OFFICIAL THREAD about "NOTHING"

[GrnBay007]

According to Ty, why not use a wood bat?

300.00 bucks for a bat, I wouldn't spend it on a little leaguer. Until your kid gets into -3 or less league I wouldn't spend that kind of money for the reasons you are stating. Kids out grow the bat, and you don't want to get a bat that is too big because it will screw up their swing.

I understand that some leagues and teams require a player to buy their own bat. If so I think for a little league you can get away with a middle of the road Easton Rebel, or a Demarini. I would look on ebay for used bats as well. The internet also has some nice clearance bats but be careful of the shipping and handling cost.

Also the only difference from a bat production from year to year is the paint scheme. Usually if they are going to make a modication to a bat in a certain price range they will rename the bat. So if you find a bat that fits your child before you buy it, look online for the same bat but one that was made the year or two prior. Also go take your kid to a sporting goods store that has demo bats. He or she should be able to hit with the bat simply because it is the best way to tell if the bat works for the user.

Thanks for the info/suggestions.

I didn't actually pay $300 for it but I can't believe they are priced that high. I got it for $179 w/ a 2 day sale. It's working well for him....seems to be a good fit so I'm happy with the purchase.

[Little Whiskey]

I'm really PO'd over that fact that I cannot buy any hand gun ammo!! whatever i can find, is over priced.

[retailguy]

I'm really PO'd over that fact that I cannot buy any hand gun ammo!! whatever i can find, is over priced.

There will be an amnesty program annouced soon. You'll be able to exchange your handgun and any assorted ammo for two cans of beans.

Hang tight. This will all work out for the best, you'll see.

[Partial]

I have been sick for like 5 days now. I don't get sick. This is whack. Hopefully the MD can fix me up right quick tomorrow.

[Partial]

Went to the doctor today. Evidently there is a pretty bad amount of illness going around school. Since I went to Health Services at the school (free care), they told me to contact my professors and reschedule all of my exams in private to prevent the spread of illness. Not sure how I feel about that. It's almost not worth the inconvenience.

[retailguy]

inconvenience? You've got to be kidding. Shouldn't you do what you can to prevent the spread of whatever you have to the rest of your classmates?

[mraynrand]

Went to the doctor today. Evidently there is a pretty bad amount of illness going around school. Since I went to Health Services at the school (free care), they told me to contact my professors and reschedule all of my exams in private to prevent the spread of illness. Not sure how I feel about that. It's almost not worth the inconvenience.

just get a HazMat suit

[Partial]

inconvenience? You've got to be kidding. Shouldn't you do what you can to prevent the spread of whatever you have to the rest of your classmates?

Well, you have to take a different test. You have to do it at the professors leisure as opposed to the defined time, juggle your schedule, etc. It really is a pretty big production to be honest.

[Partial]

This dog is a jock.

[Partial]

I have seen my car in 3 different places on Google Maps. I need to get a hobby.

[Partial]

Why don't you just tell me the name of the movie you want to see?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qM79_itR0Nc&feature=related

[GrnBay007]

300.00 bucks for a bat, I wouldn't spend it on a little leaguer. Until your kid gets into -3 or less league I wouldn't spend that kind of money for the reasons you are stating. Kids out grow the bat, and you don't want to get a bat that is too big because it will screw up their swing.

New development and now I need to find a way to sell a barely used bat. ugh! (ebay? never sold anything there)

He's in 7th grade but apparently next year eligible to try out for Freshman team a year ahead of schedule....no guarantees but coach said he's strong enough and should be using a -3 now. Suggested site was Baseball Express (online). Ordered a -3 clearance bad and got it for $239. Louisville 2009 TPX Exogrid ....regularly priced at $369. It's in the mail now. Now just need to sell the barely used one.

Seriously, this bat purchasing stuff is complicated for a mom.

[Deputy Nutz]

300.00 bucks for a bat, I wouldn't spend it on a little leaguer. Until your kid gets into -3 or less league I wouldn't spend that kind of money for the reasons you are stating. Kids out grow the bat, and you don't want to get a bat that is too big because it will screw up their swing.

New development and now I need to find a way to sell a barely used bat. ugh! (ebay? never sold anything there)

He's in 7th grade but apparently next year eligible to try out for Freshman team a year ahead of schedule....no guarantees but coach said he's strong enough and should be using a -3 now. Suggested site was Baseball Express (online). Ordered a -3 clearance bad and got it for $239. Louisville 2009 TPX Exogrid ....regularly priced at $369. It's in the mail now. Now just need to sell the barely used one.

Seriously, this bat purchasing stuff is complicated for a mom.

Did you ask around the dugout if any other kid on the team was looking for a bat? Craigslist to sell it, try Ebay if Cragslist doesn't work offer to ship it.

I don't know what to tell ya about the -3, sounds like you got a good deal, but what did you pay in shipping cost?

These bat companies are getting pretty ridiculous. I was really happy to see that the city of New York went away from all the technology a couple of yeas ago and went to wood bats. Sure Wood breaks, but I can buy a whole mess load of bats for 300 bucks, I could buy 10 ash bats, or 6 nice maple bats. Plus the schools themselves are kicking in to buy team bats.

[GrnBay007]

I don't know what to tell ya about the -3, sounds like you got a good deal, but what did you pay in shipping cost?

It was only $8 something for shipping.

I was a little worried moving up to a -3 now but according to coach, this is a good time for them to get used to it. They moved from major to junior league this year so they moved to the bigger field. The mound is further out so the pitches aren't coming in as fast as they did last year....and therefore a good time to get used to the -3. I don't know....guess it makes sense.

[GrnBay007]

Ever run into an old "love of your life" after about 15-20 years? Ugh!! I did today. Still a lil spark there.

:P