Yankees star Didi Gregorious not shy of a shuck

New York Yankees star Didi Gregorious' trip to New Zealand's been hailed a success by Baseball officials, and they're not the only ones keen to cash in on the American's image.

A warm Auckland afternoon, a platter of fresh kaimoana prepared by celebrity chef Al Brown - what more could you want? Not a second helping in the case of Gregorious.

The 26-year-old wasn't the only big hitter keen to leave the shellfish on the plate, with Blackcap Martin Guptill braving a dislike of oysters to meet the Yankees short stop.

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