Seriously.
Read it right here.
Kids these days.
Monday, December 5, 2011
Sunday, December 4, 2011
December Contest Question #4
Here is your 4th chance to enter the December Contest. Thanks to everyone who has taken the time to answer the first three questions. Feel free to go back and answer any you might have missed.
Question #4.
Most of us have seen a Panini product in the recent past. Based on what you've seen from them, do you think they should be the company that enters the licensed baseball card market when the Topps monopoly expires?
I think we'll have one more question tomorrow and then I'll wrap this thing up.
Question #4.
Most of us have seen a Panini product in the recent past. Based on what you've seen from them, do you think they should be the company that enters the licensed baseball card market when the Topps monopoly expires?
I think we'll have one more question tomorrow and then I'll wrap this thing up.
Saturday, December 3, 2011
December Contest Question #3
Time for round 3 of this month's contest.
I'd give you links to questions 1 and 2, but I'm scheduling this post early and can't get both links.
Question #3.
Do you collect any cards other than baseball cards and if so, which kinds? What would you guess is the breakdown percentage wise of each type of card in your collection?
I'd give you links to questions 1 and 2, but I'm scheduling this post early and can't get both links.
Question #3.
Do you collect any cards other than baseball cards and if so, which kinds? What would you guess is the breakdown percentage wise of each type of card in your collection?
Friday, December 2, 2011
December Contest Question #2
Let me start off by saying how much I enjoyed the responses to the first question. I purposefully didn't specify how "rich" the aunt was so you could decide for yourself. If you missed the first question, feel free to click HERE and get in on the action.
Here is question #2.
Looking ahead to 2012, what are two Topps products from 2011 that you don't want to see again and what are two new/revived Topps products you'd like to see introduced or brought back.
Flagship doesn't count because it's not going anywhere.
Still wondering about the prize? I'll give the winner a choice of a Topps Value Box or something of equivalent value. Fair enough?
Here is question #2.
Looking ahead to 2012, what are two Topps products from 2011 that you don't want to see again and what are two new/revived Topps products you'd like to see introduced or brought back.
Flagship doesn't count because it's not going anywhere.
Still wondering about the prize? I'll give the winner a choice of a Topps Value Box or something of equivalent value. Fair enough?
I love the Community
Jon over at the Community Gum recently did a great 11 box break of Topps products ranging from 1996 to 2005. Naturally, I had the Rangers, but I asked for a few cards from unclaimed teams along the way and Jon was nice enough to send those for future considerations.
You have to love the classy Community Gum business card. Yea, that's right, they're not just a blog anymore. They are an honest to goodness business and as they grow, I'm sure they'll have some great deals on cards. They provided boxes for this year's Gint-A-Cuffs participants. I know because I got my box from them.
This 2005 Topps Turkey Red Ian Kinsler Black parallel would have made a great Black Friday card. I didn't have it then, but I do now and it looks really sharp. I wish more ballplayers wore their pants the old-school way like Kins.
How about a little 1996 Topps Laser action, ala Will Clark. Everyone knows Will Clark is my favorite all-time player, which is funny since I like catchers so much. I respected the way he played the game--all out, all the time. The thing that is funny about this card is that the little laser cut guy appears to be running really fast. Will was definitely NOT known for his speed. He had 67 steals in 15 big league seasons, with only 8 of those coming in his 5 years with Texas.
That is one beautiful Pudge Rodriguez card. It's from the 2000 Topps Gold Label set. I think it's an all around nice design.
Here's a mystery for you. This is s 2001 Topps Fusion Stadium Club Ivan Rodriguez. You'll notice there is a Dodger at the plate. I can't verify this 100%, but I might know the play that's pictured. The Dodgers visited Texas for a three game set from June 5-7, 2000. The Rangers won game 1, but lost the next two. In the 9th inning of the first game, Shawn Green was at first and took 2nd on defensive indifference. Dave Hansen was the batter. Hansen would later popout for the final out of the game. The thing is, I'm not sure that's Hansen. It's hard to see the full number, but the situation fits the photo. Any thoughts?
Here is one of the non-Ranger cards I asked for. This 2005 Turkey Red Josh Gibson will make a nice addition to my catcher collection. Retro sometimes gets overdone, but this is retro done right.
Cristian Guzman didn't stick with the Rangers and did very little while he was with the team at the end of 2010. Still, Topps gave him a Hope Diamond parallel and it's #43/60. This helps quench my irrational thirst for every Rangers parallel known to man. It's a foolish quest I know, but the team collector in me can't help it.
I don't know where Jon got this one, but he must have read about my interest in Presidential cards. He included this stunning 2004 Topps Chrome Presidential Pastime James Madison Refractor. I used to have one of the other refractors and I traded it to Beardy. It's the one card I've traded away since finding the blogosphere that I wished I had kept.
Thank you Jon! These are just a few of the great cards he sent over and I encourage all of you to get in any group break the CG boys put on...it's well worth it!
You have to love the classy Community Gum business card. Yea, that's right, they're not just a blog anymore. They are an honest to goodness business and as they grow, I'm sure they'll have some great deals on cards. They provided boxes for this year's Gint-A-Cuffs participants. I know because I got my box from them.
This 2005 Topps Turkey Red Ian Kinsler Black parallel would have made a great Black Friday card. I didn't have it then, but I do now and it looks really sharp. I wish more ballplayers wore their pants the old-school way like Kins.
How about a little 1996 Topps Laser action, ala Will Clark. Everyone knows Will Clark is my favorite all-time player, which is funny since I like catchers so much. I respected the way he played the game--all out, all the time. The thing that is funny about this card is that the little laser cut guy appears to be running really fast. Will was definitely NOT known for his speed. He had 67 steals in 15 big league seasons, with only 8 of those coming in his 5 years with Texas.
That is one beautiful Pudge Rodriguez card. It's from the 2000 Topps Gold Label set. I think it's an all around nice design.
Here's a mystery for you. This is s 2001 Topps Fusion Stadium Club Ivan Rodriguez. You'll notice there is a Dodger at the plate. I can't verify this 100%, but I might know the play that's pictured. The Dodgers visited Texas for a three game set from June 5-7, 2000. The Rangers won game 1, but lost the next two. In the 9th inning of the first game, Shawn Green was at first and took 2nd on defensive indifference. Dave Hansen was the batter. Hansen would later popout for the final out of the game. The thing is, I'm not sure that's Hansen. It's hard to see the full number, but the situation fits the photo. Any thoughts?
Here is one of the non-Ranger cards I asked for. This 2005 Turkey Red Josh Gibson will make a nice addition to my catcher collection. Retro sometimes gets overdone, but this is retro done right.
Cristian Guzman didn't stick with the Rangers and did very little while he was with the team at the end of 2010. Still, Topps gave him a Hope Diamond parallel and it's #43/60. This helps quench my irrational thirst for every Rangers parallel known to man. It's a foolish quest I know, but the team collector in me can't help it.
I don't know where Jon got this one, but he must have read about my interest in Presidential cards. He included this stunning 2004 Topps Chrome Presidential Pastime James Madison Refractor. I used to have one of the other refractors and I traded it to Beardy. It's the one card I've traded away since finding the blogosphere that I wished I had kept.
Thank you Jon! These are just a few of the great cards he sent over and I encourage all of you to get in any group break the CG boys put on...it's well worth it!
Thursday, December 1, 2011
You must be looking for the December Contest
Well, you came to the right place.
I'm going to ask you a series of easy to answer questions. You get one entry for each question you answer. Easier than Christmas shopping right? I thought so. At the end of this little escapade, I'll randomize all the entries and one person will go away happy. The rest of you will go away thinking Santa left coal in your stocking.
The prize...well, I have to go shopping tomorrow so I'll let you know what the prize is with tomorrow's question.
Question #1: Let's suppose you have a "rich" aunt. She wants to get you something you really want for Christmas (or whichever holiday you might celebrate). What hobby related gift do you ask for this year?
I'm going to ask you a series of easy to answer questions. You get one entry for each question you answer. Easier than Christmas shopping right? I thought so. At the end of this little escapade, I'll randomize all the entries and one person will go away happy. The rest of you will go away thinking Santa left coal in your stocking.
The prize...well, I have to go shopping tomorrow so I'll let you know what the prize is with tomorrow's question.
Question #1: Let's suppose you have a "rich" aunt. She wants to get you something you really want for Christmas (or whichever holiday you might celebrate). What hobby related gift do you ask for this year?
Welcome to the team brother
Maddux squared.
Reunited and it feels so good.
Call it what you want, but Mike and Greg Maddux will be working "together" in 2012 since Greg signed on to be "special assistant to the GM" for the Texas Rangers.
Here's a link to the story on Yahoo Sports.
Get your TTM envelopes ready to go.
Surprise Stadium
15754 North Bullard
Surprise, AZ 85374
Reunited and it feels so good.
Call it what you want, but Mike and Greg Maddux will be working "together" in 2012 since Greg signed on to be "special assistant to the GM" for the Texas Rangers.
Here's a link to the story on Yahoo Sports.
Get your TTM envelopes ready to go.
Surprise Stadium
15754 North Bullard
Surprise, AZ 85374
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