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2007-03-14 Home Front: Politix

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Posted by Deacon Blues 2007-03-14 12:19|| || Front Page|| [10 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 I'd ban them because they make that stupid 'tink' sound, but that's just me. If safety is the concern, why not simply move the fielders off the playing field when anyone is at bat?

Posted by SteveS 2007-03-14 15:59|| 2007-03-14 15:59|| Front Page Top

#2 Mayor Michael Bloomberg has also expressed skepticism, saying a ban may not solve the problem.

Funny. He doesn't have that problem with trans-fats, cigarettes, and guns.

Posted by Rob Crawford">Rob Crawford 2007-03-14 17:53|| http://www.kloognome.com/]">[http://www.kloognome.com/] 2007-03-14 17:53|| Front Page Top

#3 The fact that they are worrying about stupid $hit like this, even if it is true, tells me they are not doing their job.

Posted by gorb 2007-03-14 18:42|| 2007-03-14 18:42|| Front Page Top

#4 Now, will they ban the designated hitter?

Posted by Eric Jablow">Eric Jablow 2007-03-14 21:00|| 2007-03-14 21:00|| Front Page Top

#5 I thought it was proven that the ball comes off Alum. bats much quicker, plus you got the bigger sweet spot.

They should leave Alum. bats for the 16 in. softball league.

Posted by Danking70 2007-03-14 21:04|| 2007-03-14 21:04|| Front Page Top

#6 I have REAL issues with visualizing Bloomberg batting at all. Streetball, wood bats, aluminum bats, composites. I bet Smithers did it for him

Posted by Frank G">Frank G 2007-03-14 21:04|| 2007-03-14 21:04|| Front Page Top

#7 I always pictured him more as a catcher.

Posted by ed 2007-03-14 21:06|| 2007-03-14 21:06|| Front Page Top

#8 heh heh

Posted by Frank G">Frank G 2007-03-14 21:12|| 2007-03-14 21:12|| Front Page Top

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