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Thanks for the offer! I think I'm good with this one. Funny how it was tough to find when he's been in baseball continuously since the card came out 33 years ago.
Conner Capel - He's been up and down with the A's this year and has been okay. This upgrades a Cleveland auto out of 2018 Bowman Chrome.
Cal Stevenson - Purchased by the Giants in April, he's currently in the Phillies organization. I sure wouldn't want to pull this card from a pack, but I'm glad they put it in the set! This upgrades an uncertified 2019 Heritage Minors league leaders card.
Lawrence Butler - A 6th round pick in 2018, but he has managed to keep getting better including being very impressive in spring training this year and making the Futures Game. Prior to this year the highest level he played in was A-ball so I don't know how long he will be up this time (he replaced Tony Kemp on the roster while he's on paternity leave). But he's an exciting player, which the A's need.
Kirby Snead - He has been with the A's since last year but I held off buying anything because all that has ever been available are overpriced college 8x10's and baseballs. I was hoping a minor league card would pop up at some point (he has no MLB cards), but no luck. So I finally gave in and bought one of the overpriced college signatures to close the door on all of the 2022 debuts.
Did you see this one? Might be someone's only crack at a "certified" pack issued Burke! I am a hard pass, so it's all you if you want it! The people who design these really have no clue on what is aesthetically pleasing though, do they?
Did you see this one? Might be someone's only crack at a "certified" pack issued Burke! I am a hard pass, so it's all you if you want it! The people who design these really have no clue on what is aesthetically pleasing though, do they?
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Francisco Perez - Limiting batters to a .364 average in 4 games. You fit right in, Francisco.
Spenser Watkins - Started 1 game, giving up 5 runs in 5 1/3 innings (including 2 homers!) and was promptly sent back down. I don't know, if his arm stayed attached for 5 innings I think he should have a roster spot.
Cody Thomas - He's currently in AAA after being pretty mediocre for a month in the majors. This upgrades a 2020 Elite Extra "Los Angeles" card.
Great commentary on the players. They could be starters for the Royals this year.
Sean Newcomb - In 4 2/3 innings so far he hasn't allowed a hit and has struck out 8. If he keeps that up he'll get traded this winter.
Esteury Ruiz - He is somehow managing to lead the AL in steals while having a negative WAR. His batting average isn't even that bad (.243), he just doesn't walk enough, has zero power, and terrible defensive metrics. This upgrades a 2017 Elite Extra San Diego card.
JJ Bleday - This is his first A's certified auto...it upgrades a 2020 Bowman Chrome Marlins card.
Freddy Tarnok - This upgrades a Braves 2017 Bowman Draft IP/TTM auto.
Joe Boyle - Picked up from the Reds for reliever Sam Moll, he has great stuff but has always had control issues. He's been pretty good since the A's got him and made it up to the majors recently. So far he's given up zero earned runs in 2 starts while striking out a batter per inning.
Joey Estes - Part of the Matt Olson trade last year. He's had some success in the minors this year but was probably called up a bit early, he had 6 starts in Triple-A and doesn't turn 22 until next month. Oh well, the A's definitely need pitchers. He got shelled in his first start, hopefully it gets better from there. Nice signature!
Dany Jimenez - This is an upgrade from a cut custom card that was really generic looking. The signature with the horizontal photo looks pretty sweet.
I thought the same thing.
Shintaro Fujinami - The pricey one for the year. He was a disaster and was traded mid-season, but as a Japanese player with very few certified autos out there they are expensive. Very glad I was patient and didn't pay $100+ for one of his Japanese certified autos, hoping he'd get an A's autograph from Topps. I paid too much for this based on performance, but it was definitely less than $100.
Easton Lucas - Reliever had an 8.10 ERA in 6 appearances.
Joey Estes - An upgrade from a no-logo Panini card. He gave up 4 homers in 10 innings this year but he has done enough in the minors that I could see him landing a rotation spot next year.
Kelly Downs - This upgrades a 1988 Topps Giants card.
