Yankees to sign Billy Crystal...no, seriously

[Dry1313]

Every player in spring training is deserving, an actor is not. That was the main point! Those 3 ABs as you put it could propel another day for someone. That extra day could lead to another one or at least make a name for himself so in case someone gets injured they can say 'Hey, remember so and so who had a pretty good spring?'. Notice I said spring and not 3 ABs? You want to push my buttons yes please pick an actor over a ballplayer.

Normally, I'd agree.

But the thing is, they plan out who's going on what road trips, who's getting at bats when and where, and something tells me this isn't a "hey, let's steal at bats from some kid," but rather a "hey, we have an extra spot that we need to give so and so a day off. Let's let Billy Crystal do that thing for charity he contacted us about, and give whomever a break."

The Yankees are actually organized you know.

[HollywoodLeo]

I have a huge problem with this! I'm sorry but there are guys who are trying to make a name for themselves and trying to earn a roster spot and they aren't being used because Billy Crystal wants to play out some fantasy? Are you ****ing kidding me? I guess this fits since Girardi has already accused the Rays for playing too hard when a guy ran over his catcher. If he doesn't want to play hard, play Billy Crystal. Guys want and need playing time and do not need some ****ing comedian taking playing time this late in spring training. Let Billy call the game in the booth or anything else but don't let him take someone's spot who needs it and craves it.

I'm sure nobody's development is going to be drastically impeded because he misses one game.

[HollywoodLeo]

I guess I'm a moron because one ****ing game is one too many! Imagine being a guy in AA trying to make a name for yourself and someone coming up to you and saying "Sorry you can't start today because BILLY ****ING CRYSTAL has a fantasy". Could you honestly hold yourself back from hitting the mother****er?

I could, it's only one game.

I have no issue with calling you guys dumbasses if you think this is a good thing and in fact I am straight out going to call you one if need be.

I don't necessarily think it's a good thing. I just don't think it's the big deal that you apparently do.

[HollywoodLeo]

It doesn't help his career does it? It's ****ing pointless and one good day does make a difference. One good day=a day longer they have a chance! I love how I'm the moron for not wanting to see Billy Crystal play. Truly hilarious!! You think it would be the other way around

Handing out free bobble heads to the fans doesn't help his career either.

If we're going to say something is stupid just because it doesn't help then we have a lot of stuff to abolish.

Again, it's just one game. I'm sure the AA player will have plenty of other opportunities to prove himself.

[HollywoodLeo]

I have to agree with reefer here guys. I would hate to see Nick Lachey come in and play CF for a Reds ST game and take ABs away from Jay Bruce, or Ryan Freel, or Norris Hopper, or Corey Patterson, or Chris Dickerson even.

Spring training is all about competition for the young studs and veterans trying to squeeze in one more year. And secondly, it is about getting your timing down and your glove loose.

Yeah, it is a funny story and Hollywood would love it. But it truly takes away ABs from whomever he is penciled in for.

Do you think Jay Bruce's development would be impeded if he missed one spring training game?

I'm sure he's not playing in all of them anyways.

[HollywoodLeo]

Comparing football to baseball its apples and oranges, but I will still say this, Terrell Davis only made it on the Broncos because of ONE play in ONE game, if he doesn't play in that game we dont know what could happen.

Also Garth Brooks was a ST invite, he had to earn a spot on the team, it wasn't given to him.

Comparing football to baseball is like comparing apples to oranges but I'll do it anyways!

[HollywoodLeo]

Why do the New york Yankees, the most famous team in all of sports, have to embarrass themselves w/ a publicity stunt?

While that's a good question it still does not refute the main point of my post.

[HollywoodLeo]

In closing,

How do you know Crystal's not taking Hideki Matsui's spot?

Does he really need that extra ST at bat or two?

[love_that_reefer]

The Yankees are actually organized you know.

The way they have been running things the past few years, I have to disagree.

[love_that_reefer]

I'm sure nobody's development is going to be drastically impeded because he misses one game.

Why does it have to be drastic? Point is the guy isn't getting ABs this late in the spring when pitchers are getting better. Utterly pointless!

[love_that_reefer]

I could, it's only one game.



I don't necessarily think it's a good thing. I just don't think it's the big deal that you apparently do.

Bullshit you could if it meant making a big league club or not. Don't kid yourself because you sure aren't kidding me.

[love_that_reefer]

Handing out free bobble heads to the fans doesn't help his career either.

If we're going to say something is stupid just because it doesn't help then we have a lot of stuff to abolish.

Again, it's just one game. I'm sure the AA player will have plenty of other opportunities to prove himself.

What about bobble head dolls? That doesn't make any sense! If you somehow think Billy Crystal playing over a deserving player is smart, then we have a problem!! It is a dumb circumstance! Want to see Billy Crystal, rent a ****ing movie like everyone else. Fans don't want to see that shit and it isn't what they are paying out the ass to see.

[love_that_reefer]

In closing,

How do you know Crystal's not taking Hideki Matsui's spot?

Does he really need that extra ST at bat or two?

Matsui needs his ABs too! He is coming off knee surgery! Point is Matsui is deserving of ST ABs, Crystal isn't.

I'm sorry if I have a problem with it but I do. No way should any ****ing celebrity take the place of a bonafide ballplayer who is under contract and is trying to make a name for himself especially this late into the spring. Not one of you would let this shit stand if it were your ABs being taken away. If you say you would I would call you a liar because that's just not how competitors act.

[HollywoodLeo]

Why does it have to be drastic? Point is the guy isn't getting ABs this late in the spring when pitchers are getting better. Utterly pointless!

The level at which it will affect anyone's development is negligible, and therefore not worth complaining about.

[HollywoodLeo]

Bullshit you could if it meant making a big league club or not. Don't kid yourself because you sure aren't kidding me.

1 or 2 ABs isn't going to be the difference, though.