A little OT: Billy Crystal, Rookie of the Year?

[GNDN]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

[KG Erwin]

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?

[LetsPlay2]

Great stuff !!

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

[Max 86]

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