Yankees Sign… Billy Crystal???

gridtalker posted 3/11/2008 from www.yankstalk.com [flag]

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 ... [link]

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