Top 5 TTM's of 2016...#5

Number 5 of 2016 is Kennys Vargas.  Kennys was expected to compete for  spot on the Twins roster out of spring training, which is where I sent my cards, however, he started the year in the minors at Rochester, and bounced between Rochester and the Twin Cities a couple of times throughout the year.  Kennys signed 1 of 2 cards for me.  The card he did not sign or send back was a Donruss Studio card. I always get excited when Spring Training starts, and when the new Series 1 of the Topps set comes out.  I try to get some of the "fresh" new cards signed during spring training.

Taylor Ward

A nice surprise in the mailbox today from Taylor Ward.  I sent this out in August after 2016 Bowman came out.  I really liked the design of the card, and he's a catcher.  I sent this to Inland Empire, which is the A-team for the Angels.

Taylor Ward
Signed 1/1
Sent c/o Inland Empire 66ers
134 days

Zistle trade with The_Sandlot

While I was on vacation last week, I got an envelope with some cards from a trade I did before I left. I was able to sent The_Sandlot a lot of Mets cards, and he was able to help me with several needs.

Player collections

Jeff Conine

Oakland A's old guys

Cubs collection

Ole Miss Alumni

Former Cubbies (The Sandberg leather card is great!)

Current Cubbies

Royals (The George Brett is an awesome card!)

Tom Brunansky

I sent this a long time ago, and I had actually written it off.  Tom Brunansky was the hitting coach with the Minnesota Twins when I sent this off, however, he was fired after the 2016 season.

Tom Brunansky
Signed 3/3
Sent c/o Minnesota Twins
587 days

Zistle trade with Wrightfan85

Another small trade via Zistle with Wrightfan85.  I was able to get another Hosmer and another card for the 100 Years at Wrigley collection!

Zistle trade with SWATty67

A little trade before I go on vacation this week.  I was able to get SWATyt67 some Panini Prizm cards, while he hooked me up with a few player collection goodies!

Zistle trade with CardinalSauce

Another trade in the books before Christmas, and CardinalSauce is a new trade partner.  I was able to send him some old cards, while he was able to stock my Cubs, Royals, and player collections with 2016 Archives, Gypsy Queen, and Allen & Ginter.