Upper Deck inks Rivera & Pettitte for 2010 UD...

http://www.blowoutcards.com/forums/news ... post384135

Per Blowout's website. Considering the scarcity of their Autographs, should be fun chase cards.

Awesome news!

finally do something right, now that they will have their logos blanked out... ::facepalm::

hofautos said:

finally do something right, now that they will have their logos blanked out... ::facepalm::

Click to expand...

Maybe they'll be super desirable Jason Giambi Charity picnic photo's

like these two will totally help them sell cards

Well, Upper Deck just got guaranteed a lot more of my business for 2010, when I wasn't really planning on buying much from them at all.

Slette said:

Well, Upper Deck just got guaranteed a lot more of my business for 2010, when I wasn't really planning on buying much from them at all.

Click to expand...

so you are going to buy boxes looking for a Pettitte auto? otherwise you aren't giving UD your money...

sdsportsfan1214 said:

like these two will totally help them sell cards

Click to expand...

Your assertion...

Slette said:

Well, Upper Deck just got guaranteed a lot more of my business for 2010, when I wasn't really planning on buying much from them at all.

Click to expand...

...has immediately been proven wrong :lol:

too bad it wont have Yankees on it

I was wonder for 2010 if UD buyback their old product, can they insert old card with sticker auto on it and pass the MLB license problem?

JEA2880 said:

sdsportsfan1214 said:

like these two will totally help them sell cards

Click to expand...

Your assertion...

Slette said:

Well, Upper Deck just got guaranteed a lot more of my business for 2010, when I wasn't really planning on buying much from them at all.

Click to expand...

...has immediately been proven wrong :lol:

Click to expand...

they already struggle enough to sell their products, i know for a fact these two wont help at all.

Upper Deck Signs Andy Pettitte and Mariano Rivera

New York World Champions Andy Pettitte and Mariano Rivera Added to the Upper
Deck Rotation in 2010



Upper Deck inks legendary pitching duo to an autograph deal



Carlsbad, CA (November 18, 2009) - Andy Pettitte and Mariano Rivera won
their fifth World Championship together this year by besting Philadelphia in
the Fall Classic. Now the two hurlers are joining forces with Upper Deck to
sign autographs for the company's 2010 Baseball releases. They reunite with
their teammate and Upper Deck exclusive spokesman Derek Jeter on the
company's list of impressive championship baseball talent set to sign for
Upper Deck in 2010.



What makes this non-exclusive deal even more exciting is the relative
scarcity of both of these player's signatures in the market. Rivera has had
very few signed cards in the market in recent years and Pettitte has not had
a signed card in the market since 2005. This, and the fact they just won the
title again, will likely have fans in New York and beyond clamoring for
these collectibles.



"We are thrilled to be able to bring signature cards of these two iconic
players to collectors with our 2010 Upper Deck Baseball releases," said
Gabriel Garcia, Upper Deck's baseball brand manager. "Their achievements are
legendary and we know it will mean a lot to bring the New York faithful
closer to their heroes. We are also very excited about some of the
multi-signed trading cards we will be able to bring to the market with
Pettitte, Rivera and Jeter in particular."

When I find out which products their autos will be put in, yes I will probably pick up a couple of boxes. If I "strike out" and pull a Mariano auto, oh well. I bought a lot of UD in 2008 because I liked Goudey and Masterpieces. In 2009, Goudey stunk and Masterpieces was gone, so I didn't buy anything other than a handful of singles.

I know the odds of me pulling the auto I want out of a box is relatively low, but it's impossible to pull one if I don't buy any. I'm sure my gamble won't pay off and I'll end up buying one on the Bay, but it's a shot I'm comfortable taking.

So just to reiterate: Yes, I will be giving Upper Deck my money.

1995BBRefractorGuy said:

Slette said:

Well, Upper Deck just got guaranteed a lot more of my business for 2010, when I wasn't really planning on buying much from them at all.

Click to expand...

so you are going to buy boxes looking for a Pettitte auto? otherwise you aren't giving UD your money...

Click to expand...

It will be interesting to see how Upper Deck pushes through team jerseys and hats in the photos. I can't believe the would really airbrush everything, and depending on the attorney, that may not even be necessary considering work dress.

As long as MOST of the cards dont look like these, I have no problem with 2010 UD.

I wonder if Pettitte and MO ever signed cards for UD?