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#158 – Jerry Grote

on March 31st, 2010 by night owl

Card fact: The 15th player in the set to be wearing a batting helmet. In case you’re interested, Thurman Munson (card #20) was the first.What I thought about this card then: I never saw it. Since Grote was a Met, I was vaguely aware of him, but not rea…

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The Nitty Gritty Card of the Day!

on March 31st, 2010 by Collective Troll

In keeping with the theme of showing nothing but catchers for the next seven days, today’s Nitty Gritty Card of the Day is of 1983 World Series MVP Rick Dempsey. The card I chose is from the 1974 Topps set, card #569, showing Dempsey as a young back-…

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non-HOF Profile Derby #14: Minnie Minoso

on March 31st, 2010 by Dan

Next, is an interesting case, a mostly left fielder Saturnino Orestes Armas (Arrieta) Minoso (better known as Minnie)(1949-1980). I figured it would be a good idea considering he is now in the header in the esteemed Collective Troll.Place on the WAR …

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The oldest one in my collection

on March 31st, 2010 by dayf

1861, SUCKERS.Do you have anything from 1861 in your collection. Hells no, because you’re collection is JUNK. My stamps is the greatest collection there is and I did it all in two years from 1984-85 because it got too good and I just couldn’t collect s…

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Sully Baseball Presents… THE MAKING OF A BLOG POST

on March 31st, 2010 by Sully

Hey dear readers… have you ever read one of my posts and thought “why the hell would Sully write that?”I’m sure you have. Hell, I ask it many times myself.And I have received a few snarky e mails asking me what the thought process is that leads to me…

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MY Official Cardboard Junkie 2010 Heritage Fantasy Blaster Break and Team

on March 31st, 2010 by Play at the Plate

I’m tired just from typing that title. Cardboard Junkie, AKA Dayf, is holding the first annual 2010 Heritage Blaster Fantasy League. I think it’s up to about 643 participants. Or something like that. I took the opportunity to video the break and po…

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2010 Topps Pro Debut makes it’s… debut

on March 31st, 2010 by handcollated

I’m a little late on this one, I admit.  I’ve been distracted by the Tournament of Gimmicks, honestly, and I believe this is the first post since it all began not asking you to vote on anything.  I’m sure you’re all breathing a sigh of relief.
This year Topps has an exclusive contract with minor league [...]

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2010 Topps Series 2 Is Live!

on March 31st, 2010 by Jeffrey Wolfe

So I was in Wally World doing some shopping earlier this evening and stopped by the card aisle. I couldn’t believe but there it was, a Topps series 2 gravity feeder! I grabbed a bunch of packs and here’s what I got…

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A Sweet Package from The Sandlot

on March 31st, 2010 by wickedortega

First of all if you haven’t been over to The Sandlot please go now….. Joe started up the blog not so long but he’s been card collecting forever….. Joe put up some trade bait and i jumped and took the bait. I ended up with three autos and a relic plus a hand full of Fish [...]

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Updates! Vintage, eBay, Trades, TTM all the fun stuff!

on March 31st, 2010 by gobigpelf34

Well, heres a long overdue catch up post! Lets kick it off with some trades and cards from friends!
First I got some cards from Chris,

A few nice Mets, an Ellsbury, K-Rod gold and an awesome Seaver! Thanks Chris!
Next is a care package from Alfredo!

He sent me a bunch of Mets, Including the awesome John Maine [...]

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National League – July 15

on March 31st, 2010 by MattR

Player of the Day: Dave Parker was 2 for 4 with 2 runs scored, 3 RBI, and a home run in Pittsburgh’s 7-5 win over the Atlanta BravesPitcher of the Day: Steve Carlton pitched a complete-game victory over the San Francisco Giants. Carlton allowed one r…

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Tournament of Gimmicks Round 3 results

on March 31st, 2010 by handcollated

Voting is now closed.  All results are final, with the winners in bold.
Game 1

1) 2008/09 Upper Deck Yankee Stadium Legacy -16
4) 2007-08 Topps Moments and Milestones – 9
Yankee Stadium Legacy took a huge early lead and Moments and Milestones just could not catch up.  I really thought this one would be closer then it turned [...]

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Happy New Year!

on March 31st, 2010 by Section 36

Yup. It’s that time of year again. April Fools Day. Kids all over the world will be playing tricks. Blogs all over the world will be writing fake posts trying to trick you into believing that the Red Sox traded Jed Lowrie for Derek Jeter, or that Ale…

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Reggie

on March 31st, 2010 by Matt F.

Some “late era” Reggie for your viewing pleasure:1982 Donruss #535 Reggie Jackson1983 Topps #500 Reggie Jackson”I must kill The Queen.”1986 Donruss #377 Reggie Jackson

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We’re So Proud

on March 31st, 2010 by Mark's Ephemera

A few weeks ago I did a blog post called “We’re So Proud” on one of my other blogs. Basically it consisted of two YouTube videos that were captured here in east Tennessee.Here’s a WSP story that’s sports related. The local hockey team, the Knoxville …

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Down to the wire

on March 31st, 2010 by handcollated

Even with the flurry of activity after the last update…

…this match up is still knotted up. Voting ends at midnight, so you could cast the final vote and determine the winner of this match up.
Click here to vote.

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McFadden Finally comes through for redemptions

on March 31st, 2010 by stusigpi

The one auto that I pulled from my nightmare Early Doucet III laced cases was a Darren McFadden redemption. I began to question whether McFadden would actually sign his cards so I asked for a replacement and got a Peyton Manning. Mind you I waited mo…

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Sets I Want to See: The Expendables

on March 31st, 2010 by Ryan Cracknell

Sylvester StalloneBruce WillisJet LiDolph LundgrenJason StathamArnold Freakin’ SchwarzeneggerMickey Rourke As far as legitimate action heroes from the past 25 years go, these guys are the who’s who of cheesy guy flicks where things blow up real good. T…

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2001 Topps, Luis Cotto

on March 31st, 2010 by zman40

#713 Luis CottoThis neat card was sent to me by Paul, of Paul’s Random Stuff. I think that it is neat because it feature two Royals draft picks that I have never heard of. Luis Cotto was the Royals 8th round pick in 2000 and the other guy was the Roy…

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Panini to Sponsor My Past Time……. I Love It!!

on March 31st, 2010 by wickedortega

Yup! Got a comment from Caroline Tamer at Drotman Communications to please email her my email address…. Well I went ahead and called the number listed and talked to a man named Greg. He went on to say that he needed my address and stuff and would love to send over boxes and samples for me to [...]

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My son did some lego work. Star Wars Lego Set 7754 Fan’s Choice Edition

on March 31st, 2010 by admin

My son put together this lego set and wanted to proudly show his work. He did this all by himself. His momma and dad are very proud of him.

He also did a jeep out of the creator!

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something I’d never seen before…

on March 31st, 2010 by Captain Canuck

The scene – The Forum in Montreal as the Canadiens hosted the Carolina Hurricanes. Montreal is in a dogfight for the playoffs, Carolina is not. Referee Kerry Fraser is officiating his last game in Montreal after 26 years of service. Montreal takes the …

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2010 Topps Turkey Red Mystery

on March 31st, 2010 by capewood

I’ve only bought two blaster and two cereal boxes of Topps Series 1. Eventually I’ll get around to making a post about them. But first I have a mystery (at least to me).I managed to pull 11 Turkey Red cards. 3 of them are Albert Pujols. When I started …

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Don’t do this to me Walmart

on March 31st, 2010 by McCann Can Triple

I almost had a heart attack today. Ok, so that is a major exaggeration. I almost died from utter disappointment. I charged into Wal-Mart this evening with one goal on my mind. Yes, charged. I run when excited. Now why I was excited? (Hint: what i…

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A Markakis Like None Other

on March 31st, 2010 by beardy

Last week this beauty of a custom card appeared in my mailbox, mysteriously, right around the same time Mojo received his custom Zook. Big D doesn’t mess around, and this card looks fantastic on both the front, and back. I like it better than all of the 2010 sets so far.

A huge thank you goes [...]

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Phungo Challenge: What Kind of Garbage will we find in this Pack?

on March 31st, 2010 by deal

Found this at the local 5 below recently:They are from Cards One and I imagine are really similar to a pack opened recently on A Pack to be Named Later.Here are the Odds (click to enlarge):Sounds pretty similar to the Topps Cards Your Mom Threw Out giv…

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2010 Heritage Blaster League…

on March 31st, 2010 by PunkRockPaint

From the brain of Dayf, to the pages of PunkRockPaint:You can check out the full rules here. (Summary: Buy a blaster of 2010 Topps Heritage SRP $19.99; Pick a fantasy team from the 64 cards; Let Dayf figure out the winner at the end of the season.) Fro…

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Mid Week Contest!!! – What?????

on March 31st, 2010 by chemgod

Win a hockey autograph of my choice for answering this one:
There have been many errors in engraving the Stanley Cup, but this goalie has his name on the Cup even though he had been retired for a year. Who is it?
You have until noon Friday to submit an answer, all answers will be hidden until [...]

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Former Bears Head To York

on March 31st, 2010 by Paul

The York Revolution signed three former Newark Bears today.
Former Baltimore Orioles prospect Val Mejewksi can play outfield or first base. The 29-year-old Rutgers alumni spent last season with the Camden Riversharks and the Arkansas Travlers in the AA Texas League. In 2008, Majewski started the season with the Bears. He hit .368 with 8 home [...]

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Show and Tell #42: More ’86 From Michel

on March 31st, 2010 by Matt F.

Reader Michel sent along some 1986 cards from my dwindling ’86 Needs List but all my favorite players were pictured on the wrong team!Juan Beenguer as a Tiger? Not Pancho Villa! He’ll always be a Twin in my heart. 1986 Topps #47 Juan BerenguerRob Dee…

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Ga…Geh…Gamel

on March 31st, 2010 by EdS

I received this nifty piece of fabric, cardboard, and ink from blogger trader BA Benny and his Baseball Card Buffet blog. It is of Brewers prospect Mat Gamel. I say prospect because Mat screwed around in Spring Training, got hurt, and was sent down to…

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SCU Breaks: Exquisite Randomizer

on March 31st, 2010 by Gellman

Here are the results for the Exquisite random team generator done by Random.org, video will be posted on here as soon as Youtube finishes processing it. Although this video is in crap definition, the actual break will be filmed in HD and the crap to ma…

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1976 Topps #399 – Luis Melendez

on March 31st, 2010 by MattR

Luis Melendez was a major league outfielder from 1970-1977. Luis was signed by the St. Louis Cardinals in 1968. He played in the minors from 1968-1970. The Cardinals called Melendez up in September 1970 after he hit .306 in AAA. Luis played in 21 games…

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