1996 Alex Rodriguez Game Used & Signed HR #15 Bat

[Lokee]

Re: Looking for video or photo - $200 to you if you find it

Here is A-Rod posong with a Rawlings bat like yours sorta. This card is also from 1996.

[Lokee]

Re: Looking for video or photo - $200 to you if you find it

notice the white ring and also notice the white lettering.

[3arod13]

Re: Looking for video or photo - $200 to you if you find it

Got it, thanks! Based on the pics provided from the game Seattle at Toronto on 25 June 1996, which Arod hit his 15th HR of 1996 (20th of his career), he did it with a Louisville Slugger.

I Guess all I have to hope for now is when I view the video tomorrow of the Game between the Boston Red Sox at Seattle Mariners on 31 May 1996, Arod used a Rawlings bat to hit career HR #15 in that game.

I still hope that Arod signed the bat HR #15 1996, and could have been indicating it was his 15th career HR,which he hit in 1996.

My fingers are crossed.

Regards, Tony

[bigtruck260]

Re: Looking for video or photo - $200 to you if you find it

Tony -

Some will say you didn't do your homework - and not to trust guys like A-Rod who sign everything they are told to...though Andrew Lang and I share a philosophy when it comes to Alex specifically. It has been proven that he sometimes just signs things without knowing specifics...

In your defense - what you saw was a once in a lifetime type grab, and you probably didn't have the time to do the research you have done to this point. I easily could have made a decision like that based on the player LOA - I won't do it now. What you have in your collection is pretty historical if it is not the #15 career bat. With Alex's public image at an all time LOW, certainly someone will take care of you simply to avoid any more negative PR.

Sucks that a faithful fan like yourself has to second guess a major purchase from your favorite player.

D

[allstarsplus]

Re: Looking for video or photo - $200 to you if you find it

I Guess all I have to hope for now is when I view the video tomorrow of the Game between the Boston Red Sox at Seattle Mariners on 31 May 1996, Arod used a Rawlings bat to hit career HR #15 in that game.

I still hope that Arod signed the bat HR #15 1996, and could have been indicating it was his 15th career HR,which he hit in 1996.

My fingers are crossed.

Regards, Tony

Tony - We are all wishing this is the case with the bat! You deserve something great to come of all this.

Hopefully today is the day to get some great news!!!!!

[Rboitano]

Re: Update on my 1996 Alex Rodriguez Rawlings Game Used Bat

Have any update? Were you able to view the video?

[thomecollector]

Re: Update on my 1996 Alex Rodriguez Rawlings Game Used Bat

DVD arrived at my local FEDEX. Called, but they said it's scheduled for Monday delivery. BUMMER!


Date/Time

Activity

Location

Details

Dec 20, 2008 7:18 AM

At local FedEx facility

NORFOLK, VA



7:18 AM

At local FedEx facility

NORFOLK, VA

Package not due for delivery

6:32 AM

At dest sort facility

NORFOLK, VA



5:03 AM

Departed FedEx location

MEMPHIS, TN



Dec 19, 2008 6:38 PM

Left FedEx origin facility

SEATTLE, WA



5:46 PM

Picked up

SEATTLE, WA

Tony,
Do you live in Va ? I live in Newport News, Va .

[3arod13]

Re: Update on my 1996 Alex Rodriguez Rawlings Game Used Bat

Have any update? Were you able to view the video?

Yes, I got the video. However, it was a fast video clip of Griffey's and Arod's HR. Griffey, it showed him standing at the plate, and you can see he is using a LVS. Arod's clip is so fast, you can't tell. The bat is black, but you can see details.

I emailed the TV station in Seattle and asked if they could view the game footage.

I'm bumming right now.

Regards, Tony

[3arod13]

Re: Update on my 1996 Alex Rodriguez Rawlings Game Used Bat

Tony,
Do you live in Va ? I live in Newport News, Va .

Yes, live in Great Bridge, Chesapeake

[3arod13]

Re: Looking for video or photo - $200 to you if you find it

Yes, I got the video. However, it was a fast video clip of Griffey's and Arod's HR. Griffey, it showed him standing at the plate, and you can see he is using a LVS. Arod's clip is so fast, you can't tell. The bat is black, but you can see details.

I emailed the TV station in Seattle and asked if they could view the game footage.

I'm bumming right now.

Regards, Tony

[metsbats]

Re: Update on my 1996 Alex Rodriguez Rawlings Game Used Bat

Tony,

I've been following the thread and want to express my disappointment too. Ironic timing to find this out around Christmas time. It's just like finding out that Santa does not exist. (no joke intended)

I completely agree with everyone that someone needs to be held accountable for misrepresenting this bat to you whether it be the company who sold you the bat or Arod himself.

Sure you re a Arod fan and in it for investment purposes too but the emotional factor comes into play too. This bat was the center piece of your collection and we all on this forum know how important this bat was to you and how proud you were of owning it.

I'm glad you got an offer for someone to write a story about this and I think the more press you get on this will only help you get restitution.

I personally would like to see that restitution come from the Man himself.

[3arod13]

Re: Update on my 1996 Alex Rodriguez Rawlings Game Used Bat

Tony,

I've been following the thread and want to express my disappointment too. Ironic timing to find this out around Christmas time. It's just like finding out that Santa does not exist. (no joke intended)

I completely agree with everyone that someone needs to be held accountable for misrepresenting this bat to you whether it be the company who sold you the bat or Arod himself.

Sure you re a Arod fan and in it for investment purposes too but the emotional factor comes into play too. This bat was the center piece of your collection and we all on this forum know how important this bat was to you and how proud you were of owning it.

I'm glad you got an offer for someone to write a story about this and I think the more press you get on this will only help you get restitution.

I personally would like to see that restitution come from the Man himself.

Thank you so much for your kind words, comments, and support!

First, I commend all of you for what you provide to us rookie game used collector in this forum and this hobby. You have nothing financially to gain and yet you go out of your way to provide many of us with your knowledge and guidance. I commend all of you!

I'm just a one player collector. My favorite player...Alex Rodriguez!

I will not let this matter die. I will pursue this until I have video proof of both games in which Arod could only have hit either HR #15 of 1996 or career HR #15.

If proven not to be so in either game, I will give Arod the opportunity to address this matter and make it right. If he fails to do so, then I agree with many of you...it will show what Arod is truly about!

I bought this bat with an LOA from Alex Rodriguez. An LOA that is very specific in detail. Although I do realize that Arod trusted those who ran Arod Authentic, he should still be accountable for anything he puts his name on. Just as we all are. I believe they assumed the inscrption on the bat was for Arod's 15th HR of 1996. Typed the LOA for Arod's signature and he signed it. Well, that was proven to be wrong. Now, I will look at his career HR#15. If not hit with a Rawlings. Then Arod has a problem.

I know many don't like Arod. However, I do. I like him as a player. I may not like how he handles his game used stuff, but I like him as a player. I respect his work ethic and his love for the game of baseball. His pesonal life is his business.

It won't be long before I have all the facts. I only can hope that Arod steps up and addresses this matter.

If you think about it, they are just baseball players. We should be priasing our fighterfighters, police men and women, our military, or school teachers, our doctors and nurses, and I could go on and on.

To all of you, I wish you and your families a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Regards and all my best, Tony

[3arod13]

Re: Update on my 1996 Alex Rodriguez Rawlings Game Used Bat

Tony,I completely agree with everyone that someone needs to be held accountable for misrepresenting this bat to you whether it be the company who sold you the bat or Arod himself.

The only person that should be held accountable is Alex Rodriguez. He signed the document.

[joelsabi]

Re: Update on my 1996 Alex Rodriguez Rawlings Game Used Bat

tony,

curious to know were you the first owner? when did you buy the bat and from whom.

regards

joel

[GarkoCollector]

Re: Update on my 1996 Alex Rodriguez Rawlings Game Used Bat

Tony,
This whole situation makes me ill by association. Would love to hear what direction you are planning to take this next.
Tom