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16:00 June 16th, 2006

Foul bat!

Posted by: Robert Basler
Tags: Uncategorized

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New York Mets Julio Franco loses the grip on his bat while playing against the Philadelphia Phillies during the ninth inning of their National League baseball game in Philadelphia, June 15, 2006.REUTERS/Tim Shaffer 

17 comments so far

What does this say about the National League when this team is 7 games ahead?

- Posted by Rick Smith

there’s nothing funny about a flying bat.

- Posted by John

Now I know where “too loose” is; how do I tell when I’m gripping too tight?

- Posted by Shawn Hendricks

Dude, it says Louisville Slugger, not New York Projectile.

- Posted by Shawn Hendricks

When I was a kid my bat kite was a different shape.

- Posted by Shawn Hendricks

Slippery gloves, exhausted grip; what was he doing in the locker room just before the game?

- Posted by Shawn Hendricks

Fore?

- Posted by Shawn Hendricks

That new shao-lin pitcher is GOOD!

- Posted by Shawn Hendricks

Not as embarassing as if it cracked open and some cork came out.

- Posted by Shawn Hendricks

This is when a bat boy really earns his pay.

- Posted by Shawn Hendricks

He couldn’t hold on to his glove endorsement either.

- Posted by Shawn Hendricks

at 97 ehhh i mean 47…maybe its time for Juulio to throw in the bat…i mean throw in the hat

- Posted by Josh

I’d like to see Chris Angel do this.

- Posted by mikalo simanatis

OH!!! strong is the power in this young jedi aprentice

- Posted by will miller

The old wive’s tale says if you catch the bat you are the next who will humiliate himself in front of a huge audience.

- Posted by Shawn Hendricks

There’s the windupand the pitch. He swings and there it goes. Goinggoingit’s OVER THE WALL!

- Posted by Shawn Hendricks

Using Jedi Mind powers to replace bat boys in the National League.

- Posted by mikemurphy

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