Posted by Jeremy on April 9, 2009 under Uncategorized | 
- Nick Adenhart: 8/24/86 – 4/9/09
Nick Adenhart was killed in an hit and run auto accident early Thursday morning when the Mitsubishi he was riding in was struck by a van and then collided with a light pole. The driver of the van fled on foot and was later apprehended by Fullerton police. Adenhart was rushed to the University of California-Irvine Medical Center where he died from his injuries.
Adenhart, 22, was one of the L.A. Angels’ brightest young talents and had pitched brilliantly in his season debut on Wednesday throwing six shutout innings against the Oakland A’s.
Cards and memorabilia of Adenhart’s have experienced a substantial increase in value on eBay since the news of his passing as many collectors seek to get their hands on a piece of his memorabilia. Sales prices for his various cards have increased by as much as 500% with many of them being purchased via “Buy It Now”.
I have never been comfortable with the thought of profiting off of someone else’s misfortunes, especially ones with eternal results such as this. However, the market is the market and right now many Adenhart fans are demanding a memoir by which to remember him.
Feel free to share your thoughts below. God bless you Nick Adenhart and my prayers go out to your family.
Posted by Jeremy on April 1, 2009 under Uncategorized |
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)
Tags: autographed cards, baseball cards, blake dewitt, Bowman Chrome, bowman sterling, brett gardner, cactus league, chin-lung hu, chris getz, daniel murphy, elvis andrus, emiliano bonifacio, emmanuel burriss, grapefruit league, jarrod saltalamacchia, Jay Bruce, joba chamberlain, josh outman, justin masterson, kendry morales, major league prospects, matt joyce, micah hoffpauir, minor league prospects, nick adenhart, pablo sandoval, phil coke, rick porcello, rookie cards, spring training, stephen strasburg, travis buck, travis snider, wladimir balentien
Posted by Jeremy on March 27, 2009 under Uncategorized |
Joba Chamberlain earned his 3rd win of the spring, Jordan Schafer and Pablo Sandoval continue to post multi-hit games, and sparsely used prospects David Cooper and Gerardo Parra tacked up a couple of base knocks yesterday. However, the top youngster was Kansas City Royals’ SS Mike Aviles whose 2-3 afternoon included his 2nd HR 5 RBI and 2 runs scored. The Royals young offense is rounding into shape and I fully believe that this team is one that will turn some heads this season.
Youngster of the Day—MIKE AVILES
Other Notable Performances:
- Emilio Bonifacio—2-4 3B 5 RBI R
- Cameron Maybin—2-3 2B 2R
- Adam Jones—3-4 HR(1) 2B 2 RBI 2R
- Joba Chamberlain—4.1 IP 3H 2 ER 3 BB 3K W(3)
- Aaron Mathews—2-3 2R RBI
- David Cooper—2-3 R
- Jordan Schafer—2-4 3B R
- Freddie Freeman—1-2 RBI
- Matt Joyce—1-3 RBI R BB SB(1)
- Rick Porcello—2.1 IP 3H ER 3 BB K
- Pablo Sandoval—2-4 2 RBI 2R SB(1)
- Blake DeWitt—2-4 2B 2 RBI R
- Jason McDonald—3 IP 2H 2 BB 3K W(2)
- Elvis Andrus—1-2 R RBI
- Mike Aviles—2-3 HR(2) 2B 4 RBI 2R
- Alex Gordon—2-3 R
- Billy Butler—2-4 R
- Mitch Maier—1-1 R RBI SB(2)
- Gerardo Parra—2-4 2B R RBI
- Chris Getz—1-4 R 2 SB(4)
- Nick Adenhart—6 IP 5H ER 2 BB 3K W(2)
Tags: adam jones, alex gordon, autographed cards, billy butler, Bowman Chrome, cactus league, cameron maybin, david cooper, elvis andrus, freddie freeman, grapefruit league, james mcdonald, joba chamberlain, jordan schafer, matt joyce, nick adenhart, pablo sandoval, rick porcello, rookie cards, spring training
Posted by Jeremy on March 22, 2009 under Uncategorized |
For those of you who entered the PPR Contest, never fear! I will have the results posted later on this evening or first thing tomorrow morning. Winners can expect an email from me soon requesting your shipping address.
As for the baseball action, yesterday offered a full slate of action and several outstanding performances. Jay Bruce belted his 2nd HR of the spring as did Buster Posey and Kendry Morales. Trevor Cahill continues to look like he his ready for a major league rotation spot throwing 5 innings of one run ball. Jake Fox pounded his 4th HR of the spring and added 5 RBI as did Billy Butler, but it was Colby Rasmus’ 5 hit day that takes home today’s youngster of the day honors.
Youngster of the Day—COLBY RASMUS
Other Notable Performances:
- Michael Bowden—3 IP 3H ER BB 2K
- Junichi Tazawa—2 IP 2H 2K
- Anibal Sanchez—5.2 IP 5H 2 ER BB 2K
- Luke Hughes—2-4 RBI
- Brian Duensing—2 IP H 2K
- John Mayberry Jr.—2-4 2B SB(3)
- Jordan Schafer—1-4 R BB
- Josh Anderson—1-1 HR(2) 3 RBI
- Brandon Jones—2-4 2 RBI 2R BB
- Freddie Freeman—1-3 2B R RBI
- Jay Bruce—3-4 HR(2) 3 RBI R
- Homer Bailey—4.2 IP 4H 3 ER 2 BB 4K (L)
- Colby Rasmus—5-6 2 2B 2R 3 RBI
- David Freese—2-4 2B R
- Jason Motte—IP K SV(4)
- Jeff Larish—2-5 HR(3) 2R RBI
- Joba Chamberlain—3 IP 4H ER 5K
- Juan Miranda—1-1 HR(2) 2 RBI
- Jesus Guzman—2-4 2 RBI R
- Roger Kieschnick—1-2 HR(1) 2 RBI
- Pablo Sandoval—2-4 2B R RBI
- Emmannuel Burriss—3-5 3R RBI
- Buster Posey—1-3 HR(2) RBI
- Eugenio Velez—1-3 R SB(5)
- Trevor Cahill—5 IP 4H ER 2K
- Aaron Cunningham—2-4 2B R RBI
- Matt Tuiasosopo—2-2 2R 2 RBI
- Chris Carter (A’s)—1-1 2B R
- Kendry Morales—1-3 HR(2) RBI
- Nick Adenhart—5 IP 4H ER BB 6K
- Brad Nelson—2-4 2 2B 2 RBI
- Xavier Paul—1-1 3B R
- Matt LaPorta—3-4 2 2B 2 RBI R
- Jason McDonald—3 IP BB K
- Mitch Maier—3-6 2 2B 3R
- Billy Butler—2-6 HR(3) 2B 5 RBI 3R
- Chad Tracy (Rangers)—1-1 GS HR(1) 4 RBI
- Jarrod Saltalamacchia—2-2 R BB 2 2B
- Joe Koshansky—1-3 HR(2) RBI
- Jake Fox—3-5 HR(4) 2B 5 RBI R
- Chris Getz—2-4 RBI
- Joshua Fields—2-4 HR(2) RBI
Tags: autographed cards, baseball cards, billy butler, buster posey, cactus league, colby rasmus, ebay, freddie freeman, grapefruit league, jarrod saltalamacchia, jason mcdonald, jason motte, Jay Bruce, jesus guzman, joba chamberlain, John Mayberry Jr., jordan schafer, josh anderson, junichi tazawa, kendry morales, luke hughes, matt laporta, matt tuiasosopo, Michael Bowden, minor league prospects, nick adenhart, pablo sandoval, prospecting, roger kieschnick, rookie cards, sportscards, spring training, trevor cahill
Posted by Jeremy on March 9, 2009 under Uncategorized |
Pitching prospects are the big story of today as several young hurlers put in some positive innings today. Justin Masterson, Daniel Bard and Junichi Tazawa combined to throw 6 innings of 3 hit, 1 run ball today, David Purcey looked good in his 3 scoreless innings as did Phil Hughes. The youngster of today, however, is the rapidly rising star in the Atlanta Braves’ system Tommy Hanson. Hanson surrendered just one run over 4 innings striking out 7 hitters. If you haven’t picked up this guy’s rookie cards yet, the window of opportunity to get them at cost-effective levels are diminishing with each dominant outing he logs.
Youngster of the Day—TOMMY HANSON
Other Notable Performances:
- Gaby Sanchez—2-4 R
- Jarret Hoffpauir—2-3 R RBI
- Garrett Jones—2-4 HR(1) 2B BB 3 RBI 2R
- Carlos Gomez—1-3 HR(2) 2 RBI
- Will Rhymes—1-2 HR(1) 2 RBI
- Jeff Larish—2-3 BB R
- Phil Hughes—3 IP 2 BB 4K
- Mark Melancon—IP BB K
- Sharion Martis—2 IP 2K
- Jason Donald—2-3 BB R RBI
- Tommy Hanson—4 IP H ER BB 7K
- Diory Hernandez—2-3 2 RBI R
- Brandon Jones—2-4 R
- Jason Heyward—1-2 R
- Zack Daeges—1-4 HR(2) 2 RBI
- Lars Anderson—1-4 RBI
- Justin Masterson—3 IP H 3K
- Daniel Bard—IP 3K
- Junichi Tazawa—2 IP 2H ER 4K
- J.P. Arencibia—1-3 HR(1) 2 RBI
- Travis Snider—1-3 R
- David Purcey—3 IP 2BB 3K
- Adam Rosales—2-3 RBI
- Devin Mesoraco—1-2 R
- Chris Valaika—1-2 RBI
- Nick Hundley—1-3 BB R
- Matt Antonelli—2-4 2B RBI
- Mat Latos—2 IP 0H
- Eric Young Jr.—1-3 2B R
- Greg Golson—1-1 GS HR(1) 4 RBI
- Elvis Andrus—1-3 R BB
- Derek Holland—2.1 IP 4H BB K
- Nick Adenhart—2 IP 2H K (W)
- Chris Petit—1-1 2R
- Andrew Romine—1-2 3B R 2 RBI
- Jesus Guzman—1-4 2B RBI
- Matt Downs—3-4 HR(1) 3 RBI 2R
- Pablo Sandoval—1-3 RBI
- Brad Nelson—2-4 HR(1) RBI R
- Michael Brantley—2-2
- Brett Anderson—2.2 IP 2H BB K
- Corey Wimberley—1-3 2R BB
- Matt Carson—1-2 HR(1) 3 RBI 2R
- Adrian Cardenas—2-2 RBI
- Justin Upton—2-3 2 RBI R BB
- Wladimir Balentien—1-4 HR(2) 3 RBI 2R SB(1)
Tags: Adrian Cardenas, baseball, Bowman Chrome, brandon jones, Brett Anderson, cactus league, carlos gomez, chris valaika, daniel bard, david purcey, derek holland, devin mesoraco, ebay, elvis andrus, gaby sanchez, grapefruit league, j.p. arencibia, jason donald, jason heyward, junichi tazawa, justin masterson, justin upton, mark melancon, mat latos, matt antonelli, michael brantley, minor league prospects, mlb prospects, nick adenhart, pablo sandoval, phil hughes, rookie cards, scouting reports, sportscards, spring training, tommy hanson, wladimir balentien, zack daeges
