on205th.com - 3/13/2008
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Let's just say that he won't be batting leadoff again (or anywhere else in the lineup) any time soon.
On second thought, he might be an improvement over Juan Uribe at second base for my White Sox.
Big ups to the ever-vigilant Awful Announcing.
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Cuzoogle —
Holy Taco - Does anyone know what the Giants are doing?
Busted Coverage - John Daly still a drunken golf hero.
COED Magazine - Comic-Con and Obama?
Losers With Socks - American Idol discussions.
On205th - Billy Crystal bats leadoff for Yanks.
Tasty Booze - Can Viagra kill you?
Epic Carnival - Overzealous fans rule? ...
Billy Crystal Finishes His Yankees Career 0-1
Intentional Foul —
... (and subsequent retirement/release) this afternoon batting lead-off for the Yanks. After working the count to 3-1, it finished like this:
But there is no joy in Tampa–great Billy has struck out.
Oh well, at least he worked the count. Not bad for a 60-year old. And hey, at least he got to hear a cute Meg Ryan give the most awesome fake orgasm. Maybe ever.
Head on over to on205th to check out the video of Crystal’s at-bat. ...
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The World of Isaac —
Batting leadoff for the Yankees, Billy Crystal? {On 205th} John Daly gettin drunk? {Busted Coverage} Celebrities and the Bubble Watch: Obligatory Ashley Judd pic {Epic Carnival} Terrible impression of Bobby Knight {Inentional Foul}
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