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2009 Gummie Awards

on January 5th, 2010 by Bay Rat North West

If you have not head on over and vote on what you think are the best and worst of the year.I just have one bone to pick with the votes so far that I see. The voting for the Jefferson Burdick Award for Contributions to the Hobby in particular. You have …

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If this is Fake

on January 4th, 2010 by Bay Rat North West

I couldn’t care less2004 SP Game Used PatchSeriously! Prime patch! Autographed! Decent serial number!AND THE REDS RUNNING MAN!How gnarley is that bad boy!!!!!!Who cares if it is 3 or 4 colors?IT’S THE REDS RUNNING MAN!LAUGHING AT GREG MADDUX!These kind…

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As I gazed out the window

on January 4th, 2010 by Bay Rat North West

On a rainy day in Weed, CA. I saw something. A full rainbow. Not one of those half azz, Cub’s late season collapse rainbows. But a Big Red Machine Rainbow.It was nice and reminded me of something I had not shown you guys yet.2006 BowmanNo. 77 Felipe …

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Who are you Anonymous?

on December 9th, 2009 by Bay Rat North West

First, I would like to thank you for faithfully following my Reds Card blog that rarely updates. It takes a dedicated inividual to read and reread and rereread various posts.Second, I would like to give you a new mission in life. Instead of coming here…

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Barry For The Hall

on August 31st, 2009 by Bay Rat North West

Go here:http://collectivetroll.blogspot.com/2009/08/bloggers-vote-for-hall-of-fame-contest.html#comment-formCollective Troll has a Hall Of Fame vote contest going. VOTE BARRY!VOTE NOW!

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Brads Random Red #63

on July 23rd, 2009 by Brads55sRedsCards

2005 Upper Deck Etchings * Etched in Time Silver Autograph * Ken Griffey Sr. (258 of 375) I love this Ken Griffey Sr. auto. His big sh*t eaters grin is hilarious. Whoever smelt it dealt it Ken! LOL * Until Next Time… * Mahalo and Aloha, Brad

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Brads Random Red #62

on July 23rd, 2009 by Brads55sRedsCards

2002 Fleer Patchworks* Licensed Apparel Patch* Austin Kearns (92 of 150)Here’s a beauty of a number patch. Perfect chunk from the corner! Awesome!* And the final card tonight… * Mahalo and Aloha, Brad

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Brads Random Red #61

on July 23rd, 2009 by Brads55sRedsCards

2008 TriStar Refractor * Rookie Autograph * Jay Bruce (30 of 50)Okay, I know. This is a minor league card but its still an awesome rookie card of an awesome Reds rookie! * Almost Done For The Night… * Mahalo and Aloha, Brad

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Brads Random Red #60

on July 23rd, 2009 by Brads55sRedsCards

1963 Topps (RC) & 1964 Topps* In Person Autographs* Jim CampbellCrazy but brief…. I am the drafter/architect/estimator for my jobsite here in Hawaii. Well the place that I order my light fixtures at so happens to be the son of Jim Campbell. I’ve …

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Brads Random Red #59

on July 22nd, 2009 by Brads55sRedsCards

2008 Finest Moments * Red Refractor Autograph * Brandon Phillips (9/25)Here is a sweet Brandon Phillips auto. This card is so Bradass that it has no book value due to scarcity! Nothing like having a Reds card sporting a Red Refractor finish. The only t…

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Brads Random Red #58

on July 22nd, 2009 by Brads55sRedsCards

2005 Prime Patches M.L. Materials* Game Used Number Patch* Aaron Boone (44/53) Well after a long hiatus I’ve found myself with a little free time so I’m back to posting our good ole’ favorite Random Red cards. I’ve received quite a few new nice Reds ca…

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Reds Make Fail Blog!

on July 18th, 2009 by Bay Rat North West

Congrats to the Reds ground crew for making sure they get some much needed love.http://failblog.org/2009/07/13/grounds-crew-fail/

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Jumpin Jay Zus on a Nuclear Powered Pogo Stick

on April 18th, 2009 by Bay Rat North West

Am I glad I am not a paying to see the Yankees play. Either this team truly sucks this year or that stadium plays SMALL. Cleveland AB R H RBI BB K LOB Season Avg …

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Frank makes me happy

on April 18th, 2009 by Bay Rat North West

1958 ToppsNo. 488 Frank RobinsonJust thought I would post a card of an all-time great. It’s not often you see Frank Robinson smiling these days.1958 is my second favorite set of the Fifties behind the 53 set. Bright backgrounds. Good portraits. And pl…

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Dear Topps

on April 6th, 2009 by Bay Rat North West

SCREW YOU.I have purchased my last new product from a card manufacturer.Over the past two weeks I have purchasedeleven boxes of your Target Series One parallel cards.I AM STILL 69 CARDS SHORT OF A 330 CARD SET.OUT OF 880 CARDS PURCHASED I CANNOT FIND33…

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Blog Bat Around Five

on March 24th, 2009 by Bay Rat North West

After missing the past four Blog Bat Arounds due to the job I decided to join in on fifth one.Why?Simple:5 is Johnny Bench’s Uniform Number.What is the best experience you havehad acquiring cards or memorabilia?That is a simple answer for me.Do I bore …

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Quiz Time Update

on March 12th, 2009 by Bay Rat North West

Came across this today:http://www.sporcle.com/games/3000hits.php/It is one heck of a quiz.Can you name all 27 members of the 3000 hit club? I knew 25.The hard part is getting the number of hits right.I had 8 right. It’s a lot harder than most would thi…

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Happy Johnny – Mad Pudge

on March 11th, 2009 by Bay Rat North West

We haven’t had a good Johnny Bench card lately so here it is:2001 ToppsTopps Combos TC5 Ivan Rodriguez / Johnny BenchEvery generation has two great catchers fans immediately think of. That is why this card makes sense showing Bench and I Rod together…

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A Full Reds Team Set of

on March 8th, 2009 by Bay Rat North West

2008 Topps Reds Fest4 Brandon PhillipsThis guys is a great guy.Not only does he like The Fresh Prince of Bel Airehe models his dives after Jazz getting thrown out of the mansion.That’s AWESOME!6 Ryan FreelA great bench guy.He is like Pete Rose in tha…

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Quote of the day

on March 3rd, 2009 by Bay Rat North West

“Ha. He loves the Nationals like I love foot cramps. He loves baseball like I love one of those itches you get way up in your butt that you can’t relieve without getting out a pencil… Too personal? Sorry. It just seemed appropriate to connect J…

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The Hutch

on March 2nd, 2009 by Bay Rat North West

All I gotta say is what a guy.The 1961 Topps card ofFred HutchinsonManager of the 1961 National League champion Cincinnati Reds.This guy had quite a history. 24 games over .500 as a major league pitcher.Managed the Reds.3.72 career E.R.AManaged the Red…

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A Full Reds Team Set of

on February 24th, 2009 by Bay Rat North West

2008 Topps ChromeNational Convention Edition72 Brandon PhillipsHave you seen the hair on this man’s chin yet? I have a feeling it’s his super power source. Able to turn triple plays on the Marlins in a single game!92 Adam DunnHow bad is this photo on…

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This person

on February 22nd, 2009 by Bay Rat North West

Should be:A. ShotB. GuttedC. SmightedD. Forced to watch Yankee games between Fran Dresher and Carrot Top for eternityE. All of the aboveI present to the jury:http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=350166480369It’s one thing to get …

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A Full Reds Team Set of

on February 16th, 2009 by Bay Rat North West

1987 K-Mart10 Frank Robinson12 Johnny Bench19 Pete RoseI have been hearing the grumblings.”Look at Bay Rat and all his shiny Reds.”"All Bay Rat has are serial numbered cards. What a mo mo.”"If I see another game used Reds card………” For those wh…

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A Full Reds Team Set of

on February 15th, 2009 by Bay Rat North West

2008 Upper DeckA Piece of History25 Ken Griffey Jr.27 Adam Dunn28 Aaron Harang111 Ryan Hanigan112 Joey VottoUpper Deck was juuuuuuust a bit outside with this design. The player selection is a good one for a hundred card set but whoooo boy. Did they sc…

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If you have not read

on February 13th, 2009 by Bay Rat North West

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After a much needed two year delay

on February 13th, 2009 by Bay Rat North West

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Da-DaDaDa-Dum

on February 13th, 2009 by Bay Rat North West

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Litttle late to the party

on February 11th, 2009 by Bay Rat North West

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A Full Reds Team Set of

on February 11th, 2009 by Bay Rat North West

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Tears flowed

on February 10th, 2009 by Bay Rat North West

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Good Stuff, Man. Good Stuff

on February 4th, 2009 by Bay Rat North West

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It’s Gonna Be a Reds Year!

on February 3rd, 2009 by Bay Rat North West

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Some Vintage Reds

on January 29th, 2009 by Bay Rat North West

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For that special someone’s Birthday

on January 29th, 2009 by Bay Rat North West

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