Therion's All Time Astros Autograph Collection (989 Reached!! 32 To Go!)

[Therion]

One new addition since my last update.


Hunter Brown. These are readily available, but I finally got one at a price I didn't mind paying. I will probably eventually upgrade to a non-sticker.

 

[Therion]

Two consecutive maildays and today is HUGE.

This is an upgrade from a copy that is only signed by a somewhat well-known figure in the middle.


Now I have all three on the card.

 

[Therion]

One upgrade from a Private Signing



One to add to the "Oh, a giant white spot to avoid and sign over the black area instead" auto pile. This was a private signing, but it isn't a big enough deal to fret about. Unlikely to ever try to reupgrade. I'm not sure what else to expect from a player whose only Astros highlight was falling on his face as he came out of the dugout.

 

[mrmopar]

Two consecutive maildays and today is HUGE.

This is an upgrade from a copy that is only signed by a somewhat well-known figure in the middle.

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Now I have all three on the card.

Who is the guy on the right (is it maybe Gene Tenace?) and what about the guy fairly well hidden behind Berra? It looks like you need 1 more sig!

 

[Therion]

Who is the guy on the right (is it maybe Gene Tenace?) and what about the guy fairly well hidden behind Berra? It looks like you need 1 more sig!

It's Dennis Menke. Until I find one already signed by all four (Menke has passed) I will consider this one complete.

 

[Therion]

One upgrade since my last post.


This is a big upgrade. This is his only Astros card and I've never seen another signed (though surely a few more do exist). He has now officially retired from Japanese baseball, so this will be tough for anyone to get done going forward.

 

[trevordchi]

I haven't posted or been in the hobby for over 10 years but I remember this quest and it's very cool to see you still going for it.

 

[Therion]

I haven't posted or been in the hobby for over 10 years but I remember this quest and it's very cool to see you still going for it.

It's the only part of baseball card collecting that I've never waned on. Even my Darryl Kile and Canadian flag collections wane, but never this one.

 

[Therion]

HUGE mailday today. These are such rare events now.

Let's start with two upgrades including a doozie.


Rudy Owens, upgraded from a Minor League card. Obtained TTM.


Paul Householder via private signing. His signature is slowly shrinking, but it's an impossible signature off the upgrade list. This replaces an index card.

Now for SEVEN new additions. Seven. All obtained in Spring Training.


Mauricio Dubon


Joel Kuhnel


Cesar Salazar (I have a single-player auto coming, so going to try to find a way to get Gage on it)


Rafael Montero


Shawn Dubin


Parker Mushinski


Brett Sousa

 

[MrMet2.0]

Did you go to ST?


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[Therion]

Did you go to ST?


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No, a buddy of mine did. I haven't been able to make it to FL for ST since 2019.

 

[MrMet2.0]

No, a buddy of mine did. I haven't been able to make it to FL for ST since 2019.

Oh nice, I’ve never been, would love to one day!


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[Therion]

It has been quite a week, thanks to Spring Training! Another one off of the needs list, not just the upgrade list.


Niko Goodrum. He literally only signs during Spring Training and is unlikely to be invited to many more, so pumped to have this one off of my list.

 

[Therion]

Four new additions this week, two of which will need upgrades in the future.
Ryan Hartman - purchased for 75 cents, so not a bad cost for a placeholder.


Ralph Garza, Jr - another 75 cent placeholder. I'll do these all day long.


Grae Kessinger - obtained in ST through a consignment


Corey Julks - also obtained in ST

Pretty pumped, I'm down to 17.

 

[MrMet2.0]

Man, I need the name of your spring training contact, specially since the Mets are playing the Astros right now, maybe they could hook me up too, lol!


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[Therion]

I'll DM you with some info for next year. This ST is basically over.

One upgrade today.


Jim Fuller - TTM

This was my third attempt and persistence paid off. This upgrades an index card.

 

[Therion]

With Opening Day, I can officially add a new additon. Our new manager, Joe Espada.

My want list will expand in the next few days as we have debuts that I don't have autos for yet.

 

[Therion]

It happened fast! One more step forward, one step back.

Tayler Scott debuted today, so I have another need on the list.

But Josh Hader also debuted, so one to the new additions.

 

[Therion]

With the Astros debut of Victor Caratini, I have taken another step back. Up to 19 needs.

 

[Therion]

With the absolutely abysmal debut of Blair Henley, I am back to 20 needs.