I recently sent a few Sports Illustrated magazines to Scott Smith, The SI King, for his upcoming consignments and signings. Today I received back the first of three packages. It was a pair of Sports Illustrated magazines signed by Benito Santiago. Of course, when you deal with Scott, you get top notch service and this time was no different. I received them packaged really well and shipped really fast. They are great additions to my collection! Thanks Scott!
Twins Fun!
Today I received a box of goodies I had sent to my friend Jon S in Rochester, NY for some Twins players. Jon has hooked me up many times and does an awesome job of working the Red Wings. Today brought the following autographed items:
Oswaldo Arcia ML debut ticket
2013 Topps Heritage Liam Hendriks
2013 Topps Heritage Vance Worley
2013 Topps Heritage Cole DeVries
2013 Topps Heritage Trevor Plouffe
2013 Topps Heritage Chris Herrmann
2011 Topps Heritage Minors Kyle Gibson
2011 Topps Heritage Minors Kyle Gibson All Star
2012 Topps Minors Oswaldo Arcia
2012 Bowman Oswaldo Arcia
I am pumped to add so many Arcias and 2013 Topps Heritages to my collection! THANKS JON!!!
Another Batch of Prospects
Today I received a nice batch of prospects who play/played in the Florida State League from my guy Paul C. If you are one of the regular readers (the few of you) you will recognize Paul’s name as he has gotten me a lot of future stars of late. With the MLB draft recently happening, a number of first round picks are being assigned to the FSL. I will be keeping Paul busy!
Here is a list of who I received today (inscriptions in parenthesis):
Angelo Gumbs
Andrew Heaney (2012 1st Round)
Ty Hensley (1st Round Pick 12)
Stephen Piscotty (God Bless)
Rob Refsnyder (CWS MVP 2012)
Gary Sanchez
Mason Williams
Thanks Paul!
A Great Father’s Day!
Today Cami and I headed to the Twins game to spend the afternoon rooting on our favorite team. As we do every Sunday game, we get in line for the kids’ autograph event before the game. While waiting in line, she got TC to sign her baseball. Today’s signers featured Jamey Carroll and Anthony Swarzak. I had a card I wanted signed by Carroll and Cami already had Swarzak on her baseball. I asked her if she would like her baseball signed or my card signed by Jamey Carroll. She said “Since it is Father’s Day, I will get the card signed for you!” So, she got Jamey on a 2013 Topps card for dad. What an awesome girl! Thanks Cami!