Wednesday 16 March 2011

2010 Topps Update

Generous friend of 'Pursuit of 80's(ness), the Alley Family from North Carolina, have sent another of their surprise packages this week. Heavily laden with packs of baseball cards. All they ask in return is some Match Attax and other Everton related items for their son.
The first items are 9 packs from the 2010 Topps Update Series.

The Red Sox available in the base set are;
US28 Bill Hall
US63 David Ortiz
US80 David Ortiz
US122 Darnell McDonald
US136 Jarrod Saltalamacchia
US142 Mike Cameron
US144 Eric Patterson
US145 Adrian Beltre
US163 Marco Scutaro
US190 John Lackey
US192 Daniel Nava RC
US220 Jon Lester
US284 Josh Reddick
US311 Felix Doubront RC
US323 Ryan Kalish RC
US328 Adrian Beltre
Short Print variations;
US220 Boston Americans
US317 Babe Ruth

There are 12 cards per pack, these are the exclusive packs which could contain the 1951 Topps Red Back inserts.

Pack 1:
#36 Omar Vizquel White Sox
#86 Matt Guerrier Twins
#199 Jhonny Peralta Indians
#239 Gabe Gross Athletics
#253 Mike Minor Braves
#274 Checklist 1/10
#292 Kelly Shoppach Bay Rays
#293 Pat Burrell Giants
#326 Miguel Cabrera Tigers
Attax David Price Bay Rays
#TR147 Frank Robinson Reds
#VLC47 Jimmie Foxx Athletics

Pack 2:
#63 David Ortiz Red Sox
#73 Torii Hunter Angels
#118 Jose Bautista Blue Jays
#160 Josh Johnson Marlins
#162 Hong-Chih Kuo Dodgers
#210 Ubaldo Jimenez Rockies
#215 Checklist 7/10
#230 Robinson Cano Yankees
#280 Alex Rodriguez Yankees
Attax Jason Heyward Braves
#37 Tom Seaver White Sox '51 Topps
#TMC22 Gary Carter Expos

Pack 3:
#16 Felipe Paulino Astros
#28 Bill Hall Red Sox
#55 Stephen Strasburg Nationals
#148 Peter Bourjos Angels
#164 Gaby Sanchez Marlins
#181 J.P. Arencibia Blue Jays
#226 Scott Podsednik Dodgers
#231 Gabe Kapler Bay Rays
#270 Vladimir Guerrero Rangers
#328 Adrian Beltre Red Sox
Attax John Lackey Red Sox
#TMC22 Gary Carter Expos (that's two)
Pack 4:
#48 Geoff Blum Astros
#80 David Ortiz Red Sox
#82 Emmanuel Burriss Giants
#103 Matt Tuiasosopo Mariners
#151 Kerry Wood Yankees
#234 Matt Downs Giants
#257 Joel Hanrahan Pirates
#289 Adam Kennedy Nationals
#322 John Ely Dodgers
Attax Brian McCann Braves
#TR109 Brandon Phillips Reds
#VLC32 Reggie Jackson Athletics
Pack 5:
#42 Conor Jackson Athletics
#46 Colby Lewis Rangers
# 116 Brandon Morrow Blue Jays
#145 Adrian Beltre Red Sox
#146 Peter Bourjos Angels
#David Wright Mets
#Robinson Cano Yankees
#Rod Barajas Mets
#321 Jason McDonald Indians
#479 Dodgers/Mariners Interleague Preview
Attax Ubaldo Jimenez Rockies
#MTOG6 Intercity Sweep
Pack 6:
#4 Alex Cora Mets
#13 Max Scherzer Tigers
#35 Ryan Braun Brewers
#85 Starlin Castro Cubs
#101 Jake Westbtrook Cardinals
#139 Jorge Cantu Rangers
#150 Hanley Ramirez Marlins
#173 Lorenzo Cain Brewers
# 205 Ben Sheets Athletics
Attax Roy Halliday Phillies
#CMT146 Ozzie Smith Padres
#LL71 Palmer/Matusz Orioles
Pack 7:
#27 Koyie Hill Cubs
#39 Kila Ka'aihue Royals
#50 Mike Stanton Marlins
#72 Milton Bradley Mariners
#120 Brennan Boesch Tigers
#148 Josh Hamilton Rangers
#163 Marco Scutaro Red Sox
#177 Chris Heisey Reds
#300 Cliff Lee Rangers
Attax Buster Posey Giants
#TR124 Ryan Doumit Pirates
#VLC40 Tom Seaver Reds
Pack 8:
#15 Ike Davis Mets
#110 Curtis Granderson Yankees
#129 Gregor Blanco Royals
#192 Daniel Nava Red Sox
#246 LaTroy Hawkins Brewers
#265 Ryan Howard Phillies
#288 Jonny Venters Braves
#305 Cliff Lee Rangers
#325 Ian Kinsler Rangers
#319 Joey Votto Reds 2008 Topps
Attax Stephen Strasburg Nationals
#MTOG3 Triple Billing
Pack 9:
#66 Ronnie Belliard Dodgers
#68 John Danks White Sox
#70 Jonathan Broxton Dodgers
#87 Trevor Plouffe Twins
#114 Kenley Jansen Dodgers
#133 Javier Vazquez Yankees
#241 Joey Votto Reds
#260 Andre Ethier Dodgers
#209 Bengie Molina Rangers
Attax Josh Hamilton Rangers
#TMC23 Bob Gibson Cardinals
#40 Vladimir Guerrero Rangers '51 Topps

That is a very good showing for the Red Sox, eight cards from nine packs. Two of the '51 Topps inserts, which I think are super cards.

Sunday 13 March 2011

2008 Tristar Prospects Plus

My friend Mark went on a trip to the USA last year and took his son, an avid Red Sox fan, to a Pawsox game at McCoy Stadium. He did the same thing the year before and his son left the game loaded with all sorts of goodies and he was able to 'run the bases' after the game as well. I am impressed with the way the affiliated clubs treat the future fans, unfortunately he didn't go the night Jacoby Ellsbury bobbleheads were being given away.
There is a healthy number of Red Sox prospects available in the 2008 Tristar sets, so there is a good chance of pulling one from this solitary pack of cards.There are six cards per pack with the tantalising promise of 'Farmhand' Autographed cards and 'Potential' game used Memorabilia. Buster Posey and Tim Beckham feature prominently on the pack.

The Red Sox cards available from this set are:
17 Casey Kelly PD
18 Ryan Westmoreland PD
29 Tyler Wilson PD
41 Pete Hissey PD
51 Tim Federowicz PD
55 Bryan Price PD
61 Jonathan Hee PD
82 Derrik Gibson PD
83 Pete Ruiz PD
95 Stephen Fife PD
102 Hunter Cervenka PD
104 Ryan Lavarnway PD
105 Kyle Weiland PD
107 Christian Vazquez PD
109 Mike Lee PD
137 Bryan Price, Stephen Fife, Kyle Weiland
138 Pete Hissey, Ryan Westmoreland, Bryan Peterson
139 Tim Federowicz, Christian Vasquez
140 Mike Lee, Mitch Herold
141 Lance McClain, Kyle Weiland
147 Pete Ruiz, Tyler Wilson, Seth Garrison, Alex Hale
148 Bryan Peterson, Tyler Yockey, Jonathan Hee


This pack contained:
#24 Reece Havens Brooklyn Cyclones
#55 Bryan Price Lowell Spinners
#74 Josh Lindblom Great Lakes Loons
#89 Tyler Chatwood Angels
#104 Ryan Lavarnway Lowell Spinners
#149 Chicago's future pitching Bristow/Leverton/Matchulat
So there you have it. Two Spinners and 'a Loon'. I just wish I knew more about Minor League ball.

Sunday 6 March 2011

2010 Topps Series 2

2 packs of 2010 Topps that have sat my shelf for a while and need to be desposed of. Where they came from I am not sure, as to the Red Sox I still need from this set,
369 David Ortiz
CMT9 Carl Yastrzemski
CMT46 Pedro Martinez
CMT52 Kevin Youkilis
CMT56 Dustin Pedroia
CMT72 Carl Yastrzemski
CMT126 Carl Yastrzemski
CMT138 Louis Aparicio
CMT145 Carl Yastrzemski
CMT148 Wade Boggs
CMT164 Nomar Garciaparra
I don't usually go after inserts but I like these.

So what do these packs hold Red Sox wise?

Pack 1:
#409 Kosuke Fukudome Cubs
#489 Russell Martin Dodgers
#520 Randy Wells Cubs
#539 D-backs
#553 Marlins
#557 Aaron Hill Blue Jays
#654 Collin Balseter Nationals
Attax Max Scherzer Tigers
#LL38 Ripkin/Ramirez Orioles/Marlins
#TMC20 Carl Yastrzemski

Pack 2:
#389 Trot Tulowitzki Rockies
#390 Ervin Santana Angels
#481 Scott Rolen Reds
#476 Yadier Molina Cardinals
#506 Jose Lopez Mariners
#533 Gary Matthews Mets
#641 Chase Headley Padres
#643 Michael Young Rangers
Attax Yovani Gallardo Brewers
#PP69 Ryan Zimmerman Nationals

Zip, except for the Yaz giveaway. Oh Well.