Ultimate Upper Deck 1994-1998

Back again for another round of Upper Deck. Now is the time we get into the mass over-produced junk wax era. I think these were the years when most of got out of collecting cards. I know I did, and missed out on some decent cards. Here's what they gave us from the later 90's.

1994 Roger Salkeld

It is strange to see a pitcher with a bat in his hands before interleague play. I know there is a blogger out there who likes cards of pitchers batting, but I can't remember who...

1995 Ron Villone

A rookie card from a guy that has seen alot of miles. At 40 years old, he has pitched for 12 different Major League teams. WOW!

1996 Luis Sojo

I never knew a guy could slide into second so hard to knock the base out of the ground.

If anyone has this card, I'm open to trade.

1997 Joey Cora

I think this an awesome action shot of Joey turning the DP. Nice horizontal positioning too.

If anyone has this card, I'm open to a trade.

1998 Dennis Martinez

Now this to me is a card of player that has been there and done that. Look all those stats, that is a card to make a blog by that name proud.

Soon to come more Upper Deck goodness as we move into the 21st century of cards. I hope everyone is enjoying my look at some great Mariners cards.

Superb Score 1994-1998

Here we go with the last half of Score's production run. Due to financial troubles, Pinnacle brand which made Score filed for bankruptcy in 1998 and was out of the baseball card business. Let's see what they gave us in the end.

1994 Ken Griffey Jr.

Now here's something you don't associate with Junior, a bunt. Must be a spring game, cause I don't remember that in the regular season.

If anyone has this card, I'm open to a trade.

1994 Rookie/Traded Greg Pirkl

A card of spring training greatness. I always found the spelling on his name kind of cool.

1995 Rich Amaral

I'm not sure why he is listed as a DH, when it looks like he is playing leap frog at second base.

1996 Randy Johnson

I don't care if you're bigger than me, I'm catcher and what I say goes. Got it?!

1997 Dennis Martinez

Nine games with the Mariners for a 1-5 record, and 7.71 ERA. He did pitch a perfect game back in the day. El Presidente was a Mariner for a minute.

1998 Joey Cora

I always wondered how Joey got away with the hat pins when MLB is so strict with the uniform policy. They do add a nice little flair though.

If anyone has this card, I'm open to a trade.

1998 Rookie/Traded Alex Rodriguez

Is Alex getting mic'd for a game, or does he not know how to dress himself and the clubhouse guys need to help him out?

There you are folks, the short run of Score cards. I have plenty of needs from Donruss, Fleer, Score and Upper Deck in the Super Set wantlist. Any help from anyone would be greatly appreciated. Soon, will be our next victim, the Upper Deck series.