Montana? Really? MONTANA???

[MrUmpire]

Originally Posted by Mrumpiresir

Wouldn't break my heart if aluminum bats were outlawed. We do wood bat tournaments in the fall and there are probably fewer dingers hit but otherwise the game is the same except for the sound of the ball striking the bat. This may also be the reason those bats cost $300.00 plus.

The main reason they cost $300 is that kids are no different today than we were in the late 50's when we hounded our parents to buy Keds because they would make us "run faster and jump higher."

[SanDiegoSteve]

Originally Posted by MrUmpire

The main reason they cost $300 is that kids are no different today than we were in the late 50's when we hounded our parents to buy Keds because they would make us "run faster and jump higher."

Other than the fact that the brand of sneakers that promised to make us "run faster and jump higher" was P.F. Fliers, that's a great comparison.

[mbyron]

Originally Posted by SanDiegoSteve

Other than the fact that the brand of sneakers that promised to make us "run faster and jump higher" was P.F. Fliers, that's a great comparison.

Keds help you "run faster and jump farther." Subtle distinction.

[UmpJM]

While my heartfelt condolences and sincere empathy go to the Patch family for their loss, I am simply incredulous that Hillerich & Bradsby was unable to retain effective counsel for this suit.

Because the bat didn't have a warning label on it??? In a LEGION game????

Sometimes, baseball is a dangerous game.

GMAFB.

JM

[jicecone]

Originally Posted by UmpJM (nee CoachJM)

While my heartfelt condolences and sincere empathy go to the Patch family for their loss, I am simply incredulous that Hillerich & Bradsby was unable to retain effective counsel for this suit.

Because the bat didn't have a warning label on it??? In a LEGION game????

Sometimes, baseball is a dangerous game.

GMAFB.

JM

And sometimes you have to pay for helping it to be that way.

[SanDiegoSteve]

The B.F. Goodrich commercial for P.F. Flyers:

[jwwashburn]

Originally Posted by SanDiegoSteve

The B.F. Goodrich commercial for P.F. Flyers:

The next time I go rock climbing, I want shoes like those~!

[jkumpire]

Originally Posted by jicecone

And sometimes you have to pay for helping it to be that way.

People died from being hit by batted balls before the advent of the metal bat. I disagree with the lawsuit, even if I grieve with the family affected by it.

[jwwashburn]

Originally Posted by jicecone

And sometimes you have to pay for helping it to be that way.

What a load of hooey. Who would they have sued if the kid broke his neck sliding into second? Should they sue the league?

I have five children. I cannot fathom the grief of one of them dying. I cannot fathom blaming the bat company, either. They sell bats that help you hit the ball harder and farther.

I cut myself pretty bad a few years ago making a ham sandwich. I did not sue the knife company. They sold me what I wanted: a very sharp knife.

There was a case several years back when a bat company was sued for some serious injuries in Slow Pitch softball. ASA had tested the bats and ok'd them but, the manufacturer was selling a hotter bat than the one tested. The bat company in that case did something wrong. In this case, the bat company did not do anything wrong.

[jicecone]

Originally Posted by jwwashburn

In this case, the bat company did not do anything wrong.

Excuse me , I never said they did. My statement was based upon the findings of the court. Your beef should be with them.