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Old 06-22-2023, 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by todeen View Post
I think the Call-up Topps Now cards will eventually find a niche place in the market. Topps did this stunt with Wander Franco, and now again with Elly de la Cruz. I know there is some agreement with MLB about what players can receive the RC shield, but sometimes it's kind of ridiculous.

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IMO they didn't call this a RC just so they could sell 2017 product. It's a card of him in a major league set, not a prospect set, issued after he was on a major league roster, and shows him playing in a game. Lots of Topps Now cards have the RC logo.
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