Ivan, what have you done?

Ivan Rodriguez is one of the best catchers in the game. He is a surefire candidate to get into cooperstown.

Now what the hell is he doing with the Nationals???

Seriously, this is one of the worst teams in the league. Other players have fallen this low, such as Dmitri Young, Austin Kearns, Adam Dunn, Paul Lo Duca- you get the point. I'm just saying-why would someone like the Nationals jump at the sugggestion of signing an aging catcher? Seriously, he has a few years left, but he's not the catcher he was at the beginning of the decade.

Of course, this was just what Wade Boggs did when finishing his career- he signed with the low rate Rays. And we all know how that turned out for him- it only strengthened his HOF-worthy career. So it could go either way- it could go in the direction of Boggs, or the direction of all the other aging players on that team.

In other news, Brad Penny has signed with St. Louis, but who really cares about that?

Philly Show- Back with a Vengeance

For my second show in a row, I went to the Philly show, because, how can you miss it? The free signer was Keith Moreland, and I got my 81 and 82 topps signed.

Here's the rest of the stuff

Diamond Kings-
2002 George Brett
2005 Nolan Ryan,Tony Oliva, Frank Thomas, Grady Sizemore, Johan Santana Greg Madduz, Matt Holliday, Mark Texiera, Mike Piazza
Allen and Ginter Sketch- Daiskue, RAUUUUUL, Grady Sizemore
Trading Card History- Justin Morneau, Brad Hawpe, K-Rod, Adam Dunn, Han-Ram, Torii Hunter, Tom Glavine, Lance Berkman, Gary Sheffield, Luke Hochevar

All Time Fan Favorites- Cal Ripken, Andre Dawson, Dave Winfield, Yaz, Bob Gibson, Reggie Jackson, Steve Garvey
2009 Update- Nyjer Morgan, Nolan Reimold, Matt LaPorta
2009 Heritage Update- John Smoltz, Alex Rios, Adam LaRoche, Jason Giambi, Billy Wagner, Scott Kazmir, Mike Sweeney, Jim Thome and Pat the Bat

Old Stuff
1970 Lou Brock
1971 Rod Carew, Rollie Fingers
1972 Steve Carlton
1973 Willie Mays, Tom Seaver, Rollie Fingers
1974 Steve Carlton
1975 Bob Gibson
1976 Ron Guidry Rookie
1980 Jim Plamer, Reggie
1981 Gary Carter
1983 Steve Carlton
1985 Rod Carew

Great Show. Really happy with what I got

It's snowing in New Jersey

Yeah, just wanted to tell you that.

I also got a pack of 2009 Topps Chrome, but I didn't get anything good.

I'm going to the Philly show tomorrow, so stay tuned for that

2009 Updates Blaster Rip

I cannot get enough of this set. If I could marry it, I would.

I'll open the patches first- HOLY CRAP! I GOT TWO!

The first one is a Carl Yazstemski 1979 All Star Game, and the second is a Mickey Mantle 1961 World Series. AWESOME!!!!

Onto the pacjs-

1-
102- Brett Hayes BLACK
54- vIN mAZZARO black!
182- Buherle Bird All Star
277- O-Hud All Star Black
Christy Mathewson Legends
McCann Topps Town
133- Graham Taylor
285- Ryan Franklin

2-
160- Edgar Renteria who already had a Giants card in the base set
164- Brett Tomko
35- Tom Gorzellany
153- Ichiro All Star
222- Ted Lilly All Star
277- O-Hud Gold Numbered
69- V-Mart Topps Town
307- Heath Led-Bell

3-
170- Jason Giambi
116- FIIIIIIIIIGAROOOO!
171- Trevor Hoffman Allstar
140- Jack Wilson
128- New Mariner Chone Figgins
75- Alexei Ramirez ToppsTown
328- Matt Palmer
248- CHAN HOOOOOOOO!

4-
120- Aaron Poreda
174- Mitch Maier
4- David Hernandez
181- Zach Duke
60- Brandon Inge
ToppsTown AAAAAADDDRRIIANN!
Gold Numbered of Jason PropaneElaini
267- Migeul Move back to Cairo

5-
201- Me Zimmerman
183- Guillermo
1- PUDGE
48- Pujols
218- CLIFF LEE!
Legends of REGGIE...on the A's
Carl Crawford ToppsTown
92- Edwin Encarna....

6-
216- Mat Latos
67- Brandon McCarthy
55- Ben Zobrist
84- Jarrod
Adam Dunn Turkey Red
Gold Jacoby ToppsTown
77- Jeremy Reed
304- Damion and S3isher

7-
208-Gaudin
225- Gregorio Petit
87- Jake Peavy
Hunter Pence Propaganda
269- Cliff Floyd

8-
Kevin Millar Gold
20- Gordon Beckham Rookie
59- David Ross

Okay, I have to cut this short, but the rest of the hits were-
Frank ROBINSON SHORT PRINT WOOOOOO!

"Guys...Don't do this..."

...We're supposed to be World F----n' Champions"

"Damn you J-Rol...don't make me do this..."

"RYAN STOP POINTING THAT BASEBALL BAT AT MY MANAGER!"



Hey...I tried! What do you want? I'll be working on some more actual cards later

Welcome Back

Beltre, sit down

DeRosa, go home

Philadelphia has a new 3rd baseman and it's...their old 2nd baseman. Huh, what a twist. Either way, Placido Polanco was a legend with us, and then he moved to Detroit, where he was muddled behind a stellar outfield and star talent from Florida.

I'm pretty sure that the Phillies lineup has certain simularities with a certain film, and that means I have to get customizing.

(As to the film, I'll give you a hint- actually, nevermind, I won't)

That was a close one!

Billy Wagner, the sad, aging closer, avoids a contract with Boston by signing with Atlanta

"Good Heavens," said The Six-Fingered Man, "Are you still trying to win?"