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You know, it really comes down to the degree of importance for that baseball. Say it was a Barry Bonds record breaking home run ball destined for Cooperstown, you could bet your bottom dollar I'd want a lot more than what I earlier stated. SHOW ME THE MONEY!!!
If it was a ball which was of much less of importance, I'd stand by my earlier assertion. Should it be some rookie's first home run hit where it was important to him and his family, I think I would trade it for 4 other regular baseballs. One for each of my grandchildren.
I can see that. Thome hit his 600th at Target Field (in theory I could have caught that one). Not sure how I would have played that one since it's not like the all-time record breaker, but a significant ball nonetheless.
I would sell it. If the player wants it, he can buy it.
I would probably consign it with someone who specializes in that sort of thing taking me out of the equation. That way the dealer, who probably already has good contacts, can get the best price. Probably a lot better than I would on ebay.
I can see that. Thome hit his 600th at Target Field (in theory I could have caught that one). Not sure how I would have played that one since it's not like the all-time record breaker, but a significant ball nonetheless.
On this note...I saw on one of my Twins pages on FB a screenshot of what I believe was the record-setting 307 HR ball (It appears a Twins fan caught that ball, though it was in KC)...curious what he was asked to do with it. I'm assuming MLB or the Twins contacting him immediately yesterday?
On this note...I saw on one of my Twins pages on FB a screenshot of what I believe was the record-setting 307 HR ball (It appears a Twins fan caught that ball, though it was in KC)...curious what he was asked to do with it. I'm assuming MLB or the Twins contacting him immediately yesterday?
I'd be more inclined to give that to the Twins for season tickets or Minnesota Club tickets.
I'm certain that record will be broken. Unless they roll back the ball...
I have a bone to pick with players these days. There is very little loyalty...they are all chasing a larger paycheck and will kick their cities/organization to the curb the second they get the chance, for the bigger pay day?
Would I do the same thing? Absolutely, so I don't blame them for them. But it's rare you see a player take less money to stay in the same city/team.
That really rubs me the wrong way. And plays into my reasoning.
Strangle y on one of my FB Twins pages this same question was asked and I think I was like the only one who said they would sell the ball.
Mmm mmm. Maybe but knowing us probably not
They would put a card by it that says something about some fat cat (who is losing weight ) donating it
When my kids were younger they thought that every time they went to a game they had to take a ball for autographs, or get one from a player or umpire and usually did. Not to encourage materialism or entitlement, they loved getting autographs. Did not care if it was spring training, minors, even colleges.
When we moved we had a literal moving box full of baseball's. Probably 60 baseball's mostly autographed and in varied condition.
THE vote was 3 to 0 TO get rid of them, they no longer wanted them.
Nordic I want TO house or move them. While it was fun for them to get autographs, to pick up home run and fouls afterwards, the item itself help no value.
So I found a hobbyist who likes to collect autographed balls and figure out who signed them.
When my friend caught a homerun ball and traded the player I think it was Garth Iorg who was not a home run hitter but not sure
I thought he made out like a thief. I would have traded any ball or just given it to him
As for a record setting ball, I would not enjoy having or housing it but would put it in a museum for others to enjoy and someone else to pay to house it
Which makes me think about boxing up more junk around here and mailing it to cooperstown.
Say you're at your team's stadium and you got an important HR ball...why not demand that you get to see the owner and tell that person personally what you want?
I mean I'm not the smartest but I think most pro-sports owners have a wee bit of cash in their bank accounts.
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