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    MiLB Graphing Question

    You're probably wasting your time if you are planning on arriving before the team bus gets there. Players in the minors are almost always willing to sign. Gates typically open an hour before the first pitch, and depending on the layout of the park just find a spot near the dugout or down the...
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    Is anyone else excited about these Pirates!!!

    As a fan, I am happy with the direction the roster is headed, and hopefully there will be a window within the next few years where the team can contend. However, from a prospecting standpoint, I think you are significantly overestimating the market. There just simply aren't many people...
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    I miss collecting cards

    I think the most important thing to having a successful team collection is to be happy with what YOU have. With the mind-blowing number of new cards that come out every year it's nearly impossible to track down every card you would like to add to your collection. On top of that, numbered...
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    23rd 1/1 for my Sean Burnett PC! COME IN AND HELP ME OUT!!!

    Great addition Brad. I haven't seen much of anything of Burnett around here lately, and I can definitely relate to being unable to find higher numbered parallels. I thought a lot of stuff would start popping up after the trades last summer, but no such luck.
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    FINALLY finished 2007 BCDP Gold Ref Set! Scans & Shoutouts!!

    Great looking set James. That Moskos looks great...I'll need to pick one up some day.
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    Vladimir Guerrero a Hofer?

    I think people are quick to overlook his defense and speed because he has basically been limited to being a DH in recent years. In the late 90's/early 00's, he was a serious base stealing threat and had one of the most impressive outfield arms I have seen. It's a shame that, like Andre Dawson...
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    Do you track your hobby spend?

    I could probably tell you where I got it, how I got it, and how much I paid for just about every card I own, but that's mostly just having a good memory. I stick to a pretty tight budget, so I never worry too much about how much I have spent on cards. I am now buying cards of ex-Pirates and...
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    May & June 2010 TTM Success/Failure Thread

    Welcome back! It gets addicting fast, as Danny or Therion would probably agree, but being a team auto collector is probably my favorite part of the hobby at this point. Good luck with building your collection. BTW, I haven't forgotten about getting a Blass auto for you :D
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    Topps Red Hot Redemption #2 Revealed

    Agreed on both accounts. That is one nice looking card, and considering how few cards he has out there, might just be enough motivation for me to start a new player collection.
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    Freedom Card Board Members Win a free box of Allen Ginter

    While I don't completely avoid Beckett, I forgot my password for their site long ago, and have no need/desire to reregister. I'll say 6 K's
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    2010 Historic Autographs 5 BOX BREAK SCANS--1/1 & NOLAN RYAN

    Ouch. What people seem to be unaware of is that at least 50% of the players can be easily obtained TTM for the price of a 2 stamps. Hell, in the last couple months I have received TTM returns from 4 of the players in this break. Of the HOF'er autos, that were pulled, all have countless...
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    Pedro Alvarez called up to Pittsburgh

    I think he'll stay hot for a while. There are some deep pocketed Pirate collectors out there, and he has been getting a ton of hype locally. People are acting like he is the second coming of Bonds. Once he gets a couple months of play under his belt and the initial wave of collectors has the...
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    Official Pirates Thread

    Already got my tickets for tonight. I'm not him to set the world on fire like most of the city seems to be expecting, but it should be an interesting atmosphere.
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    Pedro Alvarez called up to Pittsburgh

    The 1-5 spots in the order are looking solid, but it's easy to minimize the damage when 6-9 are a black hole. There's a long way before the major league club turns it around.
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    Pedro Alvarez called up to Pittsburgh

    Works out well...I'll be out of town this weekend, so I'll be able to make it to the park tomorrow. I got to see him a few times at AA last year, but hopefully he's refined his game a bit since then.
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    Pedro Alvarez called up to Pittsburgh

    Should be interesting to see how many people show up tomorrow. The city has been acting like he is the second coming of Bonds, Van Syke, Bonilla, and Drabek all rolled into one. I assume he'll be in tomorrow's lineup. http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10166/1065846-100.stm
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    WHERE IS THE EVAN LONGORIA SUPERFRACTOR???

    :o I'd take that over the Longo any day. Then again, being a Pirate fan has been known to cause other various delusions from time to time as well. If you ever have interest in moving it, please let me know.
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    OFFICIAL DRAFT DAY THREAD - Final Day

    Re: OFFICIAL DRAFT DAY THREAD - Jim Callis' Final Mock Draft I'd be fine with Machado or Tailon, I think it's hard to pass on a pitcher on a pitcher with that type the size and velocity, regardless of the inherent risks with taking a pitcher. Regardless, I will be interested in seeing how the...
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    Took a gamble and bought this for a project..

    I never quite understood all the belly-aching over Razor. If you like their products, great. If not, just don't buy it and move on. Constructive criticism is great, but it seems like the same group of people pop up in every thread with the same comments, none of which are very constructive...
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    Jeff Niemann

    Bingo. I have always compared prospecting to a game of hot potato. I'm sure quite a few here make some very nice profits while a player rises through the minors or has a big debut, but after that initial hype, the collecting base for most teams simply will not maintain those prices. I have...
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    Team Autograph Collectors Thread

    Billy, I vaguely recall the story behind Lemongello, but what makes the other two big additions so tough? Deceased? Notorious non signers? nevermore, I added your link to the first post.
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    Story on Stras super on Yahoo front page (with FCB link)

    Oops...haven't been on here much lately, and I usually just gloss over the prospecting threads. Mods can delete as needed. Lo siento.
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    Story on Stras super on Yahoo front page (with FCB link)

    Sorry if this was already posted...didn't see it on the first couple pages. http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/blog/big_le ... mlb,243549 The link to FCB should give the board some great free promotion. Any thoughts on what (if any) impact this kind of mainstream media attention could have on the...
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    I need some help!

    All player assignments and team mailing addresses can be found on the milb website. A little research goes a long way.
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    Major League players with physical disabilities

    Freddy Sanchez was born with a club foot.

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