Sammy Sosa Corked Bat

[kmantm64]

I thought some of you might think this is pretty cool. I think it's a really cool piece of memorbilia and has a wild story behind it.

http://www.schulteauctions.com/site/bid/bidplace.asp?itemid=6623

[Jags Fan Dan]

Re: Sammy Sosa Corked Bat

That is a cool piece. If anybody has a "cheaters" collection going, this is a must add!

[justinbittner220]

Re: Sammy Sosa Corked Bat

That is AWESOME!

[kylehess10]

Re: Sammy Sosa Corked Bat

I think I'm gonna bid! I've always wanted this bat!! Thanks to the poster for sharing this. I made a post years ago asking if anybody knows where the bat is. I'm surprised to see it show up

[kylehess10]

Re: Sammy Sosa Corked Bat

Does it seem odd to anyone that Sosa's name isn't on the barrel? I'm going to try to find a REAL photomatch, but until then, it just doesn't seem normal for him to use a bat without his name on the barrel.

[TFig27]

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Does it seem odd to anyone that Sosa's name isn't on the barrel? I'm going to try to find a REAL photomatch, but until then, it just doesn't seem normal for him to use a bat without his name on the barrel.

His name is on barrel. Glare makes it tough to see

[kylehess10]

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His name is on barrel. Glare makes it tough to see

ahhh that makes sense. I just noticed though that it has a reserve. It better not be crazy high cuz I've been wanting this bat for years

[sox83cubs84]

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I remember being out on Waveland Avenue with the other Ballhawks that night...the reason for Sosa's ejection wasn't immediately made known. Devil Rays cathcer Toby Hall was the one who turned him in.

Dave Miedema

[tacprc]

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Here are links to a couple other articles on this bat.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/ct-talk-sammy-sosa-corked-bat-1006-20101009,0,7313284.story

http://scores.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=230603116

[dwolfe12345]

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I heard the auction house expected the bat to fetch between 15-50k. That seems way high to me, but who knows!

[kylehess10]

Re: Sammy Sosa Corked Bat

It definitely went past my budget already. I can't expect for it to go crazy high because it doesn't even come with the handle. It's an interesting piece and definitely a piece with a story so whoever ends up with it will have something nice to add to their collection.

[ironmanfan]

Re: Sammy Sosa Corked Bat

Didn't a Pete Rose corked bat go for significant cash a few years ago at auction (Lelands?)?

[ajdaman42]

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Didn't a Pete Rose corked bat go for significant cash a few years ago at auction (Lelands?)?

Yes, an internet casino purchased one for a little over $100,000. I think they planned to saw it in half but don't recall hearing anything about that ever happening.

[jetersbatboy]

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ESPN is now covering the sale of the bat.

http://sports.espn.go.com/chicago/mlb/news/story?id=5677332

[schubert1970]

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I wonder if my Rose bat would sell for more, this Sosa bat has a really unique story to it.