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Parker’s Birth Year Set Quest: 2010 Topps!

on February 1st, 2010 by mmosley

As I take my first steps into fatherhood, I see less time for collecting. Which is fine because of diminished extra funds and my desire to further refine my collecting goals.I completed my birth year set (1976 Topps) a few years ago. It is one of my fa…

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How early is too early to start collecting baseball cards?

on January 24th, 2010 by mmosley

My son Parker was born on January 15. He isn’t into baseball or baseball cards just yet but that didn’t stop me from buying his first pack: 2010 Topps!I know that I am already a baseball geek and now I’m super-geek daddy too. Oh well.His interest is mi…

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All-Time Teams: Braves – As if there was such a thing!

on January 9th, 2010 by mmosley

I am from North Carolina and because of Michael Jordan and the “Superstation,” I grew up surrounded by Tarheels and Braves fans. Being an NC State and Mets fan, it kinda stinks sometimes. UNC fans are everywhere. Braves fans are usually found in the so…

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All-Time GIANTS: Responses to Responses

on January 6th, 2010 by mmosley

I received a few responses about my first All-Time Giants team.Matt R, the requester of Giants, offered up a few honorable mention pitchers:”Joe McGinnity — he was a great #2 for Mathewson.” – True. He didn’t quite dominate his era enough (ERA+ = 118)…

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All-Time Teams: GIANTS

on January 3rd, 2010 by mmosley

I chose 27 players from each Major League Franchise. Why 27? 9-pocket pages, of course. I only considered stats for that franchise therefore some elite players appear on multiple teams. I always included MVPs and CY award winners (mainly because I also…

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2 Years?

on January 2nd, 2010 by mmosley

I almost let my 2 year blogiversary come and go without mention. On January 2, 2008, I entered the small world of A Pack a Day, Junkie, Thorzul, and a handful of other cardy-type WEB LOGS out there. In year one, I set out to post once a week, I average…

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1981 Fleer Steve Renko: A Cardboard Mystery

on December 5th, 2009 by mmosley

I present to you the mysterious Steve Renko player card from 1981, Fleer edition:You may be asking yourself, What is that “thing” behind Steve? Here are a few possibilities:1. What’s left of the bomb that has just toppled Steve Renko. (He’s falling and…

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Best Trade Ever…for me!

on December 2nd, 2009 by mmosley

Mets fan, graphic artist, and general nice guy, Sean, of Condition Poor AND scary relic fame sent me a 2nd package to complete an earlier trade. Sean collects EVERY Mets card so filling holes in his collection is like shooting something in a barrel (as…

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Mr.Clutch?

on November 28th, 2009 by mmosley

I was recently decided against keeping ALL of my 1986 Donruss set. Many are in my “to be traded” boxes but I couldn’t rid the collection of this Pat Tabler card. Donruss immortalized Mr. Tabler with his nickname, Mr.Clutch.Tabler didn’t come by his imp…

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Beardy-riffic

on November 26th, 2009 by mmosley

Getting packages is awesome. The bulk of the mail I get is bills, advertisements, and more bills.Beardy sent me a sweet package of cardboard delight to complete a trade. Here are the highlights:A foursome of old school Goodwins: Carlton Fisk: Best all-…

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Night Owlish

on November 18th, 2009 by mmosley

Night Owl is one of my favorite trading partners. Like Condition Poor and White Sox Cards, Greg has a pretty good want list over at Night Owl Inc. (I’d love to know about any other completist team collectors with exhaustive wants lists.) Here is a choi…

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Roll Out the Democratic Roadkill Barrel

on November 16th, 2009 by mmosley

I recently posted some non-baseball baseball cards for trade. The request s poured in, the cards shipped out, and then the cards rolled in. Here are a few I particularly liked:From Ed at Roll Out the Barrel: Carlos Beltran – Showcase StitchesCarlos was…

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Dinged Corners Assignment: Favorite “On Card” Autographs

on November 11th, 2009 by mmosley

When Patricia, of Dinged Corners, assigns us bloggers some homework, we best get to it without complaining. So here are my favorite on-card autographs (of which I have very few).#3 – 1996 Signature Rookies Torii Hunter My mom has been on the yard/garag…

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Cards from Slangon

on November 2nd, 2009 by mmosley

I got an email from relatively new blogger Sean of the graphically elite, Condition Poor, about our mutual love for the Mets. He thought it would be beneficial to us both to aid each other in our quests for Mets cards. It took me a while to send my par…

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Tito Fuentes (1975)

on October 29th, 2009 by mmosley

It’s time for another Tito Fuentes card. If you haven’t visited the newly sponsored Tito Fuentes reference page, GO THERE NOW! We are up to 1975 in our review of Fuentes’ cardboard legacy. 1975 Topps is a beloved set, with it’s two-tone fronts and it’s…

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Trade Me: Me Like Baseball

on October 26th, 2009 by mmosley

I thought I would put a few cards on ebay just to get them into the hands of people who want them, but I thought I would offer them for trade first. They are baseball cards of non-baseball players. Cards in Yellow mean they have been claimed.They can b…

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Goodwin Champions > Allen & Ginter

on October 25th, 2009 by mmosley

This one’s a little late but…The baseball card blogger’s love for 2009 A&G cannot be questioned. Gint-A-Cuffs swept through the cardosphere faster than H1N1. I enjoy the Allen & Ginter. I bought a box back in 2006. I bought multiple blasters …

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Collecting 101: 1997 Collector’s Choice

on October 22nd, 2009 by mmosley

The 1997 Upper Deck Collector’s Choice set contained a small subset of checklist cards called “Collecting 101,” which featured Ken Griffey Jr. on the front and collecting tips on the back. Let’s see how Upper Deck’s tips hold up to 12 years of cardboar…

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Tito Fuentes Baseball-Reference Sponsor!

on October 19th, 2009 by mmosley

I finally took the plunge and did the only thing a self-proclaimed Tito Fuentes Super-Collector could do:I am now the sponsor of the Tito Fuentes page at baseball-reference.com. I use the site several times a week (Yes, I am a stats junkie!). I figured…

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BEST: Center Field

on October 13th, 2009 by mmosley

Maybe the toughest of all the positions! Positions one through three are a toss up.1. Willie Mays – ROY, 2 MVP, 12 top-tens, 20 All-Star games, 12 Gold Gloves, 3283 hits, 660 HR, 2000+ runs, 1900+ rbi, .302 avg, 156 OPS+. His greatness over so many yea…

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Overdue New Stuff Part 3, Still Need a New Couch

on September 27th, 2009 by mmosley

The insurance paid to have the couch cleaned, but my wife has issues with things that have been wet. Could there be mold INSIDE the sofa? Maybe! She never liked it that much anyway. Here are the last of the new additions during the great Toilet flood o…

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Overdue New Stuff Part 2, New Floors & New Paint

on September 20th, 2009 by mmosley

The house is almost back to normal after 4 weeks of toilet flooding craziness. Here are a few new additions to the collection:Thanks to Pack Addict for a few A&G upgrades and this Don Drysdale:Two fun facts about Drysdale:1. Played High School base…

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Overdue New Stuff Part 1, Drywall is Up

on September 8th, 2009 by mmosley

Thanks to all the well-wishers. The drywall is up and the new molding is in place. Paint is next! My wife and I have spent TOO much time in the one room of our house not affected by the toilet flood waters.Thanks to Brian of the still, yet to be posted…

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1981 Fleer Team by Team Tribute: Expos

on August 26th, 2009 by mmosley

Since I am in a hotel, NOT being paid for by my insurance company, I decided to check out my draft folder from quite a while ago (Oct 2008). I never finished my 1981 Fleer Team by Team tribute. Apparently, it’s Expos time!Rowland Office!Rowland has a f…

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Tiny Good News & HUGE Bad News

on August 22nd, 2009 by mmosley

Good NewsI will be in DC watching the Brewers play the Nationals on Sunday! Its our Annual baseball trip. Last year was a 2-day, 3-game NY baseball extravaganza. This year is a day trip to the brand new Nationals park and my first Brew Crew game.Bad Ne…

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Lamest Hits

on August 18th, 2009 by mmosley

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True Confessions of a Collector

on August 17th, 2009 by mmosley

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Lame Hits: Other

on August 16th, 2009 by mmosley

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Lame Hits: AL East Edition

on August 15th, 2009 by mmosley

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Lame Hits: AL Central Edition

on August 14th, 2009 by mmosley

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Lame Hits: AL West Edition

on August 13th, 2009 by mmosley

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