In a recent post, I mentioned that I stupidly did not have a 2017 Topps Aaron Judge RC. When I got my team set during spring
training, I sent each card away for a TTM signature, and never replaced the Judge. I figured I’d get the
Judge back in a trade package or two, but then something happened.
He became Aaron Freakin’ Judge.
Prices went up. Not crazy, but the card routinely goes for
over $5, which is obviously quite a bit for a run of the mill base card. After
eBay shipping and whatnot, I was probably going to end up dropping $7 or $8 on
it.
Then you guys all came to the rescue.
The first was Matt from Summer of ’74, admittedly a blog I had
just found out about. If you don't follow him, you should. He was kind enough to offer up the Judge, as well as some
other Yanks. I’m always down for another trading partner, so I quickly said
yes.
Matt delivered! And now I have this…again. But this time it’s
not going anywhere.
Accompanying the Judge was a team bag loaded with Yankees.
While their drafts have been stellar, two of the Yankees top three
picks from 2015 aren’t quite working out. James Kaprielian (Round 1, 16
overall), while tremendously talented, is on the shelf after TJ surgery shortly after Spring Training. Jeff
Degano (Round 2, 57 overall) is a lefty from Indiana State who had a lot of
success in college, but then seemed to develop a case of the yips and couldn’t find
the plate last year. As far as I know, he is still back in extended spring
training this year. I really hope Kaprielian is able to come back 100%, as he
is a very likeable kid with a great make up and bulldog mentality, and someone
who was close to being a major part of this new youth movement. He just might
have to be a part of it a little later than planned, that’s all.
This Sparky Lyle is super cool. I don’t think I’ve seen that
photo.
Speaking of unseen photos, I don’t recognize this one of The
Mick either. It feels really clear and high quality compared to some of this
other photos. He was a total badass, that’s for sure, and looks great on an ’87
design.
As does Jeter! I‘ll always add more Jeters to the
collection.
Thanks, Matt! Really appreciate the cards. I’ll hit you back
momentarily.
Glad my dupe found a good home!
ReplyDeleteI "Judge" this trade package to be a winner!
ReplyDeleteLove the 84 and 87 Jeters
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