Collecting Cleveland Indians Topps team sets from 1952-present, as well as post-war minor and major league autographs.
I had a chance to get Andres Galarraga during a private signing. It was not super cheap. But I heard he is a tough autograph in-person, so I considered it. I was able to get this card for less than half the cost of the signing, so that is where[…]
I like Jordan Luplow. Years ago I wrote him a letter asking for an autograph. Instead of sending me back a signed card, he jammed a used batting glove into an envelope. That was a curveball. When I found out he was traded to the Tribe I was pretty happy.[…]
This card–2004 Bowman Heritage–I pulled myself back in 2005. I have tried to get it signed a couple of times and finally lucked out this past spring. Eric Chavez was the 10th overall pick of the 1996 MLB draft, selected by the Athletics out of high school. I always forget[…]
Colton Shaver was drafted by the Houston Astros out of Brigham Young in the 39th round of the 2017 draft. This season between High-A and AA he hit .248/.361/.481 with a career-high 21 HR. He also had career-highs in strikeouts (129) and walks (63). Shaver clearly has power, and a[…]