tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43096827079648247052024-03-13T14:39:28.747-04:00The Easy LifeMy musings about baseball cards, music, TV - Life in general.steveisjewishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05839190582747609410noreply@blogger.comBlogger340125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309682707964824705.post-78646872551740834022010-03-10T10:05:00.003-05:002010-03-10T10:05:00.140-05:002010 Topps Heritage 2 Box Break Packs 14/15Here we are on most of your Hump Days, but my Friday (I work Sun - Wed). So I am in a great mood - you - hopefully also great - A few more packs as now I am committed.<br /><br />Jackie Robinson<br />Brett Cecil<br />Francisco <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Liriano</span> - Looking super tough<br />Gavin Floyd<br />John <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Smoltz</span><br /><br />In 2<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">nd</span> grade I had to write a paper on my hero. Of course this was really just a paragraph that you tried to fit onto a whole piece of paper. I decided to write about my hero Jackie Robinson for being the first black baseball player in the major leagues. The only thing is, the only thing I remember writing in the paper was that I wrote that REGGIE JACKSON was the first black player. Whoops.<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S5Zln1PcP6I/AAAAAAAABOI/JbDZQytCZd4/s1600-h/2010thp14b.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 377px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446652534332342178" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S5Zln1PcP6I/AAAAAAAABOI/JbDZQytCZd4/s400/2010thp14b.jpg" /></a><br />2009 <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">NL</span> HR Leaders<br /> Albert <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Pujols</span><br /> Prince Fielder<br /> Ryan Howard<br /> Mark Reynolds<br /><br />If I had to choose I think its an easy choice that I would want Albert on my team. <br /><br />2009 <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">NL</span> ERA Leaders<br /> Chris Carpenter<br /> Tim <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">Lincecum</span><br /> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">Jair</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error">Jurrjiens</span><br /> Adam Wainwright<br /><br />I'd have to go with <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-error">Lincy</span> if starting a team here.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S5ZlnSoLtTI/AAAAAAAABOA/YTB0LXNp6Zo/s1600-h/2010thp14tl.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 279px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446652525040874802" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S5ZlnSoLtTI/AAAAAAAABOA/YTB0LXNp6Zo/s400/2010thp14tl.jpg" /></a> Tommy <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" class="blsp-spelling-error">Manzella</span> SP!</div><div> </div><div>Tommy <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_11" class="blsp-spelling-error">Manzella</span> sounds the like the name of an ex boyfriend on a sit com. <br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S5ZlnMN3fFI/AAAAAAAABN4/z9jECFNrrUc/s1600-h/2010thp14sp.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 303px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446652523319884882" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S5ZlnMN3fFI/AAAAAAAABN4/z9jECFNrrUc/s400/2010thp14sp.jpg" /></a> Josh Johnson</div><div>Jeremy <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_12" class="blsp-spelling-error">Bonderman</span></div><div>Bobby Cox</div><div><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_13" class="blsp-spelling-error">Blastings</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_14" class="blsp-spelling-error">Thrillage</span></div><div> </div><div>I remember when <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_15" class="blsp-spelling-error">Lastings</span> could have gotten us Manny Ramirez. ugh<br /><br /></div><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S5Zlm2inOMI/AAAAAAAABNw/DoWPYE4GxAI/s1600-h/2010thp15b1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 285px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446652517501319362" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S5Zlm2inOMI/AAAAAAAABNw/DoWPYE4GxAI/s400/2010thp15b1.jpg" /></a>Victor Martinez</div><div>Rick <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_16" class="blsp-spelling-error">Porcello</span></div><div>Tobi <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_17" class="blsp-spelling-error">Stoner</span></div><div><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_18" class="blsp-spelling-error">Wandy</span> Rodriguez</div><div> </div><div>V-Mart is on the dynasty fantasy team that I talk about - traded for him by sending Brian Wilson away this winter. Hope that works out for me. Tobi <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_19" class="blsp-spelling-error">Stoner</span> is a nice guy who spells his name like a girl. If by the slim chance he establishes himself as a regular his jersey sales will be out of this world.<br /><br /></div><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S5ZlmfU8sfI/AAAAAAAABNo/ZBCtaOD47kU/s1600-h/2010thp15b2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 285px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446652511269990898" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S5ZlmfU8sfI/AAAAAAAABNo/ZBCtaOD47kU/s400/2010thp15b2.jpg" /></a> See <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_20" class="blsp-spelling-error">ya'll</span> later!<br /><div></div></div></div>steveisjewishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05839190582747609410noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309682707964824705.post-76784601572503922172010-03-09T09:23:00.002-05:002010-03-09T09:23:00.122-05:002010 Topps Heritage 2 Box Break - Pack 13<div>Just gonna keep rolling on the Heritage Train</div><div><br /></div><div>B.J. Upton </div><div><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Torii</span> Hunter</div><div>Jim <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Thome</span></div><div>Michael <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Cuddyer</span></div><div>Adrian Gonzalez</div><div><br /></div><div>I've always wondered what they called blow jobs 25 years ago? Why would you give your kid that to deal with in high school? Adrian Gonzalez is going to get an incredible trade package for San Diego this season, he is too good and too cheap not too. </div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S5UI07dHpwI/AAAAAAAABNg/gKUZf8srWNQ/s1600-h/2010thp13b.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 372px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S5UI07dHpwI/AAAAAAAABNg/gKUZf8srWNQ/s400/2010thp13b.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446269029780530946" /></a>Breaking News - Ty Cobb is an Asshole!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S5UI0pPTCrI/AAAAAAAABNY/BerKh1aH2Ek/s1600-h/2010thp13nfb.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 282px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S5UI0pPTCrI/AAAAAAAABNY/BerKh1aH2Ek/s400/2010thp13nfb.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446269024890718898" /></a><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Franciso</span> Rodriguez SP<div><br /></div><div>I still cannot decide if I LOVE these All-Star kids or think they are terrible - it's one or the other - what do you think?<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S5UI0FHYOTI/AAAAAAAABNQ/ANBZlReFprY/s1600-h/2010thp13sp.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 296px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S5UI0FHYOTI/AAAAAAAABNQ/ANBZlReFprY/s400/2010thp13sp.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446269015193827634" /></a>Matt Cain <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Refractor</span> 32/561</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S5UIz2DVSLI/AAAAAAAABNI/nc5EHPV1YSc/s1600-h/2010thp13chrome.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 299px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S5UIz2DVSLI/AAAAAAAABNI/nc5EHPV1YSc/s400/2010thp13chrome.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446269011150325938" /></a>I like how some of the color actually came through on this scan. Good times. See you tomorrow or Thursday!</div>steveisjewishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05839190582747609410noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309682707964824705.post-26672831414627629562010-03-08T09:03:00.004-05:002010-03-08T09:22:22.341-05:002010 Topps Heritage 2 Box Break - Pack 11/12<div>How was <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">everyone's</span> weekend? I had my Dynasty League draft on Saturday - I needed relief pitching (which was too expensive, so I didn't really get anything good there) and on offense I needed Steals and Average which led to really boring acquisitions of Todd <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Helton</span>, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Placido</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Polanco</span>, Carlos Gomez, Scott <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Podsednik</span>, and Nick <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Johnon</span>. They all fit my needs and my budget, so hopefully last years 2<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">nd</span> place turn will be a first this year.</div><div><br /></div><div>Oh <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">thats</span> right, you want to see cards.</div><div><br /></div><div>Brandon Phillips</div><div>Manny <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Acta</span></div><div><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Kosuke</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">Fukudome</span></div><div>Andy <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">Pettitte</span></div><div>Bob <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">Geren</span></div><div>Emilio <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">Bonifacio</span></div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S5UGKwPXpRI/AAAAAAAABNA/U0k68xZoWwA/s1600-h/2010thp11b.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 376px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S5UGKwPXpRI/AAAAAAAABNA/U0k68xZoWwA/s400/2010thp11b.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446266106192307474" /></a>New Age Performers Justin Upton<div><br /></div><div>This was a guy I ended up in a bidding war for at least years draft but ran out of money - but I had Adrian <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">Beltre</span>! oh bother.</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S5UF-LTrerI/AAAAAAAABM4/gTMnZ3qNDRM/s1600-h/2010thp11nap.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 278px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S5UF-LTrerI/AAAAAAAABM4/gTMnZ3qNDRM/s400/2010thp11nap.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446265890119842482" /></a>Adam Wainwright Chrome 1845/1961</div><div><br /></div><div>I used to not really get into the chrome cards, but for some reason this season, I really like them - not sure why.</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S5UF9_SR21I/AAAAAAAABMw/2AmMundod_4/s1600-h/2010thp11chrome.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 305px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S5UF9_SR21I/AAAAAAAABMw/2AmMundod_4/s400/2010thp11chrome.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446265886892743506" /></a>Shin-<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">Soo</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">Choo</span></div><div>Andrew Bailey</div><div>Kevin <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_17">Millwood</span></div><div>Chad <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_18">Billingsley</span></div><div><br /></div><div>Which <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_19">Billengsly</span> are we going to see this year? The young ace or the kid who just can't put it all together? Or worse, will we end up with the same enigma we've had for the last few seasons where there is just no consistency.</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S5UF9s2vPAI/AAAAAAAABMo/yBtlma7QjZU/s1600-h/2010thp11b1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 285px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S5UF9s2vPAI/AAAAAAAABMo/yBtlma7QjZU/s400/2010thp11b1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446265881945390082" /></a>JAMES <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_20">Loney</span></div><div>Jeremy Guthrie</div><div>Orlando Cabrera</div><div>Nate <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_21">McLouth</span></div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S5UF9XOOG_I/AAAAAAAABMg/6E_8s40oDYc/s1600-h/2010thp12b2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 284px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S5UF9XOOG_I/AAAAAAAABMg/6E_8s40oDYc/s400/2010thp12b2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446265876138302450" /></a>We all agree that James <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_22">Loney's</span> first name is James right?</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S5UF81kp1mI/AAAAAAAABMY/FXpk_zgXHZc/s1600-h/2010thp12loneyback.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 142px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S5UF81kp1mI/AAAAAAAABMY/FXpk_zgXHZc/s400/2010thp12loneyback.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446265867105588834" /></a><br /></div><div>Well <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_23">Topps</span> didn't get the memo - Jeff <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_24">Loney</span> just doesn't sound right.</div>steveisjewishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05839190582747609410noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309682707964824705.post-84049341437392798532010-03-06T11:23:00.004-05:002010-03-06T11:23:00.258-05:002010 Upper Deck Box Break Pack 3<div>Today is my Dynasty league draft meaning that I have 15 guys on their way over to drink lots of beer so this will be brief - not much analysis - just scans of my favorite 4 cards of the pack.</div><div><br /></div><div>Kevin Gregg</div><div>Chris Johnson</div><div>Fernando Perez</div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S4vrUwb3wnI/AAAAAAAABMQ/h1w8viuzRGs/s1600-h/2010udfernandoperez.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 295px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S4vrUwb3wnI/AAAAAAAABMQ/h1w8viuzRGs/s400/2010udfernandoperez.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443703316439089778" /></a>Ryan <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Spilbourghs</span><div><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Fu</span>-Te Ni</div><div>Brian <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Tallet</span></div><div>Ron <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Villone</span></div><div>Brian Fuentes</div><div>Todd <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Helton</span> - biography</div><div>Josh <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">willingham</span> - Biography</div><div><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Kazuo</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Matsui</span><br /><div><br /><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S4vrUmscMOI/AAAAAAAABMI/RA1wRLRcFFQ/s1600-h/2010udkazmatsui.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 284px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S4vrUmscMOI/AAAAAAAABMI/RA1wRLRcFFQ/s400/2010udkazmatsui.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443703313824231650" /></a>Rick Romero</div><div>Jose <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Valverde</span></div><div>Curtis <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Granderson</span></div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S4vrUSxnqtI/AAAAAAAABMA/a4nElu7a3mE/s1600-h/2010udgranderson.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 283px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S4vrUSxnqtI/AAAAAAAABMA/a4nElu7a3mE/s400/2010udgranderson.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443703308477246162" /></a>Austin <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">Kearns</span></div><div>Michael <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">Wuertz</span></div><div><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">Nyjer</span> Morgan</div><div><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">Yadier</span> Molina</div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S4vrUJYao2I/AAAAAAAABL4/DTTg-kermDI/s1600-h/2010udmolina.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 289px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S4vrUJYao2I/AAAAAAAABL4/DTTg-kermDI/s400/2010udmolina.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443703305955615586" /></a>Coors Field</div><div><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">Rajai</span> Davis</div><div><br /></div><div>Wish me luck! I should have a draft recap up in a few days!<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span></div></div></div>steveisjewishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05839190582747609410noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309682707964824705.post-63730979130088096512010-03-05T16:00:00.003-05:002010-03-05T16:00:01.665-05:002010 Topps Heritage 2 Box Break - Pack 10<div>Keeping up with the Heritage - still got a ways to go - but at least for those of you who choose not to collect this set you are getting to see most of it!</div><div><br /></div><div>Beast of the East - Josh Beckett and Johan Santana</div><div>Carl Crawford</div><div>Russel Martin</div><div><br /></div><div>Between Beckett and Johan I think I would have to take Johan - of course I am skewed being a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Mets</span> fan and all, I have just never been a big Josh Beckett fan although he has done nothing to deserve that. Carl Crawford finally had that superstar season last year and there is lots of talk that the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Mets</span> are going to push real hard to get him on the team next year - a 1 2 of Reyes then Crawford would really be pretty insane. Finally we have Russel Martin who is looking to rebound from a lost season last year.</div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S4vn7Tmv56I/AAAAAAAABLw/ERaTQwB9Xkg/s1600-h/2010thp10b2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 189px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S4vn7Tmv56I/AAAAAAAABLw/ERaTQwB9Xkg/s400/2010thp10b2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443699580668471202" /></a>Derek Lowe<div>Mark <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Buerhle</span></div><div>Joe Saunders</div><div>Scott <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Podsednik</span></div><div><br /></div><div>Man the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Mets</span> dodged a bullet in not signing Lowe last year. He went from ace to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">untradeable</span> in about 6 months, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">thats</span> pretty impressive. Mark <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Buerhle</span> somehow keeps performing at all star levels.<br /><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S4vn63rgjQI/AAAAAAAABLo/wJXnO_uMGWY/s1600-h/2010thp10b1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 286px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S4vn63rgjQI/AAAAAAAABLo/wJXnO_uMGWY/s400/2010thp10b1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443699573172243714" /></a>Finally we have a card commemorizing Justin <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">Morneau's</span> 2006 MVP year - he helped me win my first ever fantasy baseball league that year, so I have always been <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">greateful</span>. </div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S4vn6uoUR0I/AAAAAAAABLg/5EfakoM79fQ/s1600-h/2010thp10sp.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 286px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S4vn6uoUR0I/AAAAAAAABLg/5EfakoM79fQ/s400/2010thp10sp.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443699570742937410" /></a>I think we will look at some more Upper Deck tomorrow. </div></div>steveisjewishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05839190582747609410noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309682707964824705.post-31796127919308259222010-03-05T10:57:00.003-05:002010-03-05T10:57:00.478-05:002010 Topps Heritage 2 Box Break - Pack 9<div>Wow - I am going to breeze right though this pack because it is without a doubt the most boring back in the boxes to date.</div><div><br /></div><div>Matt Carson - RC</div><div>Jed <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Lowrie</span></div><div>Nick <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Punto</span></div><div>Johnny <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Cueto</span></div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S4vkcGabvVI/AAAAAAAABLY/rvIU8YmguRU/s1600-h/2010thp9b2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 287px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S4vkcGabvVI/AAAAAAAABLY/rvIU8YmguRU/s400/2010thp9b2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443695746016329042" /></a>Next we have a few players in the new uniforms<div><br /></div><div><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Melky</span> Cabrera</div><div>Mark <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">DeRosa</span></div><div>Jake <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Peavy</span></div><div>Jim <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Riggleman</span></div><div><br /></div><div>I really think that <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Peavy</span> is going to be huge this year - He was super strong at the end of last year and I hope he puts it together, great pitcher, great teammate. <br /><div><br /></div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S4vkbo9TC4I/AAAAAAAABLQ/33gW2o6ZnCM/s1600-h/2010thp9b1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 283px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S4vkbo9TC4I/AAAAAAAABLQ/33gW2o6ZnCM/s400/2010thp9b1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443695738109496194" /></a>I will have what is hopefully a better pack up this afternoon</div></div>steveisjewishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05839190582747609410noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309682707964824705.post-18989354010791480332010-03-04T10:25:00.003-05:002010-03-04T10:25:00.053-05:00If Baseball Cards Were Women, This is Where Boners Would Go To Die<div>So while organizing my cards I cam across 5 cards that i never remember buying - because I never would have (with 1 exception). Here, I bring you the abomination that is 1996 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Topps</span> Laser.</div><div><br /></div><div>I am all for a little die cut action but I don't think these cards could look any worse if they tried. </div><div><br /></div><div>First up we have Mark <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Wohlers</span> about to be hit by a baseball asteroid. If you look carefully you will see that not only is the flame die cut, but there are many holes inside the flame as well. I <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">didn't</span> scan the backs, but they do not have a stat listing for the players just a few highlights like "1.37 - ERA in last 57 appearances of 1995". Thrilling. </div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S4vePSFj5PI/AAAAAAAABLI/LjT4S-CX-G4/s1600-h/lazerwohlers.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 289px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S4vePSFj5PI/AAAAAAAABLI/LjT4S-CX-G4/s400/lazerwohlers.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443688928741942514" /></a>Next is the only card of the lot that I would have purchased, and the only card I have any intention of keeping - My favorite all time player, Robin <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Ventura</span>. There is one problem with this card though - it's ugly like Helena <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Bonham</span> Carter - I know that the mid 90's were a free for all with card design, but you really have to question the decision makers that green lit this product.<br /><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S4vePGLkDvI/AAAAAAAABLA/r4VfT8x61gQ/s1600-h/lazerventura.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 285px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S4vePGLkDvI/AAAAAAAABLA/r4VfT8x61gQ/s400/lazerventura.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443688925545893618" /></a>Here is John <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Smoltz</span> and his own asteroid.</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S4veO4uVFaI/AAAAAAAABK4/IAYj_pH1BK8/s1600-h/lazersmoltz.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 286px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S4veO4uVFaI/AAAAAAAABK4/IAYj_pH1BK8/s400/lazersmoltz.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443688921933616546" /></a></div><div>Finally, it's hard to make a card set like this boring, but somehow <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Topps</span> managed to do so with the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Ryne</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Sandberg</span> and Brian <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">McRae</span>.</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S4veOksXK6I/AAAAAAAABKw/h7Oegaux4PY/s1600-h/lazersandberg.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 286px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S4veOksXK6I/AAAAAAAABKw/h7Oegaux4PY/s400/lazersandberg.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443688916556655522" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S4veOROENkI/AAAAAAAABKo/tWjf20zlYF0/s1600-h/lazermcrae.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 285px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S4veOROENkI/AAAAAAAABKo/tWjf20zlYF0/s400/lazermcrae.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443688911329310274" /></a>Anyone out there want any of this shit? I've got 2 of the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">Ventura</span> card so all is available - just let me know!<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span></div>steveisjewishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05839190582747609410noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309682707964824705.post-58809998660934541352010-03-03T18:45:00.003-05:002010-03-03T18:45:00.479-05:002010 Upper Deck Box Break Pack 2<div>Here were on the pack 2 of the superior base product this year, Upper Deck!</div><div><br /></div><div>I know all about the complaints that this is a "sideways" set, but so far I have not grown tired of looking at these cards at all. It's really like <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">UD</span> is broadcasting in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">HD</span> while <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Topps</span> is still going black and white.</div><div><br /></div><div>No stars, but here are some of my favorites from this pack.</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Kendry</span> Morales</div><div>Neil Walker</div><div>Jose Lopez</div><div>Seth Smith</div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S4mwDExIFEI/AAAAAAAABKg/Zkr5DWgWS5Q/s1600-h/2010udp2b2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 286px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S4mwDExIFEI/AAAAAAAABKg/Zkr5DWgWS5Q/s400/2010udp2b2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443075191519843394" /></a>Angel Pagan - Looking forward to really seeing what we have while Beltran is hurt<div>Troy <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Tulowitzki</span><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S4mwCypw7GI/AAAAAAAABKY/NmeKvu6mjlQ/s1600-h/2010udp2b1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 283px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S4mwCypw7GI/AAAAAAAABKY/NmeKvu6mjlQ/s400/2010udp2b1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443075186657127522" /></a><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Chone</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Figgins</span></div><div>Jamie <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Moyer</span> </div><div><br /></div><div>I said in last <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">UD</span> post that the biography cards I think work really well as a "one a day" insert. It's able to capture the big moments from the season along with smaller stories you may have missed if you don't follow each team all year.</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S4mwCXivLWI/AAAAAAAABKQ/-SJg-ixos0Y/s1600-h/2010udp2biog.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 279px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S4mwCXivLWI/AAAAAAAABKQ/-SJg-ixos0Y/s400/2010udp2biog.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443075179379895650" /></a>Finally we have a Nick <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Markakis</span> Baseball heroes card. These cards are really nice I think and unlike like the biography cards (which # 200 I think) I hope to one day finish off this insert set - I think they will look pretty sweet in a page.</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S4mwBwAnz_I/AAAAAAAABKI/JUGnkDZ0RcA/s1600-h/2010udp2bbh.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 289px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S4mwBwAnz_I/AAAAAAAABKI/JUGnkDZ0RcA/s400/2010udp2bbh.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443075168767823858" /></a>By the way, I have finally finished arranging and filing my collection - approx 25k cards all in number and set order - 3 months working on it - feels great to be done.</div></div>steveisjewishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05839190582747609410noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309682707964824705.post-28375901957470146752010-03-02T18:30:00.003-05:002010-03-02T18:30:00.250-05:002010 Topps Heritage 2 Box Break - Pack 8<div>The one thing about set building is that it makes packs like this one fun - it's nice when David <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">DeJesus</span> can really serve a purpose for you is it not?</div><div><br /></div><div>Glen Perkins</div><div>David <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">DeJesus</span></div><div>Nick <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Markakis</span></div><div>Ozzie <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Guillen</span></div><div><br /></div><div>Really, the Perkins and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">DeJesus</span> cards are pretty boring - boring players looking bored. Wow! <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Markakis</span> is at least a rising star and has a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">bitchin</span>' beard and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Guillen</span> swears a lot when you can actually understand him.</div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S4msXBD_gVI/AAAAAAAABKA/cySxIdzbDE8/s1600-h/2010thp8b1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 286px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S4msXBD_gVI/AAAAAAAABKA/cySxIdzbDE8/s400/2010thp8b1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443071136076104018" /></a><br /><div>Next up we have three pretty <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Young</span> and somewhat exciting players. </div><div><br /></div><div>Elvis Andrus</div><div><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Asdrubal</span> Cabrera</div><div>Jose Reyes</div><div><br /></div><div>I think in looking at these players Jose Reyes is what Elvis Andrus dreams of being - an all time stolen base threat who is good with the glove - the one thing <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">Jose</span> has is more pop and a more dangerous all around game. Hopefully Jose can stay healthy for both the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">Mets</span> and my Dynasty Team. </div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S4msWyb5gxI/AAAAAAAABJ4/QDRDziHbjFc/s1600-h/2010thp8b2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 190px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S4msWyb5gxI/AAAAAAAABJ4/QDRDziHbjFc/s400/2010thp8b2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443071132149842706" /></a>Wrapping things up is an SP of Carlos Gomez, the man partially responsible for bring Johan Santana to the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">Mets</span>! So thank you Carlos for that. When he was dealt I was kinda sad to see him go as I had seen him play quite a bit <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">while</span> here in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">Binghamton</span> and grown in to quite a fan - but when you can get the best pitcher in baseball - it makes it easy to say goodbye.</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S4msWq4xDLI/AAAAAAAABJw/a8o1RCsvfX0/s1600-h/2010thp8sp.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 284px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S4msWq4xDLI/AAAAAAAABJw/a8o1RCsvfX0/s400/2010thp8sp.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443071130123439282" /></a>Something different tomorrow - see you then!</div>steveisjewishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05839190582747609410noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309682707964824705.post-66292856348452767062010-03-01T18:16:00.000-05:002010-03-01T18:16:00.427-05:002010 Topps Heritage 2 Box Break - Pack 7<div>I am writing this in Saturday while the wife is a purse party - </div><div><br /></div><div>Since <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">MLB</span> The Show comes out tomorrow - I realize I will need to get a few of these queued up so I can spend my time in front of the TV. Also have my first fantasy draft here at the house on Saturday (a live draft beats the shit out of computer). Now that I have my justification for not doing something social - here are some new cards made to look like old ones!</div><div><br /></div><div>Ozzie's Aces - Mark <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Buerhle</span> and Jake <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Peavy</span></div><div>Oakland A's Team Card</div><div>2009 AL Batting Champs - <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Mauer</span>, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Ichiro</span>, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Jeter</span>, Cabrera</div><div><br /></div><div>Steve over at White <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Sox</span> Cards must be looking forward to having a rotation fronted by these 2 hurlers. I thought it was a classy move earlier in spring when <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Peavy</span> said that <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Buerhle</span> should be the opening day guy. It's that kind of selflessness than can make you a clubhouse hero. Onto the leaders card - can you imagine if the top four of your lineup went like so </div><div><br /></div><div>1 - <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Ichiro</span></div><div>2 - <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">Jeter</span> </div><div>3 - <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">Mauer</span></div><div>4- Cabrera</div><div><br /></div><div>Wow - that lineup would easily the best top 4 ever put together - I know it would never happen, but still kinda neat to think about.</div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S4moXwJirLI/AAAAAAAABJo/U_Gjgi-6W-0/s1600-h/2010thp7h1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 187px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S4moXwJirLI/AAAAAAAABJo/U_Gjgi-6W-0/s400/2010thp7h1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443066750669335730" /></a>Next we have a 2 dudes and 2 cups - gold cups - and our first double - I've heard a lot of mix feelings about Nolan <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">Reimold</span> from some birds fans - some seem to think he's going to be a stalwart in the outfield while others seem to think he's really just a 4<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">th</span> outfielder at best - what do you <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">O's</span> fans out here think?<br /><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S4moXreISDI/AAAAAAAABJg/tSuy0VXjvCo/s1600-h/2010thp7b1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 281px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S4moXreISDI/AAAAAAAABJg/tSuy0VXjvCo/s400/2010thp7b1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443066749413509170" /></a>Josh Beckett</div><div>Tim Wakefield</div><div>Michael Brantley</div><div><br /></div><div>It's safe to say the Red <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">Sox</span> have 3 aces in the form of Beckett, Lacey, Lester - a healthy Dice -K ain't so bad either. I wonder if Wakefield is going to be the long man this year since <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">Bucholz</span> seems to be ready to be a part of a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_17">MLB</span> rotation. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S4moXFnMfAI/AAAAAAAABJY/hoQMBHOh1hk/s1600-h/2010thp7b2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 188px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S4moXFnMfAI/AAAAAAAABJY/hoQMBHOh1hk/s400/2010thp7b2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443066739250985986" /></a>Here is Curtis <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_18">Granderson</span> again, this time in the form of a Chrome <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_19">Refractor</span> #'d 104/561 - any one of you ever send out a chrome card for a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_20">TTM</span>? How did they turn out? I know that Curtis is a pretty prolific <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_21">TTM</span> signer so I am tempted to try him out.</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S4moW6nSAZI/AAAAAAAABJQ/x0LAVFmdsq8/s1600-h/2010thp7chrome.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 310px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S4moW6nSAZI/AAAAAAAABJQ/x0LAVFmdsq8/s400/2010thp7chrome.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443066736298557842" /></a>By the way - thanks to the Cardboard Junkie for the shout out on what may end up being the longest box break ever - We will see if I have the stamina to keep going pack by pack!</div>steveisjewishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05839190582747609410noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309682707964824705.post-77651033933893018172010-02-28T12:08:00.004-05:002010-02-28T12:08:00.204-05:002010 Upper Deck Box Break Pack 1<div>Here we go - I have not seen many other <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">bloggers</span> go on record with this, but I will again - HAIL UPPER DECK! While in the scans something is lost when looking at the cards in bunches (Hey, you expect me to pay to put up more photos? who am I Night owl?) Card for card this Upper Deck set blows <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Topps</span> out of the water. I don't care if there are or aren't logos - honestly, if I had not known there was an issue with logos, I never would have once thought of it in this set - so who cares really? I have said it before since I started this blog - I love a crisp full bleed photo, I love the sun shining on the players. On a day like today (tons of snow sitting outside, just waiting for spring training games to start) If I need a touch of summer I will always reach for one of my recent Upper Deck sets first.</div><div><br /></div><div>Stephen Drew</div><div>Nick Green</div><div>Joe Thatcher</div><div>Augie <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Ojeda</span></div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S4axKn8xD7I/AAAAAAAABJI/t3V34M6_XEk/s1600-h/2010udp1sides.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 288px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S4axKn8xD7I/AAAAAAAABJI/t3V34M6_XEk/s400/2010udp1sides.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442231995804487602" /></a><br /><div><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Esmil</span> Rogers - RC</div><div>Francisco <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Cordero</span> (I cannot justify why I love <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">camo</span> jerseys in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">MLB</span>)</div><div>Franklin Morales</div><div>Josh <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Outman</span> (what a fantastic name for a pitcher - like Ted Power)</div><div><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Aramis</span> Ramirez</div><div>Nelson Cruz</div><div><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Asdrubal</span> Cabrera</div><div>Ian Stewart</div><div>Dan Wheeler</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S4axAEGcrjI/AAAAAAAABJA/u1cykMeyoZA/s1600-h/2010udp1b1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 289px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S4axAEGcrjI/AAAAAAAABJA/u1cykMeyoZA/s400/2010udp1b1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442231814382726706" /></a><br /></div><div>Joe Nathan</div><div><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">Torii</span> Hunter </div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S4aw_5_hpaI/AAAAAAAABI4/m9UDmNxE07U/s1600-h/2010udp1b2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 282px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S4aw_5_hpaI/AAAAAAAABI4/m9UDmNxE07U/s400/2010udp1b2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442231811669337506" /></a><br /></div><div><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">Citi</span> Field</div><div>Boston Checklist</div><div><br /></div><div>I will go on record as not being a fan of these ballpark cards. Checklist cards aren't kicking my ass either, but at least they don't look just like the base cards this year.</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S4aw_sPzFJI/AAAAAAAABIw/jrkr7GIT_QA/s1600-h/2010udp1stadcl.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 279px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S4aw_sPzFJI/AAAAAAAABIw/jrkr7GIT_QA/s400/2010udp1stadcl.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442231807979492498" /></a><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">Torri</span> Hunter</div><div>Mark <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">Teixiera</span></div><div><br /></div><div>Hated biography as a set idea - as a subset, I think its fine, just fine. Sure, its a large set @ 200 cards - but I bet its a pretty neat walk through of last season if you complete it. </div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S4aw_VSS8wI/AAAAAAAABIo/aFrvkp1kwE4/s1600-h/2010udp1bio.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 284px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S4aw_VSS8wI/AAAAAAAABIo/aFrvkp1kwE4/s400/2010udp1bio.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442231801815954178" /></a></div><div>Finally we have the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">Chien</span> Ming Wang All World card. I love that <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">UD</span> went with die cuts for their inserts this year - Something different that really hasn't been done too much in recent history besides <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">Timelines</span>. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S4aw_D5KWwI/AAAAAAAABIg/zlmSVGOOQjo/s1600-h/2010udp1aw.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 283px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S4aw_D5KWwI/AAAAAAAABIg/zlmSVGOOQjo/s400/2010udp1aw.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442231797147130626" /></a>There we go, first pack done. Not the best pack, but it is a pretty good box, I was very happy with the hits that I received and you will be seeing them all shortly!</div>steveisjewishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05839190582747609410noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309682707964824705.post-67958261710048900392010-02-27T11:46:00.003-05:002010-02-27T11:46:00.364-05:002010 Topps Heritage 2 Box Break - Pack 6<div>Good Saturday! Today's prick brings you the first chrome card of the boxes.</div><div><br /></div><div>Chris <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Gochlan</span></div><div>Derrek Lee</div><div>Chris Davis</div><div>Lance <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Berkman</span></div><div><br /></div><div>A lot of power here - we have the reigning <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">NL</span> ROY in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Coghlan</span> - This was a guy who all last year you just kept waiting for him to come back to earth and just never did. Good for him though - hard to not to root for a kid who wasn't even on the 40 man and won the job in spring training. Derrek Lee came back to superstar level production last year with 35 HR and 111 RBI - really great numbers for a guy a lot of people had started writing off.</div><div><br /></div><div>Chris Davis is the new Rob Deer - when he hits it - it goes VERY far - this dude has power that very few can rival - <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">unfortunately</span> he's slow in the field with hard hands and couldn't hit .300 in a video game. Finally, the Big Puma or Fat Elvis Lance <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Berkman</span> - This is a guy I have always liked - just seems to go about the game in the right way with the right attitude - I have to think if he plays 4 or 5 more seasons with 25/100 production he will be a Hall of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Famer</span>.</div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S4arFqsPopI/AAAAAAAABIY/qHmdpqLpY24/s1600-h/2010thp6b1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 283px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S4arFqsPopI/AAAAAAAABIY/qHmdpqLpY24/s400/2010thp6b1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442225313571381906" /></a>Here we have the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Cincy</span> Sluggers Juan Francisco, Jay Bruce, and Joey <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Votto</span>. I don't know too much about Francisco, but did watch him play some on the Caribbean World Series on <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">MLB</span> Network. Seems like a nice young bat. I think Joey <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">Votto</span> is going to take over this league in the next three years - I can see him <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">perennially</span> going .300/30/100/90 - <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">thats</span> a hell of a player.<div><br /></div><div>Finally on the card is Jay Bruce - I hope all of the pundits are right in calling for a big year from him - I <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">heavilly</span> invested in Jay in my Dynasty League and he could very easily cost 3 points in a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">roto</span> league if he <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">doesnt</span> hit at least .260.<br /><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S4arFC5dl6I/AAAAAAAABIQ/OjcgS7_hLMY/s1600-h/2010thp6b2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 286px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S4arFC5dl6I/AAAAAAAABIQ/OjcgS7_hLMY/s400/2010thp6b2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442225302889404322" /></a>Snore - Babe anyone?</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S4arE_rx1RI/AAAAAAAABII/Y093ITiSENo/s1600-h/2010thp6inserts.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 284px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S4arE_rx1RI/AAAAAAAABII/Y093ITiSENo/s400/2010thp6inserts.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442225302026704146" /></a>Finally we have the first Chrome card from the box in the form of Mariano Rivera #'d 1673/1961. As a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">Mets</span> fan I hate this guy - as a baseball fan - he is totally incredible - no doubt about it! Looking at his stats this is <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_17">amazine</span> - in 1090 career innings Mariano has only walked 256 people. When knowing that he is always pitching in high pressure situations this dude is always one cool cat. Good for him.</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S4arEr2ZhQI/AAAAAAAABIA/On-yQpoZ6NI/s1600-h/2010thp6chrome.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 283px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S4arEr2ZhQI/AAAAAAAABIA/On-yQpoZ6NI/s400/2010thp6chrome.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442225296702539010" /></a>A pack of 2010 Upper Deck to switch things up tomorrow.</div></div>steveisjewishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05839190582747609410noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309682707964824705.post-61358594277963229672010-02-26T17:00:00.003-05:002010-02-26T17:00:01.189-05:002010 Topps Heritage 2 Box Break - Pack 5<div>Moving right along - </div><div><br /></div><div>Having now really spent time with this set I have to say I am really happy with it - Although you may not have seen all of the different inserts, other than the Ruth series - I think <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Topps</span> nailed it with this set - beats the shit out of the abomination that is the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Topps</span> base set this year - I will be waiting for cheap series 1 and 2 purchase on <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Ebay</span> - same with the updates - <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Topps</span> will be getting me to get this set in whole this year though - so thank you for that.</div><div><br /></div><div>Brandon Inge</div><div>Scott <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Kazmir</span></div><div>Mike <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Scioscia</span></div><div>Felix Hernandez</div><div><br /></div><div>This is the first card that I have seen of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Kazmir</span> as an Angel. It's too bad the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Mets</span> traded him because of <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">perceived</span> makeup issues and a little bit of pot smoking. You trade <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Kazmir</span> and keep Tony <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">Tarrasco</span>? God - for those of you who are not <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">Mets</span> fans 1) you are lucky - at least Pirate fans expect their team to suck 2) Screw you - <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">Mets</span> rules! I Think that the Mariners made a great deal in locking up King Felix long term - this kid is young and scary good. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S4anSQh6IsI/AAAAAAAABH4/dmrJNlneOgo/s1600-h/2010thp4b2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 284px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S4anSQh6IsI/AAAAAAAABH4/dmrJNlneOgo/s400/2010thp4b2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442221131840496322" /></a>John Lackey<div>Luke <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">Hochevar</span></div><div><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">Yuniesky</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">Betancourt</span></div><div>Matt <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">LaPorta</span></div><div><br /></div><div>Boston acquired their third ace in Lackey and here he is in what I think is the first card of him as a member of the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_17">Sox</span>. Many pundits (see the fabulous <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_18">fangraphs</span>.com) would have you believe that <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_19">Yuniesky</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_20">Betancourt</span> is the worse everyday player in baseball. I am not going to try to convince you otherwise. Matt <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_21">LaPorta</span> I think will have a nice season, and I think the fact that both Cliff Lee and Victor Martinez were traded takes a lot of pressure off the kid for having to be great immediately since he was the main haul in the Captain Cheeseburger deal. <br /><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S4anR63EcSI/AAAAAAAABHw/zHCa_pP7ioo/s1600-h/2010thp4b1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 286px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S4anR63EcSI/AAAAAAAABHw/zHCa_pP7ioo/s400/2010thp4b1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442221126023672098" /></a>You've seen many scans by now - what do you think of the set?</div></div>steveisjewishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05839190582747609410noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309682707964824705.post-77281991020673371042010-02-26T11:16:00.003-05:002010-02-26T11:16:00.229-05:002010 Topps Heritage 2 Box Break - Pack 4<div>Good Friday - Hope you are all faring well - Here in NY we've a shit ton of snow so I'm staying in again! By the end of this day I will be playing "Carry On My Wayward Son" on my guitar with much <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">proficiency</span> (I hope). But, before I get there, I do believe I promised you more Heritage! </div><div><br /></div><div>You'll probably get another pack today, and 1 each Saturday and Sunday depending how long I want to sit here and scan - Anyway - onto the the dudes!</div><div><br /></div><div>Daniel <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">McCuthen</span> RC</div><div>Checklist</div><div><br /></div><div>These Checklists are pretty nice I guess - and it must be nice to be a young player on a shitty team - sure you will lose a lot, but you really do get to go out there and learn the game, get your reps, and hopefully be ready to really <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">succeed</span> once you hit your prime years and free agency.</div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S4akDPKvvLI/AAAAAAAABHo/fE0p9Q8LDJ4/s1600-h/2010thp5b2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 279px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S4akDPKvvLI/AAAAAAAABHo/fE0p9Q8LDJ4/s400/2010thp5b2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442217575241989298" /></a><br /><div>Willy <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Tavarez</span></div><div>Brandon Webb</div><div>Mike Jacobs</div><div>Howie Kendrick</div><div><br /></div><div>I hate Willy <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Tavarez</span> - I think most fantasy owners wish that he would just always bunt. If he bunted <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">every time</span> up, he would still probably only hit .212, but there is nothing more frustrating than a player like him popping out to the third baseman. Brandon Webb <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">could</span> be in for a big year after surgery and if so Arizona will have a sweet 1/2 after Dan <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Haren</span> was named the opening day starter. </div><div><br /></div><div>Mike Jacobs is back with the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Mets</span> now - funny story about him is while he was with Florida on <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Hebrew</span> heritage night they gave away Mike Jacobs shirts - nothing really funny there - but Mike isn't Jewish - I remember him giving a very confused interview before the game not knowing why they chose him. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S4akC6_WUPI/AAAAAAAABHg/QBNshfZ9nZ4/s1600-h/2010thp5b1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 284px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S4akC6_WUPI/AAAAAAAABHg/QBNshfZ9nZ4/s400/2010thp5b1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442217569825476850" /></a>Carlos Delgado - Los gets his own scan due to his <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">SPness</span> - I kinda just said penis - good for me I guess.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S4akChwTqmI/AAAAAAAABHY/w698Mwtp_fc/s1600-h/delgadospfront.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 281px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S4akChwTqmI/AAAAAAAABHY/w698Mwtp_fc/s400/delgadospfront.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442217563051502178" /></a>Here is the back of the card, you will notice the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">SPs</span> are lighter backed than the normal cards - just like <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">Carlos's</span> palms.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S4akCfFb3qI/AAAAAAAABHQ/YegAPqygv_Q/s1600-h/delgadospback.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 297px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S4akCfFb3qI/AAAAAAAABHQ/YegAPqygv_Q/s400/delgadospback.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442217562334813858" /></a>I hate these fucking Babe Ruth cards - anyone like these? I'll trade for other inserts or <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">SPs</span> (really I am just talking big here - if you hold out I'll trade for a french fry or Marvin Freeman RC)<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S4akB7eFh6I/AAAAAAAABHI/WRz5P8XW6DI/s1600-h/2010thp5ruth.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 288px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S4akB7eFh6I/AAAAAAAABHI/WRz5P8XW6DI/s400/2010thp5ruth.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442217552774530978" /></a>See ya in a few hours. </div>steveisjewishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05839190582747609410noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309682707964824705.post-83071904920025087022010-02-25T20:00:00.000-05:002010-02-25T20:00:01.647-05:002010 Topps Heritage 2 Box Break - Pack 2<div>Away we go!</div><div><br /></div><div>First up</div><div><br /></div><div>Rafael <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Furcal</span></div><div><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Gio</span> Gonzalez</div><div>Curtis <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Granderson</span></div><div><br /></div><div>Now <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Granderson</span> was the first big trade of the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">offseason</span> and I think <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Topps</span> did a nice job of getting all of the big news in their new uniforms, but you can really tell that this one is shopped - of all of the times they did this that I noticed my first run through the packs, this was by far one of the worst.</div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S4acqhO0U8I/AAAAAAAABGo/SkJELSLDNHE/s1600-h/2010thp2base2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 186px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S4acqhO0U8I/AAAAAAAABGo/SkJELSLDNHE/s400/2010thp2base2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442209454012781506" /></a>Drew <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Stubbs</span><div>Paul <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Maholm</span></div><div>Casey Blake</div><div><br /></div><div>Here we have a trio of players that you would like to have on your team, but don't really care either way about. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Stubbs</span> looks like he could turn into a 15-25 type guy and is the new Willy <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Tavarez</span> in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">Cincy</span>. Casey Blake has a very workmanlike beard. This I do appreciate. </div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S4acqU0Ve-I/AAAAAAAABGg/ePsWDPfzF4Q/s1600-h/2010thp2b1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 187px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S4acqU0Ve-I/AAAAAAAABGg/ePsWDPfzF4Q/s400/2010thp2b1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442209450680482786" /></a>Finally a couple of manager cards making their first appearance on the blog.</div><div><br /></div><div>Jim <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">Leyland</span></div><div>Dave <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">Trembley</span></div><div><br /></div><div>I cannot have any man named Jim cross my path without wanting to put the word "Hacksaw" in front of it.</div><div><br /></div><div>Jim <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">Leyland</span></div><div>"Hacksaw" Jim <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">Leyland</span></div><div><br /></div><div>See - it's totally cooler - not that <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">JL</span> needs help being cool - this man smokes like a chimney and I cannot wait to see him navigate his teams new no smoking on stadium property rule.</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S4acqIVMwOI/AAAAAAAABGY/PP-B7oDsC94/s1600-h/2010thp2man.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 283px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S4acqIVMwOI/AAAAAAAABGY/PP-B7oDsC94/s400/2010thp2man.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442209447328661730" /></a>There we go - more coming!</div>steveisjewishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05839190582747609410noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309682707964824705.post-30065975435227457212010-02-25T16:00:00.000-05:002010-02-25T16:00:02.908-05:002010 Topps Heritage 2 Box Break - Pack 1 (Hit)<div>So here we go - Normally I don't posts up back to back, but I will do a few here today since I don't see a lot of breaks out there just yet - let you all see how the cards are falling - Quick note - the packs from 2 boxes got mixed up, so if the other hit shows up soon, I <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">didn't</span> beat the odds on anything. Got the right amount of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">SPs</span> and everything else, just threw all the packs in one place to make them easier to carry. </div><div><br /></div><div>Garret Jones</div><div>Josh Johnson</div><div>Jason <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Varitek</span></div><div>J.J. Hardy</div><div><br /></div><div>Of this group the only player I feel is really noteworthy is Josh Johnson - To think we are going to have to go against this guy 3-6 times a season is a tough proposition as he is already in the conversation for best starter in the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">NL</span> East after Santana and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Halliday</span>.</div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S4aY8stZOwI/AAAAAAAABGQ/_q1slaM1feg/s1600-h/2010thp1base.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 284px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S4aY8stZOwI/AAAAAAAABGQ/_q1slaM1feg/s400/2010thp1base.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442205368284953346" /></a>Here are 2 rookie gold cups and an actual rookie. I think we all know that Tommy Hanson might already be in the same class as Josh Johnson - a dude who you do not want to see on the mound if you don't have an A on your hat. I got to watch him a few times on the extra innings package last year and it really was a treat to see him pitch. <div><br /></div><div>We also have our 2<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">nd</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">photoshop</span> job of the pack - Hardy was in his Twins uni and now we have Chris <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Getz</span> in his Royal Blues - I think that Chris came over w/ Josh Fields in the Mark <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Teahan</span> deal - is that right? Finally we have Boston rookie Dustin Richardson and the new rookie card logo - cool I guess.<br /><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S4aY8bDzJeI/AAAAAAAABGI/hlmENbVCvt4/s1600-h/2010thp1rook.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 186px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S4aY8bDzJeI/AAAAAAAABGI/hlmENbVCvt4/s400/2010thp1rook.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442205363547088354" /></a>Finally, we have our first hit of the 2 boxes - now I think we can all agree that the relic hits in the Heritage series are usually something along the lines of hot garbage covered in baby shit. Something no one really ever wants. Anyway, I was able to get an auto of Rocky Bridges. I don't know anything about this dude, just that he looked about the age of 63 in his playing days and this card is numbered 52/61. </div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S4aY8PY4IDI/AAAAAAAABGA/95pPzkRGkas/s1600-h/2010thp1auto.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 289px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S4aY8PY4IDI/AAAAAAAABGA/95pPzkRGkas/s400/2010thp1auto.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442205360414269490" /></a>There you go! More on the way today/tomorrow rest of your goddamn lives.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span></div></div>steveisjewishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05839190582747609410noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309682707964824705.post-30432730468211523222010-02-25T13:59:00.000-05:002010-02-25T11:13:18.836-05:002010 Topps Heritage 2 Box Break - Pack 3<div>On we go with another pack of 2010 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Topps</span> Heritage and what will be the last of the day - I will have some more tomorrow.</div><div><br /></div><div>Ricky <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Nolasco</span></div><div>Chris Young</div><div><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Denard</span> Span</div><div><br /></div><div>Ricky <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Nolasco</span> was the third pick my Dynasty Leagues expansion draft this winter - if he can perform like he did at the end of last season, Florida has a very nice 1/2 punch with him and Josh Johnson. Young and Span are 2 more players who should be entering their prime and while they may not be all stars, you can do a lot worse than running them out there every day/5 days.</div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S4afikSmzFI/AAAAAAAABHA/grT6-Csm7u4/s1600-h/2010thp3b1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 191px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S4afikSmzFI/AAAAAAAABHA/grT6-Csm7u4/s400/2010thp3b1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442212615929908306" /></a>Michael Saunders<div>Justin <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Morneau</span></div><div>Mike <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Fontenot</span></div><div>Justin <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">upton</span></div><div><br /></div><div>Now we are talking pulling 2 of the best young sluggers in baseball in the form of former MVP Justin <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Morneau</span> and Justin Upton - 2 Justin's, how about that? Upton is my biggest regret from my dynasty draft last year - I <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">didn't</span> call him until very late then let myself get outbid because I still needed a closer (Joel or Jack <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Hannahan</span> from Washington - fuck my life). Rumor has it this Saunders kid has quite a bat - I wonder what kind of PT he will get in Seattle since they seem to be going for the gold this year instead of running with the kids - time will tell. </div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S4afiev1DlI/AAAAAAAABG4/e3AwiqxmVhQ/s1600-h/2010thp3b2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 286px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S4afiev1DlI/AAAAAAAABG4/e3AwiqxmVhQ/s400/2010thp3b2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442212614441864786" /></a>Here are some Giants.</div><div><br /></div><div>I was hoping that you would just see Randy Johnson peeking through some people in the back row not using a riser - that would have me happy. </div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S4afiJvffKI/AAAAAAAABGw/ntuh-AMFfvM/s1600-h/2010thp3team.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 285px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S4afiJvffKI/AAAAAAAABGw/ntuh-AMFfvM/s400/2010thp3team.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442212608803306658" /></a>See ya tomorrow!</div>steveisjewishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05839190582747609410noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309682707964824705.post-64032518208806005152010-02-25T10:14:00.003-05:002010-02-25T10:28:13.897-05:002010 Heritage 2 Box Break - Toppers and Buyback<div>Good afternoon - ahem - morning - Sorry for another absence - the flu just killed me last week and then when I felt better, had many other things that needed to be done. I should be able to focus more time here in the near future - I am <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">appox</span> 6000 cards away from being 100% organized and filed - so that big project is almost done! </div><div><br /></div><div>Anyway - grabbed 2 boxes of the 2010 Heritage and just to get this started Here are the box toppers and buy back card I got.</div><div><br /></div><div>I've seen a few places where these stamp sheets were called boring - while they are not super exciting, I feel they make for an interesting piece to try to get some <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">TTM</span> autos going. Even if you do not want a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Sizemore</span> or <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Choo</span> auto - really any Indian would work - Something I might have to look into. I <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">didn't</span> scan the back, but it is pretty neat - Has a list of where they played in 1961 and then a career list of all hitting and pitching records for the team. I like. </div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S4aUyR70igI/AAAAAAAABF4/2Hc0bJPU-1E/s1600-h/cletopper.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 186px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S4aUyR70igI/AAAAAAAABF4/2Hc0bJPU-1E/s400/cletopper.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442200791252503042" /></a>Next topper has a Met on it, Mr. John Maine (who was recently dubbed the fastest ((or one of)) talkers in major league baseball). Next up is Mat <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Latos</span> who I am trying to trade for daily in my dynasty league but I cannot get Chuck to let him go - one of these days - I really <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">don't</span> understand how <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Yovani</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Gallardo</span> is not enough for Brad <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Lidge</span> and Mat <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">Latos</span> - fucker. Finally there is Jackie Robinson who was the first African American to get a seat at Denny's.<br /><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S4aUyGZNmeI/AAAAAAAABFw/F7WqtXLD6EQ/s1600-h/mainetopper.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 187px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S4aUyGZNmeI/AAAAAAAABFw/F7WqtXLD6EQ/s400/mainetopper.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442200788154554850" /></a>I was happy to get a buy back card - don't really know what I am going to do with it yet though - I bring you Eddie <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">Bressoud</span> who (and I did not research this anymore than turning the card over) had a very average career. Stuck around for a few seasons playing at what appears to be replacement level. Good for him.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S4aUx5-RtAI/AAAAAAAABFo/Knxmydte6sg/s1600-h/bbfront.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 286px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S4aUx5-RtAI/AAAAAAAABFo/Knxmydte6sg/s400/bbfront.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442200784820352002" /></a>Here is the proof of <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">mediocre</span> stats.</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S4aUxbx_NEI/AAAAAAAABFg/UTW2JR1BZY0/s1600-h/bbback.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 290px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S4aUxbx_NEI/AAAAAAAABFg/UTW2JR1BZY0/s400/bbback.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442200776715744322" /></a>There was still something really cool back here that I have not seen on a card before and bet was pretty common back in the days of war - Eddie sat out 1953-1954 for military service. Good on you Eddie - both of my bros are <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">veterans</span> - (I couldn't hack it) so its pretty sweet to see. </div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S4aUw4xjBfI/AAAAAAAABFY/m8zrEAnc99A/s1600-h/bbstats.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 169px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S4aUw4xjBfI/AAAAAAAABFY/m8zrEAnc99A/s400/bbstats.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442200767318656498" /></a>More packs to come over the next few weeks - also grabbed a box of Night Owls favorite cards 2010 Upper Deck. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 0); ">Leggo</span> My Ego man! <br /><br /></div>steveisjewishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05839190582747609410noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309682707964824705.post-29589045114571999462010-02-09T09:52:00.003-05:002010-02-09T09:53:47.870-05:00Off With Their Heads!Tonight I took a few hours off of work to head over to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Endicott</span> to check out a great pop punk band Off With Their Heads. Every tune has a great hook, sounds like the singer is chewing on gravel - pretty sweet tunes. Here is my favorite song by them - enjoy!<br /><br /><object width="560" height="340"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/9fI17_xnxTk&hl=en_US&fs=1&"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/9fI17_xnxTk&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="560" height="340"></embed></object>steveisjewishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05839190582747609410noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309682707964824705.post-62857797728884960562010-02-08T10:01:00.002-05:002010-02-08T10:14:07.635-05:00Hail Troll! Hail Troll!<div>I think by now each of us <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">bloggers</span> have had an experience with another blogger that really blew your mind as far as generosity is concerned. Whether it be rookie cards, autos, <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">memorabilia</span>, the giving level of this community (without asking much in return often) is by far above and beyond that of any other community I have ever been a part of.</div><div><br /></div><div>When I returned recently, I made a mention in a post about Robin <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Ventura</span> being my all time favorite player. Well our favorite bridge-dweller the <a href="http://collectivetroll.blogspot.com">Collective Troll</a> told me that I had won a contest that nobody else even entered! Holy Shit! While his description of the prize was a bit vague - I thought I knew what was coming - "I may have a sweet spot auto of a former <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Mets</span> third baseman I was going to use for a contest prize that you may have just won". Now - this could have been <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">HoJo</span> or Edgardo Alfonzo - 2 of my other favorite all time <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Mets</span> - but I was really hoping for Robin.</div><div><br /></div><div>I go to my mail on Saturday and I find this.</div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S3AoakyLhqI/AAAAAAAABFQ/ov0b_qITACA/s1600-h/venturaball.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S3AoakyLhqI/AAAAAAAABFQ/ov0b_qITACA/s400/venturaball.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435889187252045474" /></a>Robin <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Ventura</span> sweet spot auto on official American League Baseball - looks like the ball was even practice used (small smudges of dirt) which I love that totally gives the ball more appeal to me! That means that maybe - just maybe - Robin actually did more than sign this ball, he may have actually played with it. Pretty <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">fuckin</span>' awesome if you ask me. <div><br /></div><div>So Troll - I have you on the list for some major repayment as soon as I can come across some sweet Rays stuff to get you back. Or you can take any of the following</div><div><br /></div><div>1) third born child</div><div>2) Topless photos of me eating pulled pork sandwiches</div><div>3) a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">ZJ</span> (if you have to ask you can't handle it)</div><div><br /></div><div>Let me know and thank you!</div>steveisjewishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05839190582747609410noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309682707964824705.post-40068623160908871002010-02-05T10:44:00.003-05:002010-02-05T10:55:55.611-05:00Strike Anywhere/BlacklistedSo just putting this out there as a quick something before I have to clean a house, do laundry, and who knows what else will come up. Next Thursday the 11th I will be heading down Wilkes Barre PA to catch my first non Binghamton punk/hardcore show in a long time. I believe that Blacklisted is headlining (2nd video) my buddy is really into them, I think its okay.<br /><br />I am going for Strike Anywhere - These guys I've been fans of since 2001 when I almost booked a show for them, but had to cancel when it would have been up against Hellfest (legendary hardcore metal show in Syracuse). As a promoter cancelling this show is my biggest regret seeing as I've grown to really love this band. Intelligent, often political punk rock with a definite catchy pop edge to it. check it out and if you dig it, check out the tour dates.<br /><br /><object height="344" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/kPJmS4Od_no&hl=en_US&fs=1&"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/kPJmS4Od_no&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br /><object height="340" width="560"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/PXJi_-5fvTs&hl=en_US&fs=1&"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/PXJi_-5fvTs&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="560" height="340"></embed></object>steveisjewishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05839190582747609410noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309682707964824705.post-79490156239359417432010-02-04T12:52:00.000-05:002010-02-04T12:53:08.843-05:00Audio Bipping?Saty tuned - someone's gonna get it.steveisjewishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05839190582747609410noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309682707964824705.post-53977177103066992352010-02-03T11:05:00.003-05:002010-02-03T11:43:48.574-05:00Hell Yeah Upper DeckSo after getting (finally) a good look at the 2010 Upper Deck over @ the <a href="http://cardjunk.blogspot.com/">Cardboard Junkie </a>I am willing to put round one of the base set battles to Upper Deck. I will not steal <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Dayf's</span></span> scans, I'm sure everyone looks there first anyway - so I will just say this -<br /><br />1) <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">UD</span></span> has once again done what it always does well. Full bleed photo, clean, non-<span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">obtrusive</span> design, focus is on the player and the photography once again is better than <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Topps</span></span> - even while somewhat not showing any logos....sometimes?<br /><br />- Note - I thought that being unlicensed would make the set lame - totally wrong - I wish I wasn't poor as shit until my next paycheck of I would be grabbing a box or two - maybe come tax time?<br /><br />2) Inserts - I feel like a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">dickhole</span></span> because I don't remember where I just saw these and have to go to work in a few minutes, so I am not going back to look - sorry sir! Anyway - I think for the most part we all agree that the inserts in the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Topps</span></span> base set this year are a snore - yeah some of the tales of the game are cool - but the design is like the English Patient - boring as shit. However, a die cut Joe <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Mauer</span></span> engulfed by flames? Fuck yeah!<br /><br />3) Lastly - with all the hullabaloo going around with the lawsuits and such - <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Topps</span></span> is your wife - you love her and things are great - She has almost everything you look for in a woman - she's a classic, she's <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">familiar</span>, she has logos. Upper Deck is like your girlfriend - exciting, dangerous, a little more limber... I don't think that any of us are going to leave our "wives" (<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Topps</span></span>) for our "girlfriends" (<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">UD</span></span>) but I know this is one guy who is going to be "working late this year" (<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">ie</span></span>...buying <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">UD</span></span> boxes and just grabbing a complete <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">Topps</span></span> set off the bay).<br /><br />I'm sure by now you have all seen the scans, some probably have the cards in hand - what do you think? Will you be ignoring <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">UD</span></span> (again for a lot of you - seems that <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">UD</span></span> has not always been a really popular base set on the blogs) or will you say what the hell - I'll just put the tip in? Let me know!steveisjewishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05839190582747609410noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309682707964824705.post-18859470357003300752010-02-02T10:39:00.006-05:002010-02-02T10:57:05.237-05:00Kings of the Common Box - Cory In the Sky With Diamonds<div>One thing I wanted to do on my break was learn to appreciate the smaller things on the hobby - I often found myself building the set, pulling the hit, but not really taking the time to look at and really learn to appreciate the card. </div><br /><div></div><div>It's a lot like dating. At first you love the girl with the sweet rack and <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">that's</span> enough, but eventually, when she keeps making cat noises, you realize that you'd rather be kicked in the dick by a toddler then spend another minute with her. Once you get over that plain white swatch in a card (which turns out to be that crazy laugh every time she watches "The Nanny"), you realize that you are probably not holding anything that special.</div><br /><div></div><div>So, one of the reasons that my collation has been taking so long is that I have been making a concerted effort to really take the time to appreciate what I have - the kings of the common box you. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S2hH2YfrC4I/AAAAAAAABFA/XZgZzlnJZK8/s1600-h/corysnyderselect.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433671950036306818" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 280px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S2hH2YfrC4I/AAAAAAAABFA/XZgZzlnJZK8/s400/corysnyderselect.jpg" border="0" /></a> Our first "King of the Common Box" is non other than Cory Snyder. Cory had himself a very nice career on the strength of having good pop from the right side and a hell of an arm from the outfield. While never being a superstar, Cory enjoyed a very nice <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">career</span>. Unfortunately for Cory, the best parts of his career happened before his time in Major League Baseball. Cory was</div><div>a 3 time All-American @ <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">BYU</span> and was named to the Olympic team. </div><div> </div><div>Cory did finish in the top 10 in homers a few seasons during his peak, but never fully realized all of his potential. Another reason to be a fan of Cory is that he does sign through the mail, and you can bet for sure that eventually this card will be making its way to him.</div><div> </div><div>Now what is it that makes this card so kick ass? Well first, Cory is a <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">doppelganger</span> for Clay Morrow (or whoever the actor is that plays him) on the incredible <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">FX</span> show Sons of Anarchy. Next is the super obvious <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">photo shopping</span> of a <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">beautiful</span> summer sky behind him. They took what would have been a nice sliding shot of the man, stuck up a few clouds, and made themselves a very memorable card. </div><div> </div><div>All Hail Cory! Hopefully the first of many. </div><div><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433673496793344466" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S2hJQanSadI/AAAAAAAABFI/WQXsDTQ3dm4/s400/clay.jpg" border="0" /></div></div><br /><p> </p><p>That's Clay for the record - compare for yourself!</p>steveisjewishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05839190582747609410noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309682707964824705.post-26069567493628785402010-02-01T11:07:00.002-05:002010-02-01T11:17:45.376-05:00RedeemedThe problem with <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">redemptions</span>, and really pulling hits from boxes/packs is that the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">likelihood</span> you are getting anything you really care about - is quite slim. It's always a thrill to pull something you love - I've been lucky enough to pull a David Wright relic before - that was pretty sweet - but usually I end up with Melvin Mora or <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Aramis</span> Ramirez - (really, I've pulled 3 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Aramis</span> relics - what the hell). Now this are nice players, and there is a part of me that wants to keep these cards and just have a super relic/auto collection of anyone I can get. The rest of me says <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">thats</span> a super <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">whack</span> idea.<br /><br />I've found since I have been collecting, that I value my <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">TTM</span> autographs a lot more than I do my certified issues. I am not sure why this is, maybe its because the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">TTM</span> graphs are more personal. With that said, in the past 4 months I have gotten these 2 redemption cards back from <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Topps</span> - both are totally available to anyone - I would like get a similar <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Mets</span> item in return if at all possible!<br /><br />First we have <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">Jhoulys</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">Chacin</span> Red Hot Rookie from last years <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">Topps</span> set. This guy has some good buzz, and I am partially inclined to hang onto it - then I remember he pitches for Rockies. He may as well be a one legged man in an ass kicking contest - not gonna work out. I also need to dust my scanner as a 4 months of inactivity have taken its toll it appears. I promise the card is in perfect shape and not dustier than that ladies <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">giner</span> in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">Beetlejuice</span>.<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S2b8kJPlnvI/AAAAAAAABE4/n4bWMpNXyRA/s1600-h/jhoulys.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433307698355871474" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 299px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S2b8kJPlnvI/AAAAAAAABE4/n4bWMpNXyRA/s400/jhoulys.jpg" border="0" /></a>Next up is a Jed <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">Lowrie</span> photographer's proof auto 78/99 from 2008 Stadium Club. this is a really nice card - Simple design, nice photo, nice looking auto - problem is - it's Jed <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">Lowrie</span> - hell even if it was David Ortiz or Dustin <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_17">Pedroia</span> I still wouldn't be overly enthused about it. <br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S2b8j2KkWTI/AAAAAAAABEw/BHaF0qgZ69w/s1600-h/Jed.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433307693234542898" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 295px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kRvg3MdK2NQ/S2b8j2KkWTI/AAAAAAAABEw/BHaF0qgZ69w/s400/Jed.jpg" border="0" /></a> So please - anyone interested in these cards? I would like to find them a better home where they will be loved! Looking for anything <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_18">Mets</span> (Game used, relic, redemption) or Robin <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_19">Ventura</span> in return if you have it! <br /><br /><div></div></div>steveisjewishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05839190582747609410noreply@blogger.com3