What a Series!

POST 98 - World Series and Giveaway Last Call

 

Wild World Series is Going 7!

This World Series has been the most intense 7 games of baseball I have ever seen and I don't even have a horse in the race. Thank god I have been able to watch every heart racing game. Tomorrow I have an engagement that will keep me away from home until 10pm my time, so hopefully nothing happens until the late innings. I want Verlander to get a ring and don't want Chase Utley to so that is why I am rooting for Houston. Here are some thoughts on what I have seen:

Joc Pederson is going to get a ball in his ear very soon. Especially if game 7 turns into a blowout. I used to be a fan of the kid but on his last two homeruns he acted like they were walk-offs. Both were relatively meaningless. I see Correa and Altuve celebrate like maniacs but at least their hits mattered and they kept their celebrations for the instant reaction on the way to first and after they crossed the plate. Not parading around the whole diamond dancing like a clincher. Very disappointed.

Fransisco Liriano should have pitched by now. I have been a big Liriano fan since his rookie year but why throw Gregerson who looks like he has a knuckleballer delivery and shows the ball way too much to be successful and leave Liriano in the 'pen when he has valuable experience?

Where is Josh Reddick?! He's been decent defensively but just has not shown up at the plate. He is an automatic out. I keep waiting for him to bust out...and waiting....and waiting...

The Astros WILL Win Game 7!

I like Lance McCullers and I think he has a great career ahead of him. I hope he is able to pitch above the moment and dominate for 5 or 6 innings. I am NOT a Dallas Keuchel fan. I would rather see Verlander come out of the 'pen and throw underhand than have Dallas throw gas on a fire. If we see him pitch in game 7 its because the game is over or will be soon.

GIVEAWAY/CONTEST UPDATE:

Time is running down. My next post (#99) will signify the end of the contest. I have a huge number of prize packages put together to send out. More packages than entrants so comment or email your blog name idea or just comment or email that you like someone else's idea and one of these packages is yours!

Card Show Spoils, Willie Horton Appearance

Detroit Tigers Legend Willie Horton made an appearance at a local card show and I was lucky enough to get a tiny chunk of time to go see him. I got a couple autographs, 2 for me because I couldn't decide on which card and one for my brother. I watched him sign and his signature was very strange. Instead of one fluid motion for first and last name, he signs a little of the first then throws in the big curve to the right then proceeds. Definitely doesn't look like what his supposed signature on the card below looks like.
I should have went home after that since that was the plan I told my wife but there was a hint of musty wax in the air and I followed my nose to a table of dime boxes and then nickel boxes. An hour and 276 cards later I was running for the door trying to come up with a story for my wife for my tardiness. Here are the spoils from the boxes which ended up being way cheaper with bulk deals. I didn't pay more than 5 cents for any of the cards and the nickel ones were even cheaper. I'll start with the other Horton autos.

Thanks Tom! The Angels, In Order.

I found a lot of Rey Ordonez!

I found this whole set of AL players. Palmiero and Buhner are not pictured.

Chapman for a couple pennies? Sure.

A bunch of PC guys from this Circa set.

Rainbow foil Rasmus.

I have only a handful of this set from my early years. It was my first run in with framed cards and I loved them. I pick them up from dimeboxes no matter who the player is.

This card for 3 cents in top loader condition?! Why not

I don't like the title "Late Bloomers" especially for Hall of Fame door knockers but these cards are cool looking.

The best part of digging in old boxes is the names you find. Randall Simon is a name I hadn't heard in forever and I was a big fan of his. He had some pop for sure.

Another Nolan to collect.

Two versions of Cal. Guillen RC that would cost you $2 at any other table in Detroit.

El Duque was the man.

This Magglio RC must have hidden itself from the owner as well. Kerry Wood and Todd Helton RC's for pennies!

Grand Slammer Fernando Tatis.

Some kids I had yet to have cards of.

If Delino Jr. ever figures it out at the plate; watch out.

Another Rey to add to the PC.

I can't pass up silver sigs. Ever.

This is the card on the top of my list. This guy's numbers in the minors are sick. He will be something special, mark my words. Invest now.

Thats about as cool as a Tim Salmon card gets.

Some Tig's.

Before they were stars.

The background on these is awesome.

NOW TO THE VINTAGE:

Spaceman!

I have more Dodger collecting trade partners than any other team so I always try to pick up some cheap vintage Dodgers whenever I see a deal. I have no clue who any of them are but figure I would be happy to get any pre-1980's Tiger cards so my Dodger dudes probably feel the same way.

I always try to grab some wax. This was $3. Can't beat that opening packs for $6 and not getting the whole set.

I've started cutting blister boxes in half and labeling them with my trade partners and their likes to help me sort. When the box fills, it ships. Works for me so far. As soon as I get some extra cash to ship that is.

I had the chance to visit my wife's grandparents yesterday and had forgotten her grandfather collected cards. He let me look through a book of old Tiger cards and it was awesome. You never know who you get to share in cardboard hoarding with. Definitely the highlight of a great weekend.