March 11, 2008 -- TAMPA - The New York Yankeesgave new meaning to the term "Billy Ball" last night - and you can be sure Billy Martin is turning over in his grave.  The Yankees announced they have signed Billy Crystal. He's going to work out with the team Wednesday and play in Thursday's game against the Pirates. Derek Jeter said he is happy to have Crystal as a teammate.  "Good for him, he's really excited, and he's really nervous," Jeter said last night

Ha! Ha!  Oh there is a God!   This by far trumps anything that the Red Sox have done in terms of stupidity.  I’m begging and I mean begging for John Henry not to think this is a good idea and try to one up the Yankees by signing Ben Affleck and Matt Damon to a contract. Think that’s crazy talk?   I’d bet my life that John Henry and Tom Werner are already discussing this issue as we speak.  Hell, they’ll probably try and convince Theo to let them suit up for a regular season game just to leave no doubt.     Anyway, the best case scenario for this Billy Crystal thing is that he gets hurt in this game.   Nothing too bad.  Just like a broken leg or something.