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I feel unqualified to say. Over the weekend, my belief was that it was much ado about nothing.
From CBS Sports
It seems like just a matter of time before torpedo bats are everywhere in MLB, which gives us precious time to think about which hitters should be making the switch.
From Bleacher Report
Days later, the calls and orders, and test drives -- from big leaguers to rec leaguers -- are humming inside Victus Sports.
From Associated Press

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