1.   And some of the stars resent the way umpires beseech them for autographed bats and balls, claiming they are for charity causes.

2.   Fans accumulate points that can be redeemed for prizes, including Giants jackets and autographed bats.

3.   He had these little autographed bats that they sell in the stands and he was knocking dirt out of his spikes.

4.   He was in a back room of the auction house, where items are packed and unpacked and game-used autographed bats stand at attention.

5.   McGwire responded by giving Lemieux an autographed bat.

6.   Most of the proceeds came through a silent auction of assorted autographed bats, jerseys and other memorabilia.

7.   Now, he promises, when he goes to St. Louis Monday, he is definitely going to get an autographed bat from McGwire.

8.   Rangers vice president-public relations John Blake said that the ball was returned to Gonzalez after the game in exchange for an autographed bat.

9.   Stars are routinely asked for autographed bats, from teammates and opponents alike.

10.   The estate has targeted for dispute the less valuable personal items, not the more traditional staples of memorabilia auctions, like autographed bats, balls and pictures.