Birdbats
06-30-2009, 08:59 AM
Brian,
Since Mark DeRosa was traded to the Cards, I've noticed he's using what appears to be an all-black M9. I thought maybe he just taped the handle with black tape, but in photos, I can't see tape -- just pine tar. There is a "window" of natural color on the upper handle which really stands out. I thought maple bats couldn't be solid black anymore. So, what's the deal with DeRosa's bats? Any idea? Thanks.
http://stltoday.mycapture.com/PHOTOS/STLT/786211/24361879E.jpghttp://stltoday.mycapture.com/PHOTOS/STLT/786949/24380665E.jpg
Since Mark DeRosa was traded to the Cards, I've noticed he's using what appears to be an all-black M9. I thought maybe he just taped the handle with black tape, but in photos, I can't see tape -- just pine tar. There is a "window" of natural color on the upper handle which really stands out. I thought maple bats couldn't be solid black anymore. So, what's the deal with DeRosa's bats? Any idea? Thanks.
http://stltoday.mycapture.com/PHOTOS/STLT/786211/24361879E.jpghttp://stltoday.mycapture.com/PHOTOS/STLT/786949/24380665E.jpg