I wasn't going to enter this contest but then I saw the checklist. Jordan Lyles will finally have his first new auto card since 2008. Thanks Panini, I've been sporting a card-on all day long.
"the only difference between snowboarding and rohypnol is that I'm pretty sure I know why my ass hurts after snowboarding"
Thanks for sharing this, I might join twitter just to follow him.
I'll be there, just like every year.
Anyone else think the prices have become all jacked up recently?
A Lance Berkman autograph (I have dozens of certified autos) is selling for $99.
A photo opportunity (shaking his hand and standing next to him for 10 seconds) with Joe Montana is being sold...
According to a blog post I read someone on twitter said that someone he knows called him and said that the Oakland A's were negotiating with Bartolo Colon.
Believe me, I hope (huh-huh get it) you have a good sale. I pulled an Ozzie Smith just yesterday and saw that his last one sold for $20 - that's why I figured O'Neill would get a bit less. As with all base set Topps cards, it just takes the right buyer.
All The Hype - these are serial...
I pulled one of the serial numbered checklist cards, too. I got a good laugh out of it.
The O'Neill Hope Diamond could sell for $10-$15 to the right set builder or player collector.
As the only other Astros fan in America - if Jordan Lyles doesn't get a RC autograph card I'm going to....I'm gonna...say really nasty things about Topps on a baseball card message board.
First, Ed Wade is going to have to call the Phillies and ask them which player they eventually will want.
Personally, I think the Astros need a college arm here (Mark Appel) but they could go high school pitcher (Lance McCullers). Our last several top picks have been bats (Jason Castro, Delino...
As to your first question, this checklist is from baseballcardpedia:
60A-AK Al Kaline (2011 Topps Heritage)
60A-AC Andrew Cashner
60A-BG Bob Gibson (2011 Topps Heritage)
60A-BH Bryce Harper (2010 Bowman Sterling)
60A-BR Brooks Robinson (2011 Topps Series 1)
60A-DO David Ortiz
60A-EB Ernie...
Although I haven't seen a Pomeranz, these printing plates do exist (there is a Kolbrin Vitek on ebay right now).
If you need a copy of the insert, I've got an extra one.
No, but I hear we really like minor league relievers. Although I will miss Keppinger, the Jose Altuve era has begun.
As for Sanchez, the Astros are looking to cut payroll and he doesn't really fit that bill. The Astros aren't really looking to improve the team as much as improve the bottom...
I am excited to see what kind of haul Houston can get.
Everyone except Jordan Lyles and a couple other guys is on the block and we're ready to start dealing.
Wandy Rodriguez and Hunter Pence should land several top prospects, and guys like Brett Myers and Jeff Keppinger could land a prospect or...
It's been a long time since I opened this stuff, but the Z-gold was a tiny bit shinier than the base. The only way to tell is to hold up the two together and look closely. If you've only got one in your hand or are looking at a scan, there is no way to tell.
I'll try to dig deep into my...