Yankees Release Billy Crystal After 1-Day Contract
Friday, March 14, 2008
AP
March 13: Billy Crystal swings and misses in his first at bat as designated hitter during the Yankees spring baseball game in Florida.
March 13: Billy Crystal swings and misses in his first at bat as designated hitter during the Yankees spring baseball game in Florida.
TAMPA, Fla. — Billy Crystal's "mahvelous" time with the New York Yankees is over.
The team released the actor on his 60th birthday, one day after he struck out in his only at-bat against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
The announcement came at the bottom of the second page in Friday's game notes. Under transactions, it said "March 14 Released INF Billy Crystal."
The team gave Crystal, a longtime Yankees' fan, the opportunity to be the designated hitter and lead off in the first inning Thursday because of his ambassador-like role for baseball.
