'07 Pink Bats Ready for Shipment

[indyred]

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Looks like a lot more guys used them this year. Even other companies besides LS had pink bats. Hunter used a Rawlings pink bat for both his home runs tonight. Did anybody see any SAM bats in pink? Anyone know what Yankees and Astros used them?

[indyred]

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I spoke to a source close to the Biggio family that claimed Biggio still had both bats he used. Biggio cracked one in the first inning. In inquiring about obtaining one, I was told they would be auctioned at a later date. Haven't seen anything and suspect it would be done locally. I have attended two charity events, one with Biggio as the featured speaker, and haven't see one yet.

I will keep you posted if I hear anything!

There is a story on MLB.com about Biggio today and his pink bats. Doesn't look like we will see them up for auction again.

HOUSTON -- Houston second baseman Craig Biggio had a new pink bat beside his chair in his clubhouse cubicle following Sunday's game against Arizona. It was the same bat he'd used to bang out a pair of doubles during Houston's 5-2 victory. Biggio had quite a day. He reached base four times in five plate appearances and scored a pair of runs to go with the two doubles. Normally, a new bat that produced that kind of game would be kept around. But Biggio, one of 10 Astros who took part in Major League Baseball's effort to raise money and awareness to fight breast cancer by using the pink bats during Mother's Day, will gladly part with this one.
"I think my daughter's taking it," Biggio said. "She got one last year, [and] I'll give her this one, too."
Biggio's pursuit of 3,000 hits -- he needs 34 now after hitting two doubles with the pink bat Sunday -- will go on without the special Louisville Slugger.
"I think [the charity] is great," Biggio said. "My mom was a breast-cancer survivor, so I'm very happy to use one and raise money for that. I think MLB stepping up and including more guys in it this year is going to make more money for the cause. I think it's a great thing, I really do."

[PK]

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"I think my daughter's taking it," Biggio said. "She got one last year, [and] I'll give her this one, too."
Biggio's pursuit of 3,000 hits -- he needs 34 now after hitting two doubles with the pink bat Sunday -- will go on without the special Louisville Slugger.
"I think [the charity] is great," Biggio said. "My mom was a breast-cancer survivor, so I'm very happy to use one and raise money for that. I think MLB stepping up and including more guys in it this year is going to make more money for the cause. I think it's a great thing, I really do."

Unless he makes a direct donation to the MLB fund, how is he helping the cause by giving the bat to his daughter and not putting it up for auction?? He could just as easily put the bat up for auction and be the winning bidder, even if he had to go up to the high 5 figures. he can afford it.

I know he said his Mom is a survivor and has most likey given $$ before, but I thought the whole point of using the bats was to put the bats up for auction and raise $$?

[indyred]

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I agree PK. I think he must just make a donation on his own. Although if he gets 2, why not auction one of them. I'd love to see what his pink bat would sell for.

[Yankwood]

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Are any of the bats being auctioned yet and if so, where can I find them?

[kellsox]

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I get a kick out of seeing how high the Mench bat is going. I may be wrong but I think this is the same bat auctioned last September that did not get any bids. It goes to show how the timing of a listing can really make a difference. I won the auto'd "game used" pink Michael Young bat for $440. None of the Rangers bats saw game use as the game was rained out in Boston.

[eGameUsed]

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Hello everyone! I just got back from a two week Europe trip. I have been catching on Astros news and was going to post that same article. Thanks for posting it! It confirms what I had heard from the Biggio camp. I do know there is a second one from last year, but don't know what will happen to it. I am curious to try and find out if Biggio made a donation for the bats or what. If I find any more info out I will let you guys know.

Thanks,

[Carlevv]

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I asked Derek Jeter what he was going to do with his pink bats and he said he was giving his away and not do the charity thing. FYI.

[indyred]

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I asked Derek Jeter what he was going to do with his pink bats and he said he was giving his away and not do the charity thing. FYI.

I don't get this. The idea is to raise money for charity. Did Jeter even use one during the game this year? I know he did last year, I have a picture of him with one. Still if he just used it in BP, it would still raise a lot of money. So now you can pretty much rule out seeing Jeter, Pence and Biggio. I know the Pence bat is on ebay, so it's atleast out there. But the entire promotion is to raise money for breast cancer research.
Anyone heard when they might be showing up for auction?

[Carlevv]

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Jeter used one in his first at bat in Seattle. AROD, and Giambi also used it only in their first at bats as well and then back to the normal game bats. FYI last years AROD is in Alex's house as a show piece and Giambi's parents actually spent $4500 to buy their own son's bat last year on an auction. Kind of cool if you ask me.

[BoneRubbedBat]

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Here are some links to select bats from the 2006 Mother's Day MLB auction:

Bill Hall ($25K)

http://auction.mlb.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ProductDisplay?prrfnbr=68991275&prmenbr=33072944&aunbr=69337985

A-Rod

http://auction.mlb.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ProductDisplay?prrfnbr=68991297&prmenbr=33072944&aunbr=69338007

Jeter

http://auction.mlb.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ProductDisplay?prrfnbr=68991289&prmenbr=33072944&aunbr=69337999

Giambi

http://auction.mlb.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ProductDisplay?prrfnbr=68991283&prmenbr=33072944&aunbr=69337993

Nick Swisher (I got this one)

http://auction.mlb.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ProductDisplay?prrfnbr=68991278&prmenbr=33072944&aunbr=69337988

Adam Dunn

http://auction.mlb.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ProductDisplay?prrfnbr=69027369&prmenbr=33072944&aunbr=69374079

Griffey Jr.

http://auction.mlb.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ProductDisplay?prrfnbr=69027364&prmenbr=33072944&aunbr=69374074

David Wright

http://auction.mlb.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ProductDisplay?prrfnbr=69226319&prmenbr=33072944&aunbr=69573029

Garciaparra

http://auction.mlb.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ProductDisplay?prrfnbr=69582284&prmenbr=33072944&aunbr=69928994

Juan Pierre

http://auction.mlb.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ProductDisplay?prrfnbr=69582289&prmenbr=33072944&aunbr=69928999

[Nathan]

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I don't get this. The idea is to raise money for charity. Did Jeter even use one during the game this year? I know he did last year, I have a picture of him with one. Still if he just used it in BP, it would still raise a lot of money. So now you can pretty much rule out seeing Jeter, Pence and Biggio. I know the Pence bat is on ebay, so it's atleast out there. But the entire promotion is to raise money for breast cancer research.
Anyone heard when they might be showing up for auction?

I'm with you and I propose something radical to alleviate it. I already posted my thoughts on the way that players seem to keep or give away their stuff from the Jackie Robinson Day or Civil Rights game. Now we see this.

I propose that MLB basically let it be known that every piece of equipment (jersey, hat, batting helmet, bat, etc) that is supposed to be auctioned off for charity be handed over in a timely manner to be auctioned. The penalty for failure to comply is $100,000 per item (to be donated to said charity).

The idea that a player or team can use something that essentially belongs to a charity and keep it for their own use or give away to someone is insane.

[suave1477]

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Nathan well it seems like nothing was held back from the Jackie Robinson Day, bcause form what it looks like all the Jersey are being listed. Was there something else they were supposed to put up there?

[Carlevv]

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The info i relayed earlier is true about Giambi's parents buying his bat but i thought i heard $4500 for some reason. I was wrong. Arod has one at his house and i from what i see one got auctioned too. Cool bats.

[pietraynor]

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Probably belongs in the auction section, but thought I'd continue it here--some of the pink bats are up for auction on MLB.com..noticed a few Padres bats. Jay.