Monthly Archives: December 2010
I Was a Teenage Prospector: Andy Benes
Topps’ 1989 cards introduced me to the Draft Pick system. I was absolutely mesmerized when I pulled cards like this. I seem to remember Jim Abbott, Steve Avery, Monty Farriss, Bill Bene, Robin Ventura, and Mark Lewis joining Benes in … Continue reading
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I Was a Teenage Prospector: Juan Guzman
Juan Guzman was one of the first baseball players that I ever saw up-close-and-personal-like. I guess it was summer of 1994, and a friend had somehow scored AMAZING tickets, right down the first base line, behind the first base dugout … Continue reading
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State of the Blog
I’m sure you’ve noticed that things have slowed down around here…the thing is, I’m in a big push to get a good chunk of my novel ready for review with a prospective publisher after the first of the year. Combine … Continue reading
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I Was a Teenage Prospector: Frank Thomas
Frank was one of those guys that looked amazing right out of the gate, as soon as he was drafted, and put his cards pretty much out of reach until the scope of the early 90s overproduction became apparent. That’s … Continue reading
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I Was a Teenage Prospector: Ryan Klesko
In 1990, I was absolutely obsessed with John Olerud. I had been interested in the guy since learning that he was a legit two-way threat, a batter who could also pitch well (I was enthralled with the Babe Ruth legend … Continue reading
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I Was a Teenage Prospector: Dave Hollins
Dave Hollins was one of those prospects that came out of nowhere for me and did a lot better than by all rights he should have. I only learned about the Rule V Draft in 1990, and Hollins was my … Continue reading
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I Was a Teenage Prospector: Brent Knackert
I’m covering Marquis Grissom’s 1990 Rookies issue on my other site this morning, and it seemed fitting to look at one of the more obscure prospects from that set on this site today. Knackert was not the best prospect, but what … Continue reading
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Card of the Day: 1999 Upper Deck 10th Anniversary Alex Rodriguez
As much of a weirdo as A-Rod is, and as much as I hate the Yankees, I have to respect what he’s done. I just have to.
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Card of the Day: 2002 SPx GU Frank Thomas and Magglio Ordonez
Just a sweetass card today.
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Card of the Day: 2010 Topps Chrome Purple Refractor Nick Johnson
Oh, Nick. I wish your career would have turned out better. If only you weren’t made out of glass.
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