Favorite Modern Cards

[refz]

Here are some of mine.. Mattingly was my guy, jeter I pulled from a box topper.

[irv]

Originally Posted by todeen

looks better than my pack pulled Topps Derek Jeter that went thru 8/9/10 yr old hands until 1996 when the Yankees made their playoff run and I thought - "I think I have his card!" I went out in 2020 and picked up the Topps Gold and a mid-grade SP.

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When I joined this site back in 2016 (not knowing these sites existed) and began reading/looking at people's collections/scans I ran across a scan of this card (Jeter) from another member and said to myself, I'm pretty sure I have that card?
Needless to say, after doing some digging, there it was placed right back in the wrapper likely on the same day I pulled it back in 93.

I also forgot about this card I purchased back when Marcus set the second baseman record while playing for the Jays.
I think Marcus Semien is also having another great year while currently playing for the Rangers? I was upset the Jays didn't resign him, but, IIRC, Marcus wanted too much money or a longer term than the Jays were willing to offer?

[todeen]

Originally Posted by irv

When I joined this site back in 2016 (not knowing these sites existed) and began reading/looking at people's collections/scans I ran across a scan of this card (Jeter) from another member and said to myself, I'm pretty I have that card?

Needless to say, after doing some digging, there it was placed right back in the wrapper likely on the same day I pulled it back in 93.



I also forgot about this card I purchased back when Marcus set the second baseman record while playing for the Jays.

I think Marcus Semien is also having another great year while currently playing for the Rangers? I was upset the Jays didn't resign him, but, IIRC, Marcus wanted too much money or a longer term than the Jays were willing to offer?

He just wrapped up a 25 game hit streak with the first place Rangers. I know that the Rangers have been trying to improve, they signed Cory Seager, and a couple others. I was actually shocked they were doing so well. It seems like they have been irrelevant for a while now, so happy they are competing again. that Western Division has been a tough place to live with the Astros being who they are. My #2 team Seattle Mariners have been living in the cellar of the Western Division for two decades. This year they are underperforming yet again.

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[irv]

Originally Posted by todeen

He just wrapped up a 25 game hit streak with the first place Rangers. I know that the Rangers have been trying to improve, they signed Cory Seager, and a couple others. I was actually shocked they were doing so well. It seems like they have been irrelevant for a while now, so happy they are competing again. that Western Division has been a tough place to live with the Astros being who they are. My #2 team Seattle Mariners have been living in the cellar of the Western Division for two decades. This year they are underperforming yet again.

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I bet the Jays sure wish they had of signed him now.
He was also great for the younger Jays players, especially Bo Bichette, who became great friends with him. I believe they called him Dad or something similar to that?
Sometimes not all things can be just measured by how they play in the field. I believe Semien's clubhouse presence alone during his time with the Jays was a reason why they did so well while he was there.

[deweyinthehall]

When I put together the 1992 Score master set a few years ago, I discovered this hidden gem of a set - the photography is beautiful, as is the feel and look of the cards. One of my favorites of the era.

[irv]

A couple I purchased after his 62 hr record.

[Gary Dunaier]

Not baseball, but one of my favorites is an autograph card issued in 2008 by Tristar showing TNA wrestling broadcaster Don West.

Of course I didn't get it because of his association with rasslin', but because of his prior incarnation as the over-the-top sports memorabilia pitchman at Shop At Home. I just found it ironic that a guy who used to push the stuff now had a signed card of his own.



Just to add to the silliness, the signed card was also issued in a numbered color variant, and in one-of-one printing plates.



Verifying on another one!

[todeen]

Originally Posted by refz

Here are some of mine.. Mattingly was my guy, jeter I pulled from a box topper.

That Judge is a sweet card. I like the design of the Mega Refractors, or silver pack, or whatever they are called. It is my preferred choice of RC purchase.

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[jthorst75]

I tried winning this on eBay and got sniped last second. I never thought I would have a chance again being a 1/1 but five years later, it was back on eBay as a BIN...I didn't hesitate! It goes very well with my signed Heritage Judge.

[Peter_Spaeth]

I like this Judge, in part because I believe that other than Topps' refusal to give it a RC logo, it should be his true RC.

[todeen]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

I like this Judge, in part because I believe that other than Topps' refusal to give it a RC logo, it should be his true RC.

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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[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by todeen

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.