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Card of the Day: Corey Haim ‘09 UD Icons Auto Lettermen

on March 10th, 2010 by rosschrisman2003
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Entering a Topps Million Card Code LIVE #3

on March 10th, 2010 by Jeffrey Wolfe

Here’s my third Million Card Giveaway code from a few days ago.

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OT: Beck Hates Me

on March 10th, 2010 by ernest

Should I be worried.Make your own right here.

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Cards from –David

on March 10th, 2010 by Mark's Ephemera

I’ve been busy these last few days. Home stuff, work stuff, jury duty stuff. So, this is part one of the cards that I got from –David.1978-1979 Topps, Atlanta Flames (card #192)1970 Topps, Hank Allen (card #14)1992 Upper Deck, Checklist (card #51)20…

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It is Midnight…

on March 10th, 2010 by Collective Troll

It is midnight (Eastern Standard time) so that makes it official. It was 4 years ago that I married my sweetheart. The love of my life (and me) jumped out of a perfectly good airplane from 14,000 in the air, landed, got changed and exchanged vows in fr…

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A Familiar Face

on March 10th, 2010 by ernest

Who could forget this face. “What a team! The fruits of victory!”(pic from Dodgers Facebook page/ likely Jon Soohoo)

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1979 Fleer Crazy Labels

on March 10th, 2010 by Fleerfan

After the run of 3 series of Crazy Magazine Covers in 1973 – 1974, Fleer returned in 1979 with a set of package parody stickers called Crazy Labels:The artwork is much improved over the quality found in the Crazy Covers sets. Though not as well done a…

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2010 Cactus League trip recap special #1

on March 10th, 2010 by Laurens

Being able to get out to Arizona for an 11 day spring training trip from the end of February through the beginning of March - made me feel enthused about the upcoming MLB season. The worst part of the off-season is stockpiling baseball cards and othe…

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Spring Training 2010: Rajai Davis

on March 10th, 2010 by unclemoe

2009 was a breakout season for Rajai Davis. The Oakland A’s outfielder hit .305 and stole 41 bases. After spending time with the Pirates and Giants, he seems to have found a home in Oakland.# 646 – Rajai DavisProgress: 225/990

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Danny Darwin

on March 10th, 2010 by Devon

Danny Darwin played for 8 teams in a 21 year career, and in 1982 he was possibly the single reason the Texas Rangers didn’t lose 100 games.

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2010 Topps Target And Wal-Mart Blaster Variations

on March 10th, 2010 by dayf

Editor’s note: You Know Who is in a BAD MOOD again. There isn’t as much cursing this time though. I’m not buying any 2010 Topps Blasters because I’m still effing pissed at them for jerking us over so blatantly last year with the variation blaster …

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#572 Baltimore Orioles Team

on March 10th, 2010 by Kevin

Here they are, on full display: the oh-so-rare Orioles jerseys with block lettering! Baltimore wore these home uniforms for just one year -1964- before returning to their customary script lettering. Personally, I prefer the script to the somewhat auste…

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Frank Robinson, 2010 Topps History of the Game #HOTG20

on March 10th, 2010 by Kevin

This is a pretty nifty insert that I pulled during my box break of 2010 Topps, with Frank Robinson showing off his 1966 American League MVP plaque. Of course, the caption makes it seems as though he won both the National League and American League MVPs…

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Two New Player Collections, Plus My First Pack of 2010 Topps!

on March 10th, 2010 by SpastikMooss

Thanks entirely to the Million Card Giveaway (My 2000 Matt Clement is now a 1978 Pete LaCock!), I bought a pack of 2010 Topps cards in (blind) hope of getting a redemption card. Thanks partially to that pack (and partially to random baseball reference…

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1967 Topps Jim Piersall Los Angeles Angels

on March 10th, 2010 by dugoutdug

Today’s entry from my 1967 Topps Autographed Baseball card set is about a player who had excellent ability on the baseball diamond but sometimes was his own worst enemy due to his on-field antics. It is Jim Piersall, outfielder of the Los Angeles Ange…

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Nathan hopes to avoid reconstructive surgury

on March 10th, 2010 by mike rook

The Twins closer Joe Nathan has torn his right ulnar ligament in his elbow. They are hoping to avoid surgury with a routine of rest and rehablilitation. Exactly what this would entail is still unclear. However it seems to me that they are grasping at invisible straws in an effort to salvage what appears to [...]

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TTM #7

on March 10th, 2010 by Drew

Hey guys, Drew back here. I got 2 more packages in today, well, one was a TTM, but anyway, I wanted to share it all with ya, it’s from Spring Training and is of a pretty decent starting pitcher. Check it out:Ian Snell! Ian was kind enough to sign the 3…

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And people say the ’70s were awkward

on March 10th, 2010 by night owl

What is your least favorite early 1990s trend/moment/personality?Urkel? Tori Spelling? Rico Suave?An overabundance of flannel? An overproduction of baseball cards? An overbearing boss? (Oops, sorry, that last one was for night owl only).There was …

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Wantlist – 1994 Fleer.

on March 10th, 2010 by Spiff

So Hank Blalock will be going to Spring Training after all. He signed today with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. It is a minor league deal with an out should he not make the team. Joe Madden says that he doesn’t think Hank will make the cut. If he can’t stic…

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Two more TTMs received including a Rookie of the Year

on March 10th, 2010 by Newspaperman

Today was indeed a good day to look in my mailbox. Two TTM successes today, Pirates catching prospect Tony Sanchez, the No. 4 pick in the 2009 draft. And 2009 National League Rookie of the Year Chris Coghlan, twice. The Coghlan’s are awesome. Perfect ink, and no creases in the cards.
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Improving A Relic Piece

on March 10th, 2010 by Matt F.

A little while ago I was commenting on how this Miguel Tejada jersey card was confusing because he was pictured as both an Oriole and an A on the card and the card doesn’t give you a clue as to which jersey it’s from. Now take a look at this jersey rel…

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Monthly Group Break Reincarnated

on March 10th, 2010 by stusigpi

I was going to wait until next week, but here you go.Here is how the breaks are going to change:First, There will be 1 baseball Monthly Break.Each participant will be able to pick their team.Each person that participated in the original Group Break get…

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1996 ProStamps

on March 10th, 2010 by --David

Even though I primarily collect Indians cards, I also have oddball stuff in my collection.  I’m going to be sharing these at various times, and who knows, maybe it will become a regular feature.These are 1996 ProStamps Team Set stamps.  Basic…

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Product Review- 2009 Upper Deck Signature Stars Baseball

on March 10th, 2010 by Rob- AKA "Guido"

If you like Team USA Baseball, 2009 Upper Deck Signature Stars is an affordable product you’ll love. If you don’t, don’t buy it, plain and simple. Knowing what has transpired over the last several weeks with MLB properties and Upper Deck with reg…

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2010 Topps Baseball

on March 10th, 2010 by Jeffrey Wolfe

Here’s three retail looseys of Topps.

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1999 Black Diamond Hobby Box Break

on March 10th, 2010 by Field of Cards

1999 Upper Deck Black Diamond Hobby Box30 packs, 6 cards per packThis set has just 120 base cards, so with 180 in a box I ended up pulling a lot of doubles.Each top card in my packs had a tiny nick on the bottom border.  I’m not sure if that is ty…

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Monthly Group Breaks are Canceled

on March 10th, 2010 by stusigpi

Refunds will be issued no later than Monday March 15,2010. Paypal is having some issues right now. I have about 1/4 of the refunds done. I have 1 more hockey and The Masterpieces Football Group Break is still on. Case will be ordered no later than M…

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WTF?

on March 10th, 2010 by shanediaz82

Can someone please explain to me how this isn’t grounds for a suspension or fine of any kind? It’s not like this is Cooke’s first time, he’s got a history of this and has been suspended before.

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Jim Vatcher, Not the Bat Boy – 243

on March 10th, 2010 by Steve78

Jim Vatcher’s favorite baseball player as a teen, according to Sports Illustrated, was Dale Murphy. And now, in August 1990, not only might he meet him, there was a good chance they’d be teammates.Except, he ultimately had to settle for something else,…

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Ryan Braun 2005 Bowman Chrome Draft Xfractor RC Auto

on March 10th, 2010 by Mike Smeth

Ryan Braun 2005 Bowman Chrome Draft Xfractor Autographed Rookie Card Serial Numbered #/250.Ryan Braun 2005 Bowman Chrome Draft Xfractor RC Auto is brought to you by The Cardboard Connection: Sports Cards and Sports Memorabilia News, Reviews, and Information for Collectors.Related Articles:2005 Bowman Chrome Draft—5 Just Missed Prospects
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Nomar Garciaparra

on March 10th, 2010 by tastelikedirt

I read that Nomar retired today. He didn’t do a whole lot last year, but he seemed like a nice guy.Above is a card I made and sent to spring training last year. He signed it and sent it right back within a couple weeks. I also sent him a card around 20…

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Who is that player for you?

on March 10th, 2010 by Play at the Plate

You know the one. That guy who was one of your favorite players, but maybe his numbers weren’t great enough for him to be a household name. People may know who he is, but may not know much about him. Maybe it’s a guy from the past or a current player. …

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Signing Results: 1984 ROY & 1985 CY Dwight ‘Doc’ Gooden

on March 10th, 2010 by 30-Year Old Cardboard

Signing Results: 1984 ROY & 1985 CY Dwight ‘Doc’ Gooden
Last month former Rookie of the Year, Cy Young Award winner, and World Series champion Dwight Gooden was doing a signing in New York.  The store hosting the event was offering up a free autograph for anyone purchasing $20 of their product.
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MLB Alumni Signing Additions

on March 10th, 2010 by Ryan aka Orioles Magic

So I don’t know how many of you fellow autograph collectors are aware of this but the Major League Baseball Players Alumni holds a signing pretty much every month through their website. Last month, I was able to add two guys to my collection who don’t…

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Long-running legal feud over memorabilia cards ends

on March 10th, 2010 by chrisolds

A long-running battle over patent infringement for memorabilia cards ended in a federal court this week as a case that had touched upon all of the major trading card companies, most recently Upper Deck, was dismissed.

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