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Any gamblers/risk takers out there?
I just saw box prices myself a couple days ago. It's pretty amazing what one mega hit will do for box prices. 2010 Bowman Chrome has so many good hits besides just Machado, and the price isn't anywhere near the same level as 2009. -
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JULIO URIAS CALLED UP TO THE DODGERS
I've always found it a little odd that pitchers, in general, no matter how great they become never have the hobby love hitters do. Kershaw is the best example of this currently. He's arguably the best player in baseball currently, and his best cards sell for half what Trout or Harper get. You... -
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Six years ago, THIS was the hot list
Something else I just thought of that fueled the fire with the Pujols too, is that it was a redemption. So who knows how many went un-redeemed. It was a perfect storm type situation. In a sense like a modern day 52 Mantle kind of thing. More to do with the circumstances of the sets they were... -
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Six years ago, THIS was the hot list
It was more than that. Especially if you are considering graded versions, it sold for 10K+ all the time. Still does in some cases. -
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David Price to Tigers D Smyly & Willy Adames & Nick Franklin to Tampa Austin Jackson to Seatlle
10000% True. That's why I'm not sold on him long term for his career. As far as this year, all the numbers behind the numbers say he's legit at the moment. Plus, it's on record everywhere that he totally revamped his swing, and approach this winter. I wonder if he's the next Carlos Gomez. A guy... -
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The "HOLY CRAP!" end-price thread
WOW! It's funny how randomly some sets hit big. -
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Another 2008 Beckett hot list ($1k Hillary Clinton card!)
I don't remember that card, or the controversy. It's interesting to look back though. On a related note that card is still getting $100. Which considering the hype which will be building here soon for a presidential run, might be a buy period. -
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David Price to Tigers D Smyly & Willy Adames & Nick Franklin to Tampa Austin Jackson to Seatlle
J.D. Martinez was huge in this deal happening. I'm not sure what I think of him long term (career wise), but in the short term everything he's doing seems legit. All the numbers suggest it's not a fluke so far. It would be a huge steal if the Tigers just randomly picked him up in the spring for... -
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DAVID PRICE TRADED TO THE TIGERS!
Think about the long term deal Dombrowski made. 1. After 2008 season, trades Matt Joyce to TB for Edwin Jackson 2. After 2009 season, trades Edwin Jackson (and Granderson) for Scherzer and Austin Jackson (plus others involved). 3. Now, trades Jackson in a deal that gets Price. In a round about... -
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Six years ago, THIS was the hot list
Totally agree. I've said it here before, but I think prospecting got out of realism because of Pujols. Everyone is chasing the next big rookie chrome auto thinking it has the potential to one day become the next Pujols chrome rookie. When in reality it will never happen again, because there are... -
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David Price to Tigers D Smyly & Willy Adames & Nick Franklin to Tampa Austin Jackson to Seatlle
What you're saying is true. However, I think they are looking at the playoffs only with this move. They are thinking they will only need 4 starters at the most in a 7 game series. Which gives them a choice of Porcello or Verlander most likely to come out of the pen during the playoffs. Chances... -
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Trades/Signings That Have Taken Place While These Boards Were Down
Totally agree. I wouldn't be shocked at bit if part of the deal gets packaged into another deal this offseason. It seems every time he makes a strange move like this it ends up being only part of the final outcome. -
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Mariners Coaching staff just announced..
It's like half the Tigers old coaching staff. -
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Josh Johnson Signs W/ the Padres
If I was the GM I go after heavy speed. Everyone knows Petco is a power sapping park. Speedy guys might be more willing to sign. Plus, why not play up to your park factors. -
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Official FCB PLAYER COLLECTORS List--Collectors Welcome!
It's weird how I've missed this thread even though it's a sticky. Haha Granderson
