Year by Year Customs- 1975's

Rolling right along with 1975's. I've always liked this set, don't know why. Again, not much to say...

Coming tomorrow- 1976's.

Offseason Minute

I haven't had a lot of time to address the following signings, so I'll report on them now.

Jeter resigned with the Bombers for 3 years and a ton of money. I feel safe knowing my hero's back where he belongs. I just can't see that guy in any other uniform. Not even Philly.

Jose Lopez has been traded to Colorado. Seattle fans everywhere go into a collective "Meh".

I already reported that Adam Dunn signed with Chicago. Good for them. AJ Pierzinksi resigned with Chicago. That's nice.

Juan Uribe signed with the Dodgers. They do need some power in the lineup, since I didn't see any when I saw them in July.

Lance "Fat Elvis" Berkman has signed with the Cardinals. Eh...he wasn't too good for us anyway. I guess St. Louis better enjoy the guy.

I'm not gonna make this official yet, since the trade hasn't been completed, but Adrian Gonzalez might be going to Boston. This isn't very smart, since they already have a fine first baseman, and he can hit, but are they just doing it for star power, for hits? In that case, why bother? You already have a bunch of excellent hitters- why ask for more?

And finally, and this is a headscratcher- Jayson Werth signed a 7 (!!!) year deal with the Washington Nationals. And to Washington, I say this. Enjoy Werth. He is one of the most fun to watch outfielders you're ever gonna see. Plus, he looks like a mountain man. So now that you're lost Adam Dunn, at least you have a new superstar in Washington. Enjoy him.

Year by Year Customs 1974's

Some cool 1974 customs for you today. Not much else to say...

Tomorrow- 1975 customs, sure to be groovy indeed.

Year by Year Customs: 73's

This Rivera right here might be my favorite custom I've ever made. You guys can see for yourself now...


I made this Renteria the day after the Series ended, but never posted it.

Coming Tomorrows- 74's.

Year by Year Customs

Wanna talk about coincedence? I'm posting this card of Adam Dunn exactly a week after I made it, and one day after he signed with the Chicago White Sox. So- the day before I post a scheduled card of Adam Dunn, he gets signed with another team. Terrific.


By the way- this Hamels right here- might be one of my fave new cards.

Coming tomorrow- 1973's, and quite possibly my favorite custom I've ever made.

What would you do?

This is going to sound absolutely insane, but that's a good way to sum up my life. So try to stay with me here. This has to do with the Million Card Giveaway.

In my Million Dollar Giveaway quest earlier this year, I redeemed a 1968 Willie Mays. Arguably one of the Say hey Kid's greatest cards.

Today, I got an offer that I had to ponder a bit, and still haven't accepted- it remains neutral in my trades bank.

A trader is requesting the Mays, of course. What he's giving up is the greatest rookie card of all time.

Bob Bonner/ Jeff Schneider/ Cal Ripken 1982 Topps. Yeah, the rookie.

Let me sum up: Someone's cybertrade offers me a Cal Ripken Jr. Rookie for my Willie Mays 1968.

You, fellow bloggers and trade experts- help me decide whether I accept the offer or I decline. Please. I'm begging you.

UPDATE: The bloggers have spoken. All 13 of you yelled out loud "KEEP THE DAMN MAYS!", so I'll decline the offer. Thanks again.

Year by Year Customs

Another batch of customs, today hailing from the 1971 set. Not much else to say. If anyone has any requests, ideas for players I should make, you can put them in the comments.

Tomorrow- some Psychadelic Tombstones for you...