Another Mock Draft

Something tells me I’m going to wind up with Ben Zobrist on my team.  I take him in this spot every time.Joakim Soria, Royals2010 Goose Joak Originalby Goose Joak1. Chase Utley (Phi – 2B)2. Carl Crawford (TB – OF)3. Ben Zobrist (TB – 2B,SS,OF)4. B…

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It’s Spring Training, and one of my favorite players is back on the field.  Mike Aviles!Mike Aviles, Royals2010 Goose Joak Originalby Goose JoakHoping to finish some team templates this weekend!

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Irving Falu, Royals2010 Goose Joak Originalby Goose JoakWe’re replacing one owner in my keeper league this year.I’m looking for somebody who loves baseball and loves to play fantasy baseball at a high level. Most of us have been playing for a long time…

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In 2009, we had 904 cards in the Goose Joak set.  Check that — with a last minute Rockies addition prior to Spring Training (one example is above), we’re now up to 945!  Either way, you guys impressed me a ton, and it was a lo…

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David Price, Rays2010 Goose Joak Originalby Goose JoakGearing up for fantasy baseball season is incredibly fun.  One thing I always like to do is get a sense of over and under valued pitchers. So, I used:Projected ranks from Mock Dr…

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A few more teams today.  Cubs and Mariners. If you like either of these teams and have ever wanted to make custom cards, let me know!Carlos Marmol, Cubs2010 Goose Joak Originalby Goose JoakKen Griffey, Jr., Mariners2010 Goose Joak Originalby Goose…

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Rolling out a few more teams today.  I should have these templates out to you guys soon, and I’m working on a more automated method of sharing and posting the cards this year.  More to come on that shortly!Jay Bruce, Reds2010 Goose Joak Origi…

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Zack Greinke, RoyalsGoose Joak Original 2010by Goose JoakIf Goose Joak (circa 2009) and Fleer (circa 1987) had a child together, it might look something like this.  So there you have it.  This is the inaugural card for the 2010 Goose Joak set…

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Wandy Rodriguez, Houston AstrosTribute to 1981 Toppsby Goose JoakParticipated in my first mock draft of the year, and thought I’d share the results!  Mostly did this off the cuff, using one Excel spreadsheet to help cue some names.Standard 5×5, pr…

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So in 2009, I bought a whopping total of…$6 in baseball cards (packs and singles).  My wife bought $4 in packs.For a baseball card blog, that’s insanely low.  I guess that’s what happens when you can photoshop pretty much any card you ever …

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Carl Crawford, Tampa Bay Raysby Goose JoakHave you ever played Sporcle?  I’m addicted.See if you can name the 100 most prominent left fielders (by games started) from 1994-2009.  Tell you what — if you can beat my score, I’ll make you whatev…

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Aaron Crow, Kansas City Royalsby Goose JoakSort of like a graphic novel.  This card is a little bit “out there” but was pretty fun to do!

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Carlos Gonzalez, Colorado RockiesTribute to 1993 Postby Goose JoakQuite a player and just 24 years old.   Put up a Woah!-BA (or if you prefer, wOBA) of of .378 last year.  That puts him in good company: Evan Longoria, Ryan Zimmermann, Vi…

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Jorge De La Rosa, Colorado RockiesTribute to 1988 Scoreby Goose JoakRinging in the new year with one of my favorite players.  And a new design! The 1988 Score set is pretty tame, but I like it.  Lots of solid colors and monochromatic color sc…

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Gio Gonzalez, Oakland AthleticsTribute to 1990 Bowmanby Goose JoakHigh hopes for 2010, starting pitcher edition, gamble sleeper variety:

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Winston Abreu, Durham BullsTribute to 1990 Bowmanby Goose JoakThrew 51 innings @ AAA Durham last year. He’s 32 years old, but he’s been putting up crooked numbers for four years! Here are the results from last year.13.6 strikeouts/92.8 walks/90.77 wh…

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Todd Wellemeyer, St. Louis CardinalsTribute to 1992 Postby Goose JoakA favorite of mine in the 2008 fantasy baseball season. As I liked to say, per pitch or ditch — “back to the Well(emeyer)!)”Speaking of fantasy baseball, I am working on my sleeper …

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Jorge De La RosaGoose Joak Original

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Brad HawpeTribute to 1966 Toppsby Goose Joak

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Joakim SoriaGoose Joak OriginalThings have been busy the last few weeks. Luckily, making baseball cards is a nice way to relieve stress. Was just working on a T206 of Joakim Soria and it turned into something entirely different. I like it. He looks …

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Joakim Soria, MexicoTribute to 1963 Fleerby Goose Joak

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Albert Pujols, Saint Louis N LTribute 1911 Pinkerton Cabinetby Goose JoakThis was a bit of a departure, but a heck of a lot of fun. Wow. I’d never heard of this set. I happened upon it for the first time last night, and I tend to think these are pre…

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Zack Greinke, Kansas City RoyalsTribute to 1992 Triple Playby Goose JoakGreinke!Donruss Triple Play was a cheap set from the early 1990s. The set was focused on kids.I think this set has aged pretty well. It certainly has a unique look to it. Someti…

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Zack Greinke, Kansas City RoyalsGoose Joak Originalby Goose JoakHats off to Zack!! Unfortunately I ran out of time to finish my tribute card for him, so the best I can do for now is a ghetto MSPaint tribute.

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Zack Greinke, Kansas City RoyalsGoose Joak Originalby Goose JoakBring it home, Zack! Tuesday is the big day. I hope the voters get this one right.Go Zack!

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