Director/Actor set to play for Yankees

Remember when you were young and you had that birthday party that you can never forget? Some come later than others. On Friday, Billy Crystal will be turning 60, and for his birthday he will be playing professional baseball with the Yankees as #60. The director and producer of the movie “61*” about Roger Maris and his race to 61 homeruns will be living out his dreams this Thursday when the Yankees take on Pittsburgh Pirates in an exhibition match. I think more ball clubs should pick up on this trend. It is a sure way to benefit both sides, granted that Crystal doesn’t catch a ball with something other than his glove. While making rich people that much happier and ensuring that ticket sales are through the roof, the Yankees are also showing a very community involved side of the team for rewarding someone who is quite obviously one of their biggest fans. What’s the worst that could happen besides losing a petty exhibition match against the Pirates anyway? Who knows? Maybe Billy Crystal will turn out to be a pretty good ball player after just a few sessions with Roger Clemens. - Jordan Crossley, Sports Editor