My 100th post!!!

It seems like it's all or none in the TTM department lately.  I get 1 or 2 a day, then will have a cold streak for a week or two.

First up, Daniel Moskos.  I targeted him because he's one of the Pirates rookie pitchers.  He's now in the minors, but I think he'll be in Pittsburgh soon enough.

Daniel Moskos
Signed 2/2
Sent c/o Pirates ST
81 days

Second one in from Spring Training is Rick Porcello.  However, no TTM for me, just my cards back and a letter requesting a donation to the Detroit Tigers Foundation.  Here is a link to the page:

http://detroit.tigers.mlb.com/det/community/foundation.jsp

This is actually a great link; you can look to see who charges and how much, so you won't waste the time to send to someone who may not sign for free!

Rick Porcello
Signed 0/2
Sent c/o Tigers ST
85 days

Finally, a NFL TTM back, courtesy of Kevin Butler.  I always like him because he was such a great kicker for the Bears for many years.

Kevin Butler
Signed 2/2
Sent c/o Home address
12 days

I hate it when work gets in the way of blogging!

Lots of TTMs back to catch up on!  Here we go!

First one up is back from an MLB club, thanks to Juan Samuel.  He's currently the third base coach for the Phillies.  He was a pretty good second basemen when I was growing up.  Thanks Mr. Samuel!

Juan Samuel
Signed 3/3
Sent c/o Philadelphia Phillies
16 days

Next up, an MiLB back.  Bob Kipper serves as the pitching coach for the Portland Sea Dogs.  Thanks Mr. Kipper!

Bob Kipper
Signed 3/3
Sent c/o Portland Sea Dogs
9 days

Another MiLB coach back!  Greg Colbrunn serves as the hitting coach for the Charleston River Dogs!  Thanks Mr. Colbrunn!!!

Greg Colbrunn
Signed 1/1
Sent c/o Charleston River Dogs
12 days

Finally, one from the Cubs front office.  Randy Bush currently serves as the Cubs assistant GM.  Thanks Mr. Bush!!!

Randy Bush
Signed 3/3
Sent c/o Chicago Cubs
23 days

Finally, A Mike Napoli Success!!

It was a good week for mail.  It's starting to trickle back in a little faster than it was a couple of weeks ago, thank goodness!

My first success is Mike Napoli.  I tried to get him last year via the Texas Rangers, but got my card back and a pre-printed card.  I decided to take a second chance at getting him through Spring Training, hoping that they wouldn't have the pre-printed cards there or made-up yet for the year.  And, I was successful!

Mike Napoli
Signed 1/2 (sent other card back, unsigned)
Sent c/o Texas Rangers ST
61 days

Next up, another success from my left over 1987 Topps.  Jim Lindeman was a big prospect for the Cardinals when I started collecting cards.  It never really panned out for him, but I still remember when his cards were a big deal, especially this 1987 Topps Traded.

Jim Lindeman
Signed 2/2
Sent c/o Home address
53 days

Last TTM of the week, came from my first Minor League try this year.  Ross Ohlendorf is one of the smartest and nicest guys in baseball.  He's currently in the Red Sox minor league system.  I hope he gets a call-up soon!

Ross Ohlendorf
Signed 2/2
Sent c/o Pawtucket Red Sox
7 days

2011 Topps Diamond Giveaway cards

Here are the cards I received from the 2011 Topps Diamond Giveaway.  I did not unlock ANY of these cards.  I traded for them all.  Granted, to some, it may look like I got a bad deal, but believe me, I got a great deal on these.  I really unlocked some BAD cards, so I was pretty happy to end up with cards I wanted to add to my collection.  The only one I couldn't trade for (and tried multiple times) was a 2005 Topps Billy Butler.

Cubs and Royals returns!!! :)

 I got some awesome returns over the weekend.  I'm super excited about both of these because they are from my two favorite teams!

First up, Les Lancaster.  My favorite memory of him was the 1989 Chicago Cubs.  They won their division, but faltered in the playoffs.

Les Lancaster
Signed 3/3
Sent c/o Lakewood Bluecraws
9 days

Next up, Mark Gubicza.  One of my all-time favorite Royals.  He is currently a broadcaster with the Angels.


Mark Gubicza
Signed 3/3
Sent c/o Home address
13 days

Finally, some mail!!!

 I know I haven't posted in a while, but I really haven't had any mail to post!



I got this Adam Jones back from Spring Training.  Neat signature!!!

Adam Jones
Signed 1/2 (kept other card)
Sent c/o Orioles ST
40 days




       

Next up is Dan Plesac.  I sent this to the MLB network, and it was a quick turnaround!  Dan was one of my very first TTM attempts when I was younger!!!

Dan Plesac
Signed 5/5
Sent c/o MLB Network
7 days

Slooooooowwwww mail weeks

Yikes!  The mail has been slow!

First up, one back from Cubs Spring Training, Andy Sonnanstine.  He was sent to the Iowa Cubs.  Hopefully we'll see him in Chicago soon!

Andy Sonnanstine
Signed 1/2 (kept the other card)
Sent c/o Chicago Cubs ST
34 days

Next up, another 87 Topps back.  I loved these old Orioles uni's and I'm so glad they brought the bird back this year on their caps!!!

John Stefero
Signed 1/1
Sent c/o Work address
26 days