This weeks goodies

Today, I got a TTM back from Arizona.  I knew it was my Alan Trammell TTM.  He sent my card back unsigned.  Debbie Downer!  I had been reading that he signs, but will only sign one.  Oh well.

Here are my ones I did get back signed.  Randy Knorr, former catcher.  He's currently a coach for the Nationals.  

Randy Knorr

Signed 1/1

Sent c/o Washington Nationals

39 days

Next up, a quick return from the minor leagues.  Andrew Brown is currently playing in the Rockies minor league system after being released by the Cardinals.  He's a former Husker baseball player.  My gold card came back a little bent.  Thanks USPS.

Andrew Brown

Signed 2/2

Sent c/o Colorado Sky Sox

7 days

Another minor league return this week, from Bobby Thigpen.  He's currently the pitching coach for the Birmingham Barons (White Sox minor league team).

Bobby Thigpen
Signed 3/3
Sent c/o Birmingham Barons
9 days

Finally, a return from last year.  I had almost written this one off.  Max Scherzer, former Missouri resident and Mizzou baseball player.

Max Scherzer
Signed 1/1
Sent c/o Detroit Tigers
294 days

I have some trades brewing via Zistle, so when they are complete, I'll post my loot.  Plus, Rod over at Padrographs (http://padrographs.blogspot.com/) was giving away some free cards of the A's, Rangers, Rockies, and Marlins, in return for some Padre cards.  I found some he needs, and some that he might not have.  I hope he likes his package!

Indians, Orioles, and Angels...Oh my!!!

Here are my 3 TTMs from this week:

Koji Uhera from the Rangers.  I had read on the internet that he was a great signer, and he didn't disappoint.  I opted to send 2 Orioles cards instead of 2 Ranger cards because the Orioles are one of my favorite teams!

Koji Uehara
Signed 2/2
Sent c/o Texas Rangers
31 days

Next up, Cory Snyder.  Former Cleveland Indian.  I loved his 1986 Topps card, however, it was a little worn, but I still sent it anyway.  He's currently the hitting coach for the Jackson Generals (minor league team of the Seattle Mariners).

Cory Snyder
Signed 4/4
Sent c/o Jackson Generals
17 days

Finally, Tyler Chatwood.  Angels prospect that was traded to the Colorado Rockies.  I received this TTM via his current minor league team, Colorado Springs Sky Sox.  I was worried this one would be a lost cause because he might get called up and not get my letter!

Tyler Chatwood
Signed 2/2
Sent c/o Colorado Springs Sky Sox
38 days

Undefeated season!

My co-ed softball team finished up spring league undefeated, #1 seed in the tournament, and a bye in the first round.  Its super exciting, but also nerve racking because we could have a total let down in the second round...because that's how we roll!!

This weeks TTMs:

First up, Pat Listach.  He's currently the third base coach for the Cubs.  This is the second time I've had success with him via TTM; I also got a response when he was with the Washington Nationals coaching staff.  He was the ROY in 1992.  He takes his mail on the road; the post mark was San Francisco, CA.  The Upper Deck card signature is a little smudged, but that's OK, it still looks cool.

Pat Listach
Signed 2/2
Sent c/o Chicago Cubs
17 days

Next up, Bob Milacki.  He's currently the pitching coach for the Reading Phillies.  I targeted him for TTM because he's a former Oriole!

Bob Milacki
Signed 3/3
Sent c/o Reading Phillies
14 days

Last TTM of this post is Daniel Hudson.  I had been reading he was a great TTM'er, and he didn't disappoint.  I believe this is my first Topps Lineage card I've had signed.  I liked the 2011 design.

Daniel Hudson
Signed 2/2
Sent c/o Arizona Diamondbacks
50 days

TTM machine

Another batch of TTMs back!!! 

First up is Don Baylor.  He's currently the hitting coach for the Diamondbacks.

Don Baylor
Signed 2/2
Sent c/o Arizona Diamondbacks
11 days

Next up, Bobby Valentine.  He's currently the manager of the Boston Red Sox. 

Bobby Valentine
Signed 1/1
Sent c/o Boston Red Sox
17 days

Finally, one of my favorite football players, Tom Rathman.  He is a former Nebraska Cornhusker, and San Francisco 49er.

Tom Rathman
Signed 1/1
Sent c/o Home address
11 days