Bernie Williams Plays (Guitar and, Maybe, Baseball

Williams explained that the song was not played in Puerto Rico, so he did not hear it until he played baseball in the United States. He grew to enjoy the song and decided to give it his own soothing touch.
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As Pettitte Returns, Payroll Creeps Higher 2 Comments 1. January 27,Atlanta Braves Hats Sale, 2009 3:30 pm
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While Williams received one of the warmest ovations of the night, it was surprising that Cole Hamels of the Phillies was so well received. Where were the Mets fans among the almost 1,000 spectators? About six weeks ago, Hamels, a pitcher for the World Series champions, called the Mets “choke artists.” True or not, those harsh words would have seemingly been enough for him to earn some boos.
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I hope Bernie gets an opportunity to play in the WBC. While he may not have the “chops” to play a full season in the Bigs – as short stretch like the WBC could be a great showcase for his remaining BB talent.
“I feel good about it,” he said. “My legs feel good.”
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Then Williams, who was in a tuxedo, ran in place to presumably prove that he felt fine. Williams, 40, injured his quadriceps muscle playing winter ball in Puerto Rico, but felt that he had recovered and could be a contributor.
— Lawrence Coleman 2. January 27, 2009 5:17 pm
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“I’ll play anywhere out there,” he said. “Just bring me in for defense or to pinch-hit, whatever they need.”
Bernie Williams played the guitar beautifully in an interpretation of “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” at the annual dinner of the New York Chapter of the Baseball Writers’ Association of America on Sunday.
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But Hamels accepted an award and presented an award, and was not booed either time. He offered a humorous anecdote as he detailed how Phillies closer Brad Lidge often eats a few sandwiches, a shake and potato chips before games.