Leftovers: Forgetting The Bats (Literally)

• We know the A's didn't hit that well last year, but they're still going to need their bats. [ SAn Francisco Chronicle] • He plays for Notre Dame, and he boxes. The motif here: Hitting people. [ Boxing Talk] • This is what happens when you beat a Final Four team twice; Hofstra coach gets extension and raise. [ Yahoo News] • A rundown of the first week of the NFL. It's never too early. [ The Mighty MJD] • Wait ... you can be put on the disabled list for "lacking stamina?" [ Kansas City Star]