Barry Bonds 88-89 Louisville Slugger

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http://bid.robertedwardauctions.com/...x?itemid=22880

I've contacted REA regarding this "88-89" Louisville slugger Barry Bonds bat.

Several issues

- The MLB blackened out emblem didn't appear on these bats till late 2000.
- The center brand fonts and sizing are from the year 2000.

However the stamping under "BARRY BONDS" is "Louisville Slugger@"

Attach are photos of the REA "88-89" bat, a 2000 Piazza WS bat, and a 88-89 Bonds Louisville.

I know from 99 on Bonds started using SAM bats exclusively. Could HB have still issued Barry H238 bats in 2000 but with Louisville Slugger verses "San Francisco Giants".

This is certainly an oddity.

But in my opinion this bat is not an 88-89.