Trade # 11

I made a trade with @kg49ers on X.  It started out for 2 autographs he had posted but it turned into 23 autographs so a nice deal and additions to the collection they are all baseball and the detailed list and a picture of the is below.

1. Johan Santana - 2024 Topps Archive # 06OGA-JS.
2. Tony Oliva - 2024 Topps Archive # 95ATBA-TO #'d 64/99.
3. Michael Grove - 2023 Topps Chrome Platinum # CPA-MG.
4. Eduardo Garcia - 2021 Leaf Metal Draft # BA-EG1.
5. Hedbert Perez - 2021 Leaf Metal Draft # BA-HP1.
6. Andy Young - 2021 Panini Absolute # 176 #'d 90/99.
7. Daulton Varsho - 2021 Panini Donruss # SS-DV.
8. Jesus Sanchez - 2021 Panini Donruss # SS-JS.
9. Lewin Diaz - 2021 Panini Donruss # SS-LD.
10. William Contreras - 2021 Panini Donruss # SS-WC.
11. Jared Oliva - 2021 Panini Donruss Optic # OA-JO.
12. Jose Garcia - 2021 Panini Donruss Optic # RRS-JG #'d 037/125.
13. Tyler Stephenson - 2021 Panini Donruss Optic # RRS-TY.
14. Tucker Davidson - 2021 Panini Donruss Optic # RS87-TD.
15. Trevor Rogers - 2021 Panini Donruss Optic # SS-TR.
16. Joey Bart - 2021 Topps Chrome #RA-JB.
17. Pavin Smith - 2021 Topps Chrome #RA-PS.
18. Tejay Antone - 2021 Topps Gallery # RA-TA.
19. Christian Pache - 2021 Topps Gypsy Queen # GQA-CP.
20. Zach Mckinstry - 2021 Topps Stadium Club # SCBA-ZM.
21. Ronald Bolanos - 2020 Panini Donruss # 86S-RB.
22. Edwin Rios - 2020 Panini Donruss # SS-ER.
23. Trey Wingenter - 2020 Topps Chrome # USA-TW. 

Frederick Game and Mickie James

Mike and I went to the Draft League game last night in Frederick vs Williamsport had no cards of any of the players and no coaches for Williamsport but I did have some of both Frederick coaches Preston Wilson (Manager) who was 1 per person Mike got 1 for me as well and Jimmy Nelson (Pitching Coach) did 3 per person.  Also, it was wrestling night and they had an appearance by  WWE Superstar Mickie James I was able to get the game program cover which she was on and 2 4x6 pictures signed, Not a bad night but for the game lightning came for a delay so we left and then the rains came and the game was cancelled.  See below for a few pictures of Jimmy Nelson, Mickie James signing & throwing out 1st pitch along with the items signed.

Jimmy Nelson

Mickie James throwing out 1st pitch

Long Island at Lancaster

I went to Lancaster and did pre-game autographs I was able to get 7 autos from the following 5 players picture of the items signed as well. 4 players for Long Island that I had items for are either injured or didn't travel, Tyler Beede pitched last night so won't pitch this series, Mark Mathais, Sterling Sharp & Nick Torpeano are all injured I think out for the season.

1. Cody Thomas - Ticket Stub.
2. Tim Melville - 8x10.
3. Bernardo Flores Jr. - 8x10.
4. Lew Ford - 3 Cards.
5. Cody Stashak - a Card. 

Hagerstown @ York

Last Night I went to the double header caused by field conditions on Tuesday.  Wednesday didn't start off any better as the 5 o'clock first game started at about 6:20 due to rain.  But was able to get autographs after it stopped so all worked out.  I was able to get 24 total autographs from the following players also, pictures of the items below as well.

1. Rick Forney - a Card.
2. Shane Turner - Ticket Stub.
3. Jaylin Davis - 2 4x6's & a Boston Logo.
4. J.C. Ramirez - 2 8x10's & a Phillies Logo.
5. Arthur Rhodes - a Phillies Logo.
6. DownTown (York Mascot) - Program Cover.
7.  Will Simoneit - 2 Program Covers.
8. Cam Robinson - 2 Program Covers.
9. Marty Costes - 2 Program Covers.
10. Jeff Wehler - 2 Program Covers.
11. Frankie Tastado - 2 Program Covers.
12. Jalen Miller - 2 Program Covers.
13. Danny Denz - 2 Program Covers.

 

X purchase

I purchased 2 cards from @SalesAjc stack sale not a lot but 2 nice baseball autograph additions to the collection. Michael Morales is a somewhat local guy from Enola PA.

1. Cam Fisher - 2024 Topps Pro Debut # PD-120.
2. Michael Morales - 2021 Bowman Chrome # CDA-MMO. 

Staten Island

Wednesday night I went to Lancaster for the Staten Island game mainly for 1 player Adalberto Mejia who didn't travel with team to York but I saw he pitched on Tuesday in Lancaster so assumed he was there I was wrong as he left before the game so once again wasn't with the team. So was only able to get Pablo Sandoval Card #'d /999 and 3 4x6 pictures of Kirby Snead 1 with each MLB team he has played for below see a picture of the items.

Ebay Purchases

I made 3 purchases on EBay for 3 autographed football cards each had free shipping so I basically got these for less than the cost to ship them or the cost of a stamp each is a 2021 Sage Premier Draft.

1. Andre Mintze - 2021 Sage Premier Draft # A119 Red.
2. Troy Warner - 2021 Sage Premier Draft # A155.
3. Elijah Ponder - 2021 Sage Premier Draft # A188.

Kurt Benkert - TTM

On Saturday I received a TTM I sent out I usually don't do these but Kurt Benkert who I follow on X gave his address out publicly so I had 3 of his cards so I sent them out. The cards are 3 different 2018 rookies 1 Prestige and 2 different Score nice additions to the collection. See a picture of the cards below.

#PWEFriday

I received a card that I had claimed a couple weeks ago on X as part of the Thread #PWEFriday this one came from @KevinSpollen and is a nice Telvin Smith Panini Playbook #'d 27/99, see picture of the card below.

Trade # 10

I made a trade on X with @BigOMitchell my side was this 2024 Panini Donruss Kelvin Joseph.

Staten Island

Thursday night I went to the stadium for post game autographs and was able to get 2 autographs 1 from Pablo Sandoval a card /599 and Kirby Snead a 3x5. Kirby I got in the pen right after the game he was waiting to get ready to go in the game if needed but never happened as the and game ended 12-4 York made 3 outs easily so when he signed he gave me the ball he had in his hand as well. below picture of the ball and the autos.

Hagerstown FlyingBoxcars

I went to Lancaster on Tuesday night for pregame autographs didn't have a lot actually only 2 people both coaches Arthur Rhodes (6 Cards) there pitching coach and the new Manager Shane Turner (2 cards & Phillies logo) I was able to get both no problem below is what I got signed by them and a couple picture of former MLB pitcher Mike Kickham. Also, got a batting practice ball.

Staten Island @ York

Last night, I went for autographs in York playing the Staten Island FerryHawks featuring former World Series MVP Pablo Sandoval (couple of pictures below).  It was also local Racing night at the ballpark along with Bark in the Park so a bunch going on.  I was able to get a total of 18 autographs a list of who and what along with pictures of the items below.

1. Pablo Sandoval - 8x10.
2. Drew Maggi - 2 8x10's & 3 Cards.
3. Eddy Diaz - 5 Cards.
4. Jalen Miller - a Card.
5. J.C. Ramirez - a Card.
6. Mark Contreras - Ticket Stub.
7. James Meeker - 8x10.
8. Chason Hauck - 4x6 - Local Driver.
9. Brielle Stern- 2 postcards - Local Driver.

Pablo Sandoval at 3rd Base

Pablo signing pre-game

X Stack Sale

@CoolEnoughCards ran a sale on X and I picked up 6 autographs see below for the list of all and a picture of them. Nice adds to the collection.

1. Sam Huff - 2022 Panini Mosaic #SC-HU.
2. Nick Neidert - 2015 Bowman Chrome # BCA-NN.
3. RJ Cole - 2022 Panini Prizm Draft Picks # DP-RJC.
4. Tyrique Stevenson - 2023 Panini Select Draft Picks # YS-TST.
5. Lio'Undre Gallimore - 2022 Sage # A-LG.
6. Jeff Heuerman - 2015 Topps Platinum # AR-JH.

#PWEFriday

The weekly thread had been missing for a few months and made a return to X a couple weeks ago. @gingersnap4004 had this nice 2024 Panini Donruss Angel Martinez autograph # SS-AM, so I claimed it and it arrived today nice add to the collection.