McGwire "Game Used" 1998 Bat

[Yankeefan01]

Re: McGwire "Game Used" 1998 Bat

I also Emailed him on the Sosa and Arod bats. The Sosa isn't a '98 and the ARod was covered above.

Here's the reply I received from him:

"THANKS BUT THE AROD BAT WAS BOUGHT AT THE NATIONAL SHOW FROM A REPUTABLE DEALER AND HE HAD A PICTURE W/ARD - MAYBE BATTING PRACTICE?

SOSA BAT WAS RIGHT FROM THE CUBS SO I'LL CHECK THAT OUT FOR SURE - I AM A CUBS VIP SO THIS IS NOT GOOD IF YOU'RE RIGHT.
THANKS"

And then his reply as he followed up with his "research" on the Sosa bat:

"see my add now -revised after talking to LS COmpany today. They did make bats for certain players with TPX on it 98-00 and MLB came out full time in 2001 on all bats. He said it was "all over the board" with what they did for certain players and prototypes. Sosa he verified by my photos was authentic and verifyable. Basically as a comapny TPX full time in late 99to 00 and MLB 2001. thanks as it was good to get the exact ruling. Shaun"

[5kRunner]

Re: McGwire "Game Used" 1998 Bat

I could be wrong, but I don't remember Sosa taping his bats with the big tape ball at the end in 1998. Something else that may prove that this bat isn't a 98.

I was into game used stuff back then, so I could be wrong because I pay more attention to stuff like that now.

[Yankeefan01]

Re: McGwire "Game Used" 1998 Bat

I could be wrong, but I don't remember Sosa taping his bats with the big tape ball at the end in 1998. Something else that may prove that this bat isn't a 98.

I was into game used stuff back then, so I could be wrong because I pay more attention to stuff like that now.

I think you're right there on the taping. The MLB/TPX logos on the bats also didn't show up until 2000.

Unless you listen to what he learned from talking with L-S.

[bigtruck260]

Re: McGwire "Game Used" 1998 Bat

He has been doing ALOT of revising lately. Check his revisions...

[Birdbats]

Re: McGwire "Game Used" 1998 Bat

Not sure how to interpret his explanation, but the MLB/TPX logos didn't migrate to the back of the bat until early in the 2001 season. Bats in 1998 didn't have any type of MLB logo, front or back. The tape job is consistent with my Sosa, which is a 99-01 model. No way this bat is from 1998 -- it's clearly from 2001 or later. It looks to be a legit bat. Why cast doubts on it by claiming it's from 1998?

[bigtruck260]

Re: McGwire "Game Used" 1998 Bat

Jeff -

Another unscrupulous seller who is more anxious to scam the little guy than to make legit money through guys who know better. Funny how people are still trying to capitalize on the '98 season...

This thread would not be here if Young and Co. had not tried to get publicity in '98 by putting their bats in Mac's hands...might have been better if those unused 12 models were destroyed after Mac decided against using them....but then again, why toss them when money can be made on the secondary market....? Amazing how a seller can manipulate verbiage in a description sometimes.

[bigtruck260]

Re: McGwire "Game Used" 1998 Bat

Nothing against Young for doing that in '98...I would have tried to convince Mac to use my bats too!

[bigtruck260]

Re: McGwire "Game Used" 1998 Bat

Not trying to beat a dead horse here, but check out this one....looks just like the replica bat I was discussing earlier. ALL SALES FINAL...

http://cgi.ebay.com/Authentic-Alex-Rodriguez-Game-Issued-Bat-Yankees-SP-PSA_W0QQitemZ160162468741QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item160162468741

[earlywynnfan]

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http://cgi.ebay.com/ALEX-RODRIGUEZ-GAME-USED-BAT-MARINERS-1999-AROD-MVP_W0QQitemZ180163077862QQihZ008QQcategoryZ60596QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

why isn't anyone talking about this one?? That's a pretty nice A Rodriguez bat there; too bad it's some other rodriguez from the early 80s.

Ken

[bat_master]

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http://cgi.ebay.com/ALEX-RODRIGUEZ-G...QQcmdZViewItem

why isn't anyone talking about this one?? That's a pretty nice A Rodriguez bat there; too bad it's some other rodriguez from the early 80s.

Ken

I agree with Ken. I already emailed the seller and told him it wasn't an A-Rod bat and that it was more than likely an Aurelio Rodriguez bat. He says he purchased it at the National and asked me if I even knew what that was.

I then proceeded to tell him it had 1980-82 labeling and asked what the numbers engraved on the knob are. I never heard back.

Too bad 1980-82 would have made Alex Rodriguez roughly 5-7 years old. I'm pretty sure little leaguers don't order bats from Rawlings.