Friday, December 19, 2014
Monday, December 08, 2014
Baseball News From Around The Leagues
That's all for today..if you are on facebook and twitter, you kind of know all the trade news happening anyway.
Tuesday, December 02, 2014
Wednesday, November 26, 2014
Thursday, November 20, 2014
Monday, November 17, 2014
Thursday, November 13, 2014
Wednesday, November 12, 2014
Monday, November 10, 2014
For My 8th Wedding Anniversary My Wife Bought Me...
...a hobby box of 2014 Bowman Chromes! She really loves me. Some great looking cards in this set. I didn't get too many Dodgers or A's but I did come up with some pretty big hits. As you may or may not know, this series comes with 2 auto's in every box. This box, in my opinion, was pretty exceptional. Check out the hits!
'89 'Bowman Is Back' Jose Fernandez
Jamie Westbrook Blue Refractor #/250, Freddie Freeman Refractor #/500, AJ Burnett Purple #/150
A Bunch of Buxton's
Gabriel Ynoa Blue Refractor #/150
My biggest hit..Kris Bryant auto'd card
Of course, my wife being the beautiful, wonderful woman that she is, included a bonus card that she knew that I have dreamed about my whole life. A Sandy Koufax autographed card. The man was the greatest pitcher of his time and no doubt one of the greatest pitchers to play the game. My father was living in LA at the time Sandy Koufax was in his prime and he used to tell me the stories of attending those games(more like sneaking in) and watching how masterful Koufax was. I've always wanted to own a piece of that history and my wife knows that. Thanks babe.
2012 Allen & Ginter, autographed Sandy Koufax, JSA'd
Friday, November 07, 2014
It's Been Awhile...
Let's see..what has happened since I've been gone? I started a facebook account and deactivated it yesterday. The Dodgers come up short again in the playoffs, pain ensues. The hated ones win the WS, again..misery. The A's giveaway shirts referring to playing in October. They don't play in October. The Ports come up short in the playoffs. My cousins have their first daughter, beautiful. I have another little girl, more love.
Wow, that's a lot in a (somewhat)short period of time.
"It wasn't easy, but in the history of the Brooklyn and L.A. Dodgers, nothing ever has come easy." -Vin Scully
Once again, a season ends without a championship for my beloved Boys in Blue. The Dodgers have plenty to work on and plenty of trades and free agents to think about, not to mention, the management and staff situations that have changed.
Of course, everyone wants to talk about Don Mattingly, Clayton Kershaw and Hanley Ramirez. My 2 Cents...Donnie has gotten better. Just look at the numbers from when he initially was hired. He has progressed the team little by little since 2011.
Kershaw of course, is getting heat from all sides for performance issues in the last few games he appeared in against the Cardinals. I will just say this, one of the greatest pitchers(for the Dodgers or otherwise), Sandy Koufax, had 4 no-hitters, was a 7x All-Star, 3x Cy Young Award winner, 2x WS MVP, 3x Triple Crown winner and had perfect game, but wasn't much of a pitcher until his 8th year with the team. Clayton Kershaw is a 4x All-Star, a Triple Crown winner, has 2 Cy Young Awards, is a 4x ERA champion, is a 2x strikeout champion, has a Gold Glove and pitched a no-hitter this year. Next year is his 8th year with the team.
Hanley Oh Hanley. One of my favorites on the team. One of the most beautiful swings since Jr. But this year wasn't the greatest year and even that's not fair since he was injured much of the time. He did play more this year then last year and was more effective, however, he has now opted for free agency and has stated he is willing to move from SS to another position. I would like Hanley to stay because I think he still has some great years ahead of him if he stays healthy but, on the other hand, we have plenty of up and coming SSs(Arruebarrena, Seager, etc.) and Uribe for another year at 3rd, which would be the only other position I would put Hanley. I can hope the Dodgers find a spot for him and make him a decent offer but if not, I wish him the best.
As far as the rest of the Dodgers are concerned, I have some issues with our rotation and bullpen. No surprise there. I hate to say it and he himself will admit it but, Dan Haren is the weakest link in that chain. He gives me what Italians call, 'agita'. We have him for another year since he has used his option and is staying with the team but, where will they put him? Another issue is Brian Wilson. We have him again for another year after he exercised his option. No longer the ace closer or even a proper setup man, where will management put him too? Our catching situation isn't great either. AJ Ellis, although a 'good' catcher, doesn't have the hitting ability that they require for his place in the lineup. Our backup catching isn't as good as it should be either. Our outfield situation is going to be interesting to say the least next year. Carl Crawford should be traded. The only issue with that is the money problem. They owe him quite a bit. Either they just eat it or they deal with his mediocre hitting and lack or arm strength in left field. Yasiel Puig has proven he can be the center fielder they need. Matt Kemp, in my opinion, has been the most improved player this year and is solid in right field. That brings up the subject of Andre Ethier. Another one of my personal favorite players with a beautiful swing, he hasn't performed to what he needs to be in order to keep. I say, pull the band-aid off quick, trade him for a catcher or a solid middle reliever. Dee Gordon and Justin Turner, keep these guys forever. Juan Uribe, in my opinion, should have had a Gold Glove this year. I hope we find his like in a couple years. Adrian Gonzalez, keep this guy and get him his ring, he deserves it. Joc Pederson, has plently of growing to do but well worth investing in and seeing what he can really do in his sophomore year with the team. Scott Van Slyke is a nice big bat off the bench. He will continually improve and be an asset. Darwin Barney, Ryan Jackson and Miguel Rojas will be good backups for any team. Train hard this offseason, boys! Let's get em in 2015!
What's up with the A's? Ask Brian at the Elephant Farm
As for my collection, I've acquired a few autos and some other items I wasn't prepared to post pictures of yet. My boss gave me an auto'd bat a few months ago. I was extremely grateful even though, the autos seem to be mostly of the hated ones. I have added Vida Blue to it, who happened to be signing at the local grand opening of Dick's Sporting Goods here in town. I've been buying blaster boxes here and there. I have slowed a bit to save cash and hopefully buy a box or two of something nice to possibly sell off or do a box break. We will have to see how things go.
I hope to be posting regularly again. I haven't posted much since my new job and new baby. But since the season is over, I hopefully will have some time to write...hmm..2 kids now...WE WILL SEE!
#GoDodgers
#Section117
Wow, that's a lot in a (somewhat)short period of time.
"It wasn't easy, but in the history of the Brooklyn and L.A. Dodgers, nothing ever has come easy." -Vin Scully
Once again, a season ends without a championship for my beloved Boys in Blue. The Dodgers have plenty to work on and plenty of trades and free agents to think about, not to mention, the management and staff situations that have changed.
Of course, everyone wants to talk about Don Mattingly, Clayton Kershaw and Hanley Ramirez. My 2 Cents...Donnie has gotten better. Just look at the numbers from when he initially was hired. He has progressed the team little by little since 2011.
Kershaw of course, is getting heat from all sides for performance issues in the last few games he appeared in against the Cardinals. I will just say this, one of the greatest pitchers(for the Dodgers or otherwise), Sandy Koufax, had 4 no-hitters, was a 7x All-Star, 3x Cy Young Award winner, 2x WS MVP, 3x Triple Crown winner and had perfect game, but wasn't much of a pitcher until his 8th year with the team. Clayton Kershaw is a 4x All-Star, a Triple Crown winner, has 2 Cy Young Awards, is a 4x ERA champion, is a 2x strikeout champion, has a Gold Glove and pitched a no-hitter this year. Next year is his 8th year with the team.
Hanley Oh Hanley. One of my favorites on the team. One of the most beautiful swings since Jr. But this year wasn't the greatest year and even that's not fair since he was injured much of the time. He did play more this year then last year and was more effective, however, he has now opted for free agency and has stated he is willing to move from SS to another position. I would like Hanley to stay because I think he still has some great years ahead of him if he stays healthy but, on the other hand, we have plenty of up and coming SSs(Arruebarrena, Seager, etc.) and Uribe for another year at 3rd, which would be the only other position I would put Hanley. I can hope the Dodgers find a spot for him and make him a decent offer but if not, I wish him the best.
As far as the rest of the Dodgers are concerned, I have some issues with our rotation and bullpen. No surprise there. I hate to say it and he himself will admit it but, Dan Haren is the weakest link in that chain. He gives me what Italians call, 'agita'. We have him for another year since he has used his option and is staying with the team but, where will they put him? Another issue is Brian Wilson. We have him again for another year after he exercised his option. No longer the ace closer or even a proper setup man, where will management put him too? Our catching situation isn't great either. AJ Ellis, although a 'good' catcher, doesn't have the hitting ability that they require for his place in the lineup. Our backup catching isn't as good as it should be either. Our outfield situation is going to be interesting to say the least next year. Carl Crawford should be traded. The only issue with that is the money problem. They owe him quite a bit. Either they just eat it or they deal with his mediocre hitting and lack or arm strength in left field. Yasiel Puig has proven he can be the center fielder they need. Matt Kemp, in my opinion, has been the most improved player this year and is solid in right field. That brings up the subject of Andre Ethier. Another one of my personal favorite players with a beautiful swing, he hasn't performed to what he needs to be in order to keep. I say, pull the band-aid off quick, trade him for a catcher or a solid middle reliever. Dee Gordon and Justin Turner, keep these guys forever. Juan Uribe, in my opinion, should have had a Gold Glove this year. I hope we find his like in a couple years. Adrian Gonzalez, keep this guy and get him his ring, he deserves it. Joc Pederson, has plently of growing to do but well worth investing in and seeing what he can really do in his sophomore year with the team. Scott Van Slyke is a nice big bat off the bench. He will continually improve and be an asset. Darwin Barney, Ryan Jackson and Miguel Rojas will be good backups for any team. Train hard this offseason, boys! Let's get em in 2015!
What's up with the A's? Ask Brian at the Elephant Farm
As for my collection, I've acquired a few autos and some other items I wasn't prepared to post pictures of yet. My boss gave me an auto'd bat a few months ago. I was extremely grateful even though, the autos seem to be mostly of the hated ones. I have added Vida Blue to it, who happened to be signing at the local grand opening of Dick's Sporting Goods here in town. I've been buying blaster boxes here and there. I have slowed a bit to save cash and hopefully buy a box or two of something nice to possibly sell off or do a box break. We will have to see how things go.
I hope to be posting regularly again. I haven't posted much since my new job and new baby. But since the season is over, I hopefully will have some time to write...hmm..2 kids now...WE WILL SEE!
#GoDodgers
#Section117
Tuesday, July 01, 2014
Chavez Ravining's New Contest Is BIG!
Definitely go and check out Chavez Ravining's new contest! He has some great opportunities to win some sweet cards and a possible box break!
Click the above link to find out about the rules and ways to enter!
#Section117 #ChavezRavining
Wednesday, June 25, 2014
Thursday, June 19, 2014
Congratulations, Clayton Kershaw On Your 1st Career No-Hitter!
All I can say is, we knew it was going to happen. We just didn't know when. Clayton Kershaw is arguably the most talented southpaw Dodger pitcher since Sandy Koufax and among the greatest in the game today. Not only is this guy worth every penny but he's extremely hard not to respect, not only for his athletic talent but his charitable works and boyish humility.
Thanks Kersh. We love ya.
Thanks Kersh. We love ya.
Kershaw's Challenge T-Shirt Sale In Honor Of No-Hitter
LA Times Story On Clayton Kershaw's Historic No-Hitter
LA Times Story On Clayton Kershaw's Historic No-Hitter
#Kershaw #Dodgers
#Section117
Tuesday, June 17, 2014
Wednesday, June 11, 2014
Tuesday, June 03, 2014
Thursday, May 29, 2014
Oakland A's vs. Detroit Tigers - May 28th, 2014
A friend of mine got tickets to last night's A's game and gave them to me and another friend of mine. Little did I know, they happened to be field box level seats along 3rd base. I've never sat in better seats at O.Co ever before. Here's a few shots from our seats.
Our tickets. Yeah, I didn't pay attention to the big yellow 'Third Base Field Box' at the bottom.
Here's a more precise idea of where that's at.
Fantastic seats! Free peanuts and A's magazine and even food service.
Got to see my first Umpire Review/Challenge.
Miggy knew he was out. He was smiling the whole time.
Unfortunately, I wasn't able to get any pictures of the game winning walkoff 3-run home run that Josh Donaldson hit but, let me tell you, sitting down there and experiencing that was unbelievable.
I'm spoiled now. I won't be able to sit anywhere else. #Section117 #GoPorts
Monday, May 26, 2014
Congratulations, Josh Beckett! First Career No-No
Yesterday, Josh Beckett, would become the 11th pitcher in Los Angeles Dodgers history to throw a no-hitter and 21st in Dodgers history.
Just a year ago, Mr. Beckett had no feeling in his fingertips and would require surgery and yesterday would throw the greatest game of his career.
Thank you, Mr. Beckett. The Dodgers and their fans needed this.
Just a year ago, Mr. Beckett had no feeling in his fingertips and would require surgery and yesterday would throw the greatest game of his career.
Thank you, Mr. Beckett. The Dodgers and their fans needed this.
Ladies and gentlemen, Josh Beckett. Unhittable.
#Section117 #GoDodgers
Sunday, May 25, 2014
#SHOWOFFSUNDAY -- 5/25/14
I missed last Sunday's so here's my collection updates as of the last couple of weeks.
Part of the fan interaction/season ticket holder appreciation at Banner Island Ballpark, a season ticket holder from the crowd is chosen to be the "Season Ticket Holder of the Day" and presented with an autographed ball. My wife and I were chosen and we were given a Manny Correa signed ball.
Got this one in a twitter contest with @SportSpeakLA . Zack Lee auto ball. Kinda weird since it's on a used Little League ball. Oh well, an auto is an auto.
Ron Shelton, director of movies like 'Bull Durham', 'Cobb', 'White Men Can't Jump' and 'Tin Cup'. Got this one signed on a game-used California League ball since, Mr. Shelton played on the 1969 Stockton Ports Championship Team.
Tom Browning, former Cincinnati Reds pitcher and current pitching coach for the Bakersfield Blaze. Mr. Browning threw a perfect game on Sept. 9, 1988, incidentally, against my Dodgers but also, oddly enough, the year the Boys in Blue won their last World Series Championship.
Current Bakersfield Blaze infielder, David Vidal. 2011 MiLB All-Star.
Current Bakersfield Blaze infielder, Seth Mejias-Brean. 2013 Chief Bender Award Winner.
Current Bakersfield Blaze outfielder, Kyle Waldrop.
Current Bakersfield Blaze outfielder, Jesse Winker. 2013 MiLB Hitter of the Year. 1st Round Pick for the Cincinnati Reds.
Current Stockton Ports infielder, Daniel Robertson. 2013 First Round Pick and No. 7 Prospectfor the Oakland Athletics.
Thanks to Brian over at The Elephant Farm for providing the cards for me. A truly generous guy and a huge baseball fan. Go check out his blog today!
Thursday, May 22, 2014
Monday, May 19, 2014
Sunday, May 18, 2014
Alumni Night @ Banner Island - May 17, 2014
I was really excited to hear that Alumni Night was again to return this season, since last season's was so successful. I had heard in advance that, Ron Shelton, director of movies like Bull Durham, Tin Cup, Cobb and even White Men Can't Jump, was to make an appearance. Mr. Shelton was a part of the 1969 Championship Ports. While he went on to direct in Hollywood and even marry actress, Lolita Davidovitch, a few from that team went on to play ball in the majors. In total, I believe 18 former Ports made an appearance last night.
Unfortunately, I don't think that the new staff at Banner Island has figured out how to organize events. Last night's was definitely proof of this. In past years, any celebrity appearances with signings were organized such that the signers would be sat at a table in a breezeway with a line of fans started down a corridor that runs behind the suites. The celebrities would then come out, at their own convenience, and sit at the table. Once the guest celebrity or celebrities were seated, the fans would be allowed, a few at a time, to move along the table and request an autograph. Fans, knowing the policy from previous years, proceeded to the waiting area(myself included), once inside the gates. Again, based on previous years, said celebrities are allowed a suite to stay in and catered meals so, after on-field announcements(former player tributes, ceremonial first pitches, national anthem, etc.), they can go back to their seat/suite, acquire refreshments and come out when they are comfortable to do so. Fans have never complained about this process and wait patiently as I've experienced.
As we stood in line waiting patiently, a young lady whom I believe is the 'Community Relations Manager'(who never smiles, only in her picture from the website) approaches an older gentleman in line in front of me and states that "this is a voluntary signing" and that they will come out as they want. This was confusing to the rest of us that could hear this. She then went on to say that we should just go up to the table, get the autographs of who was already there, get back in line and go through again when/if more come out. What kind of managing is this?! Not only was this confusing but frustrating as we had come early in order to stand in line to meet and get autographs from these players, neglecting the on-field ceremonies. This also created a collateral 'no line' effect amongst fans. Now, anyone can go up to the table, regardless of who had waited since gate opening.
Not only was this the only frustrating moment of the evening but the Stockton Ports decided that Alumni Night fit best paired with Little League Night. Little League Night, although nice in theory, really is a fiasco of ghetto-Stockton proportions. Not only are the majority of these kids amped on sugar uncontested 'freedom' because either the parents aren't there or it's just that the coaches don't care. The coaches were out in the parking lot pre-game tailgating and getting drunk noticeable as we walked through the lot to get to the gates. Wild, uncontrolled groups and visibly overwhelmed staff was the theme of the evening.
Our section was overrun by out-of-control Little Leaguers and drunk coaches, cursing, sitting in others purchased seating, throwing food and drinks and climbing on railings and barriers unchecked. An announcement was made of ticket checks by the end of the 3rd inning which never happened.
I am a season ticket holder and pay a good amount of money to be such. Some may feel that I don't pay much to be one but I feel that over $700 a season, not counting food, drinks and merchandise is a healthy amount, especially for an event in Stockton, CA, not taking into consideration that we will be paying EVEN MORE next year due to rising prices. As a season ticket holder, I don't ask for much in the way of preferential treatment but based on the fact that we do pay to have seats all season in the same area, we would like some kind of acknowledgement. No, we don't sit in the "MVP" section and No, we don't sit in the suites or on the "Back Porch" every game. We do, however, love and support OUR Stockton Ports team and we sit in the same place year after year because we like where we sit and enjoy the company of fellow season ticket holders in our section.
With that being said, I believe, as many other season ticket holders will agree, that some new policies need to be enforced and some old policies need to return. Season ticket holders should be defended, just like all others in those 'privileged' sections that I mentioned. Just because we don't sit with the privileged few, doesn't mean we should have to have our seats stepped on and dirtied, food and drinks spilled on or obnoxious adults/children invade our area.
1. Take a cue from other stadiums/ballparks security and management. Hire more 'green shirts' and security to keep the aisles clear and perform ticket checks before guests are seated.
2. Management and staff should undergo some diversity training to learn how to talk to the public. Experience AND training is beneficial, not just one.
3. Establish policies and KEEP them. Changes every year to basic policies creates confusion and disorganization at the ballpark.
4. Season ticket holders should be acknowledged and treated fairly throughout the season, not just with a signed baseball.
5. Little League nights should NEVER be combined with other events. Notice, I didn't say remove little league nights completely. I do, however, think that there have been way too many already. Children should be urged to sit with their parents or coaches and in designated areas for teams.
6. Bring Jeremy back.
7. Upper management, including the president should not be performing stadium duties. They also cannot be blind to what the issues are.
8. Assign specific, people-friendly representatives to attend to celebrity events.
9. Ovations, the food distributors, should not be allowed to close up shop early. Closing in the 6th inning is unacceptable, regardless of the flow of guests.
10. A drink maximum should be enforced. A woman was witnessed ordering 5 margaritas last night, by herself.
11. The Ports social media accounts are slow to be updated, slow to respond and rarely used. See #6.
12. Last but not least, buy Splash some new shoes. They're from 2005 for Pete's sake.
I love baseball. I love the Ports. I don't love how this season is going. From other season ticket holders I've talked to, there may be even less of us next year if this is the way it continues. It may be beneficial for us just to pick and choose which games we will come to. This is both disappointing and sad for us fans who love the game but dislike so much the hassles.
I hope someone with the organization is listening and not just to me.
#GoPorts #Section117
Unfortunately, I don't think that the new staff at Banner Island has figured out how to organize events. Last night's was definitely proof of this. In past years, any celebrity appearances with signings were organized such that the signers would be sat at a table in a breezeway with a line of fans started down a corridor that runs behind the suites. The celebrities would then come out, at their own convenience, and sit at the table. Once the guest celebrity or celebrities were seated, the fans would be allowed, a few at a time, to move along the table and request an autograph. Fans, knowing the policy from previous years, proceeded to the waiting area(myself included), once inside the gates. Again, based on previous years, said celebrities are allowed a suite to stay in and catered meals so, after on-field announcements(former player tributes, ceremonial first pitches, national anthem, etc.), they can go back to their seat/suite, acquire refreshments and come out when they are comfortable to do so. Fans have never complained about this process and wait patiently as I've experienced.
As we stood in line waiting patiently, a young lady whom I believe is the 'Community Relations Manager'(who never smiles, only in her picture from the website) approaches an older gentleman in line in front of me and states that "this is a voluntary signing" and that they will come out as they want. This was confusing to the rest of us that could hear this. She then went on to say that we should just go up to the table, get the autographs of who was already there, get back in line and go through again when/if more come out. What kind of managing is this?! Not only was this confusing but frustrating as we had come early in order to stand in line to meet and get autographs from these players, neglecting the on-field ceremonies. This also created a collateral 'no line' effect amongst fans. Now, anyone can go up to the table, regardless of who had waited since gate opening.
Not only was this the only frustrating moment of the evening but the Stockton Ports decided that Alumni Night fit best paired with Little League Night. Little League Night, although nice in theory, really is a fiasco of ghetto-Stockton proportions. Not only are the majority of these kids amped on sugar uncontested 'freedom' because either the parents aren't there or it's just that the coaches don't care. The coaches were out in the parking lot pre-game tailgating and getting drunk noticeable as we walked through the lot to get to the gates. Wild, uncontrolled groups and visibly overwhelmed staff was the theme of the evening.
Our section was overrun by out-of-control Little Leaguers and drunk coaches, cursing, sitting in others purchased seating, throwing food and drinks and climbing on railings and barriers unchecked. An announcement was made of ticket checks by the end of the 3rd inning which never happened.
I am a season ticket holder and pay a good amount of money to be such. Some may feel that I don't pay much to be one but I feel that over $700 a season, not counting food, drinks and merchandise is a healthy amount, especially for an event in Stockton, CA, not taking into consideration that we will be paying EVEN MORE next year due to rising prices. As a season ticket holder, I don't ask for much in the way of preferential treatment but based on the fact that we do pay to have seats all season in the same area, we would like some kind of acknowledgement. No, we don't sit in the "MVP" section and No, we don't sit in the suites or on the "Back Porch" every game. We do, however, love and support OUR Stockton Ports team and we sit in the same place year after year because we like where we sit and enjoy the company of fellow season ticket holders in our section.
With that being said, I believe, as many other season ticket holders will agree, that some new policies need to be enforced and some old policies need to return. Season ticket holders should be defended, just like all others in those 'privileged' sections that I mentioned. Just because we don't sit with the privileged few, doesn't mean we should have to have our seats stepped on and dirtied, food and drinks spilled on or obnoxious adults/children invade our area.
1. Take a cue from other stadiums/ballparks security and management. Hire more 'green shirts' and security to keep the aisles clear and perform ticket checks before guests are seated.
2. Management and staff should undergo some diversity training to learn how to talk to the public. Experience AND training is beneficial, not just one.
3. Establish policies and KEEP them. Changes every year to basic policies creates confusion and disorganization at the ballpark.
4. Season ticket holders should be acknowledged and treated fairly throughout the season, not just with a signed baseball.
5. Little League nights should NEVER be combined with other events. Notice, I didn't say remove little league nights completely. I do, however, think that there have been way too many already. Children should be urged to sit with their parents or coaches and in designated areas for teams.
6. Bring Jeremy back.
7. Upper management, including the president should not be performing stadium duties. They also cannot be blind to what the issues are.
8. Assign specific, people-friendly representatives to attend to celebrity events.
9. Ovations, the food distributors, should not be allowed to close up shop early. Closing in the 6th inning is unacceptable, regardless of the flow of guests.
10. A drink maximum should be enforced. A woman was witnessed ordering 5 margaritas last night, by herself.
11. The Ports social media accounts are slow to be updated, slow to respond and rarely used. See #6.
12. Last but not least, buy Splash some new shoes. They're from 2005 for Pete's sake.
I love baseball. I love the Ports. I don't love how this season is going. From other season ticket holders I've talked to, there may be even less of us next year if this is the way it continues. It may be beneficial for us just to pick and choose which games we will come to. This is both disappointing and sad for us fans who love the game but dislike so much the hassles.
I hope someone with the organization is listening and not just to me.
#GoPorts #Section117
Thursday, May 15, 2014
Wednesday, May 14, 2014
Tuesday, May 13, 2014
Monday, May 12, 2014
Saturday, May 10, 2014
Showoff Time!
So, since last season, I've been amassing, stockpiling if you will, a number of baseball cards. I have found it way too easy to buy lots of cards on ebay and it has done me well, to my wifes dismay.
Here are just a few of my favorite hits, wins and suprises that I have acquired in the last 7 months or so.
Here are just a few of my favorite hits, wins and suprises that I have acquired in the last 7 months or so.
Pulled this from a lot buy of Marlins from ebay. Don't ask me why I bought the lot because I won't have an answer for you, other than 120 cards for $4 sounded good. Score one for me.
Another auto from a lot I bought a few months ago. Had an opportunity to see this guy play a few weeks ago when the Ports hosted the Visalia Rawhide, the Single-A affiliate of the D-Backs.
I didn't even know sepia cards were available until I pulled one.
Brandon Maurer Topps Chrome RC sepia auto
Oddball card but apparently there are 2 others that are supposed to flank Mr. Lee for the set.
Again, another decent card from my Marlins lot, Sean Townsley, Bowman orange parallel, #'d to 250.
Cutouts are a current favorite of mine. These two were pulled from another one of my odd purchases of a Toronto lot of cards.
Yu Darvish cutout I won from a twitter contest from Carolina Card Co.
The first Topps Five Star card I've acquired and they are truly magnificent. I have a certain affinity for Mr. R.A. Dickey so I had to have it.
More cutouts, Rickey Henderson and Yoenis Cespedes
One of my latest purchases that I couldn't pass up. I just love that presentation.
King Felix cutout
Topps Chrome cutout Josh Hamilton
Derek Norris auto card I pulled from another lot of cards. Seems to be a running gag, huh?
Another one of my personal favorites since Hanley is probably my favorite player from the Boys in Blue. Topps Museum #'d to 75
Topps Chasing History Paco Rodriguez auto
The following cards I bought specifically to attempt to get signed. So far, I've succeeded. A little help from @bicemusic for some of the cards. Much appreciated, my friend.
To start off with, a couple of cards I bought before the start of this season. John Wasdin, the Ports new pitching coach and Ryan Christensen, the Ports new manager.
Since @bicemusic always has a leg up on A's cards, he provided me with this nice Kris Hall Bowman base to get signed.
I knew Renato Nunez was coming to Stockton, so I prepared myself. Nice guy, I don't think he speaks much english though.
Tom Windle, from last week's game with Rancho Cucamonga. He threw a gem that Friday.
Chris Anderson, from the same 3-game series in Stockton. These young guys have sometimes have some egos, this guy was no exception. Fortunately, I had one card worthy of him signing.
And then there are the guys that will sign anything you put in front of them and grateful that you are asking. Billy McKinney, Bowman base and chrome. I must have given him 15 of these cards and he has signed every one.
Another fellow that was limiting his signature to 1 card. Oh well. DJ Peterson Bowman base card.
Erasmo Ramirez had just been sent down to Single-A High Desert Mavericks to make room the day before we went to this game. Fortunately, I had pulled these from a couple different packs a month ago and had them on hand.
Jeremy Rathjen, Bowman Chrome. Another nice guy willing to sign anything.
Jeremy Barfield, outfielder turned relief pitcher. Funny guy and somewhat of a twitter whore. Go follow him @BarfieldRage and you can tell him I said so.
Former Major Leaguer and current manager of the Lake Elsinore Storm, Jamie Quirk. Thanks again to Brian Bice for these two.
@bicemusic strikes again! The man has an endless supply of A's. Matt Olsen, another top prospect with a slippery glove.
#1 Top Prospect for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Corey Seager. A good guy that was willing to sign anything for me once the series was over. I came prepared for his debut at Banner Island. Unfortunately, so did most of Nor Cal's autograph seekers. It was good to see so many Dodger fans in Banner Island Ballpark.
Last but not least, the 2 balls I was able to get signed.
Corey Seager
Julio Urias. His signature is a bit off center but from what I've seen, he seems to do that. I failed and couldn't get any of his cards in time and Bowman had just come out.
Topps Chrome cutout Josh Hamilton
Derek Norris auto card I pulled from another lot of cards. Seems to be a running gag, huh?
Another one of my personal favorites since Hanley is probably my favorite player from the Boys in Blue. Topps Museum #'d to 75
Topps Chasing History Paco Rodriguez auto
The following cards I bought specifically to attempt to get signed. So far, I've succeeded. A little help from @bicemusic for some of the cards. Much appreciated, my friend.
To start off with, a couple of cards I bought before the start of this season. John Wasdin, the Ports new pitching coach and Ryan Christensen, the Ports new manager.
Since @bicemusic always has a leg up on A's cards, he provided me with this nice Kris Hall Bowman base to get signed.
I knew Renato Nunez was coming to Stockton, so I prepared myself. Nice guy, I don't think he speaks much english though.
Tom Windle, from last week's game with Rancho Cucamonga. He threw a gem that Friday.
Chris Anderson, from the same 3-game series in Stockton. These young guys have sometimes have some egos, this guy was no exception. Fortunately, I had one card worthy of him signing.
And then there are the guys that will sign anything you put in front of them and grateful that you are asking. Billy McKinney, Bowman base and chrome. I must have given him 15 of these cards and he has signed every one.
Another fellow that was limiting his signature to 1 card. Oh well. DJ Peterson Bowman base card.
Erasmo Ramirez had just been sent down to Single-A High Desert Mavericks to make room the day before we went to this game. Fortunately, I had pulled these from a couple different packs a month ago and had them on hand.
Jeremy Rathjen, Bowman Chrome. Another nice guy willing to sign anything.
Jeremy Barfield, outfielder turned relief pitcher. Funny guy and somewhat of a twitter whore. Go follow him @BarfieldRage and you can tell him I said so.
Former Major Leaguer and current manager of the Lake Elsinore Storm, Jamie Quirk. Thanks again to Brian Bice for these two.
@bicemusic strikes again! The man has an endless supply of A's. Matt Olsen, another top prospect with a slippery glove.
#1 Top Prospect for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Corey Seager. A good guy that was willing to sign anything for me once the series was over. I came prepared for his debut at Banner Island. Unfortunately, so did most of Nor Cal's autograph seekers. It was good to see so many Dodger fans in Banner Island Ballpark.
Last but not least, the 2 balls I was able to get signed.
Corey Seager
Julio Urias. His signature is a bit off center but from what I've seen, he seems to do that. I failed and couldn't get any of his cards in time and Bowman had just come out.
Thank you for checking out just a few of my additions. Please feel free to comment or ask questions.
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