Collecting Cleveland Indians Topps team sets from 1952-present, as well as post-war minor and major league autographs.
Nolan Arenado is one of my favorite players. I feel…compelled…to grab his autograph if it is a good deal. A fellow collector was selling a few extra’s that he had gotten in person, and I jumped. Arenado is clearly on a path to the Hall of Fame. But there is[…]
Tony Wolters was a very well thought of prospect moving up through the Indians system. From 2010-2014 he ranked as one of the Indian’s top prospects–as high as #8 in 2010. He as kind of a cool prospect since he could handle playing catcher or any middle infield position, which[…]
The Indians are not unique in having a deep stable of failed pitching prospects. Here is a list of the guys that I can think of off the top of my head: #1. Chuck Lofgren (2004 4th round, #2 prospect in 2006 and 2007) #2. Jeremy Sowers (2004 1st round,[…]
Trayce Thompson was a very well thought of prospect for the White Sox. From 2009-2015 he consistently rated one of their top prospects, ranking as high as #2 following the 2012 season. He made the majors in 2015 and held his own over 122 at-bats. But the White Sox traded[…]