This is the fifth post in this series. We’ve already covered the men who’ve serve as managers, opening day starters, catchers and first basemen for the Mets over their 50 year history. Today, we’ll take a gander at the guys who’ve manned second for the Metropolitans over the years, in cardboard form, of course. Charlie […]
Tags: 1962 Topps, 1964 Topps, 1966 Topps, 1968 Topps, 1969 Topps, 1973 Topps, 1978 Topps, 1981 Fleer, 1983 Topps, 1986 Topps, 1987 Topps, 1988 Topps, 1990 Starline Long John Silvers, 1992 Leaf, 1993 Topps, 1996 Topps, 1997 Topps Finest, 1999 Topps, 2002 Donruss Originals, 2004 Fleer Platinum, 2006 Bowman Heritage, 2006 Topps, 2008 Topps, 2011 Topps Update, 2012 Topps, Brian Giles, Carlos Baerga, Charlie Neal, Chuck Hiller, Craig Brazell, Daniel Murphy, Danny Garcia, Doug Flynn, Edgardo Alfonzo, Felix Millan, Gregg Jefferies, Jeff Kent, Jerry Buchek, Jose Valentin, Jose Vizcaino, Justin Turner, Ken Boswell, Luis Castillo, Miguel Cairo, Phil Linz, Roberto Alomar, Ron Hunt, Tim Teufel, Wally Backman, Willie Randolph
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4 Days. The starting second sacker for the 1986 Mets, position #4 on your scorecard, was former Mets managerial hopeful, Wally Backman. Davey Johnson was apparently a big fan of the platoon, and 2nd base was another of those positions that he regularly switched out players. Backman started 92 games at second in 1986. He […]
Tags: 1983 Fleer, 1986 Topps Traded, 2010 Allen & Ginter, 2010 Topps Heritage, Brad Emaus, Daniel Murphy, Luis Castillo, New York Mets, Opening Day, Tim Teufel, Wally Backman
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A long, long time ago, the fellers over at Community Gum (who by the way have one of my favorite blog headers ever) had held a Pack Lottery Contest that I had joined in on. Now, I must admit that I was a little confused as to how exactly the contest worked. Or I guess […]
Tags: 2010 Topps Heritage, David Wright, Fernando Martinez, Jeff Francoeur, Jonathon Niese, Luis Castillo
Filed Under: Free Cards by slangon
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Now that the World Series is over and nobody east of the Rockies cares about the Giants unless they’re playing football, it’s time for baseball obsessed folk like myself to start looking at the off-season moves made by their favorite teams. I’m not too sure how much moving and grooving other teams have done so […]
Tags: 1979 Topps, 1983 Fleer, 2003 Topps 205, 2007 Topps, 2007 Topps Heritage, 2010 Topps, 2010 Topps Heritage, Bobby Valentine, John Maine, Jose Reyes, Luis Castillo, Ollie Perez, Wally Backman
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First off, I just want to take this opportunity to wish a happy Father Day to all you Dad’s out there. To me there’s always a special connection between baseball and my Dad, so I think fathers hold a special place in the card collecting community. I’d especially like to wish a happy Fathers Day […]
Tags: 1983 Fleer, 1986 Fleer, 1986 Kay-Bee Young Superstars, 1986 Topps Mini Leaders, 1987 Topps Glossy All-Stars, 2004 Donruss Leather and Lumber, 2005 Upper Deck Classics, 2006 Turkey Red, 2010 National Chicle, Crinkly Wrappers, Darryl Strawberry, David Wright, Dwight "Doc" Gooden, Gary Carter, George Foster, John Maine, Jose Reyes, Josh Thole, junk wax, Keith Hernandez, Luis Castillo, Pedro Martinez, printing plate
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Apparently somebody over at Upper Deck has a real keen sense of humor. As Matt Cerrone over at Mets Blog points out, at least it wasn’t the image from the Yankees game.
Tags: Luis Castillo, Upper Deck
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Now we’re getting to the good stuff – the cards. Pack 1 – #24 Luis Gonzalez #41 Manny Ramirez Whaaaat? Who the hell is this guy on Manny Ramirez’ card? Security! Seriously folks, in my mind 2003 is not that long ago, but looking at these cards, I feel like it’s 20 years ago. I […]
Tags: 2003 Topps 205, Adam Dunn, Albert Pujols, Alex Rodriguez, Alfonso Soriano, Andy Marte, Barry Bonds, Bret Boone, Carl Crawford, Derek Jeter, Eric Chavez, Gary Sheffield, hobby box, Ichiro, Luis Castillo, manager card, Manny Ramirez, Mike Scioscia, Roberto Alomar
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Another contribution to dayf’s Pirate Card Set. I know that’s not necessarily a super short print, but I’ll be damned if I can track down a copy. Also, here’s a pretty interesting article about a Honus Wagner T206 that was owned by Honus Wagner. Wild.
Tags: Allen & Ginter, Custom Cards, Luis Castillo, pirates
Filed Under: Monday Linkage by slangon
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