Isaac Collins is one of the finalists for NL Rookie of the Year this year. He probably won’t win it but might come in second place. Waukesha Sports Cards recently had a signing with him and I mailed in a pair of debut tickets. I had paid for MLB Debut inscription but they were missed on each. The owner refunded the cost and told me next time they have him in he will get them inscribed for me.
Author: Kevin
Modeling Clay
Today’s mail brought a real fun one! The 2008 Sports Illustrated Baseball Preview Issue had six players on it. It featured a fold out cover to show all six and they were real up and coming superstars. I had four of the six already sign it when I found that Todd S (toddschafer on SCN) was having a signing with Clay Buchholz, one of the remaining two. I excitedly mailed in my magazine and received it signed today! Todd even posted a photo of Clay signing it on his Facebook page! I am down to needing just Troy Tulowitzki to finish it up!
The players who have signed it already are:
Ryan Braun
Justin Upton
Jacoby Ellsbury
Clay Buchholz
Ryan Zimmerman
Not Bogged Down
I will admit that I have sent to Wade Boggs too many times. I do, however, send a significant amount of cash in each package. Today I received a couple items that are duplicates but items I acquired only for the reason to get signed for my collection. I received a 3,000th hit commemorative card as well as a February, 1984 Baseball Digest. These are both duplicates but it was either get them signed and save them or toss them. They are still very nice additions to my collection!
Take It To The House!
Today I received what will probably be my final package from Chris L (ChrisL999 on SCN). A highlight of this summer was meeting Chris and his wife at a ballgame in Washington, DC. Chris has gotten me numerous autographs over the last handful of years. This package included:
Brady House MLB Debut ticket
and the following baseballs:
Juneiker Caceras
Caden Bodine
Ike Irish
Wehiwa Aloy
Justin Gonzales (Red Sox top prospect)
Ethan Frey
Ethan Petry
Bo Davidson
Andrew Alvarez
It has been another amazing season of Chris chasing autographs for me! Can’t wait until next summer!