Thursday 28 February 2013

Causual Cards LIX : Jason Thompson

Causual Cards LIX - Jason Thompson 2010 -11 Donruss #224



Our last card of February, A nice classic design well kept by Panini, with nice photography.


Thompson's 2011-12 Regular Season Stat's:

Games Played: 64
Field Goal %: .535
Free Throw %: .602
Rebounds: 443
Assists: 79
Blocks: 44
Steals: 43
Points: 583

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MJ

Wednesday 27 February 2013

Casual Cards LVIII : Ichiro A&G

Casual Cards LVIII - Ichiro Suzuki 2008 Topps A&G #200



Ichiro will probably retire as the best Japanese player in MLB History.
He has the MLB single season hit's record 262 in 2004 for the Mariners. He joined the Yankee's in 2012 & will start 2013 with the "Bronx Bombers".



Ichiro's MLB Regular Season Stat's:

Games Played: 1911
Hits: 2606
Runs: 1204
Doubles: 308
Triples: 80
Homer's: 104
Total Bases:  3386
RBI's: 660
Walks: 518
Steals: 452
Average: .322

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MJ

Tuesday 26 February 2013

Casual Cards LVII : Kung Fu Panda 2012

Casual Cards LVII - Pablo Sandoval 2012 Topps #185


Pablo has two world Series winning rings, 2010 & 2012.

Pablo's Feats: 

World Series Champion - 2010 & 2012 (Giants)
2012 World Series MVP
2012 Babe Ruth Award
2 x All Star - 2011 & 2012
Hit For The Cycle - 2011


Pablo's 2012 Regular Season Stat's:

Games Played: 108
Hits: 112
Runs: 59
Doubles: 25
Triples: 2
Homer's: 12
Walks: 38
Total Bases: 177
Steals: 1
Average: .283

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MJ

Monday 25 February 2013

Casual Cards LVI : Jaff Decker Dual

Casual Cards LVI - Jaff Decker 2012 Bowman Platinum #AR-JD Auto Relic



Decker celebrated his 23rd birthday 2 days ago, He split 2012 in Rookie & AA Ball.



Decker's 2012 AA Stat's:
(San Antonio Missions)

Games Played: 47
Hits: 27
Runs: 30
Doubles: 3
Triples: 2
Homer's: 3
Total Bases: 43
Walks: 40
RBI's: 9
Steals: 6
Average: .184

I think he has to step up a gear in 2013.

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MJ

Sunday 24 February 2013

Casual Cards LV : Scott Fletcher

Casual Cards LV - Scott Fletcher 1989 Topps #295



Fletcher is currently coaching with the Atlanta Braves, He also lent his name to George W Bush's dog "Spot Fletcher Bush" as Bush owned the Rangers while Fletcher was playing.


Fletcher's Stat's:

Games Played: 1612
Hits: 1376
Runs: 688
Walks: 514
Homer's: 34
RBI's: 510
Steals: 99
Average: .262

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MJ


Saturday 23 February 2013

Casual Cards LIV : Emilio Bonifacio Diamond

Casual Cards LIV - Emilio Bonifacio 2011 Topps Diamond Anniversary #303



I like a colored border, but how about it being colored on the back too, just the border.


 Bonifacio's Stat's:

Games Played: 476
Hits: 439
Runs: 241
Homer's: 7
RBI's: 100
Steals: 110
Average: .267

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MJ







Friday 22 February 2013

Casual Cards LIII : Tom Brady Stars

Casual Cards LIII - Tom Brady 2012 Panini Rookies & Stars #83



Tom Brady is an Elite quarterback, having been drafted out of Michigan by the Patriots #199 overall in 2000.



Brady's Regular Season Stat's:

Games Played: 177
Win - Loss: 136-39
Completions: 3798
Completion %: 63.7%
Passing Yards: 44,806
Total Yards: 45,554
Passing TD's: 334
All TD's: 348
Interceptions: 123 
Fumbles: 79

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MJ

Thursday 21 February 2013

Casual Cards LII : Denard Span 2011

Casual Cards LII - Denard Span 2011 Topps #408



Span recently signed for the Washington Nationals after being exclusively with the Twins.
Drafted by the Twins 20th overall in 2002 he made his debut on April 6th 2008.


Span's Stat's:

Games Played: 589
Hits: 669
Runs: 360
Homers: 23
RBI's: 230
Total Bases: 915
Steals: 90
Average: .284

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MJ

Wednesday 20 February 2013

Casual Cards LI : Ryne Sandberg 86

Casual Cards LI - Ryne Sandberg 1986 Topps #690



"Ryno" played all but his rookie season with the Cubs, after 1 year with the Phillies.


Sandberg's Feat's:

10 x All Star
9 x Gold Glover
7 x Silver Slugger
1984 NL MVP
1990 HR Derby Winner
Hall of Famer - 2005
#23 Retired by Cubs

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MJ


Tuesday 19 February 2013

Casual Cards L : Todd Hundley

Casual Cards L - Todd Hundley 1992 Leaf Donruss Triple Play #104



Hundley played for the Mets, Cubs and had two spells with the Dodgers.
He was the first visitor to hit a Homer into McCovey Cove.


Hundley's Stat's:

Games Played: 1225
Hits: 883
Runs: 495
Homers: 202
RBI's: 599
Walks: 453
Steals: 14
Average: .234

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MJ

Monday 18 February 2013

Casual Cards XLIX : Tris Speaker Mini

Casual Cards XLIX - Tris Speaker 2011 Topps Gyspy Queen Mini #298



The "Grey Eagle" was born in Texas in 1888. He played for the Red Sox, Indians, Senators & Athletics.

Inducted into the Hall of Fame 1937.


 Speaker's Stat's:

Games Played: 2789
Hits: 3514
Runs: 1882
Homer's: 117
RBI's: 1529
Total Bases: 5101
Walks: 1381
Steals: 432
Average: .345

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MJ






Sunday 17 February 2013

Casual Cards XLVIII : Jon Garland

Casual Cards XLVIII - Jon Garland 2010 Topps Update #US166


Garland has been a journeyman since leaving the White Sox in 2007.  Chicago drafted him 10th overall in 1997.


Garland's Stat's:

Games Played: 353
Innings Pitched: 2083.1
Complete Games: 11
Win - Loss: 132-119
Earned Runs: 1001
Strike Outs: 1124
WHIP: 1.38
ERA: 4.32

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MJ

Saturday 16 February 2013

Casual Cards XLVII : Danny Heep

Casual Cards XLVII - Danny Heep 1989 Donruss #368



This maybe should show Heep in a Red Sox uni as he played for them in 89 & 90.
A very 80's card.

Astro's - 1979-1982
Mets - 1983-1986
Dodgers - 1987-1988
Red Sox - 1989-1990
Braves - 1991


 Heep's Stat's:

Games Played: 883
Hits: 503
Runs: 208
Homers: 30
RBI's: 229
Steals: 12
Average: .257

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MJ


Friday 15 February 2013

Casual Cards XLVI : Car Go

Casual Cards XLVI - Carlos Gonzalez 2011 Bowman Platinum #19



Gonzalez was originally a Diamondback but made his MLB debut with the A's.
I like Platinum for 2011, this card looks very cool.



Gonzalez's Stat's: 

Games Played: 581
Hits: 648
Runs: 376
Homer's: 99
RBI's: 349
Steals: 86
Average: .299

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MJ

Thursday 14 February 2013

Casual Cards XLV : Justin Upton 60

Casual Cards XLV - Justin Upton 2011 Topps 60 #T60-31



This is a set I like and am collecting, see want list here.


Upton's Stat's:

Games Played: 731
Hits: 739
Runs: 438
Home Runs: 108
RBI's: 363
Total Bases: 1266
Steals: 80
Average: .278

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MJ

Wednesday 13 February 2013

Casual Cards XLIV : Ripken Junior

Casual Cards XLIV - Cal Ripken 1991 Donruss #223 



Drafted by the Orioles in 1978, The Hall of Famer has set a few records.

Ripken's Feats: 

19 x All Star
World Champion 1983
2 x Gold Glove - 1991 & 1992
8 x Silver Slugger
2 X AL MVP - 1983 & 1991
AL ROY 1982
MLB All Star Game MVP x 2 - 1991 & 2001
HR Derby Winner - 1991
2,632 Consecutive games played. (1st All Time)
Hall of Fame - 2007 (1st Ballot)
#8 Retired by Orioles



Ripken's Stat's:

Games Played: 3001
Hits: 3184
Runs: 1647
Home Runs: 431
Total Bases: 5168
RBI's: 1695
Steals: 36
Average: .276

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MJ

Tuesday 12 February 2013

Casual Cards XLIII : Danny Duffy RC

Casual Cards XLIII - Danny Duffy RC 2011 Topps Finest #65



Duffy was drafted by the Royals in the 3rd round of the 2007 draft.

Duffy's Stats:

Games Played: 26
Innings Pitched: 133
Win - Loss: 6-10
Earned Runs: 78
Strike Outs: 115
WHIP: 1.61
ERA: 5.28

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MJ

Monday 11 February 2013

Casual Cards XLII : Jay Bay OPC

Casual Cards XLII - Jason Bay 2009 UD O-Pee-Chee #227



 Bay was drafted in the 22nd round of the 2000 draft by the Montreal Expo's, traded to the Mets who traded him to the Padres. Bay saved my ass in my first season of fantasy 2009. 


Bay's Stats: 

Games Played: 1210
Hits: 1158
Runs: 707
Homers: 211
RBI's: 734
Total Bases: 2085
Walks: 610
Steals: 92
Average: .269

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MJ

Sunday 10 February 2013

Casual Cards XLI : Steve Carlton Classics

Casual Cards XLI - Steve Carlton 2005 UD Classics Star Retro Rookies #126



Carlton's Feats: 

10 x All Star
2 x World Series Champion - 1967 (Cardinals) & 1980 (Phillies)
Gold Glover - 1981
4 x NL Cy Young Winner - 1972, 1977, 1980 & 1982
#32 Retired by Phillies
Hall of Fame - 1994 (1st Ballot)


Carlton's Stats: 

Games Played: 741
Innings Pitched: 5217.1
Win-Loss: 329-244
Earned Runs: 1864
Strike Outs: 4136
ERA: 3.22
WHIP: 1.25

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MJ

Saturday 9 February 2013

Casual Cards XL : Ryan Braun Chrome

Casual Cards XL - Ryan Braun 2012 Topps Chrome #117




Braun was a two time All American at University of Miami, Drafted 5th overall by the Brewers in 2005 he made his debut in May 2007.


Braun's Stats: 

Games Played: 883
Hits: 1089
Runs: 614
Homers: 202
RBI's: 643
Walks: 305
Total Bases: 1976
Stolen Bases: 126
Average: .313
Slugging: .568

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MJ


Friday 8 February 2013

Casual Cards XXXIX : Stephen Parker Purple

Casual Cards XXXIX - Stephen Parker 2010 Bowman Chrome Prospect Purple Refractor #BCP177



What's ace is opening Bowman Chrome, seeing you have a refractor and wondering have you got the #1 overall draft pick.

809/899

 Parker's 2012 AAA Numbers:
(Sacramento River Cats)

Games played: 99
Runs: 43
Hits: 84
Doubles: 13
Homers: 7
Total Bases: 128
RBI's: 47
Steals: 5
Average: .277

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MJ


Thursday 7 February 2013

Casual Cards XXXIIX : Matt Forte Inside The Numbers

Casual Cards XXXIIX - Matt Forte 2012 Bowman Inside The Numbers #205



Drafted 44th overall by the Bears in 2008 out of Tulane University. 


Forte's Stat's:

Games Played: 75
Rushing Yards: 5327
Total Yards: 7652
Total TD's:  35
Total Fumbles: 14

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MJ

Wednesday 6 February 2013

Casual Cards XXXVII : Dave Butz

Casual Cards XXXVII - Dave Butz 1981 Topps #276



This card will rekindle childhood memories to a few I'm sure, a little before my time. The Classic Topps design.



Butz was drafted 5th overall by the St Louis Cardinals in 1973.

Butz's Stats & Stuff:

2 X Super Bowl Champion - 1983 & 88 (Redskins)
1st Team All Pro - 1983
2nd Team All Pro - 1984

Games Played: 216
Sacks: 35.5
Interceptions: 2

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MJ

Tuesday 5 February 2013

Casual Cards XXXVI : Roger Clemens

Casual Cards XXXVI - Roger Clemens 2003 Topps Gallery #48



Clemens' Feats:

11 x All Star
2 x World Series Champion (1999 & 2000)
7 x Cy Young Winner
1986 AL MVP
1986 All Star Game MVP


Clemens' Stats:

Games Played: 709
Innings Pitched: 4916.2
Earned Runs: 1707
Win - Loss: 354-184
Strike Outs: 4672
ERA: 3.12
WHIP: 1.17

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MJ

Monday 4 February 2013

Casual Cards XXXV : Jeff Niemann Bowman

Casual Cards XXXV - Jeff Niemann 2011 Bowman #16



I like Bowman and I like black borders they scan well although dings appear.


Drafted 4th Overall by the Devil Rays in 2004, MLB debut April 13th 2008.

Stat's:

Win - Loss: 40-26
ERA: 4.08
WHIP: 1.29
Earned Runs: 247
Strike Outs: 409

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MJ