on December 2nd, 2009 by rosschrisman2003
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on December 2nd, 2009 by Laurens
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on December 2nd, 2009 by Mario A.
Another week, another Topps Company baseball preview. This time around, we get treated to images and information for one of the hobby’’s most popular releases, Finest.
Perhaps the biggest change for the brand in quite some time is the addition of MLB logos in the background of the base cards. Judging by the mock-ups, it appears [...]
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on December 2nd, 2009 by madding
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on December 2nd, 2009 by Tuff Stuff
While I don’t adhere to the belief of many that athletes can and should
be role models, unfortunately and undeniably, they are. Children look
up to athletes and try to emulate them on and off the playing field. If
you don’t believe watch as they mimic their moves touchdown
celebrations, stick their tongues out when taking a jumper, twirl their
club after a good drive and they stand and admire a home run blast.
They do that because they want to someday become the athletes they
admire when their young.
For many parents, Tiger Woods was the one of the few athletes they could actually
encourage their children to aspire to be. Not because he was the best golfer on the
planet and not because he had built a financial empire that would make Bill Gates
envious. But because parents gravitated toward Woods and even pushed their kids into
his footsteps because he appeared to be the exception the rule. The one athlete who
came from a good family, learned that hard work would net results and one that had
the morals that all parents aspire their children to strive for. Unfortunately those
dreams have been dashed by Tiger’s recent admissions and his life, like so many other
athletes before him, has turned into yet another nightmare.
But are these revelations about Tiger having an affair with at least one, if not more
women who were not his wife really that shocking? Did you really expect Tiger to be
a superman on and off the links?
And please don’t misunderstand me as condoning his behavior because I’m likely more
disappointed than most of the youngsters old enough to understand what he did. I’m
disappointed because even being as cynical as I am when it comes to athletes and sports
in general, I truly believed that Tiger was as close to a role model as you can get
these days and I appreciated that. But just like so many have done before him, Eldrick
Woods failed to live up to the standards the Tiger Woods persona created. You know
the image. The one that has been carefully sculpted since he first burst onto the
scene almost 20 years ago destined for super stardom. The same image that would leave
you to believe he can not only drive the ball 350 yards and drop 30-foot triple-breaking
putts, but walk on water as well. The perfect spokesman, the perfect philanthropist,
the perfect father, the perfect husband, was actually anything but.
While I’ll be the first to admit I didn’t see this one coming, it wasn’t because I
didn’t think Tiger was capable of such behavior, it was because I thought Tiger would
have learned from the Jordans and Kobes who came before him. I thought he would have
known that eventually all secrets in the Information Age become public knowledge.
And let’s be honest, if you have a blonde Swedish model waiting for you when you get
home, do you really need to go out skirtchasing when you hit the road? Anybody dumb
enough to risk that in favor of some random bar skank deserves more of a penalty than
a $164 fine and some minor cuts on his face. And Tiger will suffer more than that,
you can take that to the bank. Just don’t wait too long or Tiger’s wife Elin will
beat you to it.
We all covered the kids’ ears when you shanked your drive into the woods and belted
out profanities like a drunken sailor and we told the kids it wasn’t your fault when
you screamed at the overzealous photags clicking in your backswing. We told the little
ones you were under a lot of stress when you whipped your clubs like a spoiled brat
and we said you had your reasons when you blew off the interviews after choking the
lead down the stretch. But this is where I must draw the line Mr. Woods. You’re no
longer keeping up your end in being an almost-role model and I’m no longer a fan.
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on December 2nd, 2009 by Tracy Hackler
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on December 2nd, 2009 by Rod
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on December 2nd, 2009 by houstoncollector
With 2010 coming closer, we have another in-depth preview of an upcoming product, this time 2010 Topps Heritage. Generally, Heritage is consider ‘Base Set 2′ because it’s more of a set-collector’s set than anything else, with the vintage style. To be really honest, I think Heritage has worn out its welcome, but it [...]
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on December 2nd, 2009 by Mario A.
We’re now into December, just a couple of months away from the first baseball releases of 2010 and something is just not right. While Topps Company has already showcased their designs for the flagship brand and Heritage, Upper Deck has been surprisingly tight-lipped.
Sure, they’ve released information, but without images it’s hard for collectors to decide [...]
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on December 2nd, 2009 by White Sox Cards
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on December 2nd, 2009 by rosschrisman2003
Press Pass started up their knew website today dedicated to their 2010 Wheels Element product that is due out in January. A majority of the cards will be printed on recycled cardboard and you can look for (1) autograph and (1) relic card per box on average. They also plan to insert $20.00 and $100.00 [...]
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on December 2nd, 2009 by 30-Year Old Cardboard
With my 1985 Topps #1 Draft Picks subset complete, I sprinted to Ebay to see what other subsets I could find from my favorite decade.
And while the pickings were slim, I did stumble upon a few that I was able to scoop up for very low prices.
Without giving all of the details away, here are [...]
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on December 2nd, 2009 by toppcat
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on December 2nd, 2009 by chrisolds
Tiger Woods’ prolonged silence after an auto accident last week and a subsequent apology today for “transgressions” — precisely what hasn’t been stated, but most of us can read between the lines — one thing’s for sure. That image, that brand, is no longer as polished.
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on December 2nd, 2009 by Newspaperman
As you are well aware, Beckett offers contests every Friday in which they give away a ton of collectibles every week. As much as people say they dislike Beckett, there certainly is no shortage of people casting their entries for the cards, no matter the prize. My feelings about Beckett are a little different that [...]
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on December 2nd, 2009 by White Sox Cards
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on December 2nd, 2009 by deal
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on December 2nd, 2009 by Al Leiter's Bullpen Catcher
The great Roy Halladay (HAL-a day not HOL-i-day.. I hate how people mispronounce his name) has announced to the world that he will not engage in trade talks during the regular season.With that, Toronto has to make a decision to trade him before Spring …
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on December 2nd, 2009 by shanediaz82
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on December 2nd, 2009 by Spiff
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on December 2nd, 2009 by zman40
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on December 2nd, 2009 by Captain Canuck
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on December 2nd, 2009 by T.S.
In less than a week, the Veterans Committee vote for the Hall of Fame
is going to be announced, and I am here to tell you that Marvin Miller better
be one of those duly honored.
There are a total of 20 managers, umpires and executives on the two separate
ballots, and I can easily imagine even a half dozen names eventually winding up with
a plaque in Cooperstown, but if credibility of the voting process itself is the primary
issue, then Miller needs to be the first one so enshrined. It’s not even a close call.
I know I’ve griped about this for many years, but it’s worthy of protest
until it is resolved. There may not be anybody at all who holds a HOF plaque via the
executive route who has had as great an impact on the game as Miller. Maybe Branch
Rickey, or even Judge Landis, but his total record is something of a mixed bag, what
with his reactionary stances on important matters like labor equity and breaking the
color barrier.
And I know there are millions of fans who might feel that Miller’s role
in restructuring how the game’s vast revenues are apportioned is a negative one, but
that myopic view doesn’t change the reality of his impact.
The committee charged with the vote on Miller consists of seven either
current or former team executives, three longtime sportswriters and BBWAA members
and two former ballplayers (Robin Roberts and Tom Seaver).
After a preposterous vote total in 2003 left Miller behind Walter O’Malley
(48 percent to 44 percent) and then a subsequent vote in 2007 again left Miller out
in the cold (10 votes short), the voting procedure was altered yet again, leaving
the decision to the 12-man committee.
It’s that structure that has reportedly led Miller to protest that the
process was “rigged,” and also to ask the Hall to remove his name from the ballot.
I think I understand that frustration, but I’m still glad he’s on the ballot.
I suspect that there’s going to be a lot of public and behind-the-scenes
efforts to right this long-running travesty, and with Miller, now 92 and facing the
kind of health issues one supposes you would confront if you lived that long, I’m
hoping that decency will prevail.
Initially, when his name first came on the ballot, it was a question
of fairness, but it’s long since evolved to something even more elemental than that.
It would be indecent to snub his candidacy once again.
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on December 2nd, 2009 by 30-Year Old Cardboard
1989 Topps Greg Maddux
Is this the best looking Greg Maddux card ever made? One would find it hard to argue against it, that’s for sure!!!
With a classic and basic design that would have worked decades prior to its release, the 1989 Topps issue has the look and feel of a vintage baseball card set.
And this Greg [...]
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on December 2nd, 2009 by Tuff Stuff
While their were many impressive posts this week, it all came down to the tie-breaker to find this week’s winner in the Beat
the Blogger contest. The Blogger posted a respectable score of 8 but it was no
match for Yale Brown, who missed just one pick but hit on his doubler to post
a score of 10 and then won the contest with her 46 on the tie-breaker.
This week’s matchups and the Blogger’s picks are posted below later so make
sure you get your picks posted before the start of the first game to be eligible to
win this week’s prize. As always, good luck and have a great Thanksgiving.
While I enjoy giving prizes to several people vs. having just one weekly winner, from
this point forward contestants will be asked to provide a tie-breaker on the week’s
last game so we narrow our winner down to one. Contestants will now be asked to
predict the total score from the last game on the list and the closest to the actual
score will be deemed the winner). I’ll also require contestants to post their
e-mail address with their picks so I can track down the winners easier.
For those unfamiliar with the Beat the Blogger contest, the idea is simple.
The Blogger posts 10 matchups each week and then selects his 
choices
for the winners of those matchups. Contestants enter the Beat the Blogger contest
by clicking on the “Comment” section below the post with the matchups and then select
their own 10 winners. You can also designate one of your picks as a “Doubler” and
you will receive an extra point if you’re correct so don’t forget to designate your
“Doubler” pick and increase your chances of winning. If you Beat The Blogger’s
total and post the high score for the week, you win. The regular weekly
prize is an authentic signed 8-by-10 color photo of stars such as LaDainian
Tomlinson, Drew Brees, Marshall Faulk, Santonio Holmes, Gale Sayers, Catfish
Hunter and many more. From time to time, the Blogger will sweeten the pot for
the weekly contest so look for special prize packages.
This week’s matchups
Saturday, Dec. 5
College Football
Cincinnati at Pittsburgh
Texas at Nebraska
Florida at Alabama
Sunday, Dec. 6
NFL Football
St. Louis at Chicago
Philadelphia at Atlanta
Tennessee at Indianapolis
Tampa Bay at Carolina
Dallas at NY Giants
San Francisco at Seattle
Minnesota at Arizaona
Tiebreaker: Total points in Minnesota-Arizona game
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