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March 10, 2008

Yes…thats right…the New York Yankees signed Billy Crystal to a one day contract. The comedian, Billy Crystal, will sign the contract on Wednesday and work out with the Yankees at Legends Field before playing in the club’s game on Thursday against the Pirates in Tampa. Commissioner Bud Selig approved the Yankees’ extension of a contract to Crystal.

“I’ve been waiting 50 years for this call,” Crystal said. “I’m overwhelmed by the generosity of the Yankees and Commissioner Selig. I know this’ll be tougher than the Broadway Softball League, but I’m looking forward to helping the younger players — by the way, which is all of them.”

Billy Crystal, who is 60 years old, has had a life long dream to be on the New york Yankees, and now he gets his chance. He will be wearing number 60 on his back for the game.

It must be nice to be rich, and get to have wishes granted like this.
I don’t blame him, I would love to have the same opportunity … except the only difference is I would actually contribute and play the field better than the current guys on the roster.