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hblakewolf
06-17-2008, 01:41 PM
Thoughts on this current offering on the Grey Flannel for sale section:

3358) 2002-03 Albert Pujols St. Louis Cardinals Game-Used & Auto’d Bat (PSA/DNA) http://www.greyflannel.com/itemGUI_detail/spacer.gif
This LVS model C243 bat is uncracked and shows evidence of outstanding game-use. Many ball and ball stitch marks are visible on the front and left barrels. There is a light coat of pine tar on the upper handle. Player number “5” appears on both the knob and barrel ends in black marker. There is a signature on the front barrel done in black marker rating a 7. Accompanied by a LOA from PSA/DNA and backed by our JSA guarantee.
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Howard Wolf
hblakewolf@comcast.net

cjmedina1
06-17-2008, 07:00 PM
Thoughts on a 1992 ALCS :D

Howard perhaps Jeff with Birdbats can comment?

Carlie Medina III
carliemedinaiii@sbcglobl.net

Birdbats
06-17-2008, 08:17 PM
Looks good based on the few photos posted. I'd like to see the knob, though. I'm guessing the bat was dated based on the weight, because Albert ordered this model as early as 2001. The rookie bats were 31.5 ounces; later bats usually were 32. If this is a signed GU rookie bat, $1,500 was a steal. Even if it's a legit 2002-03 bat, it's still a good price -- assuming the knob checks out and the ball marks are in the right place.

CollectGU
06-17-2008, 09:25 PM
More photos

http://www.greyflannel.com/images/3-17PujolsBat3.jpg

bigtruck260
06-18-2008, 09:27 AM
Someone just picked up an awesome Pujols gamer.
I am jealous.

When I saw this at GF, I thought I was hallucinating. Unfortunately, it was already pending sale.

Nice pick-up.

Birdbats
06-18-2008, 09:58 AM
The knob certainly is different than any I've seen. Never have seen the weight written so large ABOVE the 5. Here are two known examples of rookie bat knobs (both C243C maple):

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w232/birdbats/2001LS.jpghttp://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w232/birdbats/2001LS2.jpg

Doesn't mean the bat is any more or less legit... just noting that it's different from others that Albert used (and supposedly labeled himself).

bigtruck260
06-18-2008, 11:31 AM
Jeff - T

That brings up a question I have had and never thought to ask you...

Albert does his numbering himself?

How many guys do that vs. the clubhouse staff? I would imagine that the handwriting style on knobs goes a long way in identifying a legit bat. On Albert's bats specifically, it seems that he has been consistent with numbering. I know for certain that I have never seen a BLUE #5 on a knob that was on a semi-legit bat..., but what about the trace over the pencil markings on the weight/length - I am assuming that is a problem.

With the advent of Marucci, I am guessing it is going to be less of an issue since they stamp all of this info at Jack's facility.

I guess the other question...

Who has access to Albert's bats in the clubhouse? Does he count them?
Since it is pretty apparent that he rarely gives them up, I am interested in knowing who handles his shipment, and how many hands touch his lumber before,during and after they are done being used.

shoremen44
06-18-2008, 01:11 PM
I'll let you guys know what the bat is like when I get it

bigtruck260
06-18-2008, 01:12 PM
I had this funny feeling Bert....:)

Birdbats
06-18-2008, 01:28 PM
Dave,

I can't answer most of your questions with any first-hand knowledge, but it's my understanding that Albert writes notations on his knobs and he's really the only guy who handles his bats. Don't know about inventory control, but there's no doubt that he keeps a close watch on his lumber.

orioles03
06-18-2008, 01:53 PM
when i was with the o's i would always number the bats no other player except bj surhoff numbered there bats when i numbered them i would always put a dot in between the numbers if you look at any tejada's from 2006 i would always put a dot in between the 0 and the i would weigh the bat so if you see any tejada's for sale look for the dot

33bird
06-18-2008, 05:45 PM
Did you see the Johnny Bench 73-73 bat they just sold too? A beauty and it went for 750.00! It sold in about 5 minutes. I was too late. It would go for about twice that much or more on the market. Rats!
Greg
biggamebird@yahoo.com

gameused
06-20-2008, 02:15 AM
when i was with the o's i would always number the bats no other player except bj surhoff numbered there bats when i numbered them i would always put a dot in between the numbers if you look at any tejada's from 2006 i would always put a dot in between the 0 and the i would weigh the bat so if you see any tejada's for sale look for the dot


So your the guy that always puts a dot on Tejadas bats. I noticed that and use to wonder what the dot was all about.

Bobby

orioles03
06-20-2008, 03:05 PM
So your the guy that always puts a dot on Tejadas bats. I noticed that and use to wonder what the dot was all about.

Bobby
yes that was me i had to # so many tejada's bat i always did that so if i ever see them for sale i could tell you if it was a game bat or not usually if a bat is not numbered or has the weight on it he usually did not use them he always wanted to know what his bats weighed

shoremen44
06-20-2008, 07:32 PM
Guys... I just got the bat in and I must say this one was a steal in my book...

the use is outstanding, and I have included a picture of one of the stick marks... they are as deep as any I have seen... and there is about a dozen of them on the bat

it also came with a PSA grading of GU-10