A couple months ago I purchased a Louie Varland card from Mike E who I connected with via a Facebook sale post. Mike just got back from a trip to Twins spring training and was able to get a bunch of cards, including some 2025 Topps, signed by the Twins. I was able to acquire the following from Mike:
2022 Topps Jorge Alcala #US201
2024 Topps Simeon Woods Richardson (Full name!) #US295
2024 Topps Jair Camargo #US314
2024 Topps Twin Pillars Byron Buxton #US289
2025 Topps Jorge Alcala #336
2025 Topps Willie Castro #155
2025 Topps Joe Ryan #40
2025 Topps Brooks Lee #317
2025 Topps Jose Miranda #310
2025 Topps Royce Lewis #59
I am excited to knock off some 2025 Topps already and look forward to working with Mike again soon when the AAA season kicks off. Mike is in Iowa and sees the Iowa Cubs, and visitors like the St Paul Saints.
No Pine Tar Here!
I have a few George Brett Sports Illustrated magazines that need to be signed but his cost has increased substantially over the last few years. Tom O (orr23mj on SCN) posted a rare signing with George (I think he is down to one signing a year), so I sent in one of the SI’s I have signed by Mike Schmidt already. It came back today signed beautifully. I have a few more but will try to stagger them so my checkbook isn’t so hot with each signing!
Kittle & Bits, Kittle & Bits
Ron Kittle was the 1983 AL Rookie of the Year and had a nice career. He also appeared on the cover of the October, 1983 Baseball Digest issue. Today I received the issue I had sent to him and he signed it real nice and included the ROY inscription!
Bob Hamelin Part 2
After my first Hamelin Baseball Digest was smeared, Josh M (ridiculousxdream on SCN) was able to get a replacement for me. It arrived today and looks much better than the first one!