Yankees bats

[hammertime]

Originally Posted by 49ersSF

This is yet another attempt by MLB to manipulate the game in order to generate more offense. Home Runs = Fan Interest = $$$$. The integrity of the game at this point does not really matter after all the other nonsense MLB has done to the game over the last 35 years. Might as well turn it into the WWE and just script the games.

Bats have evolved over the years, much like everything else. And they will continue to do so, much like everything else.

[atk825]

Originally Posted by hammertime

Bats have evolved over the years, much like everything else. And they will continue to do so, much like everything else.

We also now basically replace the ball after everytime it's put in play.

[JRX]

Guess we have to use the same gloves as 1900 as well?

[Fenway55]

Originally Posted by 49ersSF

This is yet another attempt by MLB to manipulate the game in order to generate more offense. Home Runs = Fan Interest = $$$$. The integrity of the game at this point does not really matter after all the other nonsense MLB has done to the game over the last 35 years. Might as well turn it into the WWE and just script the games.

Overreaction.

Every league has done a little something to generate extra offense over the years to heighten excitement in the game. MLB does its best to maintain that delicate balance between offense and defense. If the scoring with these bats gets out of hand, they will be made illegal. Not a big deal.

[OhioLawyerF5]

Originally Posted by 49ersSF

This is yet another attempt by MLB to manipulate the game in order to generate more offense. Home Runs = Fan Interest = $$$$. The integrity of the game at this point does not really matter after all the other nonsense MLB has done to the game over the last 35 years. Might as well turn it into the WWE and just script the games.

This has nothing to do with MLB. The rules for bats have been in place for many years. This particular bat has been used by players for 6 years. This is only a thing because the media ran with it.

[hotcalsun]

Originally Posted by OhioLawyerF5

This has nothing to do with MLB. The rules for bats have been in place for many years. This particular bat has been used by players for 6 years. This is only a thing because the media ran with it.

Exactly and now the media is trying to attribute Stanton's elbow injuries to his use of the bat last season...anything for clicks.

[jimz]

I'll wait for the version that's ribbed for extra batspeed, thank you.

[Jazz Chisholm]

Originally Posted by jimz

I'll wait for the version that's ribbed for extra batspeed, thank you.

For her pleasure, as it should be. Chicks dig the long ball

[mfisher27]

I don't really care either way, just curious, did any of the players use the bats in Spring Training or did they wait until the Regular Season started?

I could be out of the loop but I don't remember hearing anything about these in Spring Training.

[OhioLawyerF5]

Originally Posted by mfisher27

I don't really care either way, just curious, did any of the players use the bats in Spring Training or did they wait until the Regular Season started?

I could be out of the loop but I don't remember hearing anything about these in Spring Training.

There have been players using them for years, including spring training. The reason you didn't hear about them before is because it's not news.

[Mandy1320]

I had an Easton Torpedo bat as a training tool growing up. It's not a new concept by any means. Anyone complaining just doesn't know ball, I guess.

Also, pitchers get endless amounts of data that they can use to their advantage to the point where the average joe is throwing mid to high 90's with 4-5 inches of movement on their fastball. But the nanosecond that Michael Kay opens his fat mouth about the smallest modification to a bat that's not new but becoming more popular amongst MLB players, the world loses their collective minds.

boo hoo, more hits. boo hoo, pitchers have it so hard.

[davidantx]

yeah this whole thing is silly it's not a story

[Absknicks]

Originally Posted by davidantx

yeah this whole thing is silly it's not a story

Yeah these bats have been in use for years by various players throughout the league (including known scrubs). These goofy storylines take hold and gullible dupes eat them up - all part of the process for getting through a 162 game season, I guess.

[JustRachel]

Originally Posted by Jazz Chisholm

For her pleasure, as it should be. Chicks dig the long ball

Can confirm.

[Modojr]

Originally Posted by jimz

I'll wait for the version that's ribbed for extra batspeed, thank you.

Originally Posted by Jazz Chisholm

For her pleasure, as it should be. Chicks dig the long ball

Gonna start using warming rosin to heighten the excitement

[Jazz Chisholm]

Originally Posted by JustRachel

Can confirm.

I used to have a shirt that said “Chicks dig the longball. Chicks from Baltimore dig warning track power”

[JustRachel]

Originally Posted by Jazz Chisholm

I used to have a shirt that said “Chicks dig the longball. Chicks from Baltimore dig warning track power”

There are chicks in Baltimore? Why? Omg we should try to put together some type of rescue operation!

[rms13]

3 more HR already today. Can we just start calling them the New York Torpedos?

[Vdm2018]

Jazz and volpe are gonna be homerun torpedo kings !!

For the first time ever!!

[hammertime]

Weird how they go on the road and the HRs suddenly dry up.

[fulltritty]

Originally Posted by hammertime

Weird how they go on the road and the HRs suddenly dry up.

It's 1 game, not a warm day, gearing up to rain, and they still have 9 hits through 5 innings. But please keep going with your cheating conspiracy innuendos.

[hammertime]

Originally Posted by fulltritty

It's 1 game, not a warm day, gearing up to rain, and they still have 9 hits through 5 innings. But please keep going with your cheating conspiracy innuendos.

LOL it was a jab at their stadium, but now I'm wondering what else I'm missing out on.

[fulltritty]

Originally Posted by hammertime

LOL it was a jab at their stadium, but now I'm wondering what else I'm missing out on.

Judge just went deep.

[marl1220]

Originally Posted by fulltritty

Judge just went deep.

It's gotta be the bat!


Idiots.

[hammertime]

Originally Posted by fulltritty

Judge just went deep.

Nevermind then!