3/31 Spring Training Report

Posted by Jeremy on April 1, 2009 under Uncategorized | Be the First to Comment

Sorry for the delay, I have been busy over the last couple of days writing some news blurbs for the Cardboard Connection.  Yesterday’s spring training action saw top pitchers Joba Chamberlain and Rick Porcello each throw 5 quality innings en route to wins.  Chamberlain is a perfect 4-0 this spring and has given every indicator that he will be able to shoulder the load of a full season workload in ‘09.  Travis Snider belted his 4th HR and Pablo Sandoval, Brett Gardner, Blake DeWitt, Wladimir Balentien, and Kendry Morales continued their solid springs with multi hit games.  The youngster of the day, though, is Nick Adenhart.  The 22 year old Angels hurler tossed 6.2 innings of two run ball striking out 5 to earn his 3rd win of the spring.  Adenhart entered this spring as a bubble guy to make the Halos’ rotation, and he has responded by posting the best spring of his career.

Youngster of the Day—NICK ADENHART

Other Notable Performances:

• Joba Chamberlain—5.1 IP 5H 2 ER 3 BB 6K W(4)
• Phil Coke—IP 2K
• Brett Gardner—3-4 RBi
• Jay Bruce—2-4 RBI
• Chris Dickerson—1-5 R 2B
• Matt Moses—3-5 2B 2R RBI
• Juan Portes—1-1 2 RBI
• Jim Negrych—2-2 3 RBI
• Quincy Lattimore—2-2 3B 2R RBI
• Felix Pie—2-5 2B
• Matt Joyce—2-4 HR(1) 2 RBI
• Justin Masterson—2.2 IP H ER 3K W(2)
• Rick Porcello—5 IP 2H UER BB 2K
• Daniel Murphy—1-3 2 RBI R
• Jonathan Malo—1-1 HR(1) 2 RBI
• Emiliano Bonifacio—1-3 R SB(4)
• Travis Snider—2-3 HR(4) RBI
• Jarrod Saltalamacchia—1-3 R
• Elvis Andrus—1-3 R
• Pablo Sandoval—2-5 2B 2 RBI
• Eider Torres—2-5 HR(2) RBI 2R SB(5)
• Emmanuel Burriss—2-5 3R
• Wladimir Balentien—3-4 2B 2R 2 RBI
• Chris Jakubaskas—5 IP 4H ER 4K W(2)
• Blake DeWitt—3-5 HR(2) 2B 2 RBI 2R
• Chin-Lung Hu—2-5 R
• Josh Outman—5.2 IP 5H 2 ER BB 6K W
• Travis Buck—1-3 2B R 3 RBI
• Chris Getz—2-4
• Micah Hoffpauir—1-4 HR(6) 2 RBI
• Kendry Morales—2-3 2B R
• Nick Adenhart—6.2 IP 8H 2 ER BB 5K W(3)

3/19 Spring Training Report

Posted by Jeremy on March 20, 2009 under Uncategorized | Be the First to Comment

Nolan Reimold belted his 4th HR yesterday as did Brad Emaus for the second straight game.  Nick Evans continued his hot spring with a three hit day that included his 3rd HR and Chris Volstad looked dominant in his 4 inning stint.  The youngster of the day, however, was undoubtedly L.A. Dodgers ace-in-waiting Clayton Kershaw.  The mega talented southpaw threw 5 one-hit innings striking out 3 to earn his first win.  Even more impressive was the fact that he contributed to his efforts with a long HR.

Youngster of the Day—CLAYTON KERSHAW

Other Notable Performances:

• Nolan Reimold—2-3 HR(4) 2 RBI 2R BB
• Matt Wieters—1-2 2B R
• Shairon Martis—5 IP 2H 2 ER BB K
• Chris Volstad—4 IP H 3K
• Jason Donald—1-4 R BB
• Allen Craig—2-3 2B
• Brian Barden—2-4 2B R
• Tyler Greene—2-4 R BB
• Jason Motte—1.1 IP BB 2K SV(3)
• Ben Zobrist—3-4 2B 2 RBI 2R
• Nick Evans—3-5 HR(3) 2 RBI 2R 2 2B
• Chris Carter—2-5 HR(3) 2 RBI
• Ryan Kalish—1-1 3 RBI 3B
• Brad Emaus—1-2 HR(3) RBI 2R
• Sean Doolittle—1-1 R SB(3)
• Josh Outman—4 IP 3H 3K
• Clayton Kershaw—5 IP H BB 3K (W) 1-2 HR(1) RBI
• Micah Hoffpauir—1-4 HR(4) 3 RBI
• Jake Fox—1-5 HR(3) RBI
• Nate Spears—2-5 3 RBI R
• Reegie Corona—2-4 RBI
• Wladimir Balentien—2-3 2B R
• Eider Torres—1-2 2R 2 BB SB(4)

Oakland A’s / Colorado Rockies Trade Analysis

Posted by Jeremy on November 12, 2008 under MLB Trade Analysis, Market Watch | Be the First to Comment

The much anticipated trade of Colorado Rockies slugger Matt Holliday has ben consumated and the Oakland Athletics are the beneficiaries.  In return the Rockies will receive A’s closer Huston Street, LHP Greg Smith, and top prospect Carlos Gonzalez.  Here’s a closer look at the effects this trade will have on all parties involved.

Matt Holliday—OF

• Holliday stands to lose the most from this deal as he moves from the comfy confines of Coors Field to the cavernous McAfee Stadium.  Holliday, unlike many Colorado hitters was fairly consistent both at home and on the road and his .321 BA with 25 HR 88 RBI and 28 SB should fit nicely in the middle of Oakland’s lineup.  That said, the transition to the American League has historically been very difficult for National League hitters and it is reasonable to expect a slight drop in Holliday’s numbers, especially in batting average.  Holliday, however, may not even finish the season in Oakland as his contract expires next season and you can be sure that the A’s will parlay him into prospects or compensatory draft picks at some point.

Huston Street—RHP

• Street is widely expected to be dealt again this off season as the Rockies seem determined to go with Manny Corpas as their closer in ‘09.  Street’s stock has slipped due to injury issues and inconsistency.  Also, the fact that many other closers (K-Rod, Trevor Hoffman, Brian Fuentes, etc..)seem to be on the market should dampen the demand on Street somewhat.  However when healthy, Street is a shut down closer with great stuff and greater control.  The problem is that Street’s “when” has increasingly become an “if”.

Greg Smith—LHP

• Smith was very effective early in the season for the A’s, but as teams got to see him multiple times, his stuff became quite mediocre and he was hit hard.  Smith is not overpowering and his off speed control has to be good in order for him to be effective.  Going to a hitter’s ballpark does not bode well for his future numbers and I think that Smith’s best numbers are behind him.

Carlos Gonzalez—OF

• Somewhere, Carlos has to be doing backflips after hearing of this deal.  Gonzalez struggled after his call up with Oakland hitting just .243 in a very mediocre linuep.  Now he gets to go to Colorado and nestle in with the likes of Todd Helton, Troy Tulowitzki, Garrett Atkins, Ian Stewart, and Brad Hawpe.  Gonzalez should flourish there and is likely to take a giant step forward in his development.  If you don’t have his cards now, get them before they shoot up in value.

Other parties affected:

Josh Outman—LHP

• Smith’s departure should open up more opportunities for another Oakland southpaw to get some innings as a back of the rotation starter.  Outman’s stuff is much more lively than Smith’s though his mastery of it needs refinement.  This trade is evidence that Oakland GM Billy Beane is confident that both Outman and Gio Gonzalez should take big steps forward this season.

In the long run, this trade will work out well for both parties.  The A’s have gotten themselves a rental player who will give them much needed punch to the middle of their lineup.  Then, they will be able to parlay Holliday into new prospects and/or players that will add to the richness of their already talented farm system.  The Rockies have received a future star, some pitching depth, and a decent trade chip for a player that they knew that they would not be able to re-sign.  Was this the best possible deal that they could make?  Likely not, but it shouldn’t hurt them in the end.

Joe Blanton Traded to the Phillies—The A’s Do it Again

Posted by Jeremy on July 18, 2008 under MLB Trade Analysis, Market Watch | Be the First to Comment

The masked marauder Billy “The Kid” Beane has done it again pillaging an unsuspecting farm system of its top prospects in exchange for a soon-to-be mediocre veteran pitcher.  Earlier this afternoon, the Oakland Athletics traded Joe Blanton to the Philadelphia Phillies for 2B Adrian Cardenas, LHP Josh Outman, and OF Matt Spencer. 

Joe Blanton

• Blanton’s 2008 season has been, at best, forgettable.  A 14 game winner in 2007, Blanton has struggled to a 5-12 record with a 4.96 ERA in 20 starts this year.  Blanton is set to join the middle of a rotation that features Cole Hamels, Jamie Moyer, Kyle Kendrick, and Adam Eaton.  Blanton’s first year cards can be found in the 2002 Bowman Draft and Chrome set.  He also has a jersey card in the ‘02 UD Prospect Premieres set.  Currently, neither garners much attention from collectors on Ebay, but that could change if Blanton wins some games down the stretch and, especially, in the post season.  While, I would not suggest buying any of his RC’s as an investment, Blanton’s move to the Phillies can only enhance the value of his cards.

Adrian Cardenas

• Cardenas is definitely the cream of the crop of prospects headed to Oakland.  A 2006 supplimental 1st round pick out of a high school in Miami, Cardenas had a fine first full season at Low-A Lakewood hitting .295 with 9 HR 79 RBI and 20 SB.  This season at High-A Clearwater Cardenas was hitting .309 with 4 HR 23 RBI and 16 SB.  Cardenas should develop more power as he matures as he has good loft to his swing and drives the ball well to all fields.  I suspect that the A’s aquired Cardenas with the intent of moving him to 3rd base as Eric Chavez’ successor if his power develops as planned.  Cardenas has 1st year autographed cards in the 2006 Bowman Chrome Draft set as well as Bowman Sterling.  Currently, his chrome autos sell for $23-27 and his Sterlings run for about $12-15.  I think that Cardenas will be a solid player in Oakland’s infield within the next two years, but his offensive numbers will not be as gaudy as they would have been if he had stayed Philly.

Josh Outman

• What will the A’s do with this guy?  The Phillies seemed to change their plans for Outman this year, converting him into a middle reliever after two very successful seasons as a starter.  Oakland has an embarrassment of pitching riches in their farm system with Gio Gonzalez, Trevor Cahill, Brett Anderson, Andrew Bailey, Fautino De La Santos, and Henry Rodriguez which leads me to believe that Outman will continue in the role that the Phillies have used him this season.  In 33 games this year, Outman has compiled a 5-4 record and has struck out 66 in 70 innings.  He features a 91-94 MPH fastball with a hard low-80’s slider and average changeup.  Outman’s first year cards are in the 2006 Bowman Chrome Prospects set which are selling for less than $1.00 each.  Refractors numbered to 500 sell for $3-4 each which could be a bargain if, for some reason, Oakland decides to make Outman a starter again.

Matt Spencer

• Spencer is the least known of the three prospects, but his power potential hardly makes him a throw-in.  Drafted in the 3rd round of the 2007 draft out of Arizona State, Spencer is a  6-4 225 lb. left hand hitting right fielder with a cannon arm.  This season, Spencer has hit a mediocre .249 with only 6 HR and 41 RBI in 305 AB’s at High-A Clearwater, but I think his muscular frame and plus athleticism will render more positive results down the road.  Spencer’s first year cards can be found in the 2007 Donruss Elite Extra Edition set with autographs that are numbered to 500 selling for a very reasonable $4-6 each.  I am not sure how Spencer fits into Oakland’s future plans, as they have a wealth of outfielders peppered throughout their system, but I think he is someone to keep an eye on over the next season and a half.

As I said with the Harden trade, the Oakland A’s have the impeccable ability to scout and acquire maximum talent out of each trade they make.  This season has been a huge one for the A’s farm system as trades of Nick Swisher, Dan Haren, Rich Harden, and, now, Joe Blanton have brought a plethora of young talent to Oakland.  I am not sure how the pieces will finally fit, but rest assured, Oakland has set itself up nicely for the long haul.  As for Philly, let’s hope that Blanton regains a glimpse of his 2007 form for the last couple months of the season.

Joe Blanton Traded to the Phillies—The A’s Do it Again

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The masked marauder Billy “The Kid” Beane has done it again pillaging an unsuspecting farm system of its top prospects in exchange for a soon-to-be mediocre veteran pitcher.  Earlier this afternoon, the Oakland Athletics traded Joe Blanton to the Philadelphia Phillies for 2B Adrian Cardenas, LHP Josh Outman, and OF Matt Spencer. 

Joe Blanton

• Blanton’s 2008 season has been, at best, forgettable.  A 14 game winner in 2007, Blanton has struggled to a 5-12 record with a 4.96 ERA in 20 starts this year.  Blanton is set to join the middle of a rotation that features Cole Hamels, Jamie Moyer, Kyle Kendrick, and Adam Eaton.  Blanton’s first year cards can be found in the 2002 Bowman Draft and Chrome set.  He also has a jersey card in the ‘02 UD Prospect Premieres set.  Currently, neither garners much attention from collectors on Ebay, but that could change if Blanton wins some games down the stretch and, especially, in the post season.  While, I would not suggest buying any of his RC’s as an investment, Blanton’s move to the Phillies can only enhance the value of his cards.

Adrian Cardenas

• Cardenas is definitely the cream of the crop of prospects headed to Oakland.  A 2006 supplimental 1st round pick out of a high school in Miami, Cardenas had a fine first full season at Low-A Lakewood hitting .295 with 9 HR 79 RBI and 20 SB.  This season at High-A Clearwater Cardenas was hitting .309 with 4 HR 23 RBI and 16 SB.  Cardenas should develop more power as he matures as he has good loft to his swing and drives the ball well to all fields.  I suspect that the A’s aquired Cardenas with the intent of moving him to 3rd base as Eric Chavez’ successor if his power develops as planned.  Cardenas has 1st year autographed cards in the 2006 Bowman Chrome Draft set as well as Bowman Sterling.  Currently, his chrome autos sell for $23-27 and his Sterlings run for about $12-15.  I think that Cardenas will be a solid player in Oakland’s infield within the next two years, but his offensive numbers will not be as gaudy as they would have been if he had stayed Philly.

Josh Outman

• What will the A’s do with this guy?  The Phillies seemed to change their plans for Outman this year, converting him into a middle reliever after two very successful seasons as a starter.  Oakland has an embarrassment of pitching riches in their farm system with Gio Gonzalez, Trevor Cahill, Brett Anderson, Andrew Bailey, Fautino De La Santos, and Henry Rodriguez which leads me to believe that Outman will continue in the role that the Phillies have used him this season.  In 33 games this year, Outman has compiled a 5-4 record and has struck out 66 in 70 innings.  He features a 91-94 MPH fastball with a hard low-80’s slider and average changeup.  Outman’s first year cards are in the 2006 Bowman Chrome Prospects set which are selling for less than $1.00 each.  Refractors numbered to 500 sell for $3-4 each which could be a bargain if, for some reason, Oakland decides to make Outman a starter again.

Matt Spencer

• Spencer is the least known of the three prospects, but his power potential hardly makes him a throw-in.  Drafted in the 3rd round of the 2007 draft out of Arizona State, Spencer is a  6-4 225 lb. left hand hitting right fielder with a cannon arm.  This season, Spencer has hit a mediocre .249 with only 6 HR and 41 RBI in 305 AB’s at High-A Clearwater, but I think his muscular frame and plus athleticism will render more positive results down the road.  Spencer’s first year cards can be found in the 2007 Donruss Elite Extra Edition set with autographs that are numbered to 500 selling for a very reasonable $4-6 each.  I am not sure how Spencer fits into Oakland’s future plans, as they have a wealth of outfielders peppered throughout their system, but I think he is someone to keep an eye on over the next season and a half.

As I said with the Harden trade, the Oakland A’s have the impeccable ability to scout and acquire maximum talent out of each trade they make.  This season has been a huge one for the A’s farm system as trades of Nick Swisher, Dan Haren, Rich Harden, and, now, Joe Blanton have brought a plethora of young talent to Oakland.  I am not sure how the pieces will finally fit, but rest assured, Oakland has set itself up nicely for the long haul.  As for Philly, let’s hope that Blanton regains a glimpse of his 2007 form for the last couple months of the season.

Joe Blanton Traded to the Phillies—The A’s Do it Again

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The masked marauder Billy “The Kid” Beane has done it again pillaging an unsuspecting farm system of its top prospects in exchange for a soon-to-be mediocre veteran pitcher.  Earlier this afternoon, the Oakland Athletics traded Joe Blanton to the Philadelphia Phillies for 2B Adrian Cardenas, LHP Josh Outman, and OF Matt Spencer. 

Joe Blanton

• Blanton’s 2008 season has been, at best, forgettable.  A 14 game winner in 2007, Blanton has struggled to a 5-12 record with a 4.96 ERA in 20 starts this year.  Blanton is set to join the middle of a rotation that features Cole Hamels, Jamie Moyer, Kyle Kendrick, and Adam Eaton.  Blanton’s first year cards can be found in the 2002 Bowman Draft and Chrome set.  He also has a jersey card in the ‘02 UD Prospect Premieres set.  Currently, neither garners much attention from collectors on Ebay, but that could change if Blanton wins some games down the stretch and, especially, in the post season.  While, I would not suggest buying any of his RC’s as an investment, Blanton’s move to the Phillies can only enhance the value of his cards.

Adrian Cardenas

• Cardenas is definitely the cream of the crop of prospects headed to Oakland.  A 2006 supplimental 1st round pick out of a high school in Miami, Cardenas had a fine first full season at Low-A Lakewood hitting .295 with 9 HR 79 RBI and 20 SB.  This season at High-A Clearwater Cardenas was hitting .309 with 4 HR 23 RBI and 16 SB.  Cardenas should develop more power as he matures as he has good loft to his swing and drives the ball well to all fields.  I suspect that the A’s aquired Cardenas with the intent of moving him to 3rd base as Eric Chavez’ successor if his power develops as planned.  Cardenas has 1st year autographed cards in the 2006 Bowman Chrome Draft set as well as Bowman Sterling.  Currently, his chrome autos sell for $23-27 and his Sterlings run for about $12-15.  I think that Cardenas will be a solid player in Oakland’s infield within the next two years, but his offensive numbers will not be as gaudy as they would have been if he had stayed Philly.

Josh Outman

• What will the A’s do with this guy?  The Phillies seemed to change their plans for Outman this year, converting him into a middle reliever after two very successful seasons as a starter.  Oakland has an embarrassment of pitching riches in their farm system with Gio Gonzalez, Trevor Cahill, Brett Anderson, Andrew Bailey, Fautino De La Santos, and Henry Rodriguez which leads me to believe that Outman will continue in the role that the Phillies have used him this season.  In 33 games this year, Outman has compiled a 5-4 record and has struck out 66 in 70 innings.  He features a 91-94 MPH fastball with a hard low-80’s slider and average changeup.  Outman’s first year cards are in the 2006 Bowman Chrome Prospects set which are selling for less than $1.00 each.  Refractors numbered to 500 sell for $3-4 each which could be a bargain if, for some reason, Oakland decides to make Outman a starter again.

Matt Spencer

• Spencer is the least known of the three prospects, but his power potential hardly makes him a throw-in.  Drafted in the 3rd round of the 2007 draft out of Arizona State, Spencer is a  6-4 225 lb. left hand hitting right fielder with a cannon arm.  This season, Spencer has hit a mediocre .249 with only 6 HR and 41 RBI in 305 AB’s at High-A Clearwater, but I think his muscular frame and plus athleticism will render more positive results down the road.  Spencer’s first year cards can be found in the 2007 Donruss Elite Extra Edition set with autographs that are numbered to 500 selling for a very reasonable $4-6 each.  I am not sure how Spencer fits into Oakland’s future plans, as they have a wealth of outfielders peppered throughout their system, but I think he is someone to keep an eye on over the next season and a half.

As I said with the Harden trade, the Oakland A’s have the impeccable ability to scout and acquire maximum talent out of each trade they make.  This season has been a huge one for the A’s farm system as trades of Nick Swisher, Dan Haren, Rich Harden, and, now, Joe Blanton have brought a plethora of young talent to Oakland.  I am not sure how the pieces will finally fit, but rest assured, Oakland has set itself up nicely for the long haul.  As for Philly, let’s hope that Blanton regains a glimpse of his 2007 form for the last couple months of the season.

6/30 AA Minor League Report

Posted by Jeremy on July 1, 2008 under Market Watch, Minor League Ball today | Be the First to Comment

Lots and lots of notable performances at AA last night!  Feel free to contribute your own thoughts!

Nolan Reimold

• 1-4 HR(11) RBI—Steady season but he needs a power burst to make his next jump.

Brett Cecil

• 5 IP 5H BB K (ND)—3-0 2.68 ERA 41 K in last 10 games

Josh Rodriguez

• 2-5 2B R RBI—.341 8 RBI last 10 games

Jeremy Slayden

• 2-5 HR(11) 3 RBI 2R—.350 2 HR 10 RBI last 10 games (aging prospect needs promotion)

Josh Outman

• 3.1 IP 1H 1K (W)—Now a middle reliever?  Say bye bye to his prospect status.

Austin Jackson

• 1-5 HR( 8 ) RBI—.179 HR 2 RBI last 10 games

Alcides Escobar

• 3-6 RBI—.325 7 HR 52 RBI 21 SB (bat has caught up with his glove skills)

Mat Gamel

• 3-5 2B 2 RBI BB—.465 20 Hits HR 10 RBI last 10 games (212 Total Bases already!!!)

Cole Gillespie

• 3-4 2 2B 2R 2 RBI BB SB(9)—Overlooked former OSU Beaver has 28 doubles and 10 HR

Mike Wilson

• 2-4 HR(19) 2 RBI BB SB(5)—.272 56 RBI .925 OPS

Kala Kaaihue

• 2-3 2 HR(10) 3 RBI 2R BB—Nice performance for Kila’s brother

Tommy Hanson

• 3 IP 5H ER 3BB 2K—So so performance after no-hit gem

Chris Johnson

• 1-3 HR(10) 3 RBI BB—.331 47 RBI .534 SLG (Astros’ 3B of the future coming to a product near you)

Daniel Cortes

• 5 IP 5H 3ER 2BB 5K (W)—Only blemish on this outing was a 3-Run HR (3-3 now at AA)

Dexter Fowler

• 3-6 RBI—Continues hot hitting (.341 11 RBI last 10 games)

Chad Huffman

• 2-3 2B RBI—.299 6 HR 41 RBI (2006 2nd round selection should produce more power)

Thomas Diamond

• 4 IP 9H 9ER 3BB K (L)—A rough in the Diamond (had to work in that dumb pun)

Javier Herrera

• 2-4 HR(1) 2 RBI—Loads of potential in this oft injured and underperforming prospect

Allen Craig

• 2-4 2B 3 RBI—.325 6 RBI last 10 games

BUY/SELL Analysis

Cole Gillespie is a polished outfield prospect with decent MLB level athleticism, speed and throwing arm.  He comes from a dynamite Oregon State program that produces solid, baseball savvy prospects.  As a hitter, Gillespie profiles as a .290-.300 hitter with 20 HR power in the left field slot.  Unfortunately for him, he is in a Brewers organization that boasts a wealth of talent (Matt Laporta, Lorenzo Cain, Michael Brantley, Caleb Gindl, and potentially, Mat Gamel) in the outfield.  Gillespie’s 1st year cards can be found in the 2007 Bowman Chrome Prospects set and autographs in the Bowman Sterling set.  His Sterling autos sell for $3-4 each and his chrome prospect cards can be acquired in bulk at 50 cents-$1.00 each.  I would love to see this guy get an opportunity with another franchise with bigger market exposure and a corner outfield opening (Post-Raul Ibanez Seattle comes to mind).

Market Advice: If you have read my blog for any amount of time, you know that I L-O-V-E prospects like Gillespie that are overlooked in strong organizations.  Gazing into my crystal ball, I see Gillespie going to the Arizona Fall league and taking a major step forward in his development.  Gillespie’s cards are a very strong BUY, especially the autos.  Get ‘em in bunches at under $5 a pop right now and thank me later!

Ok, in the vein of overlooked, polished former college players, I bring you Chad Huffman!  Huffman was a 2nd round selection by the San Diego Padres in 2006 out of TCU.  Last season Huffman split time between High A  Lake Elsinore and AA San Antonio, hitting .294 with 24 HR and 100 RBI.  Analysts say that Huffman is a very aggressive player with great work ethic but a long swing and limited athleticism that will be exploited at higher levels.  This season it seems that Huffman has been working on limiting his strikeouts (54 in 73 games) but it has cut into his power production (6 HR 41 RBI).  Huffman has autographed 1st year cards in the 2006 Bowman and Chrome DP set and Bowman Sterling.  His chromes sell for $6-8 each, but the refractors are only going for a few bucks more at $12-14 each.  His Sterlings sell in the $5-7.50 range.

Market Advice:  While I am not as excited about Huffman as I am Gillespie, I do think that acquiring an auto of his is a good BUY at current prices.  I would like to see Huffman increase his power production and finish strong at AA.