Billy Crystal loves the Yankees, there no doubt about that. There is also no doubt that this guy is a celebrity. So the only obivious conculsion is that if you're a celebrity, you can play in a spring training game for one of your favorite teams. Garth Brooks did it for the Padres and Mets and even was offered a chance to play for the Rockies as well. This doesn't even apply only to baseball, rapper Master P played basketball for the Hornets and Raptors.Okay, so new plan. Become a celebrity, start up a charity, play in spring training for the Texas Rangers. Seriously, the Rangers are bad enough that they can afford to let a future celebrity like me play for a little bit.
Billy Crystal playing for the Yankees during spring training March 13th, 2008 in Tampa Florida. It was his 60th Birthday Rumor has it that after Isiah Thomas of the New York Knicks saw this...he is considering offering Billy Crystal a 6 year 67 million dollar contract.
Billy Crystal playing for the Yankees during spring training March 13th, 2008 in Tampa Florida. It was his 60th Birthday Rumor has it that after Isiah Thomas of the New York Knicks saw this...he is considering offering Billy Crystal a 6 year 67 million dollar contract.
And finally, we can put a wrap on the Billy Crystal circus. He did manage to make contact against Paul Maholm, but struck out after dramatically running the count to 3-1, saving Maholm's career in the process. After his lone plate appearance, New York fans then showered Crystal in boos, saying he's not a "True Yankee". Crystal was replaced by Johnny Damon, who wowed the fans with an o-for-3, three men left on base performance.As for the rest of the game, Mike Mussina threw five perfect innings and Mariano Rivera added a scoreless frame before giving way to Human Pitching Machine Jeff Karstens, who allowed seven hits and five runs in an inning and a third.After those pesky first six innings, the Pirates really found a groove, racking up five runs over the final three. Doug Mientkiewicz led
I didn't care for the fact Billy Crystal played in today's game, but I'll say for a guy who is not a baseball player, and at 60 years old, he didn't emberass himself. Ok, so he struck out in his at-bat (he hit leadoff); however he fouled off a pitch before being sent back to the bench. I watched the game on mlb.tv, and in the end, it was nice to see the Yankees embrace him.From ESPN: Wearing No. 60 a day before his 60th birthday, and cheered on by fellow funnyman Robin Williams, Crystal gave himself a chance in the first inning in his only at-bat.Swinging late against Pittsburgh's Paul Maholm, Crystal bounced a chopper past first baseman Adam LaRoche that landed several feet foul. Crystal got ahead in the count 3-1, but then swung over a pair of 88 mph fastballs.The crowd gave Crystal a st
Billy Crystal loves the Yankees, there no doubt about that. There is also no doubt that this guy is a celebrity. So the only obivious conculsion is that if you're a celebrity, you can play in a spring training game for one of your favorite teams. Garth Brooks did it for the Padres and Mets and even was offered a chance to play for the Rockies as well. This doesn't even apply only to baseball, rapper Master P played basketball for the Hornets and Raptors.Okay, so new plan. Become a celebrity, start up a charity, play in spring training for the Texas Rangers. Seriously, the Rangers are bad enough that they can afford to let a future celebrity like me play for a little bit.
Billy Crystal is not doubt one of the most renowned entertainers in the world as he's had a wonderful career of making the masses laugh through comedy and his cinematic work.However, I strongly disagree with his latest move, whether it is to fulfill a lifetime dream on not. He’ll be suiting up for the Yankees and signed a one-day, minor league contract with the New York Yankees and play in Thursday’s exhibition game against the Pittsburgh Pirates.Crystal, an avid Yankees fan, will work out with the team on Wednesday and will wear uniform No. 60 for the game -- to be played one day before his 60th birthday. The Yankees said Monday they have the approval of baseball commissioner Bud Selig."I've been waiting 50 years for this call," Crystal said in a statement released by the team. "I'm o
To be honest I’m not all that familiar with Ms. Lloyd’s work but if that work includes showing legs and cleavage (which I hear it does) then there’s no reason for me to not be a fan. I think she’s mix between Bridgette Sampras and Drew Barrymore. Let’s just hope she has some Tory Lane [...]
Dear America,I, Billy Crystal, do officially announce my probationary entry into the 2008 Presidential race. Long have I stood on the sidelines and watched others run this country into the ground. Well, not anymore. With the exception of Scott Bakula, I am the most qualified man (and I stress the word man) for the job. I urge you to vote for me, if indeed I do run, which is uncertain because I don't want to committ to running until I know I can win, even though nothing is ever certain and I am 100% determined to run, but it sounds better to say I'm exploring the options. While I don't have any "platform" or "campaign ideas" or more than a "fifth grade education," it shouldn't matter. What should matter is that I starred in When Harry Met Sally and saw Meg Ryan fake an orgasm in a restaurant. That is much more important than an Iraq policy or a stance on the genocide in Darfur. What's more, I can do voices really well, so instead of faking a Southern accent, I can do an outdated Ho
