Today I received a baseball signed by Andrew Benintendi. Andrew is tearing up the minor leagues but what makes this baseball special is Andrew RARELY signs for anyone and says his agent told him not to sign on the sweetspot. I paid more than normal for the baseball because of that. I kept thinking that if I had the opportunity to get Bryce Harper at this price when he was in the same level of the minors as Andrew I would jump on it. At least I can mark off Benintendi from my baseball want list now. I purchased it from Brian M (morells86 on SCN) who had a half dozen signed via some special relationship with Andrew. I am very pleased.
Author: Kevin
(Not) My Cousin Vinny
Today I received half of what I sent to have signed by Vincent Velasquez via a signing with Todd S (toddschafer on SCN). Todd is handling a couple items for me coming up in a few signings and the first one was a baseball signed by Vince as well as a rookie card that he shared with Ryan O’Rourke who signed it at Twinsfest. I received the baseball today but he forgot the card and said he will get that signed next time he sees Vince. For now, I have a nicely signed baseball from Vincent Velasquez.
Didn’t Give Me The Finger!
Today I received a package with a Spring 1982 Baseball Special magazine signed by Rollie Fingers. I sent the magazine with a black Sharpie and he used that marker to sign it exactly where I wanted it signed. It looks great!
Rocket Man!
Today I received a package with three beautifully signed Roger Clemens Sports Illustrated magazines. I even requested one be signed in gold paint pen and it was signed perfectly and allowed to dry so it would not smear. These three, in addition to the previous three I sent, gives me six of the seven Sports Illustrated magazine covers The Rocket appeared on. I will need to get the last one signed soon too.