What are the ropes that hang around the pitchers necks in the playoffs and world series?

MLB Rope Necklaces have become increasingly popular since 2001, especially among pitchers. Randy Johnson discovered them during a trip to Japan and introduced them to the rest of the league. These necklaces are titanium covered in nylon. The unproven theory behind the necklaces is that they promote circulation and stress reduction which in turn reduces pain and increases performance.

Updated on Sunday, October 30 2011 at 09:03AM EDT
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