Thursday, January 31, 2013

I Guess It's My Turn

As I've watched everyone around the blogosphere breaking it there hobby and blaster boxes of the new flagship, I have to admit a bit of jealousy. Never fear, payday is here. I actually had enough disposable income from this paycheck, after stupid bills, that I was able to go to Wally World and pick up a hanger box and two packs. Why the choices? I couldn't tell you because I was just so happy to have them. Let me show you.


Let's start off with four of the biggest names I pulled. Darvish, Trout and Braun are all obvious choice here. I picked the Sale because of the uniform. The White Sox '72 duds are awesome in my humble opinion. I could have shown the Jeter close-up card. I'd rather gag myself first.


Next, some of the best photos in my group. Let's go in order:

Dustin Ackley - It is rare to find a card showing the ball connecting or about to connect with the bat.
Tyler Clippard - Peek-a-Boo
Luke Hochevar - Suppose to be the pitching savior as a #1 pick out of, guess where, Tennessee. Now he just wears the awesome powder blue Royals jersey.
Cameron Maybin - Apparently, I like all throwback unis no matter how hideous
Darwin Barney - Barney and the fans synchronized in arm raising
Daniel Descalso - DD showing off his Derek Jeter impersonation
John Jay - Beautiful timing by the photographer
David DeJesus - Watch out for that...ivy?
Rajai Davis - Great shot of the sheer jubilation of a walk-off win. 


Not much in the way of Rockies. I did get the base and gold parallel of Ramon Hernandez which is pretty sweet. Gonna need another CarGo for the binder, too.


Retail giving you the blues? Totally. I like the blues, but they are up for trade, except for the sliding McCann. That one's a keeper. Not often you catch McCann sliding.


This Chasing History insert is really cool in person. Probably gonna have to try to finish that one.


The one Emerald parallel I get, and it's Jose Contreras? Really? Needless to say. He is on the trading block. Preferably for a Emerald of one off my PC lists.


At first glance, I not a huge fan of this card. Not sure if I'm going to work on this insert set or not. I'll have to get a few more in packs to see. I'll get back to you on that.

So there you have it. The highlights of my first foray into 2013 Topps. Need/want the blues, emerald,
Johan Santana #89 or Rajai Davis #311, just let a brother know. You feel me?

Too much? Ok, my bad.

3 comments:

  1. You can add the two awesome Cardinals cards to my pile only if you want to keep them though.

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  2. I agree with PATP -- never too much talk about new Topps cards!

    Also, I'd be happy to trade you for those blue parallels!

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