Wishing you all a happy 4th. Stay safe out there.
I collected baseball cards from the late '80s through 2002. Then I went to college and when I came out, I was lost. There were too many brands, sets, choices, relics, autos, parallels, variations. It was a turn off. However, I slowly made my way back. So here is my attempt to venture back into the hobby. I'll buy a few packs of cards here and there, comment on some cards I have, send out some TTMs, and follow the progress of my Topps Yankees Project.
Showing posts with label July 4th. Show all posts
Showing posts with label July 4th. Show all posts
Sunday, July 4, 2021
Saturday, July 4, 2020
Happy 4th!
Happy 4th of July! Hoping you can all find ways to enjoy the holiday while remaining safe and healthy.
Wednesday, July 4, 2018
Let's hear it for the red, white, and blue
Happy 4th to you and your families. Hope you're all able to take the day off and unwind.
A few weeks ago, I showed this Ty Hensley card and said I should have saved it for the 4th:
Well, I didn't want to cheat an re-use this card, but feat not! Since I showed this card, I obtained the red parallel version:
There, problem solved!
Have a great day!
A few weeks ago, I showed this Ty Hensley card and said I should have saved it for the 4th:
Have a great day!
Tuesday, July 4, 2017
Saturday, July 4, 2015
Stars, Stripes, & Big Mike
Happy 4th! I'm a big fan of this holiday. The week at work leading into the 4th is always slow. People take off early. In the NYC area, everyone goes to the Jersey Shore, the Hamptons, or Cape Cod, so the city and the surrounding area is usually pretty quiet. Plus the kids are running around, eating burgers and dogs, and it makes for a great couple of days.
Keeping up with the theme of the day, here's a Panini USA Baseball Stars & Stripes Game Gear relic of Yankees 2015 first rounder James Kaprielian. A report this past week said that he and the Yanks are close to a $3mil deal. I'd love to get him signed and wrapped up. Given his workload for the season at UCLA, I'd expect him to make a couple of starts in the low minors/rookie ball, and then jump into full season ball to start next yeah. He should move quickly.
After an epic win last night, the Yanks and Rays face off today in a matinee. The weather here in NY is cloudy and fairly cool, but the chance of rain looks to be diminishing. Big Mike is on the hill for the Yanks.
I recently picked up this 2015 Topps Archives gold parallel of Pineda, and I gotta say, the card stock is a joke. I'm not usually one to care about that sort of thing, but it feels like I'm holding a promo card for a free t-shirt or something. It just feels so flimsy and cheap. Too bad. The card is #'d 05/50...palindrome!
I hope you and your families have a terrific 4th! Go Yankees!
Friday, July 4, 2014
Happy 4th!
Happy 4th to you and your families!
Here's a scene from The Sandlot that I've shared on this blog on prior July 4ths, and one that I always think of today.
Oh, and here's a patriotic card. Happy 4th, everyone!
Here's a scene from The Sandlot that I've shared on this blog on prior July 4ths, and one that I always think of today.
Thursday, July 4, 2013
Merry Christmas!
I saw this on Listia and had to have it. I definitely overpaid, but it’s so damn cool. It’s a Topps Gold Label Holiday Match-ups, highlighting games on/around Christmas that year. The card is diecut and the wreath is very refractory. Now that's what I call a "Christmas card." I wish the players were a bit better, but damn, this card is freaking awesome.
Happy 4th, and Merry Christmas! And a very special thanks to all our troops and veterans.
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