By John Gruber
For 138 years Lady Liberty watched over us — now it’s time to return the favor.
Great story by David Waldstein in the NYT on the care Yankees star Ichiro Suzuki takes of his bats:
Today, after a decade in the major leagues, Suzuki still displays that same reverence on a daily basis, caring for his bats like Stradivarius violins. While most players dump their bats in cylindrical canvas bags when they are not using them, Suzuki neatly stacks his best eight bats inside a shockproof, moisture-free black case that he keeps close by his locker at home and on the road. […]
The case, which looks like a mini trunk, not only protects the bats from jostling and banging during transports, it also serves as a dehumidifier, drawing moisture out of the bats during the hot, humid American summers.
★ Wednesday, 3 October 2012