I know that during the season, Major League teams (and probably Minor League too) use the same equipment, uniforms etc for the year but does anyone know what happens to it after the season is over? Is it donated to local charities, youth teams, etc or reused by the club where possible or simply trashed?

Why do baseball players throw their equipment (bat, helmet) after they go down strike out. I see it in Major League Games all the time??

Why do they do it???

I know x-bats will sell bats up to 35". I know that some major league players have bats in the 36-38 inch range. The largest you can ever find in stores is 34" and I am strong enough to swing probably up to 37"/34 oz (I can swing a 34" weighted up to 34 oz no problem). Does anyone know of a place where you can buy wooden bats over 35"?