Yanks sign Billy Crystal

[slappy4428]

and you'll hear about it for the next 15 years...

 

[BYH]

Maybe they'll put him at shortstop for defensive purposes.

Awesome.

 

[schiezainc]

When I first heard this, I immediately thought it would make a great Seinfeld skit.

George Costanza is seen sleeping during a Yankee meeting. Steinbrenner's asking about who the Yanks should call up from the minor leagues, Costanza awakens when asked, and says the first thing that comes to his mind either so as to not appear to have been sleeping or because his misheard the question.

"Billy Crystal" says Costanza.

"Billy Crystal? The actor?" says Steinbrenner.

"Um, yeah, sure." Costanza says nervously.

"George, that's a great idea." Steinbrenner remarks.

Hilarity ensues.

 

[BigDog]

His daughter is pretty bangable in 61.

By the way, when does Billy die of "Look at me! I'm special!" disease?

 

[BitterYoungMatador2]

and you'll hear about it for the next 15 years...

and a book

 

[alleyallen]

Man, I can't believe some of the negativity generated by this. Who cares? It's an exhibition game and it's fun. C'mon, people. Lighten up.

 

[spnited]

Here's a great overeaction, as well:

http://www.nypost.com/seven/03112008/sports/yankees/comic_disbelief_101441.htm

 

[JR]

Great idea--because the Yankees need a PR stunt to raise their profile.

 

[Mizzougrad96]

If he came to bat and someone threw at his head, it would be funnier than his last 10 movies combined...

 

[schiezainc]

If he came to bat and someone threw at his head, it would be funnier than his last 10 movies combined...

"And that's for Forget Paris you douche!"

 

[Mizzougrad96]

The only things Crystal has ever done that I liked were "When Harry Met Sally" and the Oscars...

He was incredibly overrated on SNL. I thought both City Slickers sucked...

I guess he produced *61, which was good...

 

[JR]

First "City Slickers" was OK. Second one was truly awful.

"Analyse This" was funny--in a "I don't have to use one single brain cell" kinda way

 

[Mizzougrad96]

That was another one I didn't like... Analyze This...

 

[Mizzougrad96]

I forgot about Throw Momma From the Train and Princess Bride, which were both great, although not necessarily because of him...

Granted, both are about 20 years old...

 

[The Big Ragu]

Princess Bride was great despite him.

 

[Ashy Larry]

The Red Sox are pissed they didn't think of this! I'm sure they're brainstorming silly ideas as we speak....."what about Stephen King as honorary 1st base coach?, Matt Damon could be our new bullpen catcher!, how about making Steven Wright our new Public address announcer......he'll really liven up the crowd!"

 

[Webster]

Best Stuttering John question ever -- when will we see a sequel to Mr. Saturday Night?

 

[Armchair_QB]

The Red Sox are pissed they didn't think of this! I'm sure they're brainstorming silly ideas as we speak....."what about Stephen King as honorary 1st base coach?, Matt Damon could be our new bullpen catcher!, how about making Steven Wright our new Public address announcer......he'll really liven up the crowd!"

I'd vote for Denis Leary as PA guy.

http://www.strmz.com/Clip2661

 

[BYH]

The Red Sox are pissed they didn't think of this! I'm sure they're brainstorming silly ideas as we speak....."what about Stephen King as honorary 1st base coach?, Matt Damon could be our new bullpen catcher!, how about making Steven Wright our new Public address announcer......he'll really liven up the crowd!"

I'd vote for Denis Leary as PA guy.

http://www.strmz.com/Clip2661

That was ****ing hilarious.

 

[markvid]

Pirates should walk off the field when he is announced.