Would you buy Bowman Chrome minor league?

011873 · Oct 24, 2009

Assuming Topps does get the ML license, would you buy this product?

2010 Bowman Chrome Minor League

1. NO "RC LOGO" OR MLB PLAYERS ONLY MINOR LEAGUERS
2. Players are pictured in their minor league uniforms and cards show NO MLB team logos
3. All the refs found in reg BC will be here too
4. One auto per box
5. $4 per pack with 4 cards a pack
6. ALL RAZOR EXCLUSIVES WILL BE IN IT AS REG NON AUTOS

Prospectmaster · Oct 24, 2009

I just don't see the Bowman Chrome brand ever being taken over. I don't think any other prospect product could ever pass bowman chrome regardless of MLB license or not. Look at Donruss Elite Extra when it came out in 2007. Made a ton of money with autos of Heyward Moustakas Vitters Price and various others. If they can get a big lineup with more big time prospects I will continue to buy bowman chrome. I just don't see anyone passing it even if Upper Deck comes out with a minor league product.

Sly · Oct 24, 2009

011873 said:
Assuming Topps does get the ML license, would you buy this product?

2010 Bowman Chrome Minor League

1. NO "RC LOGO" OR MLB PLAYERS ONLY MINOR LEAGUERS
2. Players are pictured in their minor league uniforms and cards show NO MLB team logos
3. All the refs found in reg BC will be here too
4. One auto per box
5. $4 per pack with 4 cards a pack
6. ALL RAZOR EXCLUSIVES WILL BE IN IT AS REG NON AUTOS

Why is this better than what Bowman Chrome/Draft/etc. already is?

The Prospect cards ARE Minor League players, in their MAJOR LEAUGE uniforms. I think most would rather the players in the Major League unis instead of Minor League...especially cause some players would be in those unis for only half a season or less since there is so much movement in the minors.

Jaypers · Oct 24, 2009

011873 said:
ALL RAZOR EXCLUSIVES WILL BE IN IT AS REG NON AUTOS

I wouldn't be so presumptuous if I were you.

Jeff D · Oct 24, 2009

Sly said:
Why is this better than what Bowman Chrome/Draft/etc. already is?

The Prospect cards ARE Minor League players, in their MAJOR LEAUGE uniforms. I think most would rather the players in the Major League unis instead of Minor League...especially cause some players would be in those unis for only half a season or less since there is so much movement in the minors.

I would think one reason something like this could happen is because it's obvious that MLB or at least the MLBPA wants to move towards rookie cards being of ACTUAL MLB rookies.

So if they were able to launch a prospect line for draft picks and hot prospects in a Bowman Chrome Minor League product, then they can save the MLB licensed Bowman Chrome "1st Bowman Cards" for rookies in the majors. Maybe switch Draft to a MiLB product and change the current DP&P to something more like "Late Callups."

Obviously Draft is popular, so I don't really see this happening. But it's certainly a possibility if MLB pulls Topps grandfathered ability to create MLB cards of non-MLB players.

Philip J. Fry · Oct 24, 2009

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uniquebaseballcards · Oct 25, 2009

Exactly. Bowman has always been and always will be the Home of the Minor Leaguer in my mind.

Showing minor leaguers in minor league jerseys should be GREAT for prospectors since prospectors always like to emphasize the youth and potential of the player.

Sly said:
Why is this better than what Bowman Chrome/Draft/etc. already is?

The Prospect cards ARE Minor League players, in their MAJOR LEAUGE uniforms. I think most would rather the players in the Major League unis instead of Minor League...especially cause some players would be in those unis for only half a season or less since there is so much movement in the minors.

Jays_Cards · Oct 25, 2009

uniquebaseballcards said:
Exactly. Bowman has always been and always will be the Home of the Minor Leaguer in my mind.

Showing minor leaguers in minor league jerseys should be GREAT for prospectors since prospectors always like to emphasize the youth and potential of the player.

Sly said:

Why is this better than what Bowman Chrome/Draft/etc. already is?

The Prospect cards ARE Minor League players, in their MAJOR LEAUGE uniforms. I think most would rather the players in the Major League unis instead of Minor League...especially cause some players would be in those unis for only half a season or less since there is so much movement in the minors.

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uniquebaseballcards · Oct 25, 2009

Jays_Cards said:
uniquebaseballcards said:

Exactly. Bowman has always been and always will be the Home of the Minor Leaguer in my mind.

Showing minor leaguers in minor league jerseys should be GREAT for prospectors since prospectors always like to emphasize the youth and potential of the player.

Sly said:

Why is this better than what Bowman Chrome/Draft/etc. already is?

The Prospect cards ARE Minor League players, in their MAJOR LEAUGE uniforms. I think most would rather the players in the Major League unis instead of Minor League...especially cause some players would be in those unis for only half a season or less since there is so much movement in the minors.

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Jays_Cards · Oct 25, 2009

uniquebaseballcards said:
Jays_Cards said:

uniquebaseballcards said:

Exactly. Bowman has always been and always will be the Home of the Minor Leaguer in my mind.

Showing minor leaguers in minor league jerseys should be GREAT for prospectors since prospectors always like to emphasize the youth and potential of the player.

Sly said:

Why is this better than what Bowman Chrome/Draft/etc. already is?

The Prospect cards ARE Minor League players, in their MAJOR LEAUGE uniforms. I think most would rather the players in the Major League unis instead of Minor League...especially cause some players would be in those unis for only half a season or less since there is so much movement in the minors.

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::facepalm::

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It's really not worth any reply beyond...You are a complete and utter toolbag.

uniquebaseballcards · Oct 25, 2009

Jays_Cards said:
uniquebaseballcards said:

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uniquebaseballcards said:

Exactly. Bowman has always been and always will be the Home of the Minor Leaguer in my mind.

Showing minor leaguers in minor league jerseys should be GREAT for prospectors since prospectors always like to emphasize the youth and potential of the player.

Sly said:

Why is this better than what Bowman Chrome/Draft/etc. already is?

The Prospect cards ARE Minor League players, in their MAJOR LEAUGE uniforms. I think most would rather the players in the Major League unis instead of Minor League...especially cause some players would be in those unis for only half a season or less since there is so much movement in the minors.

Click to expand...

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::facepalm::

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::facepalm::

It's really not worth any reply beyond...You are a complete and utter toolbag.[/quote:2iziz3rh]

Constructive as always.

Soon all will be straightened out and most people will look back and laugh at the way things used to be

200lbhockeyplayer · Oct 25, 2009

I would definitely buy it. Then again, I also bought Team Best, Just and others...but stopped after 2007 Tristar.

Lars · Oct 25, 2009

I would buy it, but I personally think Topps will use such license to insert a subset of cards in their Bowman brands instead of issuing a completely different product for minor leaguers.

beefycheddar · Oct 25, 2009

What if it's a Topps set and not chrome?

Mudcatsfan · Oct 25, 2009

uniquebaseballcards said:
Exactly. Bowman has always been and always will be the Home of the Minor Leaguer in my mind.

Showing minor leaguers in minor league jerseys should be GREAT for prospectors since prospectors always like to emphasize the youth and potential of the player.

Sly said:

Why is this better than what Bowman Chrome/Draft/etc. already is?

The Prospect cards ARE Minor League players, in their MAJOR LEAUGE uniforms. I think most would rather the players in the Major League unis instead of Minor League...especially cause some players would be in those unis for only half a season or less since there is so much movement in the minors.

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I bet they'll still be more valuable then 4th year MLB "RC's"

uniquebaseballcards · Oct 25, 2009

I suppose in this case some folks might prefer the negative four-year RCs... aka MiLB first-year cards.

Heck, I think there should be a Bowman 'Prospect HOF Cuts' brand that show all the minor leaguers as HOFers too. After all, its never too early to start pretending.

Mudcatsfan said:
uniquebaseballcards said:

Exactly. Bowman has always been and always will be the Home of the Minor Leaguer in my mind.

Showing minor leaguers in minor league jerseys should be GREAT for prospectors since prospectors always like to emphasize the youth and potential of the player.

Sly said:

Why is this better than what Bowman Chrome/Draft/etc. already is?

The Prospect cards ARE Minor League players, in their MAJOR LEAUGE uniforms. I think most would rather the players in the Major League unis instead of Minor League...especially cause some players would be in those unis for only half a season or less since there is so much movement in the minors.

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I bet they'll still be more valuable then 4th year MLB "RC's"

Mudcatsfan · Oct 25, 2009

That's essentially what Bowman Chrome is. 17 year olds are given the royal treatment with their pimple faced images produced in extremely small quantites with swatches of their jerseys, or their autographs included, & expensive shiny card stock treatments.

Each 'nobody' is treated like a hall of famer.

Everybody has a chance to be an eternal great.

Its up to the prospector to sort through the 99.9% and find the gem.

Some people can handle a product like this, and some fear it and wish it wouldn't exist.

brianga26 · Oct 25, 2009

I would love a Topps produced Minor League set. But then again, I collect Tri-STar and I think its cool to get autograph of up and comer's. A MILB licensed Topps product would be sharp.

as for the post of the blog about the 2007 Bowman Little league.. the best line

Anybody pull game used lunchbox and backpack cards? I here they fall one per case. Very rare.

OH MY GOD! You think we will pull our very own London card?!?! I hope we get the game used diaper!

blitzerlover · Oct 25, 2009

Mudcatsfan said:
That's essentially what Bowman Chrome is. 17 year olds are given the royal treatment with their pimple faced images produced in extremely small quantites with swatches of their jerseys, or their autographs included, & expensive shiny card stock treatments.

Each 'nobody' is treated like a hall of famer.

Everybody has a chance to be an eternal great.

Its up to the prospector to sort through the 99.9% and find the gem.

Some people can handle a product like this, and some fear it and wish it wouldn't exist.

Win.

uniquebaseballcards · Oct 25, 2009

The 'royal treatment' BC provides prospects is making them look like they've accomplished something they have not, this is due to Topps' exemption as we know. A MiLB license/revocation of that license returns BC back to a healthy reality and a more stable foundation upon which to build, particularly to those interested in MiLB cards.

The notion below overly romanticizes prospecting as prospectors are no longer involved with said prospect's cards once the prospect has accomplished anything. Technically the same prose could be written about any card, its all part of the hobby.

Mudcatsfan said:
That's essentially what Bowman Chrome is. 17 year olds are given the royal treatment with their pimple faced images produced in extremely small quantites with swatches of their jerseys, or their autographs included, & expensive shiny card stock treatments.

Each 'nobody' is treated like a hall of famer.

Everybody has a chance to be an eternal great.

Its up to the prospector to sort through the 99.9% and find the gem.

Some people can handle a product like this, and some fear it and wish it wouldn't exist.

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