Huh, what man?

I don't have anything for today. Here is a random Mariner card I picked to show you today. I present former Mariner 2nd baseman and Spanish radio broadcaster Julio Cruz.

The Cruzer has the mini fro and the chain working, but his eyes kind make him look like he might be stoned. Julio left in a trade to the White Sox, but found his way back to broadcast for the Mariners for awhile. Julio was one of the first stars on some bad teams back in the day.

On a tangent

I want a few words for the Mariners. If you can do this once in a while,

And maybe it more than your opponent, you could get one of these:

Those letters make what is called a WIN!! The fans like those.  4 runs in the last 43 innings. Get it together guys.

Also thought I would throw up a card from the box.

Not too bad a card. Not a favorite of mine, but it is a rookie card I guess. My Mariners have me down, but my SAN JOSE SHARKS have me ecstatic!! One win away from the conference finals. Here's to hoping we can finish off Detroit.

Card from the box

I think I need quick post, so here it goes. Reaching into a different box of cards to see what we get. I try to sound dramatic, but I already know what is coming. Do you?

What a beautiful card from my favorite player. I currently own about 75 Tony Gwynn cards, but am always looking for more. I always liked the 85 Topps set. Enjoy the Friday everyone!

Card from the box

Time to dig into the box of cards again and see what the good fortune is inside this time. I have a feeling it's going to be good...

Not bad! I own a full set of the 81 Topps. I also love this card and many of the 81 Angels because the pictures were taken at the Angels half spring training facility in Palm Springs, CA. I remember them playing at Angels stadium and waiting after games to get autographs from Angel players and the visitors as well. The stadium wasn't great, but we had Major League baseball for a few weeks. I'm thinking eventually that might be another project to collect, cards with pics from Palm Springs Angel stadium. Maybe I can get some help and clarification from Angels fans which ones are from there for sure.

Card from the box

Time to take another trip to the big box of cards and see what kind of beauty we come up with . I'm really hoping for something good. I want something that will make people remember why they loved that card or what they were doing in their lives in that year. Please oh great gods of the cards give me a good one....

OK, I guess I deserved that. I guess it all can't come up winners. All I can think is that I hated the design, and make think of my days in high school. I will admit I like the two-tone hat with the cartoon Oriole, but not much else. Well, let's hope for better cards next time!

Card from the box

I decided to pull another card from the box of madness and post whatever comes up. Oh the suspense of what will arrive...

Not bad! I did like the design of the 84 Donruss set. I guess that's why I bought a set back then. I traded off some of the cards and should try to re-complete it someday. Joe Carter looks a little different than the Joe Carter that hit the World Series winning walk off home run in the 1993 series.

Another card from the box

I have been having a hard time deciding what to write again. I decided to just reach in the box of fun and see what comes up this time.

Nice! A card from the first cards I remember as a kid. I really wasn't much of a fan of any team that year. I watched the Angels and Dodgers on TV at home when they were on, but didn't root for either much. I know that my first World Series I remember was that year. I fell in love with the "We are family" Pirates.
I think the first thing I liked about them was all the different uniform combinations. My favorite was Willie "Pops" Stargell. The way he windmilled that bat was cool. I also thought Kent Tekulve was fun to watch with his sidearm delivery. Oh yeah, Johnny Bench card...He and the Reds were defeated in the NLCS by the Pirates. Happy Saturday!!

Card from the box

I decide to grab one of my boxes of cards, close my eyes and post the first card I grabbed. I wonder what we came up with??

Wow! One of my favorites sets. This was my second year of collecting, but I sold most of the 1980 Topps I used to own. I would like to build that set again some day. I know most people didn't like them, but I still think the Astros old tequila sunrise uniforms were pretty cool.