Robert runs the fun $30 a Week blog. I believe I saw a few cards on his want list, and I am always matching any serialed cards to his needs. Robert sent a small package (just 9 cards) but nine pieces of needs.
Along with the 6 cards Robert knocked off my 2013 A&G base set needs, he included an insert card for Curious Cases, a SP for the 2013 Heritage and a super sweet OPC retro of Captain Serious. Thanks!
Next up is Chris from Nacho Grande, a daily visit for me. I am going to jump on his trade stacks one of these days, but until then, I shoot Chris any Larkins I find, along with other Reds via PWE. Chris was kind enough to also beat on my '13 A&G list with about 25 cards. Here's a 3 card highlight.
Another insert card. I just love the bat barrel shot of Harmon, and the windbreaker under Whitey's uniform. Don't see that look anymore. Thanks Chris!
Last up today is Matt from Once a Cub. Matt and I pretty much have one of those vacuum tubes between our two houses. I rip packs and pull Cubs, and Matt seems to pull White Sox. At least we have someone to send them to. Matt did a bit of a ChiSox dump on me along with some special cards inserted.
I really REALLY like this set from Upper Deck. You see a far amount of images you don't see often on cards, though I think that Lopez was shown on this year's GQ. Doesn't matter because this is a nice trio of cards, and for the few I have of this set, all new additions.
For a Pale Hose collector, it may be a shock I don't have a desire to start a Frank Thomas collection. That's not to say I don't want his cards. It's just that there are SO MANY that collect him, it's hard to get his cards at a reasonable price. But I will take these three, as I don't have any of them. The Buehrle is just a great card, only a little too close. Take it out 10 feet and that would be perfectly framed. Never seen the Belle predictor card. I should scratch it just to see what is revealed.
The one thing you can count on from Matt is his TTM cards, or for a bunch of his - in person. Matt has sent me some great autographs he has secured in person, and this package was no different.
Best part of the Bowmans are the ability to match the autograph. I guess Topps isn't forging. Sanchez is working his way up quickly in the minors. Arroyo might get a chance to compete for a bullpen spot in 2014. Blanke is still developing. The Hudson on the bottom is a Lineage autograph. Let's see if he can come back from a 2nd Tommy John arm surgery next season. Thanks as always, Matt.
That's all for now. I gotta go help my wife finish dinner.
Love the retro Toews. The Hawks need to tighten up things in the third period but 6-1-2 after winning the Cup is very encouraging.
ReplyDeleteGlad the package arrived safely Jeff, enjoy!
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