Player Profile: Amador Arias

I have one card of Amador Arias, from 1991 Classic Best, where his name is misspelled Amadoz. Playing career: Amador Arias was an infielder in the Reds organization from 1990 to 1996, hitting .252 and stealing 99 bases. Where he is now: A scout in Ve…

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Kevin Pincavitch pitched in the Dodgers organization from 1992 to 1997. His best season was 1995, when he went 12-7 with a 1.74 ERA for Vero Beach and San Bernardino. Now the Varsity Head Baseball Coach at Waynesburg Central High School in Pennsylvania…

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First baseman Don Barbara played six seasons in the Angels, Brewers, Dodgers and Red Sox organizations, twice hitting over .350. Now the hitting coach for the University of the Pacific, he kindly answered my questions about baseball cards.”I used to ca…

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I recently went to my first hockey game. I’m not really a hockey fan, though I followed it for a couple of years when I was younger. I saw the Islanders beat the Devils 1-0. It was banner day at the Nassau Coliseum – each fan got a banner. I had no use…

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I recently completed a trade with Hiflew from Cards from the Quarry. In exchange for filling some of his junk wax needs he sent me a bunch of cards from 1994 Pinnacle, 1998 Topps and 2000 Bowman Chrome.Remember 1993, when the Yankees suddenly got good …

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Catcher Stan Cliburn played fourteen seasons of professional baseball, reaching the majors with the Angels in 1980. He and his brother Stew are one of eight sets of twin brothers to play in the major leagues. Now the manager of the Sioux City Explorers…

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Erik Averill pitched in the Tigers and Mariners organizations from 2005 to 2008. His best season was 2006, when he went 9-8 with a 3.73 ERA for West Michigan. Now a wealth manager for the AWM Group, he kindly answered my questions about baseball cards….

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I have 20 cards of Alex Arias. This one is from 1993 Score.Playing career: Infielder Alex Arias played for the Cubs, Marlins, Phillies, Padres and Yankees from 1992 to 2002, hitting .265 with 18 HR and 196 RBI. He was 2-3 with a run scored and an RBI…

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It feels like just yesterday that I started this blog. This is now the fourth season I am doing pre-season predictions.AMERICAN LEAGUEAL East1. YankeesWell of course I’ll always pick the Yankees #1. If this was 1990 I’d still pick them #1 if I had had …

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Jake Robbins pitched professionally for fourteen seasons, making the major leagues in 2004 with Cleveland. Now the President of the Showcase Baseball Academy in Matthews, NC, and author of the blog Jake Robbins’ Pitchers Guide, he kindly answered my qu…

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I’m now doing monthly top ten lists in addition to weekly “this week in baseball cards” posts at the Hall of Very Good. Check out Top Ten Subliminal Baseball Card Messages.I have one card of Alberto Arias, from 2007 Topps Updates Highlights. Playing c…

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Ryan Cameron pitched ten years in the Rockies, Red Sox and Phillies organizations, winning 48 games and saving 32. Now a Global Fleet Program Manager at GE Wind, he kindly answered my questions about baseball cards.- Do you have any stories about cards…

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I have one card of J.P. Arencibia, from 2011 Topps.Playing career: J.P. Arencibia made his major league debut in spectacular fashion in 2010, with four hits and two homers in his first game. Where he is now: He took over as the Blue Jays starting cat…

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Marcus “Koos” Hanel played eleven seasons in the Pirates, Braves and Diamondbacks organizations. Now in his thirteenth season as Milwaukee’s bullpen catcher, he runs a charitable organization called Koos for Kids which focuses on helping terminally ill…

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I have two cards of Johnny Ard. This one is from 1990 Bowman. Playing Career: The Twins’ first round draft pick in 1988, Johnny Ard went 32-16 in his first three years of professional baseball. After the 1990 season he was traded to the Giants for Ste…

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I have one card of Oswaldo Arcia, from 2011 Bowman Chrome Prospects. Playing career: Oswaldo Arcia signed with the Twins organization in 2009 and made a splash in 2010 hitting .375 with 19 HR and 51 RBI in 64 games in rookie ball. Where he is now: …

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I have one card of Kurt Archer, from 1991 Classic Best. Playing career: Kurt Archer pitched in the Brewers organization from 1990 to 1996, winning 35 games and saving 44. His best season was 1992, when he went 11-3 with 15 saves and a 1.88 ERA for Sto…

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I have two cards of Ricardo Aramboles. This one is from 1999 Bowman. Playing career: Ricardo Aramboles was a high-profile international free-agent signing by the Yankees. He never got higher than AAA ball, going 1-3 in four games. He was traded to Cin…

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Brian Kingman pitched five years in the major leagues for the A’s and Giants. In 1980 he lost 20 games despite a respectable 3.83 ERA, the last 20-game winner until 2003. Now a baseball history buff whose blog Geezerball is full of interesting baseball…

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I have 31 cards of Luis Aquino. This one is from 1991 Donruss. Playng career: Luis Aquino pitched for the Blue Jays, Royals, Marlins, Expos and Giants from 1986 to 1995, going 32-31 with a 3.68 ERA. My memories: I remember him as a pitcher for the Ro…

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Check out the newest This Week in Baseball Cards at the Hall of Very Good!I have two cards of Greg Aquino. This one is from 2005 Fleer. Profile: Greg Aquino was the Diamondbacks closer as a rookie in 2004, with 16 saves and a 3.06 ERA. Injuries limite…

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Jeff Montgomery pitched thirteen seasons in the major leagues for Cincinnati and Kansas City. The American League saves leader in 1993 and a three-time All-Star, his 304 career saves rank 20th all-time. Now a Royals broadcaster and the Vice President, …

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I have 64 cards of Kevin Appier. This one is from 1992 Upper Deck. Playing career: Kevin Appier pitched sixteen seasons in the major leagues, mostly with the Royals, going 169-137 with a 3.74 ERA. His best season was 1993, when he went 18-8 and led th…

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I have seven cards of Luis Aponte. This one is from 1983 Donruss.Playing career: Luis Aponte was a middle reliever for the Red Sox and Indians from 1980 to 1984, going 9-6 with 7 saves and a 3.27 ERA.Where he is now: Aponte was a scout for the Indians …

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Josh Booty played five years of professional baseball, including three in the majors with the Florida Marlins, winning a World Series ring in 1997. Now a Vice President at Atleta Performance Nutrition, a sports performance nutrition company, and ReSurg…

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Catcher Bruce Robinson played ten years of professional baseball, including three years in the major leagues with Oakland and the Yankees. He is the brother of former Padres outfield Dave Robinson and the inventor of the hinged flap on the throwing sho…

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Kevin Mench played eight years in the major leagues, mostly for the Rangers, twice hitting 25 or more home runs in a season. Now the owner of the Hits 400 baseball academy opening soon in Plano, TX and an instructor at the D-BAT Baseball & Softball…

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Check out the newest This Week in Baseball Cards over at the Hall of Very Good – little league photos of the stars!I have three cards of Bob Apodaca. This one is from 1979 Topps.Playing career: Bob Apodaca overcome an infinity ERA in his first season, …

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Éric Cyr pitched nine seasons of professional baseball, reaching the major leagues with the Padres in 2002. Now a Sales Representative at Sherbrooke Audi in Quebec, he kindly answered my questions about cards.- Do you have any stories about cards of …

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Got a bunch of mid-to-late 90′s Topps and Upper Deck cards in a trade with Nomo’s Sushi Platter. Some of the most interesting cards are from 1994 Upper Deck. This set to me is very unique – some fantastic photography with one of the all-time worst card…

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I have one card of Matt Antonelli, from 2009 Topps.Playing career: Infielder Matt Antonelli played in 21 games for the 2008 Padres, hitting .193 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.Where he is now: Currently in the Orioles organization, he hit .298 with 8 HR and 31 RB…

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I have one card of Felix Antigua, from 1989 Star.Playing career: Catcher Felix Antigua played in the Pirates organization from 1988 to 1991. In 268 games he hit .268 with 4 HR and 90 RBI.My memories: Never heard of him until I got his baseball card. …

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I have one card of Mark Anthony, from 1992 Upper Deck Minors.Playing career: Outfielder Mark Anthony played in the Padres organization from 1990 to 1993, hitting .237 with 5 HR and 69 RBI.My memories: Only know him from his card. Where he is now: Any…

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I have five cards of Greg Anthony. This one is from 1992 Front Row.Playing career: The Padres’ #1 draft pick in 1991, Greg Anthony never got above A ball, going 8-13 with a 4.18 ERA in 37 minor league games. My memories: Only knew him from his baseb…

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I have 49 cards of Eric Anthony. This one is from 1991 Ultra.Playing career: An outfielder with pop and not much else, Eric Anthony played for the Astros, Mariners, Reds, Rockies and Dodgers from 1989 to 1997. His best season was 1992, when he hit 19 H…

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