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Billy Crystal Holds His Head Up High; However, He Whiffs...
Published 3/13/2008 by Maryland Orioles' Fan at Oriole Post - Baltimore Orioles Analysis & News; The World of Baseball and Beyond
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 ...

ST Round-up: Mussina “Crystallizes” a Gem
Published 3/14/2008 by Brent Nycz at The Bronx Block
Leading off for the Yankees in today’s Spring Training game, 59-year-old (his birthday’s tomorrow) director of 61* Billy Crystal stepped up to the plate. Staring down Pittsburgh Pirates’ pitcher Paul Maholm, Crystal worked a full count before striking out swinging. Crystal checked with the umpire if it was a strike that he swung through, walked towards the Yankees’ dugout and got a standing ovation. In other news, Mike Mussina pitched 5 no-hit innings today as well. Once again, Mussina was 86 to 88 mph on his fastball. Once again, his curveball was being thrown ...