Thanks.
I've done a lot of reading today - read about "rolling" bats and everything. The Freak Plus (I decided on that one - I like that it's not ASA legal) is supposed to be really good right out of the wrapper, so I'll probably just play with it right away... I might give it a little BP to see how far I can hit with it before taking it to a game, but I don't think it will really matter.
I also decided the 28 was probably the best weight... I know some people prefer lighter and some people prefer heavier, but I think middle of the road should be just fine.
BTW - The best deal I found anywhere was here:
$189.99 and free shipping. Nice!