Author: Kevin

Mauer Power

Scott S (SI King) hit the Lake Tahoe Celebrity Golf Tournament and offered Joe Mauer as a person he would try to obtain autographs of for those who sent in items. He always does a first come, first served so I sent my items in right away and was the first ones done. I mailed four cards:
2018 Topps #231
2018 Topps Now #OD-141
2020 Allen & Ginter #20
2021 Allen & Ginter #132
All were signed in blue Sharpie and look great. I have only two cards left I need signed by Joe and a few magazines and other oddball items.
For a little sneak peak I will let you know that I sent in five items to a signing event in Cooperstown during the Hall of Fame induction weekend that I should get within the next week or two. THOSE are going to be awesome!

Sano Doubt About It!

Matt H (mattyice on SCN) lives in Ft Myers and hooked me up with some autographs during spring training. He reached out to me regarding Miguel Sano rehabbing in Ft Myers and asked if I need Miggy. I sent a couple cards and today I received a pair back signed! The cards Matt got Sano to sign are:
2021 Allen & Ginter #173
2021 Topps #383
Looking forward to seeing if Kenta Maeda rehabs in Ft Myers! Thanks Matt!

Breaking Barriers

Today’s addition to the collection is a pretty special one. On 04.08.2022, Rachael Balkovec made history by becoming the first female manager in professional baseball when she led the Tampa Bay Tarpons in their season opener. Creative Sports Entertainment had a signing scheduled with her earlier this month and I had sent in a pair of items via Matthew Eric on Facebook. The items I received today were signed PERFECTLY and the organization of CSE was impressive. I received a baseball signed on the sweetspot with “1st Female Manager” as well as a ticket from the Tarpons @ Flying Tigers game signed in beautiful silver paint pen with “1st Female Manager”. I got JSA witness on both items. They look perfect! I am very pleased with these items.