Rays @ Red Sox, 7/23

It was a great day inside the stadium after hours of torrential downpours and flash flooding.

• Sam Fuld- 11 Topps
• Fernando Rodney- 13 Heritage
• Wil Myers- blank card
• Matt Joyce- 11 Topps
• Ben Zobrist- 13 Topps, 13 Topps Archives
• Evan Longoria- 09 Topps U&H

Rays @ Red Sox, 9/25

My last time graphing this season went well.  I went to the game on Tuesday specifically for Evan Longoria, and he didn't disappoint, showing up at his usual spot at the usual time right before the game started.  As an added bonus, it was a reunion night for the 04 World Series team.  I didn't get any of the older guys' autographs, but it was nice to see everybody riding around on the duck boats inside the stadium.  In addition to getting a pair of autographs from Longoria, I was able to get a picture with him before the game.

• Sean Rodriguez- 11 Topps
• Alex Cobb- 11 Topps RC
• Matt Joyce- 09 Topps, 12 Topps Heritage
• Luke Scott- 09 Topps Heritage
• Andrew Miller- 09 Topps (for trade)
• Evan Longoria- 09 Topps (Rookie of the Year), 09 Topps (w/ David Price)

Rays @ Red Sox, 9/8

I took a half day at work to go for autographs before the game yesterday. The crowds weren't as bad as Monday, but there was still a decent crowd waiting for the Rays. Here's how I did outside the stadium:

• Chad Qualls- 09 Topps
• Brad Hawpe- 10 National Chicle
• Wade Davis- 10 Topps
• Ben Zobrist- 09 Topps U&H, 09 Topps U&H All-Stars, and personalized bible card

As I was walking back towards the Kenmore T station to go home, I saw a couple with an extra ticket and bought a grandstand seat for $20. I hadn't scored any big names during the series and was determined to get someone inside. It was definitely worth buying the ticket to the game, as I received the following autographs:

• Desmond Jennings- team baseball
• Evan Longoria- 09 Topps Postseason Highlights

I love that Longoria continues to sign consistently inside the stadium, as I got him around this time last year as well. Zobrist is also very generous and friendly to anyone that stops to say hello. The season's winding down, but fortunately I made the most of this Rays series and plan to do the same for the Yankees at the beginning of October.