I have yet to get out to the Coliseum to snag one of these beauties, but I probably should before they’re gone. That’s because one just sold on eBay recently for $132.51 ($140.00 with shipping), which is a tad more than the original $25 price at the park. If you’re not familiar with the legend of Dallas Braden, Alex Rodriguez and the great pitcher’s mound controversy which inspired this shirt, read up on it here.
Braden is on record as saying he hates the shirt, and that the A’s are “just trying to make a buck.” But making out better are the retail entrepreneurs, who take advantage of the fact that the shirts are only sold in the Coliseum. Here’s a large for $61.
Notice, by the way, that Braden’s name or image is nowhere to be found on the shirt. That’s because the Player’s Association nixed it. Thus adding to its outlaw mystique, causing more people to want to buy it. Well played, MLB.
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‘Get Off My Mound’ T-Shirt Sells For $132.51 On eBay [Bay Bridge Banter]
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- joshpico - Jul 13, 2010 at 4:51 PM
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Why wouldn’t Braden like the shirt? I like the whole episode, considering it involves gAy-Rod who I despise, and the fact Braden had the ultimate comeback a few days after.
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- Memo - Jul 14, 2010 at 5:56 PM
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Looks like the eBay ones might be the only place to get them. If you want the shirts, I think you should jump on it. I might try to get that large… hopefully it doesn’t go too high!
