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indyred

05-21-2006, 12:56 PM

http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060511/SPT04/605110376/1071

This article talks about Reds players using Pink Louisville sluggers but also mentions an mlb.com auction and other players planning to use the bats.
Quite a few guys hit homers with these. I read where Jason LaRue of the Reds is keeping his home run bat for his mom. Isn't the purpose to sell these for the breast cancer research? Who actually owns the bats? Any idea when they will go to auction. I wonder what they will go for. I hope to just get a common type player's bat as long as it isn't too expensive.

Eric

05-21-2006, 01:40 PM

From article in San Jose Mercury News

Arizona catcher Johnny Estrada had no RBI in his first 11 games, then drove in at least one run in 17 of his next 23 to enter Saturday night with 28 RBI in 34 games. Estrada used a pink bat to help raise money for breast cancer awareness last Sunday, had three hits, and wanted to keep using it. Major League Baseball, however, said no. The pink bats were approved for only one day.

Eric

05-21-2006, 01:43 PM

From Cincinnati Enquirer Editorial

Baseball at bat against breast cancer
Editorials
Hats off to Major League Baseball for its Mother's Day Pink Bat promotion to raise awareness of breast cancer.

There was a time, not so long ago, when you might not have associated macho professional athletes with social awareness. Those days obviously are gone.

The Louisville Slugger factory turned out 400 pink bats for 50 players who agreed to participate in the weeklong campaign that culminated Sunday.

On the Reds those players included Jason LaRue, Adam Dunn and Ken Griffey Jr. LaRue used one of his on a fifth inning home run against the Phillies Sunday. That bat was a gift to his mother, Melanie. The others from around the league will be auctioned off at the end of the week to benefit the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.

The campaign encourages women to get regular examinations and stresses that early detection is a key to surviving the disease. Breast cancer, while primarily afflicting women, is not just a "women's" disease. Breast cancer is an issue that touches everyone who knows someone who has been diagnosed. Frank discussion and broad knowledge of the disease and how to deal with it is the best way to increase the survival rate.

In addition to the bats, players and other on-field personnel are wearing pink wristbands, and pink home plates and scorecards are being used around the league. All of those items will go into the fundraising auctions.

Major league bats are custom made for each player and Louisville Slugger was taking orders for the pink sticks through last Friday. For those players who didn't order one, try bidding on one used by a teammate who did. It won't hurt to take a few extra swings in this worthwhile campaign.

indyred

05-21-2006, 02:21 PM

Is there any word on what they are doing with the Boston and Texas bats. They were rained out on Mother's day. Articles said Ortiz planned on using one. I'm sure other's would have used them if that game was played. Bummer for Red Sox and Rangers fans. Those bats would have raised for big money. Our is MLB going to allow them to use them in another game?

indyred

05-28-2006, 08:53 AM

Any news on when these will be up for auction. There should be a ton of stuff up from these games, bats, scorecards, wrist/arm bands, the bases from the games ect........I know the jerseys had a patch added , not sure if any of these will up...

sportscentury

05-28-2006, 09:05 AM

Fellow forum members,

As a side note, does anyone remember when Mizuno made those pink (or "Rose-colored") bats for Pete Rose? MLB did not let him use them, but they were real game bats.

As for the current pink bats, I might hold off on these until the hype has died down ... it sounds like there are a lot of these bats to be had (I'm saying this solely as a helpful tip as I have no personal interest in them as a collector).

Reid

indyred

03-23-2007, 02:37 PM

The NHL just used pink sticks this weekend. They did it last year too. They are selling them on ebay now. Anyone know if MLB is going to bring back the pink bats for Mother's Day again? Haven't really seen many of these bats surface since the auctions last summer. I hope they do it again.

pietraynor

05-03-2008, 02:09 PM

Nice article & some unused signed bats up for auction now at MLB.com. Jay

BMH

05-03-2008, 02:39 PM

We made 500 pink bats this year, two per player. I think only one or two players got 4. We finished them up this past week and I got to say they look really good this year.

thomecollector

05-03-2008, 02:41 PM

Did You make some for Jim Thome ?

indyred

05-03-2008, 03:18 PM

Thome has used them the past two years and did hit a home run in Minnesota using his. Although I've never seen his get auctioned. Some player's do just keep them it seems. I can't wait for the auctions again.

NegleyPirate

05-03-2008, 06:16 PM

We made 500 pink bats this year, two per player. I think only one or two players got 4. We finished them up this past week and I got to say they look really good this year.
Hello Brian, any pics of the Pink bats from this year? Any Pirate players??
Thanks,
Mike

BMH

05-04-2008, 12:55 AM

We did some for every team. Our plant manager kept harassing our Pro rep about getting the lists in this year. So he just went down each roster and picked who he wanted to send bats. Most our contract players got bats and some non contract players.

metsbats

05-04-2008, 10:59 AM

Nice article & some unused signed bats up for auction now at MLB.com. Jay

Be Careful. The Jeter, Rivera and Arod pink bats do not have model numbers and only the GENINUE stamped over the player names. These are show bats not pro model bats.

-David

suave1477

05-05-2008, 12:04 AM

THE PINK BATS ARE NOT BACK

A WORD TO THE WISE THE 2008 PINK BATS ARE NOT GAME USED

THESE ARE EITHER GAME ISSUED OR POSSIBLY PROMO BATS.

These bats are signed to raise money for the Komen foundation.

BMH

05-05-2008, 05:43 AM

We just shipped the bulk of the bats for the west coast last week, so yes no team should already have them on a site for sale. All the ones I produced were game issue for the players. That includes the model number and the team name on the bat. No mother's names this year.

godwulf

05-05-2008, 08:14 AM

MLB had a Diamondbacks team bat last year, beautifully signed by every player and coach on the roster (plus the guys on the DL) and I bid a small fortune and still got beat on it. I'm hoping whoever won that auction will decide to turn it loose someday; in the meantime, there's always this year.

pietraynor

06-23-2008, 01:34 PM

Fresh lot of pink gamers now on MLB.com. Jay.

dodgersfan

06-23-2008, 03:32 PM

Here is the link.

Rudy

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080623&content_id=2989899&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb

dodgersfan

06-23-2008, 03:35 PM

They look game used to me.

Rudy

http://auction.mlb.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ExecMacro/feature.d2w/report?wl=33072944&sort=term&search=MD08

THE PINK BATS ARE NOT BACK

A WORD TO THE WISE THE 2008 PINK BATS ARE NOT GAME USED

THESE ARE EITHER GAME ISSUED OR POSSIBLY PROMO BATS.

These bats are signed to raise money for the Komen foundation.

dcrules01

06-23-2008, 03:54 PM

There was a few Yankee bats listed as used I believe 4 or 5.They had no use at all the were listed around or before Mothers day and autographed if memory serves me correctly:).Suave was right..

suave1477

06-23-2008, 04:00 PM

DCRULES Thank you!!:)

dcrules01

06-23-2008, 04:03 PM

No problem....:D

dodgersfan

06-23-2008, 04:11 PM

You said either game used or promo bats?
Wrong,but who cares people will bid either way.

Rudy

quote=suave1477;88478]DCRULES Thank you!!:)[/quote]

suave1477

06-23-2008, 04:16 PM

You said either game used or promo bats?
Wrong,but who cares people will bid either way.

Rudy

quote=suave1477;88478]DCRULES Thank you!!:)[/quote]

Dodgersfan I didnt say Game Used or Promo bats I said Game Issued or Promo bats.
As far as (Wrong) don't know what you mean by that but ok!!:rolleyes:
Well you should care because people are assuming they are Game Used when they are not.

dodgersfan

06-23-2008, 04:30 PM

You said the bats are "not game used"
"these are either issued or possibly promo bats"
I did see some in there that are used for sure,Then again I did see some that are clean as a whistle.
My point of saying who cares is that people will bid on anything if they really want the item.

Rudy

THE PINK BATS ARE NOT BACK

A WORD TO THE WISE THE 2008 PINK BATS ARE NOT GAME USED

THESE ARE EITHER GAME ISSUED OR POSSIBLY PROMO BATS.

These bats are signed to raise money for the Komen foundation.

dcrules01

06-23-2008, 04:37 PM

Autographed Game Issued Alex Rodriguez Mothers day bat $4525.00 winner
http://akamai.edeal.com/images/catalog750/folder65946/img6364677.jpgDerek Jeter Game Issued Mothers day bat $$4525.00
http://akamai.edeal.com/images/catalog750/folder65946/img6365860.jpgMariano Rivera Game Issued Mothers Day bat $2525.00

It is for a great cause but you have to wonder if the winners are under the impression these are used by the player.And if I am correct last year you could order a pink bat with the players name on it for around a $150...

dcrules01

06-23-2008, 04:38 PM

Here is the Rivera

http://akamai.edeal.com/images/catalog750/folder65946/img6365865.jpg

dodgersfan

06-23-2008, 04:41 PM

Scott,Did you see the ones that are game used?
Maybe my eyes are playing tricks on me?

Rudy

dcrules01

06-23-2008, 04:51 PM

Yes I did actually I am watching the Ryan Church so stay away people :)...The thread was started at the begining of May maybe that is where the confusion is..The bats are awesome I looked through them all ..I met Church last month and had him sign this great photmatch
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k195/metsjerseys/church.jpg

You are right people will bid on anything and it is there choice.I just think I would want a game used ARod bat or Jeter bat if I am laying out a toatal of $9,000 same guy won both...

dodgersfan

06-23-2008, 04:56 PM

That's the problem!
LoL,Gotcha.

Rudy

:)

Yes I did actually I am watching the Ryan Church so stay away people :)...The thread was started at the begining of May maybe that is where the confusion is..The bats are awesome I looked through them all ..I met Church last month and had him sign this great photmatch
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k195/metsjerseys/church.jpg

You are right people will bid on anything and it is there choice.I just think I would want a game used ARod bat or Jeter bat if I am laying out a toatal of $9,000 same guy won both...

dcrules01

06-23-2008, 06:19 PM

Glad I helped :D

suave1477

06-23-2008, 10:59 PM

Well here is a bit of Trvia / Advice to both of you.

I question if the Alex Rodriguez bats were Game Issued?? I believe those were Promo bats.
WHY YOU ASK???

Komen Foundation was selling about 10 of the exact same ones autographed the same exact way on EBAY. Just like the one from MLB. One right after the other ended. They were selling for about $500 to $800
Mind you both were benefitting the Komen Foundation.

MLB WINNER - $4525

EBAY WINNERS - $500 to $800

DOING YOUR HOMEWORK - PRICELESS

CAN ANYONE TELL ME THE MLB WINNER GOT A GREAT DEAL????:rolleyes:

smallpapi

06-24-2008, 09:07 AM

Anyone know what model of bat Papi used?
I thought it was Nokona?
http://akamai.edeal.com/images/catalog750/folder74048/img6537545.jpg
http://akamai.edeal.com/images/catalog750/folder74048/img6537546.jpg

suave1477

06-24-2008, 10:05 AM

Game Used Bats

06-24-2008, 10:55 AM

Hi Guys,

I am pretty sure David used a Pink X-Bat on Mothers Day. This must have been issued.

Anthony

indyred

06-24-2008, 11:37 AM

He used x bat for atleast one at bat in the Mother's Day game this year. I saved this photo. MLB.com video is your friend on these pink bats. Just go and watch the games and see who used them during the games. Have to remember most player's got more than one bat and also may have used them in bp and another in the game. Here is a picture of Ortiz.
http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb161/pinkbats09/pb09.jpg

brianborsch

06-24-2008, 03:12 PM

You also have to remember that players borrow other players bats. Ortiz is never known to swing an X-Bat. I am guessing that he is borrowing one of Jacoby Ellsbury's bats. The name brand is a signature, not block letter.

Brian B

indyred

06-24-2008, 04:34 PM

I know we got some Tampa Bay Rays bat collector's in here. This is first Nike pink bat I've ever seen. It looks really sweet.
http://auction.mlb.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ProductDisplay?prrfnbr=95307624&prmenbr=33072944&aunbr=95654334

HENMICK44

06-25-2008, 01:25 AM

I Just Missed Out On A 2007 Mientkiewicz Yanks Pink Bat On Mlb.com Auction,hopefully I Can Get A 2008 Mientkiewicz One.they Look Great.

AWA85

06-29-2008, 01:54 PM

I have never bid on mlb.com but I am eying two different Reds bats (plan A and plan B :D). Anything I need to know about their auctions and service? See they say it could take a few weeks for delivery, has anyone ever had any problems with them?

Stay off the Reds bats, thanks guys! ;)

dcgreg25

06-29-2008, 02:31 PM

mlb.com usually ships in a couple days and it has never taken me more than a week to get any item I won. It is tough to reach people in customer service but they ship quickly via DHL. Good luck!

indyred

07-21-2008, 01:13 PM

So has anyone gotten one in hand yet they won this year? It's been two weeks and I still haven't gotten anything on when it will be shipped yet.

kellsox

07-22-2008, 01:40 PM

Got the 2 that I won in from DHL today. They were won on the 7th and 9th
kelly

AWA85

07-22-2008, 03:16 PM

Think mine was won on the 8th and I am still waiting. I planned on this after reading the stories on here, good to know they may be on the way though!

brianborsch

07-22-2008, 07:22 PM

My bat ended on the 10th and I still haven't gotten it in yet...

metsbats

07-22-2008, 08:27 PM

I won mine on the 10th too.

Still waiting and I"m in NY.

-David

kellsox

07-23-2008, 05:26 PM

Here are the 2 that I won- M Lowell and K Youkilis. Great use for only being used in 1 game. They put the MLB holo's on the knobs of the bats- better than on the barrel in my opinion. Approx 2 weeks wait from the end of the auction.
Kelly
kelspeck@gmail.com

MRMusial

07-24-2008, 08:16 PM

Very nice.

I won on the 8th and still waiting as well. I'm in NY too.

:(

metsbats

07-24-2008, 08:19 PM

Very nice.

I won on the 8th and still waiting as well. I'm in NY too.

:(

MRMusial,

Did you won the Church or Schneider?

The MLB deliveries are done from the meat packing district. I asked if they do pick ups from their midtown offices and was told all deliveries come from downtown.

David

MRMusial

07-24-2008, 08:26 PM

Did you won the Church or Schneider?

David,

Actually, I grabbed the Marlon Anderson. I'm in NY, but not the city. About 75 miles north of midtown.

Mike

metsbats

07-24-2008, 08:34 PM

David,

Actually, I grabbed the Marlon Anderson. I'm in NY, but not the city. About 75 miles north of midtown.

Mike

Mike,

Oh yeah. I forgot that there was an Anderson. Congrats. Let's hope we get our bats soon!

David

MRMusial

07-24-2008, 08:39 PM

Mike,

Congrats. Let's hope we get our bats soon!

David

Yeah, we're anxiously awaiting them....

Congrats to you too, David. Who did you pickup?

Mike

metsbats

07-24-2008, 10:51 PM

Yeah, we're anxiously awaiting them....

Congrats to you too, David. Who did you pickup?

Mike

I picked up Delgado.

MichaelofSF

07-25-2008, 03:44 PM

David,
I know you already have a picture of Delgado with the bat, but here is a link to a picture I found on flickr with him holding the bat as well.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/gussah/2500469389/sizes/o/

Has anyone else besides kellsox received theirs? I'm eagerly awaiting the Alex Gordon (7/9) and Billy Butler (7/7) bats out here in CA, Royals come to Oakland next week (would be nice to have before they come here).

maccamania

07-25-2008, 04:10 PM

brianborsch

07-25-2008, 05:07 PM

If so, I'd be interested in the Butler!

metsbats

07-25-2008, 06:41 PM

markfd

07-25-2008, 07:18 PM

I received my bat from MLB two days ago but am finally getting the photo uploaded so here is my Lastings Milledge game used pink bat:

Mark
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Always Collecting Nationals and Yankees Game Used

metsbats

07-28-2008, 03:53 PM

Finally received the Carlos Delgado bat today.

-David

brianborsch

07-28-2008, 07:20 PM

Cool bat! I hope my bat comes soon! I am in Oregon and I won mine on the 10th too! It better not be game issued!

metsbats

07-28-2008, 09:23 PM

Cool bat! I hope my bat comes soon! I am in Oregon and I won mine on the 10th too! It better not be game issued!

Thanks Brian. Which one did you win? It's amazing how many forum members have picked up pink bats. It's great to see them all.

-David

metsbats

07-28-2008, 09:32 PM

Just a general observation after looking at the mailing label. The return address is MLB auctions and the contents of the box is listed as 'BAT'.

Good thing DHL is a sponsor of MLB otherwise with all this info on the shipping label there may be alot of packages being lost or contents stolen.

David

frikativ54

07-28-2008, 09:48 PM

Were the bats packed well? I'm trying to figure out what items MLB.com Auctions takes a lot of care with, so I can order accordingly.

metsbats

07-28-2008, 10:00 PM

Were the bats packed well? I'm trying to figure out what items MLB.com Auctions takes a lot of care with, so I can order accordingly.

Leslie,

Yes the bat was wrapped very securely in heavy bubble wrap. Could not have asked for a better packing job.

The only other experience I had with MLB delivery was the large cardboard plaque which was used for the 86 Mets reunion game for Ed Hearn. This was an oversized item and was securely wrapped and packed with about a ton of packing popcorn.

-David

indyred

07-29-2008, 01:38 PM

Great match! I just got mine in today. Will try and post some pics soon. Never even got a shipping notice from DHL.

Finally received the Carlos Delgado bat today.

-David

AWA85

07-29-2008, 03:45 PM

Mine came in today! Pretty pumped, was driving away from home and saw the magical DHL truck heading my way. Made a quick U turn and met the guy at the door.

Tons of stuff going on but I will get pictures up sometime of my Encarnacion.

brianborsch

07-29-2008, 06:40 PM

Got a DHL slip on my door today! It must be for my pink bat! I will hopefully have time to pick it up tomorrow! YAY!

MRMusial

07-29-2008, 08:02 PM

Finally received the Carlos Delgado bat today.

-David
Awesome bat and photos, David. My Marlon Anderson bat arrived yesterday and will post photos soon.

Now I just need to try and photo match it.......

Mike

MRMusial

07-29-2008, 08:09 PM

Can anyone recommend the best way to photo match? I see a lot of people use Getty images, but wondering the best way to do this.... :confused:

Thanks in advance.
Mike

metsbats

07-30-2008, 09:30 PM

Awesome bat and photos, David. My Marlon Anderson bat arrived yesterday and will post photos soon.

Now I just need to try and photo match it.......

Mike

Thank Mike. Anderson had one AB as a pinch hitter during that game.

-David

brianborsch

07-30-2008, 10:53 PM

I just got my pink bat from DHL today. It was the Daric Barton game used X-Bat. The mlb authentication detail says it was used in the game, but I doubt this was the HR bat. That must have gone to his Mom. Pretty rare none the less, as he only got 2. Enjoy!

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indyred

08-01-2008, 09:40 PM

Here is mine that came in. I knew from mlb.com auction pictures it had some sweet use. It has a bunch ball/seam marks and moto/pine tar on the handle. I know from game video he used a pink bat in every at bat and had one hit.
http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb161/pinkbats09/FCpinkbat001.jpg
http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb161/pinkbats09/fceb002.jpg
http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb161/pinkbats09/fceb004.jpg

MichaelofSF

08-08-2008, 01:11 PM

Here are my Alex Gordon and Billy Butler bats

Gordon uncracked:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3071/2744688492_04361f4535_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3187/2743848511_b5456f9861_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3240/2744689232_8f8fab7c93_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3009/2744687308_37a01d22e3.jpg?v=1218216014http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3215/2743847103_b7cea4a36b.jpg?v=0

Butler uncracked:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3211/2744729896_207988aa74_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3080/2744728538_ef432e2de8_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3166/2744727770_ceaf64e296_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3062/2743892715_3bda0b8a2b_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3249/2744731156_643ee4278a_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3282/2744727088_8f5837e2b6.jpg?v=1218217726

HENMICK44

09-07-2008, 07:00 PM

Does Anyone Know If The Pirates Or Mlb Are Selling Off Their Pink Bats From This Season? I Think The Game Was Rained Out So The Bats Would Just Be Game Issued. Any Information Would Help. Also Does Anyone Know If John Flaherty Ever Used A Pink Bat For The Mothers Day Games? Thanks All. henmick44@optonline.net

indyred

09-07-2008, 10:42 PM

The Pirates have sold a few off from this season. I recall seeing a Sanchez and LaRoche. MLB allowed teams that were rained out to use them in the next game this year. You could go watch Pirates game on MLB.com and see who used them and even check completed auctions and see what they have sold for.

HENMICK44

09-15-2008, 02:02 AM

Thanks Indy.there Was A Mientkiewicz 2007 One On There A Few Months Ago,man I Wish I Knew.don't Think He Used One This Year.

AWA85

05-10-2009, 12:41 PM

With the players using pink bats today, anyone remember or have an idea of how long till they pop up on mlb.com?

AWA85

05-10-2009, 01:16 PM

Looked like last year the middle to end of June they hit the auction site. Answered my own question.

metsbats

05-10-2009, 02:17 PM

Here's a 2009 photo of some pink bats at the Louisville Slugger factory.

grenda12

05-10-2009, 02:54 PM

Here's a 2009 photo of some pink bats at the Louisville Slugger factory.

Thats cool!

markize

05-10-2009, 03:17 PM

For anyone looking to buy jeter's bat, he used it ONLY in the 1st inning. After that, he used his standard LS bat.

Mark

cordovacollector

05-10-2009, 03:18 PM

That photo is REAL cool! Look at the MN Twins Michael Cuddyer bat hanging there! Ohhhhh. I gotta try and win one of his!!!!

momen55

05-10-2009, 09:16 PM

i see a couple knobless bats in that photo. anyone know who uses knobless bats let me know. i would like to get one.

cordovacollector

05-27-2009, 06:12 PM

i see a couple knobless bats in that photo. anyone know who uses knobless bats let me know. i would like to get one.

Joe Crede maybe?

skyking26

07-09-2009, 10:50 PM

Dewey2007

07-09-2009, 11:51 PM

Been following the pink Mother's Day Bats on MLB. He, I've followed Dunn for years. Love collecting the guy. Yep, he hit 2 homers with that bat that is in auction. Uncracked and signed, just like Bob likes 'em. MLB authenticated. I get it.

However........as in anything I collect, I have to be real with it. Somebody is about to pay over $600 for that bat, and it won't be me. That's alot of dough. A good cause, but I have kids to feed. I also have to be real about the fact Dunn played 1st last night and committed 2 errors. Real about him hitting .260. These factors do not make a $600+ bat.

I'll catch some flack on this I'm sure... but I can live without a pink bat.

RK

I have to agree. While I'd like to add one to my collection one of these days I'm not really willing to pay the prices that a lot of these pink bats go for. I collect Jimmy Rollins and I know his pink bat would go for way more then $600. To much for me even though the money is going to a worthy cause. To be honest I didn't even see any players bats being auctioned this year that I'm interested in.

2000mvpfan

07-10-2009, 12:01 AM

And me.I think $500 a piece for either of the 2 Giambi bats available is a bit much for someone who's hitting .195.

Joe

whatupyos

07-10-2009, 12:09 AM

Bob,

Do you believe 100% that that is the bat Dunn used to hit the 2 HR's with? A few years ago I was at the game when Bobby Crosby hit a HR using a pink bat and they auctioned off a game issued one becasue it had no use on it. Last year Daric Barton hit a HR with one but the issued one again got auctioned off. I know the Dunn bat has marks on it, but it could have been from his other AB's.

Aaron

2000mvpfan

07-10-2009, 12:09 AM

LastingsMilledge85

07-10-2009, 12:50 AM

I've been kkeping my eye on a few of those bats. I have a few particular bats that I want. Just don't know which one I'm going to end up with whether it's which one or none.

allstarsplus

07-10-2009, 07:30 AM

The 2nd Giambi bat went for $700 tonite.Fantastic for the Komen Foundation to be sure,but..to keep it in perspective,you could buy a Mike Schmidt,Reggie Jackson,or Dave Winfield bat for that money...

Joe

People love these bats. Great for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer charity and it seems every year a few bats hit gigantic numbers but this is the first year that some of the bats at $250 from lesser players are getting little or no interest which I would think is the economy.

I really want that Adam Dunn bat because of the historical significance, but I won't chase crazy money on it.

My hope in the future is baby blue bats on Father's Day for Prostate cancer and a Memorial day patriotic bat as these can raise serious money for the charities and it brings more people to the ballparks.

wahboom22

07-10-2009, 09:33 AM

Joe,

I was bidding on the Giambi bats. Couldnt believe how high the bidding got. The one that went fro 700 had a ton of use. The bats are for a great cause, I try to pick one up every year.

suave1477

07-10-2009, 09:46 AM

Put the Charity aside and the Players realistic numbers aside..........

I think some of you may be missing what drives these bats up in bidding

1) The rarity of the bat - obviously at most there could be up to 4 bats used. But usually more like 1 or 2 are used.
Now thats for one game, through out the whole season. Which makes it a very rare bat.

2) The nolvety that it is a Pink bat. I mean of all colors of bats that are used in a game for MLB these bats are pink!! So people love the nolvety to own a rare Pink bat.

3) MLB Auctions people always tend to spend more money on MLB because they feel a little bit more comfortable knowing the item for sure or close to fure as you can get that the item is real as opposed to ebay or other auction places.

4) As far as the lower end players showing little to no interest in bidding. I think the novelty is starting to wear off, since they been doing this auction now for a couple of years, people are starting to lose interest so the lower names are going to start getting passed by. People will just say oh well I'll wait to next year to see what they have "knowing this is going to be an every year thing"

When the first bats came out it was huge because it was new everyone wanted one - there was no such thing as getting a lower end player bat for cheap.
I had to wait till the second year to get mine to land a decent player at a decent price. Not even a player I wanted I just picked it up because I wanted one in my collection and he actually made some hits with it.
I believe he went 3/4 with an RBI.

So the prices that are driven up are not soley because of it being a good cause or because the player this season is doing well. But more for the bat itself.

Jason Giamibi who is doing nothing this year is still a fan favorite and will still recieve attention for his items.

CampWest

07-10-2009, 09:52 AM

Great points... And I'd like to add, that it is very easy for people to find photo matches, because it is from a single game. And that always helps people feel comfortable paying a premium.

I also believe that prices are a little higher, because in some cases players have been known to re-acquire their bats at any cost to give to their moms. Those higher than normal market prices boost the entire market.

I totally agree though, its all about the low supply.

I just paid 310 for the Billy Butler bat. I have 5-6 Butler bats before this one and never paid more than 150. So, yes, charity, rarity, and novelty all drove my decision to pay double/triple the usual rate. Plus on this auction, rather than stating net proceeds, they stated 90% of auction value, which I feel means a large chunk is definitely going to charity.

camarokids

07-10-2009, 10:30 AM

One thing I have a problem with. If you look at some of the bats listed, they have pics of two different bats shown for the same auction. Example the Kapler, Navarro and Aybar bats. One pic shows a bat with use the other shows a clean bat (no use).

So how do you know for sure you will get the bat with use? You don't!

Also, I only see on MLB.com , that the "Net Proceeds go to charity".....

ndevlin

07-10-2009, 10:51 AM

All good points...

And I watched the Royals game on Mothers Day and I know for a fact that Alberto Callaspo gave one of his bats to Miguel Olivo for him to use since he didnt order any. And Im pretty sure Olivo's is the one with the tape.....

http://auction.mlb.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ProductDisplay?prrfnbr=106406532&prmenbr=33072944&aunbr=106753242

http://auction.mlb.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ProductDisplay?prrfnbr=106868809&prmenbr=33072944&aunbr=107215519

I guess the point Im trying to make is just because MLB says a bat is such-n-such, doesnt necessary mean that thats what it is. Its quite evident that Callaspo didnt use both of these bats. And I guess you may want to double check any of these before purchasing. It wouldnt hurt. Just throwing it out there.

ndevlin

07-10-2009, 10:58 AM

Let me correct myself.....

I guess its possible they shared the bat....

There...

CampWest

07-10-2009, 11:36 AM

I totally agree... The only way both Callaspo bats could show that much use was if one was used in BP or he used it on another day... I was coming to the same conclusion you were.

Plus if you go to the gallery on the game recap, I cant figure out how to link it right, Callaspo also used a regular two tone bat that game... Maybe his pinks were only BP used...

http://cache3.asset-cache.net/xc/87223479.jpg?v=1&c=NewsMaker&k=2&d=17A4AD9FDB9CF19375C05EF07E24E8D6F8451CDBEC34A3D1 E30A760B0D811297

to confuse matters. Here is Olivo using a pink bat, that does not look like an Old Hickory... Looks like either the Guillen or Crisp bat, based on the stripe and the natural handle, or possibly a bat thats not been put up for auction.
http://cache1.asset-cache.net/xc/87223558.jpg?v=1&c=NewsMaker&k=2&d=17A4AD9FDB9CF19375C05EF07E24E8D6CB5CCF5975D9088C E30A760B0D811297

http://cache3.asset-cache.net/xc/87223475.jpg?v=1&c=NewsMaker&k=2&d=17A4AD9FDB9CF19375C05EF07E24E8D6CD6D34059223358F E30A760B0D811297

AND YET A DIFFERENT BAT... Possibly a Callaspo bat...

http://cache1.asset-cache.net/xc/87223117.jpg?v=1&c=NewsMaker&k=2&d=17A4AD9FDB9CF19375C05EF07E24E8D6898A049AC8526D88 E30A760B0D811297

Callaspo did use one at least one pink bat.. It might be close to a match with the untaped handle.
http://cache1.asset-cache.net/xc/87223119.jpg?v=1&c=NewsMaker&k=2&d=17A4AD9FDB9CF19375C05EF07E24E8D6746AC1010BFC1045 E30A760B0D811297

So, in conclusion, I agree exactly that MLB has made errors or misstatements in the past, and they tend to basically go with the name on the barrel. And seldom seem to differentiate between BP use, game use, and game issue.

All good points...

And I watched the Royals game on Mothers Day and I know for a fact that Alberto Callaspo gave one of his bats to Miguel Olivo for him to use since he didnt order any. And Im pretty sure Olivo's is the one with the tape.....
I guess the point Im trying to make is just because MLB says a bat is such-n-such, doesnt necessary mean that thats what it is. Its quite evident that Callaspo didnt use both of these bats. And I guess you may want to double check any of these before purchasing. It wouldnt hurt. Just throwing it out there.

ndevlin

07-10-2009, 11:44 AM

I think you're right. I want to say he may have used a Crisp bat too, but Im not sure.

The commentators for that game also commented that Callaspo gave one of his bats to Olivo. Just for one at bat? Perhaps.

But Ive seen Olivo bats with that type of taped handle.

2000mvpfan

07-10-2009, 11:53 AM

Wahboom-
What's funny about that bat that went for $700 is that I'm pretty sure it was a BP bat...if you check Getty for that game,it appears Giambi used the other bat that just had a lite coat of tar on the handle.Now yes,he couldve switched bats,but even if he had 3 AB's with the $700 bat it wouldn't of been that hammered...

Suave-
I hear what you're saying about all those factors and you're correct.But you also have to justify the money we all spend on this stuff to ourselves,and ultimately,our families.While I love Giambi as much as you love Straw,I just can't justify paying more for one of his bats than I did for my Mattingly or Thome bats-lets not forget,even if he never touched the juice,he's not a HOF'er...just one of the better power hitters of his day.Actually,I was prepared to spend $400,but,oh well..
At least they weren't as bad as one of his NYY Mother's Day bats from a couple years ago that went for-get this-$2200!!

Joe

suave1477

07-10-2009, 12:10 PM

Wahboom-

Suave-
I hear what you're saying about all those factors and you're correct.But you also have to justify the money we all spend on this stuff to ourselves,and ultimately,our families.While I love Giambi as much as you love Straw,I just can't justify paying more for one of his bats than I did for my Mattingly or Thome bats-lets not forget,even if he never touched the juice,he's not a HOF'er...just one of the better power hitters of his day.Actually,I was prepared to spend $400,but,oh well..
At least they weren't as bad as one of his NYY Mother's Day bats from a couple years ago that went for-get this-$2200!!

Joe

I completely understand what your saying but you also keep brining in to the point "the player". It's not the player that what is making this bat sell or shall I say the player "just" making the bat sell. It is the rarity of the bat.

Example - some no name last minute call up in the late 20's on the Yankees came up for just a few games and was sent back down because he sucked, never to reutrn back to the Majors again.
You may say well I am not paying a lot of money for that bat - he was a nobody, didn't even do anything. But yet you may get guys to spend huge numbers for a game used bat of his because it is so rare to find any of them out there since he didn't spend much time on the Team.

Another comparison the "76 logo Louisville Slugger bats" Those sell for a premium because of the rarity of just the logo, even if it is used by a complete nobody.

It boils down to a supply and demand and then of course the player himself his "popularity" adds to the premium

But again I do understand where your coming from and what your budget will allow.

Fnazxc0114

07-10-2009, 04:44 PM

i won the kinsler. also whoever won the michael young bat the bat wasnt used that day. young was out with a ankle sprain. it was at 860 last i saw

LastingsMilledge85

07-10-2009, 05:56 PM

That Kinsler bat is awesome, I love how they put his team as the Reds on the bat. Also there were some players never used a pink bat, like Andy LaRoche, he had his black bat the whole game.

LWMM

07-10-2009, 09:53 PM

2000mvpfan

07-10-2009, 10:07 PM

Luc-
Just turned on PM mode,don't remember disabling it...Ah,well.....

Joe

NFLELCollector

07-12-2009, 02:58 PM

All i can say is WOW!!!!
I was watching The Kazuo "KAZ" Matsui (Houston Astros-2B) Pink Nike Bat, The WINNER (JACK "AZZ" 152) 4 Bid the Bat 15 Hours before the Close, and He should have won it for $540, Instead another Bidder kept submitting Bids in the Closing Minutes and Kept Extending the Auction-JACK152 eventually Won it for $1210 (Including Shipping), So the Moral to this Story (and Listen Carefully JACK AZZ 152) Is don't 4 Bid ANY Auction Item, Because you will get bid up, and end up Paying more for the Item then if you had just Submitted 1 CEILING/MAX BID!!!!

TNT

ndevlin

07-12-2009, 03:04 PM

Jays1fan

07-12-2009, 03:15 PM

I won the Vernon Wells "Game Used" one just now. Funny thing is , in the beginning they had 2 of Vernon's bats listed. They had Both "Close Up" picture on 1 and the full length pictures on the other. I told them that the 2nd bat ( No pine tar and no ball Marks ) was NOT game used. I taped this game. They ended up cancelling both auctions, then relisted them. This time 1 Game Used which I won for $300 and the Other Game Ready or team issued which started at $200.
Last year I won the Lyle Overbay Game Used and paid $360 for it. So I agree the "Hype" has worn off a bit. I did notice as well this year that the Overbay one has no markings, no tape , no pine tar and they still listed it as Game Used... it got no bids. So I think MLB doesnt do there homework 100% of the time.

chakes89

07-12-2009, 03:41 PM

Lost the Jay Bruce bat

A fellow forum member won

:(

justinwc80

07-12-2009, 09:08 PM

What did the Bruce bat go for, was watching it, but went too high for my taste.

chakes89

07-12-2009, 09:27 PM

It ended at $705

jshortt

07-12-2009, 09:49 PM

chakes89,

I assume you're brucefan32, haha? Sorry about that man, but I wasn't about to let that go. I'm still mad at myself for not going harder after the Hamilton last year.

-Josh

jshortt

07-12-2009, 09:50 PM

Oh, and p.s., if you didn't see, the Votto bat (that he didn't use) went for $510. At least Jay used this one for 1 at-bat, lol.

-Josh

chakes89

07-12-2009, 11:37 PM

Yeah that was me

Congrats on the pickup

jshortt

07-12-2009, 11:50 PM

Yeah that was me

Congrats on the pickup

Thanks man. You didn't make it easy, haha. As usual, if I ever decide to move it, you'll be the first to know. Jay is going to freak out when I show it to him...hopefully his wrist isn't too serious (surgery).

-Josh

chakes89

07-13-2009, 12:27 AM

Do you have any Bruce bats that you can move at the moment?

ahuff

07-26-2009, 09:20 PM

My hope in the future is baby blue bats on Father's Day for Prostate cancer and a Memorial day patriotic bat as these can raise serious money for the charities and it brings more people to the ballparks.

I was browsing the web and ran across these.

http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/gen/clubs/t451/photogallery/standard/year_2007/month_06/day_19/cf261987.html

jays78

08-08-2009, 09:13 PM

I picked up the Rod Barajas for $135 after it had been reduced twice. I've tried to photo match and while there are a few fielding pics of Rod from the mother's day game vs the A's....there don't appear to be any of him batting.

If anyone has access to the game via the MLB pkg and can post some screen shots of Rod at the plate with the bat, that would be great.

Thanks,

Bill

justinwc80

12-30-2009, 06:01 PM

Just ran across this pic of pink bats at the factory, might narrow down the number for these four players. Hope it helps someone.

justinwc80

05-01-2010, 05:24 PM

Let's hope for alot available

http://www.sportscollectorsdaily.com/mlbs-pink-memorabilia-auction-will-return/

LastingsMilledge85

05-09-2010, 07:56 PM

Was it just me or were there less players this year using pink bats? I saw a picture of Lastings Milledge and in the picture he was using a black Marucci. Anyone see the Pirates game and noticed if he did use a pink bat in his first AB?

maccamania

05-09-2010, 08:19 PM

It appeared that all the phillies with the exception of worth & ruiz used pink bats today and tonights yankees -sox game ,some players from both teams are using pink bats.......

LastingsMilledge85

05-09-2010, 08:24 PM

I just read up on an article that Milledge did not use a pink bat at all along with three other Pirates players. I also saw that Melky Cabrera did use a pink bat instead used pink batting gloves, which Milledge did as well. Plus most of the players that had them only used the bat for one or two AB's, only a few players used the bats for the entire game. I posted a pic of the new pink batting gloves.
http://cache1.asset-cache.net/xc/98939937.jpg?v=1&c=NewsMaker&k=2&d=77BFBA49EF878921A343B2C87A49D8F5134E5FC2CB1B9C09 C1E4E7D1A1ED4E7523F1E17FDCCAA2D1

punch

05-09-2010, 08:41 PM

I'm not trying to be a troll or anything, but who really cares if they use pink bats? I don't get why people care if a player uses a bat, or uses a bat for one AB, or doesn't use it at all. Everyone on twitter is like, such and such isn't using a pink bat.. big wup.

LastingsMilledge85

05-09-2010, 09:03 PM

I don't Twitter and that has nothing to do with this site so why bother bringing that up? Usually in the past they had every player use the bat at least once, but this year it's a different story. It's sort of a "big deal" in MLB because this money goes to charity and for a good cause unlike some other charities which I don't want to get into.

legaleagle92481

05-10-2010, 09:00 AM

Who pays for the pink bats? If it is the team that may be why the Braves and Pirates were not using them. They are both cheap organizations. Javy Vasquez has a great year and they deal him for a 4th outfielder like Melky because he is cheap. I have seen stories that they are salivating about trading Billy Wagner, which is crazy since the season is only a month old. And over the years they have let most of their free agents walk unless they signed below market deals like Smoltz and Chipper kept doing. The Pirates collect other teams failed prospects on the cheap and trade players the second they start to make any money.

BMH

05-10-2010, 09:21 AM

All pink bats are given to the players by the bat companies. We eat the cost so all profits can go to charity.

BULBUS

05-10-2010, 10:51 AM

Watching the Yanks-Red Sox game last night, most players, including Jeter, used a pink bat during their first at bat only. A couple guys did use their bats for all at bats like Swisher.

LastingsMilledge85

05-10-2010, 11:13 AM

I think most players only used them for one AB is to prevent them from breaking since most players have two. One gets auctioned, sometimes both and the other the player can keep (as what Chris Coghlan is doing to give to his mom. In FCats's first swing yesterday he cracked his pink bat and was given another. Whether the second one was his or not I'm not sure. The real neat part of the game was Pablo Sandoval's pink glove, but only wore it for one inning since he played first up until that point.

allstarsplus

05-11-2010, 07:55 PM

All pink bats are given to the players by the bat companies. We eat the cost so all profits can go to charity.

Brian - That is a great thing LVS and the other companies do, but also many thanks to the players that happily participate.

Adam Dunn with the Nats got 3 hits with his pink bat and his Mother was in attendence, and said maybe Adam should stick with the pink bat for more games.

This year this Komen for the Cure tradition on Mother's Day had a personal special meaning to my family as last June my wife was diagnosed and beat it and unfortunately now my Mother-in-Law goes into surgery on Thursday in a more advanced case.

kylehess10

05-11-2010, 08:10 PM

All pink bats are given to the players by the bat companies. We eat the cost so all profits can go to charity.

Brian-

Is there any actual difference between the pink bats and the ones each players uses on an every day basis? As you've probably seen & heard, most players will only use them for an at-bat or two, then go back to their normal bat. They do it as if it's completely different than their regular bat, as if the weight is off or something and they only want to do it really quick for charity. In my mind I'm thinking everything is to the exact specifics for the players as every other bat they order, except the bat is painted pink. Does the color really bother them or something?

camarokids

05-11-2010, 09:10 PM

Save the TaTa's. Buy Pink Bats!

BMH

05-12-2010, 08:30 AM

Brian-

Is there any actual difference between the pink bats and the ones each players uses on an every day basis? As you've probably seen & heard, most players will only use them for an at-bat or two, then go back to their normal bat. They do it as if it's completely different than their regular bat, as if the weight is off or something and they only want to do it really quick for charity. In my mind I'm thinking everything is to the exact specifics for the players as every other bat they order, except the bat is painted pink. Does the color really bother them or something?

We make each bat exactly like their regular game bats except the color.

BergerKing22784

05-12-2010, 09:02 AM

We make each bat exactly like their regular game bats except the color.

I always wondered the same thing and I figured they did make them like the regular game bats. At the same time thought it also sounds like a lot of players are weird about their bats and how they feel even though they are the same bat... They might get an order of bats and only like a few of them. So the chances of the pink bats having that right "feel" to the player might not be the best of odds so the player uses it for 1 at bat so it can be auctioned off as game used for a good cause and they go back to what feels right to them.

joelsabi

05-12-2010, 11:12 AM

I always wondered the same thing and I figured they did make them like the regular game bats. At the same time thought it also sounds like a lot of players are weird about their bats and how they feel even though they are the same bat... They might get an order of bats and only like a few of them. So the chances of the pink bats having that right "feel" to the player might not be the best of odds so the player uses it for 1 at bat so it can be auctioned off as game used for a good cause and they go back to what feels right to them.

Official Baseball Bat Regulations
Source: MLB.com
(d) No colored bat may be used in a professional game unless approved by the Rules Committee.

Major League Baseball authorizes the use of the specially dyed bats -- temporarily suspending the regulation that restricts players to using black, brown, red or white bats.

An umpire will remove a pink bat if a player tried to use one other then on Mother's day. A few years back, Johnny Estrada tried to use a pink bat the following day that was used on Mother's day since he had 2 hits and 3 rbis with it. The umpire made him remove it.

IMO, players that stop using the pink bat after the first or second at bat, probably blaming the bat for a bad day. Its purely psychological. Revert back to what worked for them. Or someone is collecting them for charity in the dugout and players are being helpful.

Not sure what the reason for the color bat rule on the the bat regulations. Whether its related to pitching distraction or pitcher protection (able to have pitcher recognize the ball off the bat). Anyone know?

LastingsMilledge85

05-12-2010, 01:21 PM

Each year it seems like players get more and more creative with bat colors. This year I've seen more red bats and Tyler Colvin has the criticised "smoke" finish bat.

BrewCrewSackers

05-15-2010, 10:05 PM

Yep, can't wait! When are these bad boys hitting MLB auctions???????

pietraynor

05-19-2010, 09:43 AM

First batch of the '10 pink bats have hit MLB.com auctions..most start at $300 and up, David Wright biggest name as of now..Jay.

jrd

05-19-2010, 10:13 AM

Shouldn't be many signs of game use on the Wright bat the way he's been missing pitches. :D

Mothers Day 0-4 4K's

CampWest

05-19-2010, 11:07 AM

LastingsMilledge85

05-19-2010, 11:24 AM

There's a Conor Jackson one from 2009 up now that's starting at, I think $100.

legaleagle92481

05-19-2010, 12:28 PM

What do you all think prices are gonna do on these this year?

Based on the pink bats I tracked in 2009, prices were down quite a bit from 2008. A lot of the bats I watched went unsold multiple times through many price drops from $300 down to $100 and in some cases even down to $50 starting bids.

They are going to go up for at least certain stars. There are a few bats that I need that I cannot otherwise find so I am going to do what it takes to obtain them.

yankees506

05-19-2010, 05:47 PM

its a great cause as always but i think the bats are overpriced, you can get hammered gamers of most of the stars for half the price. I have 2 pinks in my collection but im out this year unless the prices drop

brianborsch

05-19-2010, 08:03 PM

They are back! Up for auction at mlb.com!

joelsabi

05-20-2010, 11:30 AM

They are back! Up for auction at mlb.com!

fyi, 3 dozen bats starting @ $300 each.

http://auction.mlb.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ExecMacro/feature.d2w/report?wl=33072944&smidx=2&sig0=sort&sig1=search&sort=term&search=MD10&partnerId=ed-3556628-55448821

brianborsch

05-24-2010, 11:28 PM

And more pink bats are listed! I wonder if there will be a 3rd wave as well? Bid away!!!!!!!

cigarman44

05-24-2010, 11:39 PM

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CampWest

05-25-2010, 09:48 AM

Just seen the Royals put theirs up. Got a little excited when I seen the Ankiel, then remembered he was injured. Bat was used by Mike Aviles. Of course they don't mention that in the auction. You have to enter the holo number to get the info.

Yeah, I made a mental note of that after reading the game recap. Its still a sweet lookin bat.

I'm not surprised by the "omission/error"... Last year the same thing happened, where Callaspo's bat was used by Miguel Olivo... And, these are the same people that listed yesterday "Albert Collaspo Game-used Pink".. I think thats Alberto Callaspo, sheesh.

cigarman44

05-25-2010, 09:54 AM

Yeah, I made a mental note of that after reading the game recap. Its still a sweet lookin bat.

I'm not surprised by the "omission/error"... Last year the same thing happened, where Callaspo's bat was used by Miguel Olivo... And, these are the same people that listed yesterday "Albert Collaspo Game-used Pink".. I think thats Alberto Callaspo, sheesh.

I sent them an email asking what number (numbers) were wrote on either end. Also told them what I description should say, doubt it gets changed. I would probably bid on it at half that price. Hard to justify 300 when I wont give near that for a bat he did use!