Another old TTM success rolls in

Early on during 2020 Quarantine, a few TTM successes rolled in. I figured a few would pop in here and there, as current and retired players were at home with time to pass.

After getting a few in late March, all went quiet again. I did not send out any requests during this time out of respect to these athletes. I'm mostly done with this part of the hobby anyways, as the only part of it still desirable to me is to keep my Topps Yankees Project moving.

In 2019, I had a bit of a hard time early on getting a success to check off the current year, but eventually got Chance Adams to return his card. Later on, I replaced him in my set with Troy Tulowitzki, which felt like a fun one to include. However, one that rolled in yesterday might give Tulo a run for his money:

Yankees reliever Chad Green! I sent this is February of 2019, so about a year and a half ago. The bold signature looks really good, and Green is obviously a Yankees bullpen staple. He has appeared in 169 games for NY over the past four seasons, putting up a 5.3 WAR, 347 Ks in 259.1 innings, and posting a 3.16 ERA. He's been an excellent force for NY, especially since his move to the bullpen in 2017.

I'm still 0-for in my quest for a 2020 signed Yankees card, but glad I have a few really good options for 2019 should I decide to change my mind.

TTM Success: Chad Green

I haven't sent out a TTM request since mid-September. I do have a stack of cards set aside to send at some point, but I just don't have a ton of motivation for sending right now. It happens.

During these lulls, I always find it surprising to come home to a SASE. But I guess that's the fun of having over 100 outstanding requests. You never know when one is going to make its way home.

In this instance, I was thrilled to find a 2018 Topps Series 2 autograph of Chad Green. I just inserted CC Sabathia into my Topps Yankees Project for 2018, although Green is tempting. I think I'll stick with CC, but I am really happy to get this back.

Green has been an awesome reliever for the Yanks the last two years. He came to NY (along with Luis Cessa) from the Tigers in exchange for Justin Wilson. He was shifted to the 'pen full time in '17, and his numbers the last two years have been terrific:

2017: 5-0, 69 IP, 103K 17 BB, 0.739 WHIP, 1.83 ERA, 248 ERA+, 2.7 WAR
2018: 8-3, 75.2 IP, 94K, 15 BB, 1.044 WHIP, 2.50 ERA, 175 ERA+, 2.3 WAR

Two years of a 5 WAR pitcher for Justin Wilson? Yes please.

This card was sent on 9/13 and returned 12/14, so as very nice 3 month turnaround time here.