2010 Topps Peak Performance Relics Andy Pettitte

I have to collect Andy since we went to the same high school.  He's signed some cards and a poster for me.  I know he's hurt now but he will bounce back.  I will be great to have gone to school with a Hall of Famer.  Just got this in a trade.  2010 Topps Peak Performance Jersey Relics #AP Andy Pettitte.

1994 Studio Series Stars Gold #10 Don Mattingly

Donnie baseball.  I remember pulling this card when the set came out.  I only bought a few backs.  Maybe six packs.  I didn't know what it was worth but I thought it was just the coolest card.  One of the first numbered cards too.  This gold one is numbered to 5000 and the silver's were numbered to 10,000.  Funny thing is I bought some packs about 10 years later in a junk box at a show and pulled another one.  If he just would of played one more year he could have gotten his World Series ring.  1994 Studio Series Stars Gold #10 Don Mattingly.

Frank Thomas 2002 Upper Deck Diamond Connection #563

In honor of Frank Thomas getting his jersey number retired today by the Chicago White Sox.  I have so many cards of him.  Another guy like Ken Griffey Jr that I really followed when I was younger.  Frank Thomas 2002 Upper Deck Diamond Connection #563 bat piece.

2010 Topps Tribute Relics Frank Robinson

I don't have a bunch of his stuff so I'm trying to get somemore.  2010 Topps Tribute Game Used Bat Relics #FR Frank Robinson.  Numbered to 99.

2010 Bowman Futures Game Triple Relic Mat Latos

Still liking this guy.  Here's a pitcher that really deserves some praise.  He's showing everyone he's a good pitcher.  Why are his cards not skyrocketing right now?  This card looks so nice and clean in person.  2010 Bowman Futures Game Triple Jersey Relic #ML Mat Latos.  Numbered to 99.

2003 Flair Greats Home Team Cuts Game Used Reggie Jackson

Just got this Reggie Jackson game used bat card in a trade on Beckett.com.  2003 Flair Greats Home Team Cuts Game Used #5 Reggie Jackson.

2009 Topps Triple Threads Relics Tom Seaver

Just another Hall of Famer.  2009 Topps Triple Threads Relics #61 Tom Seaver.  Jersey/Bat card numbered to 36.  George Thomas "Tom" Seaver (born November 17, 1944) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played in the major leagues from 1967 to 1986. He played for four different teams in his career, but is noted primarily for his time with the New York Mets. "Tom Terrific" had 311 wins, 3,640 strikeouts and a 2.86 earned run average during a 20-year career. In 1992, he was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame by the highest percentage ever recorded (98.8%), and has the only plaque at Cooperstown wearing a New York Mets hat. As of 2010, Seaver is also the only Met player to have his jersey number retired by the team.

2010 Topps Tribute Autograph Relics Andre Dawson

I grew up watching him and still love collecting his stuff.  This is my second autograph that I have of him.  2010 Topps Tribute Autograph Relics #AD1 Andre Dawson with bat piece.

2006 Artifacts AL/NL Artifacts Green David Wright

David is a really great player in my opinion.  I don't understand why people think he is a overrated player.  2006 Artifacts AL/NL Artifacts Green #WRN David Wright game used jersey.  Numbered to 150.

2002 Upper Deck Peoples Choice Game Jersey Alex Rodriguez

Yes I know he's not a popular guy but you can't argue the numbers he consistantly puts up.  He will probably break Barry Bonds homerun record but we all know that Albert Pujols will pass him over for that anyway.  2002 Upper Deck Peoples Choice Game Jersey #PJAR Alex Rodriguez.

At the National: Topps' Panel Discussion (Part 1)

2010 Topps Tribute Autograph Relics Adam Dunn

Just got this auto of Adam Dunn in today.  If you have ever seen him hit a home run you know how far he can hit a ball.  It just looks so effortlessly when he swings the bat and yet he just crushes it.  2010 Topps Tribute Autograph Bat Relics #ADU3 Adam Dunn baseball card.

2008 Bowman Chrome Prospects BCP199 Domonic Brown

This guy is heating up since being called up to the big show.  Looks like he's gonna be a good player but only time will tell.  2008 Bowman Chrome Prospects #BCP199 Domonic Brown.

2010 Topps Allen & Ginter Mini Celestial Stars Evan Longoria

Got this in today.  I have 4 in this set now.  I think Longoria will continue to be a great player for a long time.  2010 Topps Allen and Ginter Mini Celestial Stars #CS7 Evan Longoria.  Did I mention these cards come 1 per case???

2009 Gordon Beckham Bowman & Topps Chrome Refractors

He seems like he's starting to hit again.  He was great last year.  I hope he keeps it up.  2009 Bowman Chrome Refractors #185 Gordon Beckham and 2009 Topps Chrome Refractors #214 Gordon Beckham.

Bob Gibson 1973 & 1974 Topps Card

Here's some stuff I have thats a little older.  These cards in pretty good condition too for being kinda used.  1973 Topps #190 Bob Gibson and 1974 Topps #350 Bob Gibson.  He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1981. A right-handed pitcher, Gibson played 16 seasons with the St. Louis Cardinals from 1959 to 1975. A nine time All-Star selection, Gibson accumulated 3,117 strikeouts during his career, set the single-season Earned Run Average record in 1968 while also being named National League's (NL) Most Valuable Player (MVP), and was a member of two World Series championship teams.

The National Pastime in 2030

This is a great article to read. You never know. The National Pastime in 2030

1996 Ultra Hitting Machines #4 Ken Griffey Jr

One of the early very cool inserts.  Remember when inserts didn't include game used or auto cards?  What ever happend to creativity?  Say what you want to about the 90's overproduction, I love 90's inserts.  The design of these cards is just appealing to me.  Several great players in this set.  1996 Ultra Hitting Machines #4 Ken Griffey Jr.

2001 Studio Diamond Collection Jeff Bagwell

I know I'm a homer for really collecting Bagwell.  2001 Studio Diamond Collection #DC16 Jeff Bagwell game used jersey baseball card.  The scan doesn't do it justice.  A great looking card.  Got it in a trade.

2006 Artifacts ALNL Artifacts Printing Plates Cyan Carl Crawford

Once Carl gets out of Tampa Bay and signs with a big market team he should get more recognized.  This guy can do everything.  Steal bases, get on base a lot, and rome the outfield with the best of them.  He's also a local Houston guy too so that makes me like him even more.  2006 Artifacts AL/NL Artifacts Printing Plates Cyan #CCA Carl Crawford.

1994 Donruss Elite #38 Tony Gwynn

I remember when this set came out.  So expensive so I never got any, but now that they have gone down in price I have 2 or 3.  1994 Donruss Elite #38 Tony Gwynn.  Numbered to 10,000.

2009 Topps Tribute Relics Dual Blue #76 Tommy Hanson

My first Tommy Hanson game used card.  His record doesn't show it but I personally think he's gonna be a great pitcher in the years to come.  2009 Topps Tribute Relics Dual Blue #76 Tommy Hanson game used dual jersey card.  Numbered to 50.

2010 Bowman Chrome Prospects #BCP1 Stephen Strasburg

Wasn't sure whether I wanted to get this card right now with all the hype going on.  In ten years if Strasburg is still pitching I'll consider this a great trade.  His stuff is so awesome now it's hard not to like this guy.  His cards are just so expensive I wasn't going to buy any so I traded for it.  2010 Bowman Chrome Prospects #BCP1 Stephen Strasburg rookie card.

1995 Leaf Gold Stars #6 Don Mattingly

An oldie but a goodie.  1995 Leaf Gold Stars #6 Don Mattingly.  How could you not like this guy.  Couldn't believe the Yankees didn't win a title with him.  Hopefully he'll beat his old mates one day.

2004 Leaf Certified Materials Mirror Fabric White #41 Chipper Jones

Chipper will definitely be in the Baseball Hall of Fame one day.  This is the first player I really started collecting as a young man.  Until then I had really only collected sets, not caring who was in them.  What a great player for kids to look up to.  2004 Leaf Certified Materials Mirror Fabric White #41 Chipper Jones jersey piece.  Numbered to 200.

2005 Diamond Kings Materials Bronze #225 B.J. Upton

B.J. Upton stole 3 bases today.  He's on a good offensive team.  I like both of the Upton brothers.  2005 Diamond Kings Materials Bronze #225 B.J. Upton.  Two used bat pieces numbered to 200.