2013 Opening Night

Opening Night of the drama that's called Major League Baseball.

With 30 great theaters, Over 800 cast members,
& 2,430 Shows.

The Rangers - Astro's

Will kick off a season, of supreme baseball.

But I only see one team losing 100 games,

It's the L'ASTro's.

I cannot wait!

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MJ

Casual Cards XXCV : Ocho Cinco 09 Philadelphia

Casual Cards XXCV : Chad Ochocinco 2009 UD Philadelphia #44

A star of the Bengals, the now free agent, has played for:
Bengals,
Patriots
Dolphin's (Practice Only)

His real name?
Chad Javon Johnson

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Martyn

Casual Cards XXCIV : Dustin Penner Certified

Casual Cards XXCIV - Dustin Penner 2010-11 Panini Certified #59

The 30 year old now plays with the LA Kings.

The Canadian left winger also played for Anahiem Ducks.but we see him in Oilers gear here.

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Martyn.

Casual Cards XXCIII : Ralph Kiner SP

Casual Cards XXCIII - Ralph Kiner 2007 SP Legendary Cuts #47

Kiner is 90 years old, and made his debut opening day 1946 for Pittsburgh.

although only playing 10 seasons he was inducted into Cooperstown in 1975.

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Martyn

Casual Cards XXCII : Ken Griffey Jr 2001

Casual Cards XXCII - Ken Griffey Jr. 2001 Topps #389

Looks like he's just run the bases after a HR?

Juniors feat's:

13 X All Star
10 X Gold Glove
7 X Silver Slugger
4 X AL Home Run Champion
3 X Home Run Derby Winner
1992 ASG MVP
1997 AL MVP
1997 AL RBI Champion
2005 NL Comeback Player of the Year

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Martyn

Casual Cards XXCI : Dave Roberts 1980

Casual Cards XXCI - Dave Roberts 1980 Topps #93

The cartoon depicts, Roberts hitting .410 at University of Oregon in 1972 & named to the All American Squad.

The number one overall pick by the Padres in 1972,
He made his debut 1 day later, Only the 6th player to be drafted and not spend time in the minors.

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Martyn

Casual Cards XXC : Ryan Wiegand

Casual Cards XXC -Ryan Wiegand 2010 Bowman Chrome BCP174

Bowman Chrome, one of the most popular sets of a year, but doesn't scan to well.

Wiegand played first base for the Southern Division All Stars in the 2007 NECBL All star game,
representing Newport Gulls, The Southern Team had Catcher Ryan Lavarnway & pitcher Stephen Strasburg.

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Martyn

Casual Cards LXXIX : Ian Ferguson

Casual Cards LXXIX - Ian Ferguson 2003 UD Faces of the Future #146

Ferguson was born at the birthplace of SportsCardRadio.com

The Pitcher never made the The Show.

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Martyn

Casual Cards LXXVIII : Jim Abbott 91

Casual Cards LXXVIII - Jim Abbott 1991 Donruss #78

The background reminds you of those god awful tv and music video's from childhood, before Nirvana Heroin Chic kicked in.

Abbot Made his debut on April 8th 1989 & last on the 21st of July 1999.
He pitched a no hitter on the 4th of September 1993.

He Played for:

Angels - 1989-1992 & 1995-1996
Yankees - 1993-1994
White Sox - 1995 & 1998
Brewers - 1999

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Martyn

Casual Cards LXXVII : Vincent Jackson '10 Prime

Casual Cards LXXVII - Vincent Jackson 2010 Topps Prime #51

This is good card stock.

The 6'5 30 year old native of Colorado, is now with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

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Martyn

Casual Cards LXXVI : Alexei Ramirez TDIH

Casual Cards LXXVI - Alexei Ramirez 2010 Topps Allen & Ginter This Day in History #TDH69

Want a steady guy up the middle for your line up?
Alexei should be your guy.

He may get you 30 steals & Home Runs combined, but he will turn DP's & Out's are a valuable commodity.

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Martyn

Casual Cards LXXV : Dennis Raben Elite

Casual Cards LXXV : Dennis Raben 2008 Dunruss Elite#29

The 25 year old was drafted by Seattle in the 49th round of the 2005 draft, He didn't sign and Seattle re drafted him in the 2nd round of the 2008 draft.

Played 2012 for High Dessert Mavericks A+ in the California league,

Average: .271
Hits: 70
HR's: 9
Runs: 52
RBI's: 44
Steals: 3

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Martyn

Casual Cards LXXIV : 1981 Tigers Leaders

Casual Cards LXXIV - Detroit Tigers 1982 Topps #666

A sweet card, And i like the Tigers logo on the card.

Kemps Stat's:

Games: 105
At Bats: 375
Hits: 103
Runs: 52
HR's: 9
RBI's: 49
SB's: 9
Average: .277

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Martyn

Casual Cards LXXIII : Matt Kemp GQ

Casual Cards LXXIII : Matt Kemp 2012 Topps Gypsy Queen #44

A 30-30 club contender,
will he be the best outfielder in baseball in 2013?

In the 2011-2012 off season Kemp signed an LA Dodgers record contract
8 years $160 million,

What can $180,000,000
3,399,433 boxes of 2013 Topps Series 1 Hobby Boxes.

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Martyn

Casual Cards LXXII : Mo Rivera Fleer

Casual Cards LXXII - 2006 Fleer #396

Last year headlines should of read

Ace Yankee Injured Practicing Shagging!  

Rivera leads MLB all time in saves with 608, 7 more than Trevor Hoffman,
If this is his final year,
I'll save he gets 640!

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Martyn

Casual Cards 71 : Capuano 2011 Topps

Casual Cards 71 - Chris Capuano 2011 Topps #404

His one year with the Mets he went 11-12, WHIP 1.35 & ERA 4.55.

With the Dodgers, he also played for, The Brewers & D'backs.

So Far Career:

Wins: 69
Losses: 76
Holds: 3
Saves: 0
WHIP: 1.33
ERA: 4.28

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Martyn

Casual Cards LXX : Aramis Ramirez 99

Casual Cards LXX - Aramis Ramirez 1999 Bowman #142

Pittsburgh, Chicago & Milwaukee, next it'll be St Louis & Cincinnati.

 Entering this season Ramirez has:

Hits: 1959
Runs: 965
Homer's: 342
Total Bases: 3452
RBI's: 1227
Average: .285

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Martyn

Casual Cards LXIX : J.J. Redick Prizm

Casual Cards LXIX : J.J. Redick 2012 Panini Prizm #74

I don't know why but I prefer the Football version of these cards.

J.J. Redick is now with the Milwaukee Bucks,
Out of Duke he was drafted 11th overall by Orlando in 2006.

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Martyn

Casual Cards LXVIII : Doc Halladay 2004

Casual Cards LXVIII - Roy Halladay 2004 Topps #364

Halladay came off a league best 22 wins in 2003 & was reigning AL Cy Young.

Halladay posted his highest ERA in 12 years last year, 4.49.

Some Notes:

8 X All Star
2 X Cy Young Winner (2003 & 2010)
Perfect Game - 5/29/2010 Against Marlins
Post season No Hitter - 10/6/2010 Against Reds

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Martyn

Casual Cards LXVII : Jarrod Parker Heritage

Casual Cards LXVII - Jarrod Parker 2012 Topps Heritage #247

A sweet year to reprise!

 Parker's 2013 Projection

Games Started: 32
Innings Pitched: 190
Wins: 14
K's: 160
BB: 69
ERA: 3.50
WHIP: 1.30
K/9: 7.6

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Martyn

Casual Cards LXVI : Aaron Crow RC Auto

Casual Cards LXVI - Aaron Crow 2011 Bowman Sterling RC Auto #11

Aaron Crwo was an All star in 2011,

Career Stat's

IP: 126.2
K's: 130
W-L: 7-5
SV: 2
HD: 27
ERA: 3.13
WHIP: 1.28

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Martyn

Casual Cards LXV : Megatron Score

Casual Cards LXV - Calvin Johnson Jr 2012 Score #52

Just a few days younger than yours truly, drafted 2nd overall in 2007 out of Georgia Tech.

College Awards:

1st Team All-American 2005, 2006
1st Team All-ACC 2004, 2005, 2006
ACC Player of the Year 2004
Fred Biletnikoff award 2006
Paul Warfield award 2006
10th in 2006 Heisman Vote - 43 votes

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Martyn

Casual Cards LXIV : Frank Robinson Mini

Casual Cards LXIV - Frank Robinson 2011 Kimball Champions #77

This is a set i'm collecting, click here to view

Franks Achievements:

14 x All Star
2 x World Series Champion (1966 & 1970)
1958 Gold Glove
1961 NL MVP
1966 AL MVP
1966 Triple Crown
1956 NLROY
1966 WS MVP
1966 Babe Ruth Award
1971 MLB ASG MVP
1989 AL Manager of the Year
#20 Retired by Orioles & Reds
1982 Hall of Fame

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Martyn

Casual Cards LXIII : Derrek Lee SP

Casual Cards LXIII - Derrek Lee 2007 SP Rookie Edition #8

I like these cards, the rookies are a lil to shiny for scanning though.

Now with the Pirates.

Lee's Stat's:

H: 1959
R: 1081
RBI: 1078
HR: 331
BB: 874
SB: 104
AVG: .281

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Martyn

Casual Cards LXII : Dan Plesac 88

Casual Cards LXII - Dan Plesac 1988 Donruss #221

This cards borders reminds me of 80's & 90's quiz shows.

 Last played in 2003 for Philadelphia, a 3 time all star (1987, 1988, & 1989)

Career Stat's:

IP: 1072
W-L: 65-71

SV: 158
K's: 1041
ERA: 3.64
WHIP: 1.29

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Martyn