RENTON, Wash. -- Players have been altering bats for decades in a bid to improve their grip -- adding pine-tar or some specialized grip tape, maybe shaving the handle slightly to make it thinner.
In January, local bat-maker Ray DeMarini had plenty of ideas on how deep-pocketed Wilson Sporting Goods Co. might advance his plans. Now, nine months after Wilson bought DeMarini Sports Inc. for $18 ...
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RENTON, Wash. (AP) Players have been altering bats for decades in a bid to improve their grip - adding pine-tar or some specialized grip tape, maybe shaving the handle slightly to make it thinner.