Posted by Jeremy on October 9, 2008 under Market Watch | 
I just got an email from my friend Mike Schopp, host of sports card collecting show “The Hobby“. This week’s show will feature Joe Orlando Editor in Chief of PSA’s Sports Market Report and head buyer Reed Kasaoka from Dave and Adam’s Card World to break down some vintage sets.
This show airs Saturday Mornings at 8 AM EST on WGR’s 550 AM in Buffalo. The show has live streaming audio from its website and also archives past shows. Check it out! Our hobby’s integration into the mainstream media is a good thing.
If you have ideas or requests for show content, contact Mike Schopp at thehobby@wgr550.com.
Posted by Jeremy on under Uncategorized |
Let me start by saying that I just love the Hawaiian Winter League logos. Especially after seeing the clip art syle of the Arizona Fall League logos. I would have to say that the North Shore Honu is my personal favorite.
Oh, about the AFL, don’t forget to check out the Cardboard Connection for my six part preview series. To date, 3 parts have been published and the other 3 are coming soon. This is a budding site that is building steam quickly and is assembling a top notch contributory staff including editor Mike Smith, Andrew Chrisman from Sports Card Info and Mario Alejandro from Wax Heaven.
Now on to the games…
Honolulu Sharks 3
- Dominic Brown—2-3 2B 2R
- Darin Holcomb—2-3 2B RBI
- Tony Cruz—1-3 2B RBI
- Josh Stinson—4 IP 2H 2BB 3K (W) *2-0*
Waikiki Beach Boys 1
- Yonder Alonso—1-2 HR(1) RBI BB
- Yuhei Takai—5 IP 3H ER 3BB 6K
North Shore Honu 13
- Corey Brown—2-4 2B R RBI BB SB(1)
- Kyle Martin—2-5 HR(2) 2 RBI 2B
- Kurt Mertins—2-2 HR(2) 4 RBI 3R BB SB(3)
- Matt McBride—2-4 HR(1) 2 RBI 3R BB
- Yamaico Navarro—2-4 2R RBI BB
- Jason Castro—1-4 2R BB
West Oahu Cane Fires 6
- Jim Negrych—2-5 2R 2B
- Mitch Durham—2-5 R
- Kyle Peter—3-3 R 2 RBI BB
Tags: 2008 draft, corey brown, darin holcomb, dominic brown, Hawaiian Winter League Daily Report, jim negrych, josh stinson, kurt murtins, mitch durham, rookie cards, yamaico navarro, yonder alonso
Posted by Jeremy on under What I Bought |
Here’s a new segment that I have decided to implement into my blog. From time to time, I get a little bit of seed money to buy cards. While many buy the latest and greatest packs of turbo-loaded memorabilia-rich products, I buy…well…prospects. Here’s a little dose of what I have bought over the last couple of weeks as well as a little commentary about each purchase. Each final price has shipping included in the total.
1.) 2005 Topps Rookie Cup BRANDON SNYDER BCCG 10 Green Auto #62/99
Final Ebay Price---$22.00
- This is Snyder’s only 1st year auto and the Rookie Cup cards were not in circulation long. Snyder is one of my prime breakout candidates for the 2009 season and, while BCCG grading is a joke, it is still a good value for such a limited edition card.
2.) 2008 Bowman Chrome LARS ANDERSON Refractor Auto #280/500
Final Ebay Price---$49.31
- I think I scored on this one as this card typically sells for $70 or so. The seller had perfect but low feedback which tempered some buyers’ enthusiasm. As for me, if a person is Paypal insured, I feel a bit better about dealing with them. Lars is going to be a superstar and this card will easily surpass $100.
3.) 2008 Bowman Chrome JOSE MARTINEZ Refractor Lot (x3)
- Final Ebay Price—$12.30
- This picture also features Dominic Brown, which I just missed out on in a separate auction. 4 bucks a piece for an ultra-talented Juan Gonzalez clone who had some injury issues this season. Each card is numbered to 500 and I like his projectibility if he stays injury free. Still steamed about missing out on the Dominic Brown lot.
4.) 2008 Bowman Chrome BRANDON LAIRD X-Fractor #191/250
Final Ebay Price---$4.86
- Under five bucks for a Yankees power-hitting prospect who has good plate discipline, 25 HR power, major league bloodlines and a solid pro season (.273 23 HR 86 RBI) under his belt? I’ll take it!
Feel free to use the comments section to share your recent purchases, be they prospects, wax, memorabilia or other. It’s always fascinating to see what someone else is buying!
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Player of the Day: LOGAN MORRISON
3-4 HR(1) 3 RBI 2B 2 runs scored
Peoria Javelinas 8
- Carlos Triunfel—1-5 2R RBI
- Austin Jackson—1-4 RBI BB
- Chris Valaika—2-4 2B R RBI
- Greg Halman—1-4 R RBI SB(1)
- Justin Turner—2-4 2 RBI R
Surprise Rafters 7
- Jamie Hoffmann—1-4 2R 3B RBI BB
- Brandon Snyder—3-4 2 2B R RBI
- Andrew Lambo—2-4 2B R
- Johnny Whittleman—1-4 HR(1) 3 RBI
- Josh Tomlin—3 IP 2H 5K
Peoria Saguaros 10
- Kevin Frandsen—3-4 2R RBI
- Emmanuel Burriss—2-4
- Drew Sutton—2-3 R 2B 2BB SB(1)
- Josh Reddick—2-4 HR(1) RBI
- Mark Trumbo—1-3 2 RBI
- Ben Copeland—2-5 3B RBI
Scottsdale Scorpions 7
- Mike Baxter—3-3 2B 4 RBI BB
- Gordon Beckham—1-3 2R BB
- Steven Hill—1-4 2B R RBI
- Sean Kazmar—1-3 2R RBI BB
Phoenix Desert Dogs 7
- J.P. Arencibia—1-4 HR(1) RBI
- Dustin Martin—2-3 2B R 2 RBI BB SB(1)
- Adrian Cardenas—1-3 RBI BB
- Josh Donaldson—1-4 R RBI BB
Mesa Solar Sox 5
- Tyler Colvin—2-5 RBI
- Logan Morrison—3-4 HR(1) 3 RBI 2R 2B
- Jeremy Slayden—2-4 2B RBI
Tags: Adrian Cardenas, andrew lambo, Arizona Fall League Daily Report, Austin Jackson, baseball prospects, brandon snyder, carlos triunfel, gordon beckham, greg halman, j.p. arencibia, josh donaldson, Josh Reddick, logan morrison, mark trumbo, minor league prospects, rookie cards, tyler colvin
