Monthly Archives: January 2008

A Snickers Bar or Jose Canseco Rookie?

Posted on January 29, 2008 by Scott

So, my wife went out to the supermarket yesterday.  She mentioned she picked up a little gift for me.  There was a vending machine at the supermarket, and it had baseball cards in it.  So she put in a few … Continue reading →

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Jacoby Ellsbury – Baseball Cards To Collect Now

Posted on January 27, 2008 by Scott

Drafted 23rd overall by Boston in the 2005 draft, out of Oregon State, Jacoby Ellsbury burst onto the scene in 2007.  Ellsbury was called up to the majors three times and sent back to the minors twice in 2007.  He played the … Continue reading →

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Second Free Baseball Card

Posted on January 26, 2008 by Scott

So, the first free baseball card winner will be announced on February 1st.  With that date approaching, I wanted to give you all a heads up as to what the second free baseball card winner will be receiving.  To be announced on … Continue reading →

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Topps Mini

Posted on January 25, 2008 by Scott

Do you remember the Topps Mini baseball cards?  Topps had put out mini cards in 1975, but the ones I’m talking about are the cards from 1986.   These Topps baseball cards were some of the more interesting cards Topps has … Continue reading →

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2008 Players To Watch – Part III

Posted on January 21, 2008 by Scott

This part of 2008 Players To Watch will focus on players who will be free agents for the 2009 season.  We all know what pending free agency will do to a player’s statistics and baseball card value.   Just think of A-Rod’s 2007 … Continue reading →

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Big Hits On eBay

Posted on January 18, 2008 by Scott

Let’s take a look at some baseball cards which have sold for some big bucks on eBay recently.  I gotta tell ya, there’s a whole lot of cards that did NOT sell, which were put up for four or five … Continue reading →

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