/13/08, 01:13 AM
I can't believe how upset people are getting (not on this site, but in general). Let him enjoy himself, this is a huge deal for him. Newsday had it on the cover today calling it a disgrace. Give the guy a break.
he doesn't deserve this. he's a fucking actor. i want to be a player for a day, where's my spring training game? Let him take BP. Not a game.
StandMyBrothers
03/13/08, 01:23 AM
I watched Kevin Costner play short stop before for Cal State Fullerton against The Angels. He actually didn't do that bad, threw out guys from short. Had like one duckfart. Not bad for an actor.
preppyak
03/13/08, 01:26 AM
he doesn't deserve this. he's a fucking actor. i want to be a player for a day, where's my spring training game? Let him take BP. Not a game.
Yeah...though its been done before by Garth Brooks and a few others...this is just slightly more high profile
Nah, let him play a simulated game. Not a spring training game.
Either that...or make him a starting player...dropping a guy in for one at bat is just silly to me, if you suit him up and make the game not matter at all, then play it that way
TMartin442
03/13/08, 01:32 AM
I watched Kevin Costner play short stop before for Cal State Fullerton against The Angels. He actually didn't do that bad, threw out guys from short. Had like one duckfart. Not bad for an actor.

I saw Kevin Costner throw a curve to Shoeless Joe Jackson but Jackson lined it straight back at Kevin and knocked him off of the mound.
nfggc10
03/13/08, 05:10 AM
People are taking this way too seriously considering it's a spring training game. It's not like he's out there playing in a game in September when they're in a pennant race. Hell, with the way the last week has gone during some of these games the sport needs to be brought back to earth a bit anyway. The Yankee fans love Crystal and he has a long history with the organization so if they don't care why do outsiders?

And I'm sure someone will try and use the "he's taking a spot from someone trying to make the roster" argument. I'm sorry but if someone doesn't make it because they didn't get 4 more at bats then they didn't deserve to make it at this point anyway.
nfggc10
03/13/08, 05:11 AM
he doesn't deserve this. he's a fucking actor. i want to be a player for a day, where's my spring training game? Let him take BP. Not a game.If you have Billy Crystal's career and are turning 60 during spring training then I'm sure the Mariners would let you play also.
StuGrimson
03/13/08, 05:15 AM
Manute Bol once played in a minor league hockey game, now that was bad. Im sure at least Billy Crystal woudlnt embarras himself too badly. Who really gives a shit. Spring traning is essentially pointless anyway so have some fun with it.
aloneatlastnj
03/13/08, 07:47 AM
garth brooks played a few times for his charity. i don't see what the big deal is. i'm not posting with the homer blinds on here. let the guy take a few swings during spring training. he's not in the field so he's not doing any damage. it's a "ONE DAY contract". after this afternoon, he'll be gone. get over it.
preppyak
03/13/08, 08:03 AM
Manute Bol once played in a minor league hockey game, now that was bad. Im sure at least Billy Crystal woudlnt embarras himself too badly. Who really gives a shit. Spring traning is essentially pointless anyway so have some fun with it.
Hahaha...I would pay to see that.

My biggest issue with it is that I might only get to see him at bat once...I want to see him for 9 innings, or at least for 5 or 6 and a few at bats. If its going to be a spectacle, I want it to be a SPECTACLE...cause what if he rips off two home-runs in the game, that would be hilarious
jaimej
03/13/08, 09:54 AM
I also don't see why people are getting so up in arms about this.
CarlMonday
03/13/08, 09:56 AM
i don't get it either
Killadelphia
03/13/08, 11:13 AM
he's leading off, the game is also on Yes.
Scott Weber
03/13/08, 11:15 AM
i'm watching it on mlb.tv as well.
Killadelphia
03/13/08, 11:19 AM
i'm watching it on mlb.tv as well. Sorry you have to listen to Michael Kay if you're getting the Yes feed.
CarlMonday
03/13/08, 11:25 AM
wow
Killadelphia
03/13/08, 11:25 AM
lol he's worked a 3-1 count.
Killadelphia
03/13/08, 11:26 AM
hahah struck out. Give him another at-bat.
Scott Weber
03/13/08, 11:29 AM
pretty good at bat actually, haha.
jaimej
03/13/08, 11:43 AM
Michael Kay > John Sterling.
Killadelphia
03/13/08, 11:44 AM
that's not saying much.
jaimej
03/13/08, 11:50 AM
Good point.
TMartin442
03/13/08, 12:06 PM
http://newsimages.synacor.com/ap_photos//f01804de-405d-4750-be02-11609b712c07.jpeg
SeanEBoy2686
03/13/08, 04:30 PM
he said his goal was to just touch the ball... not actually hit it.