Well, I got back from La Push, WA last night. It is our annual vacation. We always have lots of fun gathering for a fun filled week of relaxation and adventures with family members we only see a few times a year. Anyways, when I got back I had 4 envelopes for me in the mail, plus I got one today.
Carlton Fisk c/o home 0/1 sent a price sheet and my card back
Cole Hamels c/o Phillies 0/1 sent a PP Postcard and my card back
Bobby Doerr c/o home 2/2 got back my Topps Distinguished Service and my UD Masterpieces
Joe Nathen c/o Twins 1/2 got back my 08 Allen and Ginter
Joey Votto c/o Reds 1/3 got back my Topps Series 2 Highlight card(offerred him 1-2 cards)
Saturday, August 8, 2009
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Best Time Ever
As you know, I went to the M's game Friday night, and got a few graphs after, but that was pretty much it. Well, it may not have been my best night getting autographs, but it may have been the most fun I've had for a while. When my dad told me we had to go(around 11:30), I was so sad! First off, the people there were really friendly and knowledgeable. Second, I didn't do terribly getting players to sign(4). But lastly and most importantly, the people who stopped didn't just stop and sign, they chatted. Garrett Olsen and Jack Z. mostly. When Olsen stopped, the dialogue was so funny:
Garrett Olsen: "You guys waiting for players?"
Other Grapher: "Yeah"
GO: "Want an autograph?"
OG: "Yeah"
GO: "Well I'm a player"
OG: "Which one?"
GO: "Olsen..."
Me: "Oh hey, I have a card for you!"
haha, it cracked me up, because he was so calm throughout all of it. He said he was just happy we stayed so late and that we were such loyal fans(The whole 5 of us). I, for one, am embarrassed because I'm usually pretty good at I.D.ing players. And then we actually talked for a good 5 minutes with the GM, which was cool, since I love talking trades. Not to mention he was really open with us. So, definately one of the funnest nights, graphing-wise, in a while.
P.S. Got an RTS in the mail from Joe Morgan c/o ESPN on Saturday.
Garrett Olsen: "You guys waiting for players?"
Other Grapher: "Yeah"
GO: "Want an autograph?"
OG: "Yeah"
GO: "Well I'm a player"
OG: "Which one?"
GO: "Olsen..."
Me: "Oh hey, I have a card for you!"
haha, it cracked me up, because he was so calm throughout all of it. He said he was just happy we stayed so late and that we were such loyal fans(The whole 5 of us). I, for one, am embarrassed because I'm usually pretty good at I.D.ing players. And then we actually talked for a good 5 minutes with the GM, which was cool, since I love talking trades. Not to mention he was really open with us. So, definately one of the funnest nights, graphing-wise, in a while.
P.S. Got an RTS in the mail from Joe Morgan c/o ESPN on Saturday.
Saturday, July 25, 2009
First post in a while...
Since I last posted, I got 6 returns in the mail, have bought 6 things off ebay, and have been to 1 Mariner game. First lets see what I got in the mail:
Bob Feller w/$5 c/o Home
Andy Sonnanstine c/o Rays
Jeremy Papelbon c.o Home
Alex Liddi c/o High Desert
Duke Snider c/o Home
Michael Saunders c/o Tacoma
And for the eBay portion of this post:
3 boxes of 2006 Just Minors Mem Edition(Only got 1 back so far, and I got Adrian Gonzalez!)
Evan Longoria Jersey Shirt
Nick Hagadone GU Jersey Card
Lot of 100 cards or so that came with a John Franco auto
Finally, a recap of last night's game:
Ryan Rowland-Smith pitched a good game, for it being his 2nd start of the year, 7 ip 4 er. It kept us in the ball game, but the offense was just as invisible as usual. We got shutout by Aaron Laffey and the bullpen :(. Then Batista comes in and really helps his trade value by giving up 3 homeruns and 5 runs in 2/3 of an inning. Autograph-wise, I had a pretty average night. First off, the Indians have to be the LEAST fan friendly team in the majors. The only two players who signed were Sizemore(when I was already at my seat) and Asdrubal Cabrera, both of whom had local ties. Not to mention the only way we were getting a ball in BP was on a homerun, and btw, Chris Perez in the biggest douchebag ever!!!! But, after the game, I got Don Wakamatsu on a helmet, Ryan Rowland-Smith on a helmet, John Wetteland on a card, and Garrett Olsen on a card.
Bob Feller w/$5 c/o Home
Andy Sonnanstine c/o Rays
Jeremy Papelbon c.o Home
Alex Liddi c/o High Desert
Duke Snider c/o Home
Michael Saunders c/o Tacoma
And for the eBay portion of this post:
3 boxes of 2006 Just Minors Mem Edition(Only got 1 back so far, and I got Adrian Gonzalez!)
Evan Longoria Jersey Shirt
Nick Hagadone GU Jersey Card
Lot of 100 cards or so that came with a John Franco auto
Finally, a recap of last night's game:
Ryan Rowland-Smith pitched a good game, for it being his 2nd start of the year, 7 ip 4 er. It kept us in the ball game, but the offense was just as invisible as usual. We got shutout by Aaron Laffey and the bullpen :(. Then Batista comes in and really helps his trade value by giving up 3 homeruns and 5 runs in 2/3 of an inning. Autograph-wise, I had a pretty average night. First off, the Indians have to be the LEAST fan friendly team in the majors. The only two players who signed were Sizemore(when I was already at my seat) and Asdrubal Cabrera, both of whom had local ties. Not to mention the only way we were getting a ball in BP was on a homerun, and btw, Chris Perez in the biggest douchebag ever!!!! But, after the game, I got Don Wakamatsu on a helmet, Ryan Rowland-Smith on a helmet, John Wetteland on a card, and Garrett Olsen on a card.
Friday, July 10, 2009
Sent Out On 7/9
Mike Mussina c/o home
Steve Nash c/o sports agency
Billy Wagner c/o Mets
Joe Morgan c/o ESPN
And there is one more that I am blanking on right now...But...I have to go. My next post will come Sunday.
Steve Nash c/o sports agency
Billy Wagner c/o Mets
Joe Morgan c/o ESPN
And there is one more that I am blanking on right now...But...I have to go. My next post will come Sunday.
In The Mail Yesterday
I didn't have time to post yesterday, but a quick post now will do before I am gone for the weekend. On Thursday, right before we left for the game, I checked the mail and Chone Figgins had sent my card back! He took it out of its sleeve, and didn't even close the envelope. I very surprised I got this one back the way I did.
M's vs Texas
Josh Hamilton 1/1 SS Ball at the hotel
Andruw Jones 1/1 card at the hotel
David Murphy 1/1 card at the game
Josh Hamilton 1/1 card at the game
John Wetteland 1/1 ball after game
Overall, it was a good night for the Rangers, as I could have almost gotten a whole freakin team ball done in one night for them, but the only Mariner I saw signing at the game was Chris Woodward, and then the only player who stopped after the game was, bullpen coach, John Wetteland. But we had great seats and it was an awesome game. Felix pitched another gem, and my new favorite player, Franklin Gutierrez, hit the game-winning 3-run homerun!
Andruw Jones 1/1 card at the hotel
David Murphy 1/1 card at the game
Josh Hamilton 1/1 card at the game
John Wetteland 1/1 ball after game
Overall, it was a good night for the Rangers, as I could have almost gotten a whole freakin team ball done in one night for them, but the only Mariner I saw signing at the game was Chris Woodward, and then the only player who stopped after the game was, bullpen coach, John Wetteland. But we had great seats and it was an awesome game. Felix pitched another gem, and my new favorite player, Franklin Gutierrez, hit the game-winning 3-run homerun!
Monday, July 6, 2009
In The Mail Today
I had a nice surprise in my mailbox when I got home from baseball. I got Max Scherzer rookie Bowman card signed and personalized "To Evan". I am pretty happy to get this one back, as he is an up-and-coming star pitcher for the DBacks. I recently sent out another for him to sign. I'm hoping to get Jered Weaver and Duke Snider back soon.
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