2007-2008 IP Success Thread

[wolverine0712]

We have a TTM thread, so why not have an IP one.

Mets vs Cardinals

Billy Wagner - OMLB
Shawn Green - OMLB

Moises Alou passed me over 3x and Jose Reyes 2x. Pretty good other than the outcome of the game.

[hudsonharden]

Rochester Red Wings v. Ottawa Lynx

Garrett Jones - card
Tommy Watkins - ticket

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[ironman]

Ryan Wagner Washington Nats 2/2

I tried to get Syephen Drew but he wouldn't sign before or after game. Its really hard to get graphs in D.C.

[Dalkowski110]

It was a while ago (1996), but Pete Harnisch 2/2 and Jason Isringhausen 1/1. I've not tried in a game since then!

[chucksk8er]

In 1991 at Wrigley I got Greg Maddux, Chuck McLeroy, and Les Lancaster after the game on a program

[vptpt]

When the Cardinals sent Rick Ankiel down to the low minors, they first sent him to my town - Johnson City, TN. He would get mobbed at the end of every game. He'd complain about it, saying he just wanted to go get something to eat. But he'd sign for almost everybody there. He signed my ticket one night.

The season after he left, they gave away his bobblehead before a game, in a Johnson City jersey. It was strange timing, since he was long gone. There was a long line of people wanting to get in and get a bobblehead, then most of them just turned around and walked back out.

I got Steve Stone's autograph at Wrigley. He was a little bit rude. The same day I got Willie Green's autograph. He was driving a real nice NSX. I wonder what he's driving now!

[Dan G]

My whole collection is IP successes. I've never tried TTM.

[TigersFanB406]

Ball-Joel Zumaya
-Marcus Thames
-Craig Dingman
-Preston Larrison (Tigers prospect I guess)

[bailiff]

I went to The Frisco Roughriders game vs Springfield Cardinals a couple days ago. These are AA teams.

Let me tell you that Frisco is a great park to get IP graphs from. Counting me, there were 3 collectors there.

My list of successes is on my site.

Colby Rasmus was a very nice person
Jon Jay gave my son and I a game used broken bat
Eric Hurley was ( and I hate to say this about any player that gives a graph) but he was a jerk.

[BoSoxNation]

I have got Roy Oswalt at a Astros vs Rockies game. I was very suprised that he was signing before the game

[wolverine0712]

Astros/Cardinals
Jason Jennings 2/3
Dan Wheeler 1/1
Brad Lidge 1/1*
Chris Burke 0/1
Hunter Pence 0/1
Orlando Palmeiro 1/2
Luke Scott 1/1
Gary Bennett 1/2
So Taguchi 1/1
Scott Rolen 0/1

* I didn't have anything for Lidge, but a friend gave me a card. He didn't get Lidge, so I gave him the card back.

I didn't have anything for Trever Miller. Pence signed 1, but later came back after we moved over to the Cardinals side. David Eckstein and Jim Edmonds both signed, but I didn't have a chance to get their in time.

[TigersFanB406]

Joel Zumaya and Marcus Thames

[wolverine0712]

Detroit vs Los Angeles Angels from Wednesday:
Tommy Murphy 1/1
Marcus Thames 1/1
Justin Verlander 2/2
Craig Monroe 1/1

Didn't have anything for Jose Molina or Robb Quinlan. Carlos Guillen signed breifly - I think for someone he knew.

[JCM718]

Pretty much all of my autos are IP.

Just from today:
Inland Empire 66ers @ Lancaster Jethawks

Tony Granadillo, Bubba Bell -Ball.

[hudsonharden]

Richmond Braves @ Rochester Red Wings tonight....

Ricky Barrett
Brian Bass
Alexi Casilla
Matt Garza
David Gassner
Rich Miller
Matthew Moses
Trent Oeltjen
Josh Rabe
Kevin Slowey
Denard Span
Matt Tolbert

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[Zito75]

Went to Sacramento RiverCats (A's) @ Tucson Sidewinders (D-Backs)
Got these RiverCats: Chris Snelling, JJ Fermaniak, Jeremy Brown, Dan Meyer, Daric Barton, Kurt Suzuki. Brown signed my copy of MONEYBALL and we chatted for a minute or 2... He's one heck of a nice guy.

BTW, all these guys, except for Barton will sign TTM. (Barton is kind of a jerk)

[JCM718]

Barton's an idiot. He said he would sign here in LV. I had a card and an index card, but I gave him the index first and he said no, then I said, "Can you still do the card" he said, "You already ruined your chances."

[Zito75]

Barton's an idiot. He said he would sign here in LV. I had a card and an index card, but I gave him the index first and he said no, then I said, "Can you still do the card" he said, "You already ruined your chances."

That sounds about right. He was very relunctant to even acknowledge me. All of the other players were cool as hell and even took a minute or 2 to chat. When Barton signed the card, he sort of rolled his eyes when I said "Thank you, I appreciate it."

[Mike D.]

Went to my local SABR chapters summer meeting at McCoy Stadium yesterday. Got three autographs, from three folks that came by to talk with us:

Dick Beradino - Long time Red Sox minor league coach, exectutive, and consultant. Former minor league outfielder in the 1950's. Mr. Beradino gave a great chat and was very friendly and nice to chat with. (scan (http://www.baseball-trivia-game.com/ttm/players/berardino.htm))

Mike Griffin - Pawtucket Red Sox pitching coach. (scan (http://www.baseball-trivia-game.com/ttm/players/griffin.htm))

Ron Johnson - Pawtucket Red Sox manager. (scan (http://www.baseball-trivia-game.com/ttm/players/johnson.htm))

[hudsonharden]

Louisville Bats @ Rochester Red Wings
6/16/07

Mark Bellhorn
Chris Dickerson
Phil Dumatrait
Mike Gosling
Eddie Guardado
Aaron Herr
Steve Kelly
Jason Kershner
Gary Majewski
Ted Power
Tom Shearn
Rick Sweet

A bunch of the players had a laugh over Manager Rick Sweet's choice of hairstyle in the early 1980's.

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[JCM718]

Inland Empire 66ers @ Lake Elsinore Storm 6/21

Inland Empire
James McDonald, Blake DeWitt, Lucas May- CIC's
Lake Elsinore
Chad Huffman, Matt Antonelli, Wade LeBlanc, David Freese-CIC's

[JCM718]

Red Sox @ Padres

Manny Delcarmen IC
Kevin Youkilis

Chris Young- IC
Scott Linebrink 8x10

[SDL]

I didn't notice this thread before, so here are my successes this year...

Spring training success: Rick Langford, Hector Torres, Tom Filer..all baseball card blowups. Ben Zobrist and Brooks Badeaux...photos from 2005 IBAF World Cup. Hee Seop-Choi photo from World Baseball Classic. Brett Roneberg. blowup of him as a Portland Sea Dog and from 2204 Olympics. Carlos Pena pic from 2006 in Boston

Red Sox players (from minor league games @ Orioles & Pirate minor league camps) (all blowups) : Matt van Der Bosch (Portland pic), Craig Breslow (Red Sox pic), Kason Gabbard (Red Sox), Jacoby Ellsbury (Portland pic), David Bacani (Portland pic), Dusty Brown (Portland pic), Luis Jimenez (Portland pic), David Murphy (Portalnd and Red Sox posed pics), Brandon Moss (Portland pic), barry Hertzler (Wilmington Blue Rock pic), Zach Borowiak (Portland pic), and Adam Blackley (two pics from Intercontinetal Cup pitching for Australia)

Legends Of Baseball in Clearwater March 25: Mudcat Grant signed 8x10 blowups of his 65 and 72 Topps cards. Dick Drago signed copies of his 70 and 78 Topps cards

4/15 Lakeland Tigers @ Clearwater Threshers. Larry Herndon signed blown up copies of his 79 and 87 Topps cards

5/19 Had IP success at the Threshers/Sarasota Reds game. Brad Komminsk (Threshers coach) 2/2 8x10 blowups of his '86 O-Pee-Chee and '90 Topps cards; Ryan Jackson (Sarasota coach) 2/2 8x10 blowups of his '98 Donruss and Upper Deck cards and Brad Harman (Phillies prospect) 3/3 8x10 blowups of him playing for Australia in last fall's XIV IBAF Intercontinental Cup.


5/28 Jeff Jones (Tigers bullpen coach) Tigers/Rays game. Signed blowups of his Topps '81 and '84 cards; personalized one. I was hoping to get Leyland, Van Slyke, McClendon and Belliard (staff) but I was at wrong end of dugout :(

6/3Clearwater (Phillies) hosting Palm Beach (Cardinals). All are blowups of cards.

Brad Komminsk (Clearwater coach): Fleer '90
Steve Dillard (PB coach): Topps ’78, ’79, ‘81
Derek Lilliquist (PB pitching coach): Donruss ’90, Fleer ’90, Topps ‘91

PB manager Gaylen Pitts was kidding me about how I didn't have anything of his to sign. Not sure if any cards of him exist. I've yet to see any.

6/10 Dunedin Blue Jays @ Tampa Yankees.

Darold Knowles (Dunedin pitching coach): Topps '70, '72, '73
Luis Sojo (Tampa manager):Topps '90. '91

While Knowles was signing, some of his players were looking at the card blowups and laughing; they'd never seen old pics of their pitching coach. A few kidded Knowles about the mustache on his '73 card, that he should grow it back. Knowles said that his mustache would be mostly gray "like yours" he said as he pointed at me. I told Knowles that I was "only" 50 and he groaned.

That's half the fun of it...getting the guys from the 60s, 70s and 80s who are now coaches/managers in the minors to sign and seeing the young players razz them about how they used to look.

Note on the Sojo cards..they were Blue Jay cards and he was managing against a Blue Jay farm team.

[baseballchamp14]

today went to the pirates brewers game at pnc

Claudio Vargas- omlb and team watermark
Kevin Mench-card
Johnny Estrada-card
Geoff Jenkins-team watermark
Tony Graffanino-team watermark

[J.P]

Dennis Martinez used to hold celebrity softball games in Miami, I would say there were like 3 or 4 in total, from 99-01/02, to benefit poor communities in Latin America, the following signed their baseball cards for me:

-Orlando "El Duke" Hernandez, Rey Ordoñez, Magglio Ordoñez, Placido Polanco, Wilson Alvarez, Dennis Martinez, and John Rocker.

The following, I didnt know were going to be there, so I didnt have their cards on me :mad: and they signed index cards:

-Alex Rodriguez, Pudge Rodriguez, Pedro Guerrero, Cookie Rojas, Mark Kotsay, Alex Arias and Tony Fernandez.

-Tony Perez signed a 16x20 Hall of Fame induction poster

In different Marlins events, I've gotten the baseball cards signed by the following:

-Mike Lowell, Luis Castillo, Alex Gonzalez, Braden Looper, Mike Redmond, Jeremy Hermida, Josh Willingham, Reggie Abercrombie, Juan Pierre, Tod Hollandsworth, Blaine Neal, and Tony Taylor.

I also got a 22x34 2003 WS Champions poster signed by:

-Mike Lowell, Dontrelle Willis, Juan Pierre, Alex Gonzalez, Mike Redmond, Tim Spooneybarger, Blaine Neal, and owner Jeffrey Loria.

I used to work in a building next to Florida International University's baseball stadium, like a month before Spring Training, some big leaguers start working out there in the mornings, I would sneak out of work, and I got the following baseball cards signed:

-Danys Baez, Alex Sanchez, Preston Wilson, and Ruben Sierra.

[hudsonharden]

Auburn Doubledays @ Batavia Muckdogs
7/4/07

J.P. Arencibia

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[SDL]

IP at the Ft. Myers Miracle @ Clearwater Threshers. Jim Dwyer (Miracle coach) signed 8x10 blowups of his Donruss & Fleer '81 cards.

Was hoping to get Eric Rasmussen (Miracle pitching coach) to sign copies of his cards but i missed him. I may TTM those, but given my streak of non-luck with TTMs, I may wait on those. Tom Gordon was on rehab w/Clearwater, in fact he was the starter fot teh Threshers and I may have to TTM with him as well.

[Dan G]

Don't bother trying to get Eric Rasmussen to sign a card. He refuses. I had a card and asked him to sign it and he said "no, I don't sign cards," but offered to sign a ball or glove instead.
I remember it was a 1984 Topps card. Maybe he's just anti-Topps.

By the way, I used to attend many Clearwater games in the 90's. That's where the majority of my autographs were obtained. I have since moved out of state, but have come back to visit and checked out a Thresher's game. What a great stadium!

[SDL]

Don't bother trying to get Eric Rasmussen to sign a card. He refuses. I had a card and asked him to sign it and he said "no, I don't sign cards," but offered to sign a ball or glove instead.
I remember it was a 1984 Topps card. Maybe he's just anti-Topps.

By the way, I used to attend many Clearwater games in the 90's. That's where the majority of my autographs were obtained. I have since moved out of state, but have come back to visit and checked out a Thresher's game. What a great stadium!

I'm debating whether to go to to the game there tonight and try again with Rasmussen. If I ask him to *personalize* it may work. This kid from my "homeland" is pitching tonight and I want to see him pitch.

Funny thing. One of the card blowups is his 94 Topps card (Royals); other is his 81 Fleer card (Padres). Think it'll help of I tell him I also thought Vern Rapp was a <bleep>? ;)

You're right about Bright House Stadium. Great place to watch a game. Only wish they'd rename it (their cable service...don't get me started...)

[SDL]

IP today...Carlos Pena of the Devil Rays @ a Checkers around the corner from me. Didn't know he was appearing there until I saw the sign announcing he was going to be there. He already signed a 8x10 of him in a Sox uniform, so I went online and found a posed pic of him in a Tiger uniform. Got it printed out and I went and got it signed

Great guy...he's from MA like I am..personalized it for me as well.

Don't have a scanner but here is what he signed for me.

[icee82]

This season alone, I have had a tremendous amount of success at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park.

Joey Votto--Autograph on a photo
Homer Bailey--Autograph on a baseball
Kei Igawa--Autograph on a baseball
Josh Hamilton--Autograph on a baseball, a mini-helmet, and a Beckett Baseball Card Monthly from 2001.
Jeff Niemann--Two autographs on a photo
Ted Power--Autograph on a ball
Todd Coffey--Autograph on a ball
Phil Dumatrait--Autograph on a ball
Michael Gosling--Autograph on a ball

The only miss that I have had this season has been Rocco Baldelli. I just could never get in a position to even ask.

[DoWnWiThTheSiCkNeSs]

Last sunday at a Binghamton Mets game:

Lastings Milledge 2 cards
Fernando Martinez on a ball
Mike Carp on the same ball

[JCM718]

Met Bill "Mad Dog" Madlock today when he gave me hitting instruction. What a greaty guy. Had no problem signing 4/4 cards I brought.

[nyyfan]

Louisville Bats @ Rochester Red Wings
6/16/07

Mark Bellhorn
Chris Dickerson
Phil Dumatrait
Mike Gosling
Eddie Guardado
Aaron Herr
Steve Kelly
Jason Kershner
Gary Majewski
Ted Power
Tom Shearn
Rick Sweet

A bunch of the players had a laugh over Manager Rick Sweet's choice of hairstyle in the early 1980's.

I go to a lot of the bats home games and this year and last year I had a lot of autographs. The autos I got from this year and last are
Dane Sardinha Card
Matt Kata Card
Jeff Keppinger Card/Ball
Brian Shackelford on two different cards
Elizardo Ramirez Card
Ray Olmedo Card/Ball
Manager Rick Sweet Card
Ryan Jorgenson Card
William Bergolla Card
Mark Bellhorn Card
and the last time I went to a game I sat close to Richmonds dugout and got Larry Bigbie to sign my card
The best of all Ryan Freel was on rehab for the Bats and he signed my card

[hudsonharden]

Brooklyn Cyclones @ Batavia Muckdogs
7/24/07

Muckdogs
Davis Bilardello
Josh Dew

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Cyclones
Raul Reyes
Matt Bouchard
Brandon Kawal
Grady Hinchman

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[ddominator08]

wen to the phillies game last night, just missed getting jamie moyer and j.d. durbin,chase utley,aaron rowand,wes helms and pat burrel went to the right of me. Did, however, get Ryan Howard. Than i sat and saw him win the game with a 2 run bomb in the 14th.

[hudsonharden]

Syracuse SkyChiefs @ Rochester Red Wings
7/25/07

Ricky Barrett
Brian Buscher
Alexi Casilla
Doug Deeds
Matt LeCroy
Jason Miller
Jose Morales
Matt Tolbert
Gil Velazquez
Tommy Watkins
Glenn Williams

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I also got Earl Weaver at his autograph appearance. Very nice guy. I can hardly believe he's the same guy that appeared in this video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Or1_1Cktdvs) (NSFW).

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[yankeesr#1]

I also got Earl Weaver and from the red wings I got Garret Jones and Brian Buscher and I got Sal fasano also I got Mike Vento, Chad Mottola, Wayne Lydon, Ray Olmedo, Robinzon Diaz, Ryan Roberts

[baseballchamp14]

I'm going to the Pirates-Cards game next week at PNC. I was wondering how Pujols is for small crowds or for any crowd, I was saying a small crowd because he might be a better signer at PNC like most players are because theyres only 2 people there for autos

[JCM718]

Results from the trip to texas:

Jeff Weaver 2/2
Brad Wilkerson 1/1
Kevin Millwood 2/2
Kameron Loe 2/2
Eric Gagne 1/1
Michael Young 3/3

Isotopes @ 51s
Eric Cyr 2/4
Robert Andino 2/2
Reggie Abercrombie 1/1
Wilkin Ruan 1/3
Choo Freeman 1/1
Marshall McDougall 3/3
Nic Ungs 1/1
Nate Field 2/2
John Gall 1/1

[ttmman21]

To see all my IP success go to:


http://www.freewebs.com/joesttmandipautographs/autographscoipgiftsan.htm

[baseballchamp14]

got back from the pirates cards game heres who i got



ALBERT PUJOLS 1/1 ROMLB (the best item ive ever gotten also fell onto the field getting him lol)

ryan franklin 1/1 notecard

mike maroth 1/1 signed his stats in my baseball prospectus book

tony la rusa 2/2-signed a notecard and my baseball prospectus

aaron miles 1/1-my baseball prospectus

walt jocketty (gm of the cards) 1/1 signed my blank notebook page and included 06 world series champs

GREAT DAY

missed:jim edmonds and scott rolen the crowd was overwhelming for them i tried but i was to far back for both of them

[ddominator08]

got cal ripken, steve garvey, brady anderson, bj surhoff, 7 Oneonta Tigers, al bumbry, david segui, fred cambria, ross moschitto at copperstown over the weekend.

[SDL]

Went to the Tampa @ Clearwater game. Got another photo of Brad Harman of Clearwater signed..all four I've gotten signed by him are from the IBAF XI Intercontinental Cup.

Ni scanner but this is the pic he signed

[howiek]

My most recent IP was Mike Piazza at Shea, the first Oakland game of the series after he did some batting practice he started signing in the left field corner and walked all the way down to the dugout. It's not a very neat looking autograph. He signed most stuff with a black ballpoint and its on a panel. It was my 3rd Piazza, so I'm not to upset. I have it on a shelf above my desk in the office.
Out of about 400 auto's I have, 90% are IP's. I would never buy an auto from anyone. The other 10% are insert cards, which I guess are supposed to be authetic and auto's that where gifts.

[hudsonharden]

8/4/07

Syracuse Chiefs @ Ottawa Lynx

Anderson Garcia
Brennan King

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[Sean Casey]

Went to the Futures at Fenway doubleheader yesterday....and aside for seeing two great Minor League games that both ended with walk-off hits in the 9th, I managed to get 32 autographs:

From the Lowell Spinners: (short-season A)

Jose Capellan
Willy Mota
Miguel Socolovich
Jorge Jimenez
Deshaun Brooks
Yamaico navarro
Rafael Cabreja
Felix Ventura
Luis Segovia
Jordan Craft
Pedro Vasquez
Ty Weeden
Adam Blackley
Scott Lonergan

From the Hudson Valley Renegades: (also short-season A)

Reid Fronk
Jason Ragan
Ryan Zimmerman
Mark Suchowiecki

From the Portland Sea Dogs: (AA)

Kyle Jackson
Andrew Pickney
Jeff Natale
Felix Diaz
Bryan Pritz
Jay Johnson
Jeff Corsaletti
Dusty Brown
Mike James
Beau Vaughan
Hunter Jones
Carlos Almanzar
Daniel Haigwood
Tommy Hottovy

[SDL]

IP today at the Daytona Cubs @ Clearwater Threshers game.

Jody Davis (Daytona manager). Signed 8 x 10 blowup copies of his Topps '86 and Donruss '89 cards.

Be advised: Former Pirate/Chisox/Mariner/Ranger slugger Richie Zisk (Daytona coach) DOES NOT SIGN ANYTHING. Claims it's due to identity theft.

[hudsonharden]

Rochester Red Wings @ Buffalo Bisons
8/15/07

Scott Elarton
John Koronka
Cliff Lee
Andy Marte
Scott Radinsky
Jeremy Sowers

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[J.P]

I went to the Dbacks @ Marlins game last night and got Jeff Cirillo, Mat Treanor, and Doug Slaten.

[NJMetfan4life]

My uncle gave me what I belive to be a Mo Vaughn 8x10 w/ the mets also I got a Jack the Jackle autograph somewhere

[kearns643]

With Boston Bruins and New England Patriots...

Rick Miller
Chris Howard


Bruins

Bruce Shoebottom


New England Patriots

Ronnie Lippett
Darrin Veris
Robert Perryman
Stephan Starring


Sponsored by the Lisbon Maine Firefighters..

I was able to have good conversations with all the players as well as plenty of photos as well.

[icee82]

A big day at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park. I got Jay Bruce on a baseball (he has to personalize now because he signed a contract) and on an 8 X 10. I got Matt Belisle X2; Todd Coffey X2; Evan Longoria X2; Ted Power; Jon Coutanglaus; Marcus McBeth; Kirk Saarloos.

[Coachsmallhead]

Got Matt Kemp last night during BP at Dodger Stadium. Signed on the sweet spot.

[metrotheme]

Had a nice day @ Judy Johnson night in Wilmington. Got all of the Negro Leaguers that were there plus picked up a nice 8x10 of a deceased Negro Leaguer from the Judy Johnson foundation. The Negro Leaguers were SUPER! They signed for the entire 9 innings and signed whatever people put in front of them. All they were asking for were voluntary donations.

I also got Lynchburg manager Jeff Brunson on an index card (he asked me what I was going to do with it, I told him that I had no cards on it and that he could personalize it).

Then at the East Coast National I got Feller on a ball, HOF Plaque and Bob Feller allstar program.

[baseballchamp14]

Had a nice day @ Judy Johnson night in Wilmington. Got all of the Negro Leaguers that were there plus picked up a nice 8x10 of a deceased Negro Leaguer from the Judy Johnson foundation. The Negro Leaguers were SUPER! They signed for the entire 9 innings and signed whatever people put in front of them. All they were asking for were voluntary donations.

I also got Lynchburg manager Jeff Brunson on an index card (he asked me what I was going to do with it, I told him that I had no cards on it and that he could personalize it).

Then at the East Coast National I got Feller on a ball, HOF Plaque and Bob Feller allstar program.


haha i was there to that line was so slow and long unbelievable about where did you start in line i was by the nathans

[metrotheme]

haha i was there to that line was so slow and long unbelievable about where did you start in line i was by the nathans

If you are talking about White Plains .. I was one of the first few in the line. I got to talk with Feller and take a few pictures, it was nice.

[baseballchamp14]

If you are talking about White Plains .. I was one of the first few in the line. I got to talk with Feller and take a few pictures, it was nice.

no wonder y the line took so long at first jkjk

wat time did you get in line then i was there like a half hour before and it was still ridiculous

[metrotheme]

You must be in high school, look at how you are typing. I know your school system has raised you with better skills than that! I arrived about 9:50 or so, slightly before the doors opened. The line was about 10 people deep until 10:20-10:30, then it started to grow.

[baseballchamp14]

You must be in high school, look at how you are typing. I know your school system has raised you with better skills than that! I arrived about 9:50 or so, slightly before the doors opened. The line was about 10 people deep until 10:20-10:30, then it started to grow.

haha i m going into high school and I try not to do instant messaging words and stuff on this board but sometimes i m so used to it it happens

[hudsonharden]

State College Spikes @ Batavia Muckdogs
8/21/07

Wilson Alvarez
Turner Ward
Daniel Moskos
Michael Felix

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Ten of the Spikes also signed a game used NY-Penn League Baseball.

Marcus Davis

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Erik Huber
Andrew Walker
Smelin Perez

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Brian Friday
Matt Cavagnaro
Bobby Spain
Miles Durham

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James Barksdale
Daniel Rios

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[Zito75]

Went to the Tucson Sidewinders vs. Colorado Springs (Rockies) last night.
Here's the goods:

Joe Koshansky- 2 cards
Clint Barmes- 2 cards
Seth Smith- 1 card
Alexis Gomez- 1 card
Alvin Colina- 1 card
Joe Gaetti- 1 card
Mike Gallo- signed 2 baseballs

Also caught ball thrown to me by Carney Lansford (coach) during game.

All in all, a productive night!

[brett523]

Trenton Thunder vs. Reading Phillies

Shelley Duncan

!While Back!

[ttmman21]

Nick Markakis bobblehead day at Bowie Baysox

No SeaWolves

Baysox:

Moe Hill- signed program

Orlando Roman- signed program

Scott McGregor 2/2 1985 Donruss, 1984 Fleer

The Following were for my 07 baysox set

David Haehnel

Nolan Reimold

Matt Cepicky

Fredy Deza

Oscar Salazar

[icee82]

A slow day at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park. I got Jeff Niemann, the Devil Rays' first round draft pick in 2004 and the fourth overall pick on a pair of 4 X 6 photographs.

[nyyfan]

Great Day. An autograph session for the Louisville Bats.

Louisville Bats
Joey Votto
Todd Coffey
Jay Bruce
Richie Gardner
Mark Belllhorn
Victor Santos
Manager Rick Sweet
Paul Janish
Aaron Herr
Jesse Guitereez
Chris Dickerson
Brad Salmon

Columbus Clippers
Edward Valdez

[hudsonharden]

Dennis Eckersley Autograph Appearance at Frontier Field in Rochester, NY

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[psychopoo]

Kenji Johjima inside Rogers Centre only signed for about 20 secs

[hudsonharden]

A successful night last night @ Frontier Field

Rochester Red Wings

Brad Baker
Brian Bass
David Gassner
Bobby Korecky
Matt LeCroy
Jose Morales
Trent Oeltjen
Denard Span
Matt Tolbert
Glenn Williams

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Buffalo Bisons

Joe Inglett
Juan Lara

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[ddominator08]

went to the Oriles game last night and got cards of Jeremy Guthrie,Kurt Birkins and Tike Redman signed. Also got several members of the Fredrick Keys Championship teamthis year including Brandon Erbe.

[metrotheme]

I had a GREAT weekend.

Friday started out with the Newark Eagles reunion at Newark Bears / Eagles stadium. For those of you that do not know, the Newark Bears were the Negro League franchise of the Negro National League from 1936-1948. They provided the city of Newark with some of the greatest baseball players EVER, including Hall of Famers Biz Mackey, Willie Wells, Mule Suttles, Leon Day, Monte Irvin, Ray Dandrige, Larry Doby and owner Effa Manley. They started the festivities with a street naming ceremony where they named streets after legendary Eagles players. We then moved on to the stadium where they inducted some of New Jersey's finest into their Ring of Honor. They players were later honored at a reception at the New Jersey Historical Society and then the stadium.

I received autographs from all four players that attended: Monte Irvin, Willie "Curley" Williams, James "Red" Moore and Billy Felder. They were all generous with their autographs and time, more than willing to share their rich baseball stories, as all the men are over 80, Irvin is 88 and Moore is 90. Irvin signed the books I had and a few cards. The other players all signed my books and photos I had.

Saturday had me at the Yankee fan fest at Lincoln Center. I got there about 15 minutes before the doors opened and the line size at that time itself was manageable, but the organizers ran the line so poorly that it took us over two hours to move 100 feet. The players weren't signing as advertised in the 1-2 hour blocks, they were being rotated in and out every 30 minutes between the autograph table and photograph booth. The players that appeared were Graig Nettles, Mickey Rivers, Jim Leyritz and Don Larsen. Most of the people wanted Larsen's autograph and were getting antsy because the line was moving slowly and that they wouldn't get his autograph. I wound up getting all 4 players through a stretch of luck and good timing. When I was getting close, one of the security guards asked everyone who they were waiting for (because many of the people in line were stalling hoping that Larsen would come back to the table). When they all said Larsen, he went over to the photo booth to see if Larsen would switch out with someone at the table. While that was going on, barely anyone was going up to the table to get autographs. I went up and got Leyritz and Mickey Rivers and then went right back to my friends who were like 20 spots back in line as nobody said anything to me. They then proceeded to switch out Leyritz and Rivers with Nettles and Larsen. My turn came again and I got Nettles and Larsen. I asked Larsen to personalize my ball with 10-8-56 and he said he wouldn't because my ball was made in China (I had an official Atlantic League ball because I got a brand new one when I was at the Newark Bears game from a friend of mine who plays on the time). I thought that was funny. Larsen did answer my question about being a teammate of Satchel Paige during his rookie season with the Browns, saying that Paige was a good teammate.

I stuck around the Yankee fest to take some hacks at the batting cage and then I went home and collapsed from being out there for about 4 hours between the waiting in line, autographs and checking out the booths.

It was a fun weekend overall and I met some nice people.

[ttmman21]

went to orioles and angels on 9/12 got Angels Third Base Coach Dino Ebel, and Orioles Catcher J.R. House on a roalb

[metrotheme]

Bobby Shantz Day @ Pottstown HS

Today they dedicated the new baseball field @ Pottstown HS to Bobby Shantz. Shantz was the 1952 AL MVP, won numerous gold gloves as a pitcher, 3 time all-star, etc etc. They had some of his former teammates and contemporaries there to honor him as well.

Also attending were: Mickey Vernon, Virgil Trucks, Ned Garver, Gus Zernial, Lou Brissie, Carl Scheib, and Spook Jacobs. All of the men were very generous with their autographs for anyone who asked.

Shantz signed 2 photos, 2 Topps Archives cards and an index card. He posed for photos and engaged in conversation with everyone in line. He answered my question about how he had to play CF for one game for the Yankees, (Mickey Mantle had to leave for the Ed Sullivan show) and of course, the first ball put in play got hit to him. He was asking everyone what inscription they wanted on their items (52 AL MVP, struck out 3 batters in a row in the 1952 All-Star game, etc etc). A true class act from a baseball great.

I also got to speak at length with Lou Brissie, Carl Scheib, Mickey Vernon, Ned Garver and Virgil Trucks. All of them had great stories and were rather vivid with their explanations. I didn't realize that most of these men had served in the armed forces. The last generation of baseball players that had to be drafted into war.

I got the rest of them on index cards and Zernial on a photo with Shantz. A really nice day. I didn't know Vernon or Scheib were going to be there or I would have brought some of their cards.

[kenyon]

I have season tickets to AAA Salt Lake Bees (Angels affiliate) first row above the 3rd base dugout which happens to be the visiting team. When I take my son, we always arrive when the gates open. My son loves to talk shop with all the players. Most players are great and interact with my son, Barton on the other hand has a grudge like no other ball player. He wants nothing to do with the general public. Nice going Barton

[icee82]

I attended the Reds' Caravan on Friday in Charleston, West Virginia. I got Thom Brennaman and Jeff Brantley on a seat from old Riverfront Stadium. I got Dusty Baker on a OMLB and an 8 X 10. I got Jay Bruce on a mini helmet and an 8 X 10. I got Ryan Freel on an 8 X 10.

Overall....a strong day and it was great seeing the Reds!!!

A funny note to the date...they were asking everyone to stay in the mall as an unidentified blue haze had engulfed the city. That was weird!

[nyyfan]

I attended the Reds' Caravan on Friday in Charleston, West Virginia. I got Thom Brennaman and Jeff Brantley on a seat from old Riverfront Stadium. I got Dusty Baker on a OMLB and an 8 X 10. I got Jay Bruce on a mini helmet and an 8 X 10. I got Ryan Freel on an 8 X 10.

Overall....a strong day and it was great seeing the Reds!!!

A funny note to the date...they were asking everyone to stay in the mall as an unidentified blue haze had engulfed the city. That was weird!


NICE!!! Do you have a schedule on where they are headed? Do you know when/where they will be in Louisville? Thanks!

[icee82]

Go to http://cincinnati.reds.mlb.com/cin/fan_forum/caravan2008.jsp

They are in Louisville today between 12-3.

[J.P]

Luis Gonzalez and Anibal Sanchez at the Marlins Fan Fest this past saturday. :dance

[SDL]

Looks like I'm the first ST success :)

At the Phillies training camp:
Milt Thompson; blowup of his Bowman '91 card
Tom Gordon; blowup of his Topps '93

Both personalized.

Davey Lopes (who I was trying to get) pulled the "I'll sign tomorrow" line and J.C Romero (who I wasn't getting) told people "I'll only sign today and the last day of camp." Nice atttitude or what?

Didn't know Jerry Martin and Larry Anderson were there so I plan to go back on Saturday.

Spring is finally here!

[SDL]

At the first day of the Rays camp

All 8 x 10s of cards

Bobby Ramos (Rays bullpen coach): Fleer '81

Steve Henderson (Rays hitting coach): Topps '81, Topps/Coca-Cola '81, Topps '88

Ramos was laughing as he was remembering about when he wore the big mop of curls back then.

Henderson personalized with his uniform number.

Anybody know if George Hendrick signs? I've heard mixed stories and was curious if he will sign.

[Zito75]

Got several from the Rockies camp today including: Clint Hurdle, Mike Gallego, Aaron Cook, Rodrigo Lopez, Christian Colonel, GlenAllen Hill, Clint Barmes, Garrett Atkins and Josh Fogg... All the guys were extremely nice, especially Gallego. We chatted for about 4-5 minutes about the A's, Bash Brothers and the "Glory Days."

[SDL]

Lopes today pretended he was on his cell phone as he walked by us. Anybody else have a problem with getting him to sign?

[Zito75]

Saw several guys on their phones today and one had a lap-top even. I generally avoid guys that are on their cells unless they motion that it's OK to come over. (Manny Corpas and Cory Sullivan both signed for me while they were chatting last season)

[Zito75]

Had another productive day at Rockies camp today... Got autos from: Joe Koshansky, Brad Hawpe, Jamie Quirk, Taylor Buchholz, Jason Hirsh, Clint Barmes, Yorvit Torrealba, Mark Redman, Josh Towers, Victor Zambrano, Franklin Morales, Matt Holliday, Seth Smith, Cory Sullivan and Jeff Baker.

These guys were non-signers: Todd Helton (would only sign for kids), Troy Tulowitzki (signed for a girl, told everyone else he'd sign "tomorrow") and Scott Podsednik simply said "I'm done" and walked past a small group of us.
Everyone else was very cordial and friendly especially Hirsh & Buchholz.

[SDL]

At the Devil Rays camp today

All 8 x 10 blowups of cards

Tom Foley: Topps '89, Upper Deck '90, Topps '91

Dave Martinez: Bowman '91, Upper Deck '92

All personalized.

All cards were Expo cards and I joked with them about the Expos being the fisrt team to incorporate the owner's initials into their logo (Edgar Bronfman). Martinez commented that the Expos uniforms (pre-92) were the nicest he ever wore.

[SDL]

More from the Rays ST camp

All 8 x 10 blowups of cards

Tim Bogar: '96 Donruss

Gary Gaetti, all personalized: Topps '86, Fleer '92, Fleer Ultra '94

[Zito75]

More from the Rays ST camp

All 8 x 10 blowups of cards

Tim Bogar: '96 Donruss

Gary Gaetti, all personalized: Topps '86, Fleer '92, Fleer Ultra '94

Was Gaetti cool? His son is at the Rockie's camp and he comes across as a laid back guy.

[SDL]

Was Gaetti cool? His son is at the Rockie's camp and he comes across as a laid back guy.

Gaetti was very cool. He laughed when I reminded him that he was the last person to waer #6 in a Red Sox uniform before it got unofficially retired (ST in 2001). He joked that he may have "disgraced" it.

He's actually a coach with Durham, but he's working in the big league camp.

All the coaches will sign except for George Hendrick. He basically told us to go pound sand. Shame that a guy his age sets a poor example for kids

[SDL]

IP at the Phillies camp today

Larry Andersen: Fleer ’89, Upper Deck ’91, Fleer ‘92

All 8 x 10 blowups.

As usual Andersen ws joking around with fans.

Davey Lopes pulled the now-expected "i'll sign tomorrow" line.

[SDL]

IP at Rays ST today

Cliff Floyd: 8 x10 blowup of his '94 Bowman card. Personalized.

[SDL]

Today: Devil Rays Fan Fest @ Tropicana Field

All 8 x 10s blowups of cards

Rays Players/Coaches/Other Personnel:
Rocco Baldelli: DAV '03. Personalized
George Hendrick: Donruss '84. Refused to personalize and we were advised while in line he only signs Cardinals cards.
Joe Magrane: Toops/K-Mart '90
Chad Orvella: DAV '96
Troy Percival: Pinnacle '97. Personalized

MLB Alumni Association participants
Casey Cox: Topps '69
Bill Denehy: Topps '68. Personalized
Rich Folkers: Topps '73. Personalized
Dick Lines: Topps '68. Personalized
Milt May: Topps '72
Darold Knowles: Topps '68, '74. Personalized
Tom Niedenfuer: Topps '90. Personalized
John O'Donoghue: Topps '65 and '70. Personalized. He laughed as he saw it was his old KC A's and Seattle Pilots cards.
Dennis Rasmussen: Score '90. Personalized
Mark Whiten: Score '96. Personalized
Jeff Torborg: Topps '66. Personalized
Tom Tresh: Topps '70

Harold Reynolds was also there. Signed/personalized copy of his Topps '88 card.

Wife got the Baldelli and Orvella sigs for me while I was getting some of the MLBAA guys.

Was unable to get Carl Crawford and Justin Ruggiano.

[SDL]

At the Phillies camp today

Jerry Martin: Topps ’78, ’81, ‘84.

8 x 10 blowups. All personalized.

[icee82]

SDL, I have been trying to get Rocco Baldelli for two years. Everytime that he is scheduled on a rehab assignment in Durham, I somehow miss him. I have probably spent more time chasing Rocco Baldelli than I have any player alive...or dead.

[Zito75]

Gaetti was very cool. He laughed when I reminded him that he was the last person to waer #6 in a Red Sox uniform before it got unofficially retired (ST in 2001). He joked that he may have "disgraced" it.

He's actually a coach with Durham, but he's working in the big league camp.


That's cool! I met Gaetti outside the Kingdome in Seattle back in 1990. The Blue Angels jet demonstration team were performing a show that same day, and they were buzzing the Kingdome showing off. To make a long story short, I climbed on top of the ticket booths to get a better a view... When I got up on the roof 2 guys had beat me to the prime spot- Gary Gaetti and Kent Hrbek. Both guys were hilarious and very nice to us... So we sat up there for about 15 minutes and watched the show.

[Zito75]

Got some more Rockies successes today after spending a couple hours at the complex: Cory Sullivan, 1st round pick Casey Weathers, Frankling Morales, Manny Corpas, Omar Quintanilla, Aaron Cook, Ryan Spillbourghs, Mark Redman, Vinny Castilla, Garrett Atkins, Ian Stewart, Seth Smith, Edwin Bellorin, Clint Hurdle, Matt Herges, Tulsa Coach Stu Cole, Jason Hirsh.

Most of these are dupes... Was once again rejected by Todd Helton and Troy Tulowitzki- but I did see him sign for some kids. Maybe there's hope after all!

[SDL]

SDL, I have been trying to get Rocco Baldelli for two years. Everytime that he is scheduled on a rehab assignment in Durham, I somehow miss him. I have probably spent more time chasing Rocco Baldelli than I have any player alive...or dead.

Well, now you know. At ST or at Fan Fest ;)

Wife was telling me that the tween girls were asking him to marry them as he signed their stuff

[SDL]

At the Devil Rays minor league camp today.

All 8 x 10 blowups of cards

Neil Allen: Topps '87. I kidded him about how I had his Donruss '88 card but that would never get signed. He got the hint from my accent and laughed.

Dick Bosman: Topps '68, '70, '74. Personalized the '70 and '74 pics

Jim Morrison: Topps '88. Wouldn't sign his '79 and '87 cards..said he looked drunk and stupid (?) on those.

Ben Oglivie: Topps '73, '86. '87. I kidded him how eventually his #14 would be hung up in Fenway (last person to wear it before Jim Rice).

Elderly gentleman watching the players was looking for Tom Foley. I told him Foley was a coach with the big club. He then offered me Foley's Fleer '90 card. I'll eventually get it blown up and signed.

[metrotheme]

I got Pete Filson the other day who is an instructor at one of the batting cages where I hit on a 1985 Topps. He seemed surprised about the request, looked at the card and said "that's a classic right there" ..

[SDL]

At the Rays minor league ST camp today

Hector Torres: Topps '69, '70 cards

Skeeter Barnes: Donruss '92, Topps '92 Gold. Personalized

All 8x10 blowups of cards

[SDL]

At the Phillies Minor league camp today (Philies AAA/AA vs Toronto AAA/AA)

All 8 x 10 card blowups

Rick Langford: Fleer '81, Topps '86. Personalized

Greg Gross: Topps '76, Donruss '82, '85. Gross kidded that the Astros rainbow uniform was the worst one he ever wore.

Rod Nichols: Fleer '92, Topps '92. '93

[SDL]

At Pirate City today (Pirates/Reds AAA/AA teams)

All 8 x 10 blowups of cards

Brad Holman: Caracas Lions '94

Rick Sweet: O-Pee Chee '79, Topps '84 He laughed as he said the Reds had a no-facial hair policy for minor-league personnel and his 'stache was a victim of it.

Adrian Garrett: Topps '74, '76

[SDL]

At Rays Minor league camp (Rays v Yankees0

Both 8 x 10 blowups of cards

Alvaro Espinosa: Topps '87

Neil Allen: Topps '79

[SDL]

At the Legends game @ Bright House Stadium in Clearwater.

All 8 x 10 blowups of cards

Dick Drago: Topps '79, Donruss '81

Jim "Mudcat" Grant: Topps '66

Jerry Fosnow: Topps '65

Von Hayes: Leaf '87, Score '89

Richie Scheinblum: Topps '74, Jewish Major Leaguers card (date unknown)

Bob Forsch: Topps '88, '87

Doug Drabek: Fleer '90, Upper Deck '94

Mike Proly: Donruss '82

Ron Robinson: Topps '89, Bowman '91

Jim Hannan: Topps '65, '70

Dave Kingman was signing but as I was trying to get in the crowd, he said he'd sign more later. Translation: I'm doone for the day, see ya.

Looks like I'll be TTMing some players in the next few weeks

[SDL]

At Rays minor league camp today.

Both 8 x 10 blowups of cards

Manny Castillo: Topps '84

Ozzie Timmons: Magallanes Navigators '01

[SDL]

At Rays minor league camp today (Rays AAA/AA v Phils AAA/AA)

Justin Ruggiano 8 x 10 blowuo of him in action at last fall's World Cup

Rest are 8 x 10 of cards

Tom Filer: Topps '89

Xavier Hernandez: Topps Desert Storm '92, Topps '93, Donruss '96

[J.P]

How early do I have to get to a Spring Trainning game if I want to get some autos?

[SDL]

How early do I have to get to a Spring Trainning game if I want to get some autos?

I'd guess as soon as the gates open, or earlier, if there's a "fan access" area along the fences around the players' parking lot. I assume that since you're a Marlins fan you're referring to Roger Dean Stadium. I've never been there for ST, just Hammerhead games when I was living on that side of the state.

As for minor league ST games, they almost always start at 1 pm, although it can't hurt to call ahead. Two years ago a BoSox/O's AAA/AA meeting of the squads got bumped up to 11 am at the last minute and I got there at about 1:30...after everybody had left. It's very loose at the minor league complexes and although you obviously can't go right behind the benches, players and coaches are walking around between the fields and you can usually get sigs easily. At the very least, you may be told they'll sign after a game, which they will do, but most will sign between half-innings.

Good luck!

[J.P]

Thanks for all the tips, I'm going to go see the Marlins indeed, but not at Roger Dean Stadium, they play the Orioles at Ft Lauderdale Stadium on Saturday, I'll tell you all about it on Sunday/Monday..

[SDL]

Thanks for all the tips, I'm going to go see the Marlins indeed, but not at Roger Dean Stadium, they play the Orioles at Ft Lauderdale Stadium on Saturday, I'll tell you all about it on Sunday/Monday..


I know Lauderdale Stadium..I lived down the road in Tamarac. For getting stuff from visiting teams (Marlins) there should be a fence with a opening for players to sign near their bus. Since it's the Marlins, expect a mob scene there.

[SDL]

At Pirate City today

All 8 x 10 blowups of cards

Esteban Beltre: Topps '93

Jeff Branson: Donruss '96

Bob Milacki: Fleer '90

Red Sox AAA/AA squads were supposed to show but didn't; they turned around in the middle of a rainsquall south of Bradenton.

[J.P]

I know Lauderdale Stadium..I lived down the road in Tamarac. For getting stuff from visiting teams (Marlins) there should be a fence with a opening for players to sign near their bus. Since it's the Marlins, expect a mob scene there.

I dont know if I'll be able to be there that early, to catch them getting off the bus, I was hoping to get some during pre game warm ups...

[SDL]

I dont know if I'll be able to be there that early, to catch them getting off the bus, I was hoping to get some during pre game warm ups...


You can also try after the game as well :)

[J.P]

I didnt make it :(

[NJMetfan4life]

My uncle gave me an 8x12 of Butch Huskey, I'm guessing it's worth anywhere from $.05-$5.00, is that about right?

[SDL]

At the Orioles minor league camp in Sarasota (Red Sox AAA/AA vs Orioles AAA/AA teams)

8 x 10 Card blowups:

Gary Allenson: Topps '81, Donruss '82
Alex Arias: Topps '93
Larry Jaster: Topps '68, '69. '70
Scott McGregor: Topps '84
Russ Morman: Topps '87
Dave Schmidt: Upper Deck '90, '91

Oriole minor league players were kidding Jaster as he signed. "You still look the same, coach." Jaster was telling me that a lot of the players he coaches had no idea he played in the bigs or played in a few World Series or even knew who Bob Gibson was.

(Allenson's cards were of him in a BoSox uniform and of course he now coaches in the O's system)

8 x 10s of Red Sox minor league players:

Jay Johnson
George Kottaras
Edgar Martinez
John Otness
Chad Spann

All photos except Otness are in Prtland Sea Dog unis. Otness is in a Red Sox jersey.

[Zito75]

My uncle gave me an 8x12 of Butch Huskey, I'm guessing it's worth anywhere from $.05-$5.00, is that about right?

That's a name I haven't heard in a LONG time. I'll give you a nickel for it! :rofl:

[SDL]

At Pirate City today (Reds AA/AAA vs Pirates AA/AAA)

All 8 x 10 blowups of cards

Chris Bosio: Donruss '96
Sid Bream: Fleer Baseball's Best '87, Donruss '93. Personalised with Bible references
Carlos Garcia: Fleer Ultra '94, Donruss '96
Ted Power: Fleer '90, '91, Topps Stadium Club '93
Ray Searage: Topps '86, Fleer '90. Searage laughed as he saw his '86 card and said I must be a glutton for punishment for having that card. Some of the playesr were snickering at the cards as well. That's the fun part..seeing how the players of today react when they see the cards of their now-coaches.

[ttmman21]

i went to Orioles Fan Fest, and i had early entrance so i got former player first, there i got:

Larry Sheets 3
Curt Motton 1

then at 10 i got in line 8 and got the following autos

Steve Trachsel 1
Jay Gibbons 2
Ramon Hernandez 1
Chad Bradford 1 on the same card you guys got TTM

after that i went in line 2 and got:

Luke Scott 1
Chris Roberson 1
Dennis Sarfate 1
Brian Burres 2

and then i had enough time to make it through line 3 and got

Kevin Millar 1
Scott Moore 1
George Sherrill 1

and my Dad went in line 5 and got the following for me:

Daniel Cabrera 1
Chris Heintz 1
and
ADAM JONES 1

also i got an autograph from Negro Leaguer

Luther Atkinson 1/1

and from local newscasters:

Bernadette Woods 1/1
Tim Williams 1/1
Stan Saunders 1/1

and i bought a package of baseball cards contained this auto'ed card

Richard Hidalgo Cert Auto

[EricDavis]

Danny Klassen - 2 - Including 1999 Bowman Chrome REFRACTOR
Todd Self - 2
Chad Reinke
Mark McLemore - 2
Fernando Nieve - 2
Evan Englebrook - 3
Lance Niekro - 3 - 2006 Topps Chrome, 06 Topps Chrome REFRACTOR, 06 Topps Chrome Black REFRACTOR
Yordany Ramirez - Ticket Stub
Victor Diaz - 2005 Bowman Chrome REFRACTOR
Ray Sadler - 2003 Bowman GOLD

[phillyphanatic05]

i also went to orioles fan fest with a friend and got:
guillermo quiroz
melvin mora
luis hernandez
ramon hernandez
steve trachsel
jay gibbons
chad bradford
brian burres
dennis sarfate
george sherill
scott moore
kevin millar
curt motton
dick hall

[NJMetfan4life]

That's a name I haven't heard in a LONG time. I'll give you a nickel for it! :rofl:

How about a quarter, a pack of Stride gum, and a box of stickey tack?

[dmbfan]

Last night, April 11th, my wife and I went to the Durham Bulls Opening Day game against the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees. It was the first time we had been to Durham Athletic Park. What a beautiful stadium that keeps the Minor League feel. Prior to the game, my wife and I stopped at Mellow Mushroom, a pizza place across the street from the DAP, for a quick drink and some pizza. While sitting at the bar, we started talking to the guy sitting next to us, who turned out to be Darrell Rasner's father. Rasner was starting for SWB and pitched 6 strong innings for the win.

While the stadium was beautiful, I was disappointed with the signing habits of the Bulls prior to game time. Many simply walked by without looking up. I was able to get the following:

Xavier Hernandez, pitching coach - Perhaps one of the nicest people I've gotten an autograph from.
Jon Weber
John Rodriguez

Both Evan Longoria and Jeff Niemann were called up to Tampa Bay prior to the game and weren't around.

[icee82]

If you are going to get autographs from the Bulls, inside the stadium is not the place. Of course if you had waited until tonight, it is Autograph Saturday where you can get autographs from anyone and everyone. During the season, if you are trying to get autographs, you need to get to the park at approximately 2:30 P.M. The Bulls' players enter the park up the street to the right of the main entrance. There is a sign that says "Players Entrance". You can stand near that area and get anyone and everyone. They are always very cordial and I have never been turned down by any Bulls' player. I got Longoria and Niemann both on the street last year before a game.

The Durham Bulls Athletic Park is one of the most beautiful parks in the minors. I love that entire atmosphere around the park. It is a beautiful setting!!!

[SDL]

Last night, April 11th, my wife and I went to the Durham Bulls Opening Day game against the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees. It was the first time we had been to Durham Athletic Park. What a beautiful stadium that keeps the Minor League feel. Prior to the game, my wife and I stopped at Mellow Mushroom, a pizza place across the street from the DAP, for a quick drink and some pizza. While sitting at the bar, we started talking to the guy sitting next to us, who turned out to be Darrell Rasner's father. Rasner was starting for SWB and pitched 6 strong innings for the win.

While the stadium was beautiful, I was disappointed with the signing habits of the Bulls prior to game time. Many simply walked by without looking up. I was able to get the following:

Xavier Hernandez, pitching coach - Perhaps one of the nicest people I've gotten an autograph from.
Jon Weber
John Rodriguez

Both Evan Longoria and Jeff Niemann were called up to Tampa Bay prior to the game and weren't around.

I'll second that about Hernandez. I got him at the Rays complesx during ST and he was laughing as he signed my cards...chuckling how he was that young once.

[SDL]

At the Lakeland Flying Tigers @ Clearwater Threshers game today

Joe Coleman (Lakeland pitching coach): 8 x 10 blowups of his Topps '68, '70 and '74 cards.

[hudsonharden]

Richmond Braves @ Rochester Red Wings
4/18/08

Richmond
Brent Lillibridge
Chris Chambliss
Clint Sammons
Joe Borchard
Matt DeSalvo
Scott Thorman

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Rochester
Brian Buscher
Carmen Cali
Garrett Jones
Glen Perkins
Heath Totten
Jon Knott
Philip Humber
Ricky Barrett
Tommy Watkins

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[xholdourownx]

Richmond Braves @ Rochester Red Wings
4/18/08

Richmond
Brent Lillibridge
Chris Chambliss
Clint Sammons
Joe Borchard
Matt DeSalvo
Scott Thorman

Rochester
Brian Buscher
Carmen Cali
Garrett Jones
Glen Perkins
Heath Totten
Jon Knott
Philip Humber
Ricky Barrett
Tommy Watkins




I met Brent Lillibridge at ST this year. He was one of the nicer people I met. I took a photo with him and got an auto on a ball he gave me. Real nice guy.

[ttmman21]

Daniel Cabrera went to a free signing today

[hudsonharden]

Charlotte Knights @ Rochester Red Wings
5/29/08

Charlotte Knights
Gookie Dawkins
Matt Anderson
Juan Uribe
Fernando Cortez
Jason Childers
Jeff Liefer

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Rochester Red Wings
Julio DePaula
Chris Basak
Jason Pridie
Casey Daigle
Francisco Liriano
Kevin Mulvey

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[Rockhound]

I got one IP success last night at the Albuquerque Isotopes vs. Nashvill Sounds game. Chase Lambin signed a Minor League baseball in pen.

[icee82]

I got Jeff Niemann of the Durham Bulls on the street yesterday afternoon at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park. There are not many 6'8" guys that roam the streets of Durham!!!

[Rpollard86]

Awesome auto he's going to be a star!!!


I got Jeff Niemann of the Durham Bulls on the street yesterday afternoon at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park. There are not many 6'8" guys that roam the streets of Durham!!!

[howiek]

Went to a Long Island Ducks vs. Somerset Patriots tonight
and got Brian Reith, 2K Just and a 02 Topps Total. Former Red and
Yankee farmhand.
Brandon Larson, 03 Donruss, another former Red.
Both Play for the Patriots.
Nothing to exciting

[SDL]

At the St. Lucie Mets @ Clearwater Threshers game on Sunday.

All 8 x10 blowups of cards

Mike Hart: Topps ‘88

Razor Shines: Topps ‘86

Tim Teufel: Topps ’88, Upper Deck ’90, ‘91

[icee82]

Bagged two autos of Gaylord Perry today in Raleigh, NC. Had to pay but I had been chasing him for three years and gave up on the fact that I had a chance to get him free.

[Rockhound]

I had a great night at Isotopes Park here in Albuquerque. It was baseball cards giveaway night but I thought I'd get the signatures on a ball instead. I got 16 signature on one MiLB PCL ball. All are Albuquerque Isotopes players:

Andrew Beattie
John Baker
Bob Keppel
Dallas Trahern
Lorenzo Scott
Chase Lambin
Scott Nestor
Ross Wolf
Jai Miller
Dante Brinkley
Dallas McPherson
Tagg Bozied
John Gall
Taylor Tankersley
Gaby Hernandez
Jason Wood

[icee82]

I got a bunch of autographs last night at the South Atlantic League All Star game...most notably Michael Burgess, the Nats first round draft pick in 2007 and Jason Heyward, the Braves first round draft pick in 2007.

On a side note, they had a home run derby before the game at New Bridge Bank Park in Greensboro. Burgess hit a home run off the facade of a building across the street in right center field. He also hit a home run almost to center field that hit the second stop light on the Lindsay Street exit post.

[hudsonharden]

Louisville Bats @ Rochester Red Wings
6/17/08

Louisville Bats
Marcus McBeth
Michael Griffin

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Rochester Red Wings
Tommy Watkins
Stu Cliburn
Randy Ruiz
Mariano Gomez
Garrett Jones
Francisco Liriano
Darnell McDonald

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[ttmman21]

Went to Astros vs. Orioles last night and got the following Astros:

Mark Loretta 1996 Topps RC Black Sharpie

Miguel Tejada 2006 Topps Turkey Red Blue Sharpie

Hunter Pence Rawlings Official League Baseball Signed side Panel, Blue Ballpoint

Miguel signed for a good 20-30 min. during BP

I asked Pence to sign SS, but he didnt do it

[hudsonharden]

6/18/08

Auburn Doubledays @ Batavia Muckdogs

Arquimedes Nieto
Hector Cardenas
Rigoberto Lugo

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[topherkris]

I've went to most of the Jays games this year, and i've got a interesting little hobby. I ink out a sketch of the players that i enjoy watching, and when they come to town, i try and grab their autograph during BP.

As of today, i've gotten

Brian Bannister KC (sketch)
Jose Guillen KC (baseball)
Joey Gathright KC (baseball)
Trey Hillman KC (ticket stub)
Joakim Soria KC (sketch)

Nick Markakis BAL (sketch)
Brian Roberts BAL (sketch)
Chad Bradford BAL (sketch)
George Sherrill BAL (ticket stub)

Mark Lowe SEA(sketch)
Migeul Batista SEA (sketch)

Kerry Wood (sketch)
Jon Leiber (photo)

Justin Speier LAA(stub)

Eric Hinkse TAM
Gabe Gross TAM
Shawn Riggans TAM all signed a ball

Oddly enough i've only gotten one blue jay: Jesse Carlson, who bonked my GF in the head with a ball.

[Zito75]

I've went to most of the Jays games this year, and i've got a interesting little hobby. I ink out a sketch of the players that i enjoy watching, and when they come to town, i try and grab their autograph during BP.


That's really cool- any chance you could please post one of your sketches? I'd like to see one... :cap:

[topherkris]

Signed:

Bannister: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v614/partysloots/img_0714resized.jpg
Soria: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v614/partysloots/img_0715resized.jpg

bradford: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v614/partysloots/img_0719resized.jpg

markakis:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v614/partysloots/img_0721resized.jpg

roberts:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v614/partysloots/img_0722resized.jpg

wood:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v614/partysloots/img_0726resized.jpg


Unsigned

Ervin Santana:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v614/partysloots/img_0718resized.jpg

Zack Greinke:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v614/partysloots/img_0716resized.jpg

alex gordon:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v614/partysloots/img_0717resized.jpg

ken griffey jr.
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King Felix:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v614/partysloots/img_0724resized.jpg

D. Lee
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v614/partysloots/img_0729resized-1.jpg

Votto and Volquez:
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Dunn:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v614/partysloots/img_0731resized.jpg

---------------

there's a few more, but i couldn't be bothered to keep editing these silly things. If only i had a scanner.

What i generally do, as i'm not a super duper crazy artist is: Grab a Getty Photo. Put it into the Gimp and make it black and white, and contrast the hoot out of it. Trace the outline off my computer monitor. Shade in as needed.

[nyyfan]

I had a horrible day at the park yesterday. Louisville Bats vs Rochester Red Wings I only got Red Wings pitching coach Stu Clibburn!

[howiek]

[QUOTE=topherkris;1224005]Signed:

Bannister: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v614/partysloots/img_0714resized.jpg
Soria: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v614/partysloots/img_0715resized.jpg

bradford: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v614/partysloots/img_0719resized.jpg

Did you trace photos or are you sketching those freehand? If there freehand they are awsome. You might be able to make some money off of those

[Zito75]

[QUOTE=topherkris;1224005]Signed:

Bannister: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v614/partysloots/img_0714resized.jpg
Soria: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v614/partysloots/img_0715resized.jpg

bradford: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v614/partysloots/img_0719resized.jpg

Did you trace photos or are you sketching those freehand? If there freehand they are awsome. You might be able to make some money off of those

I agree! Thanks for posting those- excellent work man. Very nice. I wish I had a talent besides claiming gems off the waiver wire in fantasy sports!

[topherkris]

Its hard to explain and depending on my mood, i'll explain it different ways.

What i'll do is take a photo and in Photoshop (i use a linux equivalent) and contrast them fully, so the outlines stand out.

I'll trace? the edges onto a paper in pencil straight off my laptop screen. I'll ink the edges from there, and then shade in what needs to be shaded with different length strokes.

So, everything inside the outlines is me.. the outline is cooomputer.

The Gimp, and i'm assuming photoshop too, has a great tool called ink pen which gives you a rough estimate of where the lines need to go. I'd probably trace more if i didn't fear destroying my laptop screen.

I'm not really that artistic -- I'm just good at faking it.

In other news: I got Bronson Arroyo today! (after he gave up 10 Runs in 1 inning yesterday -- crazy!)

[metrotheme]

Today John Maine had a free in store at a PC Richard's in Queens. In the paper it was advertised that he would not sign any outside memorabilia, but only the Sharp Electronics Picture Card that was provided by the store. I figured I'd go anyway and get the free photo signed. I got there about an hour early and there were TWO people waiting. As it got closer to signing time, there were 6 of us. He showed up early and started signing right away.

The free photo turned out to be some sort of promo trading card with an action shot on it. Nobody brought any baseball cards or photos, but a few people brought baseballs and he signed them. Once I saw this, I took a walk over to the nearest Modell's and I bought a Major League Baseball to have him sign. I got back to the store and there was nobody waiting and he signed it on the sweet spot. He signed everything put in front of him, as some of the store employees had a few baseballs for management.
I didn't have any of his cards in my collection, or I would have brought them just in case because sometimes these ads say "no outside memorabilia" to scare off the dealers. I think it did in this case because maybe 30 people showed up outside of the store employees. It also helped that school was still in session here in NYC. I was on vacation visiting my family up here, so that's how I found out about it.

He was really nice, shook hands with everyone, took photos and cracked a few jokes here and there. I wish more players were as pleasant as him. It beats paying the $35 steiner is getting for him tonight at the Last Licks store.

[hudsonharden]

6/25/08

Jamestown Jammers @ Batavia Muckdogs

Nick Vera
Miguel Tapia
Joshua Hester
Jose Garcia
Jameson Maj
Edwin Gomez

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[hudsonharden]

I had a horrible day at the park yesterday. Louisville Bats vs Rochester Red Wings I only got Red Wings pitching coach Stu Clibburn!

That's too bad man. Were you in Rochester or in Louisville? The Red Wings are usually very good signers when I go to games.

[nyyfan]

That's too bad man. Were you in Rochester or in Louisville? The Red Wings are usually very good signers when I go to games.

It was in Louisville. There were a couple of guys yelling in the dugout at players like no ones buisness and that really annoyed me. I went over there because Danny Graves was actuay kind of enough to sign for the idiots and went to give him a card and as soon as I did he walked away. Same thing happened with Humber and Ryan Jorgenson is a "better than you" type of person like he was in Louisville.

[topherkris]

Francisco Cordero and Joey Votto signed today.

I can only imagine the Braves will draw a bigger crowd than the reds even with out toronto's native son, joey votto.

Anyone in particular either good or bad for signing on the braves?

[xholdourownx]

Francisco Cordero and Joey Votto signed today.

I can only imagine the Braves will draw a bigger crowd than the reds even with out toronto's native son, joey votto.

Anyone in particular either good or bad for signing on the braves?

Francoeur and Escobar are ones to look out for. Francoeur signs a ton typically. I have gotten him many times at home and once at an away game. If you ask, he probably will. Lots of players probably won't really do much. Tex and McCann are players who occasionally sign. Good luck. Let's hope this series doesn't turn out like the 92 series did. :)

[Rpollard86]

Francisco Cordero and Joey Votto signed today.

I can only imagine the Braves will draw a bigger crowd than the reds even with out toronto's native son, joey votto.

Anyone in particular either good or bad for signing on the braves?


Frenchy is an awesome signer... He will stand there and talk to you while he signs I have him a few times....Bobby Cox signed pretty well during spring Training. However I don't know anything about them signing during the regular season...

[xholdourownx]

Frenchy is an awesome signer... He will stand there and talk to you while he signs I have him a few times....Bobby Cox signed pretty well during spring Training. However I don't know anything about them signing during the regular season...

Cox keeps pretty much to himself during the regular season from what I've seen. You might be lucky to see him walking around before or after the game. But I hear he signs quite frequently on his way out of the stadium after games.

[topherkris]

and the winner is...

Chipper Jones.


He signed for about 10 minutes today!!! I got squished up front while people piled forward.

[Rpollard86]

and the winner is...

Chipper Jones.


He signed for about 10 minutes today!!! I got squished up front while people piled forward.


wow Congrats... My favorite player. I've only gotten him once. I can't wait till next ST to go after him hard...

[Rpollard86]

Okay I've tried this once and lost power here it goes again...

Chipper Jones
Jeff Francouer 2x
Justin Verlander 3x
Derek Jeter
Edgar Renteria
Joba Chamberlin
Mark Teixera
Bobby Cox 2x
Lou Pinella
Scott Kazmir
Terry Pendelton
Alex Rodriquez
Brian McCann
Marino Rivera
Josh Hamilton
Jeremy Bonderman
Jair Jurrjens
Jordan Schafer
Jon Lester
Josh Beckett
Randy Johnson
Devon White
Vinny Castilla
Al Jackson
Harold Reynolds
Eric Hinske
Howie Kendrick
Mike Gonzolas
Jered Weaver 2x
Frank Wren Braves GM
Scott Thorman, Matt Diaz, Brandon Jones, Chuck James All on one
Chris Mason buddy of mine that pitches for the Durham Bulls
Mike Jacobs
Sean Casey
Scott Proctor
Curtis Granderson
Joel Zumaya
Aaron Rowand
Evan Longoria

and also have 2 Rays 2008 team balls

Whew:dance

[topherkris]

Would you be willing to sell / trade / donate to charity ( me)

one of your justin verlander balls? I'm sure this isn't the right forum to talk trade, so .. message me, i guess.

[Rpollard86]

Today brought

Rocco Baldelli 06' Topps
Carlos Pena Own The Game Topps 08'
Akinori Iwamura 2008 Rays Topps team card
Akinori Iwamura 2007 Topps RC
Jonny Gomes 06' 07' topps cards and 08' Rays Team Card

Also got a baseball signed today by Dick Bosman inscribed his No hitter date for me on sweet spot...

[SDL]

Today brought

Rocco Baldelli 06' Topps
Carlos Pena Own The Game Topps 08'
Akinori Iwamura 2008 Rays Topps team card
Akinori Iwamura 2007 Topps RC
Jonny Gomes 06' 07' topps cards and 08' Rays Team Card

Also got a baseball signed today by Dick Bosman inscribed his No hitter date for me on sweet spot...


I take it you were down at The Naimoli Complex today?

[Rpollard86]

I take it you were down at The Naimoli Complex today?

No I was at the Trop

[hudsonharden]

6/30/08

Jamestown Jammers @ Batavia Muckdogs

Jamestown Jammers
Adam Campbell
Ben Lasater
Ernie Banks
Jeremy Synan
Joel Staples
Kevin Mattison
Lonnie Lechelt
Miguel Fermin
Peter Andrelczyk

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Batavia Muckdogs
Blake Murphy
Colt Sedbrook

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[howiek]

Saturday night (6-28-08) I went to a New Hampshire FisherCats game, sought of.
They where supposed to be playing New Britain RockCats
My goal was to get as many players from each team on a ball and get Travis Snider and Brett Cecil on there own OMLB's.
On the FisherCats ball I got:
Daryl Harang (Bro of Aaron Harang)
Brian Jeroloman
Kyle Phillips
Chris Gutierrez
Ryan Patterson (Baseball America has him as Ranked 10th among Jays Prospects)

and was able to get Travis Snider (Ranked #1 Jays Prospect) to sign a ball on SS for me.:dance
Then the sky opened up, we hung around for about an hour and left.
They played a DH the next day. But, I was at the Nascar Race all day.

[Rpollard86]

Wow its been a long two days... Monday went early before I had to go to work and went after work.. Got shut out by the RedSox....Then today got down at the Trop around 1pm and just not getting home went to the game and everything and got shutout my the Sox... Guess their pissed cause the Rays are about to Sweep them and be ahead 3 1/2 games on them LMAO:dance

Anyways today brought:

B.J. Upton - Baseball Sweet Spot
Troy Percival 05' 06' Topps Cards
Rocco Baldelli 05' 07' Topps Cards
Dan Wheeler 08' Topps Card
James Shield 07' Topps Card

Wish me luck tomorrow that I don't get shut out by the Redsox again!!!

[SDL]

Wow its been a long two days... Monday went early before I had to go to work and went after work.. Got shut out by the RedSox....Then today got down at the Trop around 1pm and just not getting home went to the game and everything and got shutout my the Sox... Guess their pissed cause the Rays are about to Sweep them and be ahead 3 1/2 games on them LMAO:dance

Anyways today brought:

B.J. Upton - Baseball Sweet Spot
Troy Percival 05' 06' Topps Cards
Rocco Baldelli 05' 07' Topps Cards
Dan Wheeler 08' Topps Card
James Shield 07' Topps Card

Wish me luck tomorrow that I don't get shut out by the Redsox again!!!


In case you didn't hear, they got death threats. Don't blame them for not signing.

[Rpollard86]

In case you didn't hear, they got death threats. Don't blame them for not signing.

Ya I did hear that... That is crazy I can't believe that happened I hope they sign tomorrow though...

[topherkris]

TRAVIS SNIDER! I WANT IT! WANT IT, WANT IT.

i'm sorta from Toronto, but unfortunately Not New Hampshire.

Congrats.. was it the standard TSS looking signature?

[J.P]

Ya I did hear that... That is crazy I can't believe that happened I hope they sign tomorrow though...

At the risk of being told I've been living under a rock, can you expand on this, I hadnt heard anything.

[howiek]

TRAVIS SNIDER! I WANT IT! WANT IT, WANT IT.

i'm sorta from Toronto, but unfortunately Not New Hampshire.

Congrats.. was it the standard TSS looking signature?

Yep, TSS. I was not happy when I first saw it. Thinking he just scribbled
something on the ball. But, after a little investigation after I got home. I
realized that is his signiture. I'm happy, I just wished it hadn't rained

[topherkris]

Yah, he's got an UGLY assed signature.

Its unfortunate really.

[Rockhound]

6 IP successes tonight:

= Iowa Cubs =
Von Joshua
Jason Dubois
Jeff Samardzija
Justin Berg
J.R. Mathes
Jesse Estrada

[SDL]

6 IP successes tonight:

= Iowa Cubs =
Von Joshua
Jason Dubois
Jeff Samardzija
Justin Berg
J.R. Mathes
Jesse Estrada

I'm planning to try Joshua TTM. Did he seem friendly in person?

[Rockhound]

I'm planning to try Joshua TTM. Did he seem friendly in person?

He was friendly but kinda quiet.

[topherkris]

As always the orioles are the best ball club ever for signing autographs....

Brian roberts signed an Upper Deck card in silver ink which...after a day of drying still smudged

Adam Jones signed a photograph in silver ink which after a day of drying... smudged in the holder

Jeremy Guthrie signed a photograph in silver ink which after a day of drying.. smudged in the holder

Kevin millar signed a baseball.. thank god not in silver freakin ink. The pen however stopped working and we had to borrow a pen.

Note to self: Silver ink = BAD. Its made by the same company that makes my favourite gold paint pen, but for some ****** up reason, it takes a year to dry.

[icee82]

I got two this afternoon. Francisco Liriano and Danny Graves of the Rochester Red Wings. I got both of them on the street outside of the Durham Bulls Athletic Park. The photo that I had of Graves was one that I actually took back in 2003 when he was a starter with the Reds. He asked about the photo and talked briefly. Great experience!!!

[howiek]

Yesterday I went to the All-Star Fan Fest. What a Zoo!!
I got there a little later than I wanted to so I only got 3.
2 of which I waited on line for 4 hours.
Billy Williams, added HOF 87
Gaylord Perry
Jeff Nelson, Jeff was doing a MLB.com TV segment and he was nice enough to sign before and after the segment

[Zito75]

I got two this afternoon. Francisco Liriano and Danny Graves of the Rochester Red Wings. I got both of them on the street outside of the Durham Bulls Athletic Park. The photo that I had of Graves was one that I actually took back in 2003 when he was a starter with the Reds. He asked about the photo and talked briefly. Great experience!!!

Graves is probably about the nicest player you'll ever meet. That's cool that you got a chance to talk to him. Was he dressed like a punk rocker?

[Dalkowski110]

Steve Dalkowski, 4/4 during my interview. Mike D., Madhatter, PM me for the cards I promised you. Tony, I only brought four cards (one short...I felt bad) and you got one TTM from Steve recently, so I figured the next time I visit him (and there will be a next time) I'll make up for it with a signed AL ball or a signed 1963 Topps card (your choice).

Some pics to follow in the next post (signed in black gel pen...was the only thing I had, but looks great!). BTW, small preview on my article: Steve's pitch selection was wider than I thought. He showed me all the grips and I was quite impressed. He threw a four-seamer (his heater), a two-seamer that wasn't as fast he mixed in with men on, a slider (the grip was remarkably similar to Steve Carlton's grip...it broke low and in on a lefty batter), a changeup (BP fastball, but it was so slow compared to his fastball that it worked as a "surprise" pitch), and he toyed with a slow curve that he said gave Earl Weaver fits when he threw it.

[Dalkowski110]

Here are two of the autos...

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[icee82]

Zito75...actually Graves was dressed much like a teenager. Of course he does not look like he is 37 either. He was really a nice guy. I almost felt guilty about asking him for an auto. The last season that he was in Cincinnati, he always imploded when he came into the game and I would actually scream at the television sometimes.

[hudsonharden]

7/9/08
Lowell Spinners @ Batavia Muckdogs

Muckdogs
Beau Riportella
Chris Swauger
Jason Buursma
Jermaine Curtis
Jonathan Edwards
Ramon Delgado
Shane Peterson

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Spinners
Tim Federowicz (in his professional debut)

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[Zito75]

Zito75...actually Graves was dressed much like a teenager. Of course he does not look like he is 37 either. He was really a nice guy. I almost felt guilty about asking him for an auto. The last season that he was in Cincinnati, he always imploded when he came into the game and I would actually scream at the television sometimes.

I had to ask about Graves. When I met him, he was wearing these olive green skateboarder shorts that were faded with holes in them. He had a chain that connected to his wallet, and he had piercings in his chin. I totally didn't recognize him. Nevertheless, the was super nice and spent a while chatting with a few of us in the players parking lot.

[hudsonharden]

July 17, 2008
Williamsport Crosscutters @ Vermont Lake Monsters

Steven Souza
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[hudsonharden]

July 22, 2008

Oneonta Tigers @ Batavia Muckdogs

Muckdogs
Arquimedes Nieto
Charles Cutler
Christian Rosa
Colt Sedbrook
Domnit Bolivar
Hector Cardenas
Rigoberto Lugo
Scott Gorgen
Shane Peterson
Thomas Eager
Xavier Scruggs
Zachary Pitts

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[djpassion]

I did the Petco Park ballpark tour today. Before I left this morning I debated with myself whether or not to bring cards. I always carry an assortment of pens and index cards no matter where I go, just in case. You never know! I finally convinced myself to bring along a 2008 Upper Deck Pieces of History Padres card with Jake Peavy, Chris Young, Greg Maddox, and Mark Prior. So we're in the dugout and while the tour guide is telling us about the dugouts, the grass, bullpens, phones, etc. out walks Chris Young from the clubhouse! Chris stopped, chatted with our group, posed for pictures, and since I was the only one with a trading card, he signed for me. A nice unexpected auto!!!
One down four to go! Mark Prior will be the tough one as Peavy and Maddox have been good signers in the past.

[LongoriaMVP08]

Went to the Pirates vs. Astros at Minute Maid Park and as usual the Astros didnt have one player signing autos. But I did manage to get a Tim Byrdak while he was fielding batting practice. I almost got Brandon Backe and esley Wright and Geary but they all denied me. I personally think the Astros are the worst signing team in baseball if you are trying to get them in person.

[hudsonharden]

7/23/08

Tri-City ValleyCats @ Auburn Doubledays

Shane "Howlin'" Wolf

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[kidcavalier23]

Out of curiosity, how many minor league games do you go to per year hudson? It seems like you get an IP success every night! :)

[Rockhound]

7-24-08 Albuquerque Isotopes vs. Sacramento River Cats

8 IP successes tonight all River Cats:
Travis Buck
Danny Putnam
Cliff Pennington
Casey Rogowski
Chris Gissell
Gregorio Petit
Bret Prinz
Landon Powell

[SDL]

This afternoon GCL Blue Jays @ GCL Phillies

All 8 x 10 card blowups

Vince Horsman: Fleer Ultra '93, Topps Stadium Club '93

Luis Melendez: Topps '72, '74, '76

Fun part were the rookies looking at the pics and laughing at what their coaches used to look like.

[hudsonharden]

Out of curiosity, how many minor league games do you go to per year hudson? It seems like you get an IP success every night! :)
I've been on a tear recently, going to three different New York Penn League stadiums in one week. (Vermont, Batavia, and Auburn). My brother lives in Vermont, so we went to a game when I was visiting, I go to about one Batavia game a weeks, as it is close to where I live, and I made the trip to Auburn because a graduate of my high school who was drafted by the Astros was pitching that night (graduating classes at my high school are around 100, so it's a pretty big deal to us). I try to get at least my ticket autographed at every game, and have really gotten into photography in the last few months. I'm getting better every time, and feel like I've come a long way considering I've never taken so much as an art class since middle school.

[kidcavalier23]

I've been on a tear recently, going to three different New York Penn League stadiums in one week. (Vermont, Batavia, and Auburn). My brother lives in Vermont, so we went to a game when I was visiting, I go to about one Batavia game a weeks, as it is close to where I live, and I made the trip to Auburn because a graduate of my high school who was drafted by the Astros was pitching that night (graduating classes at my high school are around 100, so it's a pretty big deal to us). I try to get at least my ticket autographed at every game, and have really gotten into photography in the last few months. I'm getting better every time, and feel like I've come a long way considering I've never taken so much as an art class since middle school.

Ah cool, congrats on your success! :)

[icee82]

Last night Louisville Bats at Durham Bulls

Marcus McBeth
Paul Janish
Josh Roenicke
Matt Belisle
Reid Brignac

[Rockhound]

7-27-08 Albuquerque Isotopes vs. Fresno Grizzlies

9 IP successes, all Grizzlies:
Eli Whiteside
Daniel Ortmeier
Jesse Foppert
Justin Leone
Scott McClain
Brian Horwitz
Travis Denker
Ryan Sadowski
Mike Caldwell (pitching coach)

[yankeesr#1]

Tonight Scranton Yankees @ Rochester red wings

Ron Guirdy
Ian Kennedy
Ben Broussard
Chris Duncan
Chris Basak
Bret Gardner
Scott Patterson
I think the last one was jason brown

[kidcavalier23]

Tonight Scranton Yankees @ Rochester red wings

Ron Guirdy
Ian Kennedy
Ben Broussard
Chris Duncan
Chris Basak
Bret Gardner
Scott Patterson
I think the last one was jason brown
Wow, very nice set of autographs. Congrats!

[yankeesr#1]

Wow, very nice set of autographs. Congrats!

Thanks love going to the red wings games get many good autographs

[Pencebaseball9]

I went to a Astros/Brewers game on Sunday. I got three autographs:

Ned Yost
Tenni K. (Brewer's reporter)
Tim Byrdak

[LongoriaMVP08]

The astros never sign, the visitors sign more that they do. I went to the series vs. the Pirates, Rangers, and Red Sox this year and the only players that signed were Geoff Geary and Tim Byrdak in the outfield by the Astros bullpen.

[Pencebaseball9]

The astros never sign, the visitors sign more that they do. I went to the series vs. the Pirates, Rangers, and Red Sox this year and the only players that signed were Geoff Geary and Tim Byrdak in the outfield by the Astros bullpen.
Yea, they are pretty hard to get. I was lucky to get Byrdak's. The team usually signs at Milwaukee, but since they didn't take batting practice it was a no go. The Brewers always sign, but of course a hot home team will be hard to get so I just got Ned Yost's. Their reporter was in the stands by us and complimented my sister's sun glasses then signed things for people within the area.

http://www.freewebs.com/karasbaseballautos/inpersonsuccesses.htm

[SDL]

This afternoon: GCL Yankees @ GCL Phillies

All 8 x 10 blowups of cards

Dickie Noles: Fleer ’81, Topps ’81 and ‘87

Jody Reed: Topps ’88, Fleer ’89, Leaf ‘90

Reed was calling his players over and telling them "this is what a good player looks like" referring to his cards. Sime of them were kidding him about the mustache he had on the cards (now gone). I kidded Reed about going over to the "enemy." He laughed. Great guy to chat with.

Noles is a advisor in the Phillies system.

[howiek]

Just back from a Long Island Ducks vs. Camden Riversharks game.
Didn't have much success tonight.
I got Jose Lima on a 96 Fleer. Did not expect him to sign.
Very Nice Auto!
Jose plays for the Riversharks.
Alfonzo, Everett, Hidalgo and Nook Logan all walked right by us.
I'll get them eventually.

[metrotheme]

A few former Major Leaguers playing the superstar role in independent ball! Gotta love it! In Alfonzo and Everett's defenses though, they were good signers at games / TTM when they were with the Mets.

Just back from a Long Island Ducks vs. Camden Riversharks game.
Didn't have much success tonight.
I got Jose Lima on a 96 Fleer. Did not expect him to sign.
Very Nice Auto!
Jose plays for the Riversharks.
Alfonzo, Everett, Hidalgo and Nook Logan all walked right by us.
I'll get them eventually.

[J.P]

I was able to take an early lunch an attend a signing appearance by Alfredo Amezaga, I got him on a 2007 Topps.

[numchuckskillz]

I have a question for anyone who gets autographs at hotels before games: how early before the games do players leave the hotel?

[Zito75]

I have a question for anyone who gets autographs at hotels before games: how early before the games do players leave the hotel?

I used to get autos all the time in Seattle. Typically I'd be at the hotels around 2-3PM on days where games started at 7PM. Most of the players would get to the ballpark around 3:30 or so. Starting pitchers would be there around noon or 1PM from what I saw.

[SDL]

Today GCL Twins @ GCL Pirates

All 8 x 10 blowups of cards

Milt Cuyler: Topps Stadium Club ’91, Bowman ’92, Pinnacle ‘92

Tom Prince: Bowman ‘91

Cuyler wanted to know where he could find his cards; he didn't have any of his own.

Prince seemed to be in a bad mood; only got one pic signed by him

[numchuckskillz]

I used to get autos all the time in Seattle. Typically I'd be at the hotels around 2-3PM on days where games started at 7PM. Most of the players would get to the ballpark around 3:30 or so. Starting pitchers would be there around noon or 1PM from what I saw.

Thanks for the help I'm going to be trying it for the first time on Friday outside of the Dodgers' hotel in San Francisco.

[hudsonharden]

8/2/08

State College Spikes @ Batavia Muckdogs

LaCurtis Mayes

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I'm starting to run out of Muckdogs to get autographs from. I guess that is a good thing. I still need a couple of their pitchers and a few players to have the entire roster, minus a couple that got called up early that I missed.

[djpassion]

Thanks for the help I'm going to be trying it for the first time on Friday outside of the Dodgers' hotel in San Francisco.

If you don't mind me asking, what hotel do the Dodgers stay at while in San Francisco? Anyone know of any other teams use in other cities? I've heard of three hotels in San Diego but have never tried any of them out. I do know the NFL hotel under contract here in San Diego which all the visiting teams stay at.

[hudsonharden]

8/4/08

Williamsport Crosscutters @ Batavia Muckdogs

Travis D'Arnaud
Troy Hanzawa
Korey Noles
Cody Overbeck
Robert Roth
Scott Thomas
Charles Vartanian

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[SDL]

Today at the GCL Sox @ GCL Orioles game

All are 8 x 10 card blowips with one exception

Einar Diaz: Topps Chrome ‘01

Cal Maduro: posed photo from the 2006 WBC

Dave Tomlin: Topps ’76, ’78, ‘79

U.L. Washington: Fleer ’84, Topps ’85, ‘86

All with Black Sharpie. Both Washington and Tomlin personalized

Maduro wears #14 w/the GCL O's but added #12 to his pic.

Also chatted with felow Dutchman Swen Huijer and this German kid Jenell Hudson. Great kids who got a good future in the game.

No scanner but this is the pic Maduro signed for me

[numchuckskillz]

If you don't mind me asking, what hotel do the Dodgers stay at while in San Francisco? Anyone know of any other teams use in other cities? I've heard of three hotels in San Diego but have never tried any of them out. I do know the NFL hotel under contract here in San Diego which all the visiting teams stay at.

They stay at the Hotel Nikko. Sometimes a team's media guide will tell you where they stay, and it just so happens that the Giants' tells me where all their opponents stay. You can find every team's online media guide here (http://pressbox.mlb.com/pressbox/media_guides/index.jsp)

[Rockhound]

8-8-08 Albuquerque Isotopes vs. Oklahoma RedHawks

All Isotopes autographs:
Dean Treanor
Jai Miller
Dallas Trahern
Kevin Randel
Brett Hayes
Michael Ryan
Daniel Barone
Robert Andino
Dallas McPherson

[AutographCollector]

Cal Maduro: posed photo from the 2006 WBC

No scanner but this is the pic Maduro signed for me

That is the funniest pose that I have seen in a long time. :rofl:

[SDL]

That is the funniest pose that I have seen in a long time. :rofl:


That's Maduro. Great guy and I'm proud to share a Dutch passport with him ;)

Wish there were more like him in the game

[metrotheme]

Eddie Joost was appearing at the Philadelphia A's Museum in Hatboro, PA. He signed 2 8x10 and was really pleasant about it. All of us can only help to be in the shape that he is in at 92. Strong handshake and steady stride. He seemed happy to be giving out his autograph.

[SDL]

Today GCL Braves @ GCL Phillies

Sixto Lezcano: Topps ’76, ’81, ‘85

All 8 x 10 blowups of the cards

[Mike D.]

Yesterday before the Pawsox game at McCoy Stadium in Pawtucket, RI, the team had it's annual poster night / autograph session. It went from 5-6 before the 7:05 game. It was my first time attending the event, and it was a blast.

The place was jamming, but they did a good job of keeping things moving and keeping everyone happy. They had a strict "one auto per person" rule, which was fine...I had a few dup cards, so I gave them to kids who were waiting in line near me. That made me quite popular.

They had tables set up alll around the warning track, with 2-3 player per table. I have gotten a lot of the Pawsox TTM, so I was trying to fill in the gaps, jumping from place to place.

I ended up getting 10 autographs in an hour, not a bad take at all. This included top prospect Michael Bowden, catchers George Kottaras and Dusty Brown (neither of whom sign TTM), pitchers Jon Switzer, Jose Vaguedano, Michael Tejera, and Beau Vaughan (of whom I'd only had Vaughan previously), infielders Keith Ginter and Joe Thurston (I didn't have either of them either), and outfielder Jonathan Van Every (who I already had gotten TTM).

The only guys I didn't get who I'd like to have gotten are Charlie Zink, who I didn't expect to be there after pitching for Boston the day before (but who I got TTM last year) and Chris Carter, who I didn't have a card of, as I'd sent them to him TTM a few weeks ago.

[SDL]

Yesterday before the Pawsox game at McCoy Stadium in Pawtucket, RI, the team had it's annual poster night / autograph session. It went from 5-6 before the 7:05 game. It was my first time attending the event, and it was a blast.

The place was jamming, but they did a good job of keeping things moving and keeping everyone happy. They had a strict "one auto per person" rule, which was fine...I had a few dup cards, so I gave them to kids who were waiting in line near me. That made me quite popular.

They had tables set up alll around the warning track, with 2-3 player per table. I have gotten a lot of the Pawsox TTM, so I was trying to fill in the gaps, jumping from place to place.

I ended up getting 10 autographs in an hour, not a bad take at all. This included top prospect Michael Bowden, catchers George Kottaras and Dusty Brown (neither of whom sign TTM), pitchers Jon Switzer, Jose Vaguedano, Michael Tejera, and Beau Vaughan (of whom I'd only had Vaughan previously), infielders Keith Ginter and Joe Thurston (I didn't have either of them either), and outfielder Jonathan Van Every (who I already had gotten TTM).

The only guys I didn't get who I'd like to have gotten are Charlie Zink, who I didn't expect to be there after pitching for Boston the day before (but who I got TTM last year) and Chris Carter, who I didn't have a card of, as I'd sent them to him TTM a few weeks ago.

Didn't know Kottaras and Brown didn't do TTM. I got them both IP during ST and they seemed freindly and the like.

[Mike D.]

Didn't know Kottaras and Brown didn't do TTM. I got them both IP during ST and they seemed freindly and the like.

I'm not sure there's much of a corralation between a player's pleasantness and their willingness to sign TTM, but both seemed nice at the signing. I've tried both multiple times TTM though, with no luck, and I've never seen any successes from them. It was good to get them IP!

[metrotheme]

I went to the Wilmington Blue Rocks game, they were playing Salem.

Cody Strait - 1/1 2007 Bowman
Jim Pankovitz - 1/1 - 1989 Topps

Coach Nelson Liriano didn't sign before the game and didn't come out the few minutes I waited after the game. Almost every player that was asked, I saw sign autographs. There weren't that many people asking for autographs that had actually cards of the players.

[hudsonharden]

8/15/08

Auburn Doubledays @ Batavia Muckdogs

George Brown
Jason Buursma
Jermaine Curtis
Frederick Parejo
Shane Peterson

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[kidcavalier23]

Great night hudsonharen! I love those Shane Peterson autos! ;) Thanks for using it, it is greatly appreciated!

[djpassion]

I went to the Phillies @ Padres game last night at Petco Park. Wow the Phillies were not in a good signing mood last night! I've been to only a few Phillies games and never really tried them to know their tendencies. Last night, from the time batting practice started (4:40pm) until game time (7:05pm) a total of two players signed. Luckily I was able to get them both.
I got Pat Burrell on a Bowman card. Very nice guy and accomodated as many fans as he could. He was also throwing jokes out that were hilarious! One guy asked Burrell to sign Coste's book, and Burrell said, "It amazes me, Coste can't read, how can he write a book?" As Burrell was finishing up he told an usher he was signing only six more so the usher cleared everyone out and just kept six fans there. A woman yelled out, "If I don't get your autograph my husband is going to kill me!" Burrell replied, "Wow! You have some maritial problems lady!"
As the Phillies batting practice was finishing up, Burrell was the only signer to that point. Heck, the Phils didn't even throw balls into the stands, throwing them back to the infield instead! But just as he was finishing up batting practice and heading into the clubhouse Ryan Howard stopped and signed for those willing to toss items to him over the dugout and into the field. Howard signed for a while, not as long as Burrell though.
So not a bad night, Pat Burrell signed card and Ryan Howard on a ROMLB.

[Rockhound]

8-20-08 New Orleans Zephyrs vs. Albuquerque Isotopes

Zephyrs:
Jonathon Niese
Jesus Feliciano
Jose Santiago
Chris Aguila
Willie Collazo
Michel Abreu
Trot Nixon
Valentino Pascucci
Abraham Nunez
Bobby Parnell

Isotopes:
Rich Gale
Andrew Beattie

[Mike D.]

A great in-person success today...Mike Schmidt!

I guess he's working with some drug company going around to minor league parks to get the word out about BPH, some "old guys who pee too much" disease the drug company had invented (along with it's cure) recently.

I was actually surprised how short the line was for his autograph, I left my seat, got his autograph, and was back sitting down in less than 10 minutes.

He was strictly signing one-per-person, and he'd only sign the "card" the drug company provided. I'd brought an 1983 Donruss card hoping to get that signed, but I'll take a HOF signaure any way I can get it. The "card" was really a 4" x 6" cardboard sleeve with drug information inside. Tougher to store than a regular card, but again, I'll take what I can get.

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[hudsonharden]

A great in-person success today...Mike Schmidt!

I guess he's working with some drug company going around to minor league parks to get the word out about BPH, some "old guys who pee too much" disease the drug company had invented (along with it's cure) recently.

I was actually surprised how short the line was for his autograph, I left my seat, got his autograph, and was back sitting down in less than 10 minutes.

He was strictly signing one-per-person, and he'd only sign the "card" the drug company provided. I'd brought an 1983 Donruss card hoping to get that signed, but I'll take a HOF signaure any way I can get it. The "card" was really a 4" x 6" cardboard sleeve with drug information inside. Tougher to store than a regular card, but again, I'll take what I can get.


Awesome success! Where did it happen?

[Mike D.]

Awesome success! Where did it happen?

Oops left that little detail out, didn't I? McCoy Stadium in Pawtucket, RI...home of the AAA Pawtucket Red Sox.

[hudsonharden]

Williamsport Crosscutters @ Batavia Muckdogs

8/23/08

Muckdogs:
Adam Reifer
Alex Castellanos
Arquimedes Nieto
Brett Lilley
Dan Richardson
Frederick Parejo
Jairo Martinez
Jose Garcia
Joshua Hester
Scott Gorgen
Thomas Eager

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Crosscutters:
Brandon Haislet
Dan Hargrave
D'Arby Myers

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[kidcavalier23]

8/23/08

Erie Seawolves at. Connecticut Defenders

C Eliezer Alfonzo, Connecticut Defenders
RP Justin Hedrick, Connecticut Defenders

If I opened my mouth a little, I could have got Eddy Martinez-Esteve, Antoan Richardson, the whole bullpen and probably more. That's alright, I'll try to get them through the mail.

[hudsonharden]

8/26/08

Syracuse Chiefs @ Rochester Red Wings

Rochester Red Wings:
Stan Cliburn
Julio DePaula
Brian Duensing
Mariano Gomez
Danny Graves
Luke Hughes
Philip Humber
Garrett Jones
Ryan Jorgensen
Bobby Korecky
Tim Lahey
Alejandro Machado
Matt Macri
Kevin Mulvey
Trevor Plouffe
Jason Pridie
Sergio Santos

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Syracuse Chiefs:
Pedro Lopez
Curtis Thigpen
Travis Snider

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[howiek]

Just came back from a Ducks game. They played the South Maryland Blue Crabs.
Kevin Baez 91 Line Drive (Tidewater Tides) and 2003 Choice (Long Island Ducks). Signed w/Fading Black Sharpie. Looks Ok. Kevin played for 13 yrs in the Mets system. He played 63 games in the Majors. Also had short stints in the Detroit, Baltimore and Cinci Organizations.
Rob Sandora 2007 Choice (Potomac Nationals). Rob is a local product who played a few years in A ball for the Expos/Nationals.
Ray Navarrete, The promotion was a back to school. They gave out spiral notebooks with Ray's photo on it. Signed w/Silver Sharpie. Ray was a Pirate and Met farm hand.
Buddy Harrelson on a Mets Ice Cream Helmet. Buddy added 69 Champs.Got ruined though. Some of the auto rubbed off. Maybe I'll go back tommorrow night. Buddy is the best. He signs for 45 minutes before every game.

[yankeesr#1]

8/26/08

Syracuse Chiefs @ Rochester Red Wings

Rochester Red Wings:
Stan Cliburn
Julio DePaula
Brian Duensing
Mariano Gomez
Danny Graves
Luke Hughes
Philip Humber
Garrett Jones
Ryan Jorgensen
Bobby Korecky
Tim Lahey
Alejandro Machado
Matt Macri
Kevin Mulvey
Trevor Plouffe
Jason Pridie
Sergio Santos


Syracuse Chiefs:
Pedro Lopez
Curtis Thigpen
Travis Snider



i am going to the Red Wings game this saturday. How do you get so many autographs. Do you stand in front of the door the locker room and if yes before or after the game thanks.

[hudsonharden]

i am going to the Red Wings game this saturday. How do you get so many autographs. Do you stand in front of the door the locker room and if yes before or after the game thanks.

I usually get a couple in the Red Wings dugout before the game starts. After the game, I wait where the players leave the stadium (right next to the ticket booth) and get autos there. You have to wait up to an hour sometimes to get all the players you want. Some players come out very shortly after the game, others take longer. I may be going to that game on Saturday as well.

[yankeesr#1]

I usually get a couple in the Red Wings dugout before the game starts. After the game, I wait where the players leave the stadium (right next to the ticket booth) and get autos there. You have to wait up to an hour sometimes to get all the players you want. Some players come out very shortly after the game, others take longer. I may be going to that game on Saturday as well.
Darn I cant stay after the game because i cant drive after 9 lol, but i usally stand at the opposing peoples dugout

[hudsonharden]

Darn I cant stay after the game because i cant drive after 9 lol, but i usally stand at the opposing peoples dugout
That's too bad, maybe you would have better luck next year at some day games. Or, if it's an age issue, then hopefully you'll have a full driver's license soon.

[yankeesr#1]

That's too bad, maybe you would have better luck next year at some day games. Or, if it's an age issue, then hopefully you'll have a full driver's license soon.

Its an age issue, hate New York lol, but thanks, I will be able to next year

[hudsonharden]

Yep, TSS. I was not happy when I first saw it. Thinking he just scribbled
something on the ball. But, after a little investigation after I got home. I
realized that is his signiture. I'm happy, I just wished it hadn't rained

Yup, I had a first hand experience with TSS when the Syracuse Chiefs were in Rochester.

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[yankeesr#1]

Scranton Yankees vs Rochester Red wings

Chad Moeller

On a ball with many other players on thelteam, Well Melky Cabera was signing and I had that ball in my hand and it slipped out of my hands and fell right into the dugout, It is gone. The RedWings staff was not really helpful. I will update if i got it back, because i left my name and number. I am so mad.

[hudsonharden]

Scranton Yankees vs Rochester Red wings

Chad Moeller

On a ball with many other players on thelteam, Well Melky Cabera was signing and I had that ball in my hand and it slipped out of my hands and fell right into the dugout, It is gone. The RedWings staff was not really helpful. I will update if i got it back, because i left my name and number. I am so mad.
That really stinks man. I got to the game at probably quarter past six and saw a huge crowd standing outside of the visitors dugout, so I decided to get a few autos from the Red Wings dugout. I got Bobby Kielty, who hadn't ever signed for me before, and Trevor Plouffe signed today's Rochester Democrat & Chronicle sports page, of which he is on the cover.

After the game, I went around behind the stadium to where the Yankee's busses were to see if I could get some players. One after another, Kei Igawa, Melky Cabrera, Shelley Duncan, Phil Hughes, and Ian Kennedy all walked by and didn't sign one thing for anyone. I probably could have done better if I had tried to get some Wings auto's but taking a chance is better than nothing. Nick Green and Ben Broussard did stop to sign, so that was a nice consolation, but none of the Yankee's AAA "stars" took the time.

[Drivenbyjeter2]

hey everyone, i just joined baseball fever, so i htought i would post here anyways, even if it wasnt just yesterdays IP...this was a ST IP, but it should help you for next ST...i went to yankees ST this past spring and i have been goin for 3 years and i got mo once, damon a couple times, and goose and some prospects..but i had this one lucky day..i got behind the dugout tickets. The only way to get to the line or dugout is if you have 1st level seats...anyways i got cano, arod, reggie jackson, damon, goose, tabta, alan horne, jeff marquez, and ALMOST andy pettite..yes that is a good days at work!!!! SWEET DAY in the hot sun in tampa!...i was gonna get pettie on a 8x10 but people starting throwing balls at him when he got 2 people away from me and he left :(...mayb next year, if they resign him!

[hudsonharden]

8/30/08

Scranton Wilkes-Barre Yankees @ Rochester Red Wings

Red Wings:
Howie Clark
Danny Graves
Bobby Kielty
Matt Macri
Trevor Plouffe
Jason Pridie

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Yankees:
Ben Broussard
Nick Green

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[topherkris]

Holy Hoot, what a series. The twins came to toronto and....


1. Joe Mauer on the thing i did a scan of, its awesome
2. Justin Morneau, same deal.
3. Joe Nathan, same deal
4. Denard Span, same deal
5. Carlos Gomez, same deal
6. Delmon Young, same deal
7. Jesse Crain, same deal.
8. Nick Blackburn, same deal

and finally Cito Gaston, saaaame deal.

I would have got nick punto, but my girlfriend came back saying she coudln't get the cap off the sharpie!

Lots eh?!

[icee82]

I got two last night at the Louisville Bats and Durham Bulls playoff game at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park.

I score Matt Maloney before the game in the dugout on an 8 X 10 photograph.

Then after the game, I caught none other than Homer Bailey coming out of the stadium and he signed my 12 X 18 poster print of him pitching last year in Durham. I told him that if he needed to personalize it, I was okay with that because I am not selling it anyway. A lot of players are reluctant to sign poster prints even if it is your personal photography. He obliged. It was much different than the first time that I met him when he was not very friendly.

[topherkris]

I think homer may be going through the point in his career where he realizes that all the talent in the world isn't enough in major league baseball. I hope he gets through it, its a tough conversion going from never having to work to working every day and i hope he gets through it. I'm sure he's been brought down a peg or two, maybe even humbled, based on his latest major league stint.

[hudsonharden]

I think homer may be going through the point in his career where he realizes that all the talent in the world isn't enough in major league baseball. I hope he gets through it, its a tough conversion going from never having to work to working every day and i hope he gets through it. I'm sure he's been brought down a peg or two, maybe even humbled, based on his latest major league stint.
Or, like everyone else, he has good days and bad days. I've heard the Josh Phelps is the nicest guy in the world when you ask him for a signature, yet 4 years ago when I requested one he was abrupt and rude.

[topherkris]

4 years ago josh phelps probably was having a hard time dealing with the fact that he really was never going to be as great as people told him he'd be.

Just kidding, i know what you're saying and i think its something people overlook.

[icee82]

I think that you are probably right about Homer. He has had a tough time of it the last year or so. He still has a bit of an ego. I really hope that he can get things together. As a Reds' fan, we really need him to reach his potential and become an anchor on that pitching staff. I don't think that Dick Pole is the man to show him the ropes. I wish that the Reds would promote Ted Power to the big club as he seems to have good luck with these pitchers.