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Friday, March 29, 2024

Korked Bats

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Happy Korked Bats Day! On This Day In 2003, Sammy Sosa Corked His Bat

A lot of people ask us if we got our name from this moment. Actually, no. The origin of this blog’s name was entirely separate from this, but does that mean we don’t still celebrate it? Of course not. We’re all in on this day. In fact, we love people talking about corked bats. Mainly because you never know if they’re talking about Korked Bats or not. Sammy claims he grabbed the wrong bat, and accidentally grabbed his batting practice bat – which I will admit was better than his “I don’t speak English” excuse when testifying in front of congress – but let’s be real, the man corked his bat. Which, again, I don’t have a problem with. If you ain’t cheatin’ you ain’t tryin’, right? Plus, I love Sammy. I was #TeamSammy in the ’98 home run chase once #TeamGriffey and his all-natural arms couldn’t keep pace with those personified G.I. Joe’s McGwire and Sosa. So Sammy, cork (or kork) away! Plus, he would’ve gotten away with it if it weren’t for you pesky umpires, too!

And if you’re wondering which of the Neapolitan Sammy Sosa’s this was, it was chocolate. Although, Strawberry Sosa might be my personal favorite.

Dab on ’em, Sam!

Austin

Austin hosts a country music morning radio show in Chicago after nearly a decade in sports talk radio (The Jim Rome Show, Steve Gorman SPORTS!) Colin Cowherd and Smash Mouth follow him on Twitter and he wears pants every day.

Austin

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