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Yankees sign 10-year-old boy to one-day contract, hang out with him all day

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Post by Ben Reilly Tue Mar 08, 2016 7:28 pm

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TAMPA, Fla. -- The newest Yankee may be a member of the team for only a day, but he surely made memories for a lifetime.

The team signed 10-year-old Landis Sims, who was born with no hands or lower legs, to a one-day contract. But that was just the beginning of a day that will not soon be forgotten by Sims or any of the players with whom he shared a clubhouse and uniform on Monday.
Sims has a deep connection to the Yankees that dates back to a previous visit two years ago. Manager Joe Girardi raved about the team's opportunity to bring in the 10-year-old middle infielder. It was clear the day might have been as special for the Yankees as for their young guest.

"He was outstanding, just a special kid," Girardi said of Sims, who was represented by Yankees lefty CC Sabathia for the signing of the contract. "He's overcome extraordinary obstacles to be the kid he came to be. That's special for all of us.

"I was very proud how all the players responded to him. That was great to see. ... That's a lesson for all of us."

Sims signed his deal during the team's pre-workout meeting on Monday morning. He chatted with stars like Alex Rodriguez in the clubhouse and proceeded to take batting practice with a group that also included Mark Teixeira and Rodriguez. He made solid contact throughout the session and even sent a well-struck ball right back at the pitcher.

http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/166549746/landis-sims-visits-yankees-spring-training
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Post by Original Quill Tue Mar 08, 2016 7:40 pm

Very cool.

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Post by eddie Tue Mar 08, 2016 8:30 pm

I don't know anything much about baseball (looks better than cricket though) but I bet that would every American boy's dream!!
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Post by nicko Tue Mar 08, 2016 9:01 pm

BETTER THAN CRICKET? HOW DARE YOU?

It does get a bit boring I admit.
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Post by eddie Tue Mar 08, 2016 10:03 pm

Cricket is Sleep
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Post by Original Quill Wed Mar 09, 2016 1:50 am

Try golf! People clap when a blade of grass pops up. Rolling Eyes

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