Big Update from the Past Few Months

Rays @ Red Sox, 4/30

• Jonny Gomes- Improper Bostonian magazine cover (super glossy cover, sig didn't hold up well)
• Jackie Bradley Jr.- Red Sox logo card
• Joel Peralta- 12 Topps

 Reds @ Red Sox, 5/6

• Manny Parra- 12 Topps
• Marty Brennaman- Reds logo card w/ HOF inscription
• Walt Jocketty- Reds Heritage team card
• John Smoltz- 09 Topps
• Brandon Phillips- 13 Heritage, 08 Allen & Ginter
• Todd Frazier- 13 Topps Archives
• Johnny Cueto- 09 Topps

Reds @ Red Sox, 5/7

• Todd Frazier- 11 Topps gold
• Zack Cozart- 11 Topps
• Brandon Phillips- 09 Upper Deck, 07 Bowman Heritage

Tigers @ Red Sox, 5/18

• Brad Ausmus- 02 Topps
• Omar Vizquel- 09 Heritage
• Joe Nathan- 11 Topps
• Nick Castellanos- 14 Topps RC
• Joba Chamberlain- 08 Topps T205
• Drew Smyly- 12 Topps RC
• J.D. Martinez- 12 Bowman Chrome Xfractor
• Phil Coke- 13 Heritage
• Torii Hunter- 13 Heritage
• Max Scherzer- 08 A&G
• Ian Kinsler- 09 Topps

Blue Jays @ Red Sox, 5/20

• Brett Lawrie- 13 Heritage 

Indians @ Red Sox, 6/12

• Justin Masterson- 13 Topps
• Terry Francona- 08 Topps
  

 Twins @ Red Sox, 6/17

• Brian Dozier- 14 Topps
• Stephen King- handshake (wouldn't sign)

Orioles @ Red Sox, 7/4

For the second time this year, the game was called off while I was down at the stadium.  I waited around the players' parking lot for guys leaving.  Most of the Orioles didn't even make it to the park.

• Jake Peavy- 09 Topps
  

Indians @ Red Sox, 5/26

The rain continued this morning, but stopped just long enough for me to get a few players coming in.

• Rich Hill- 09 Topps U&H
• Michael Bourn- 12 Allen & Ginter, 13 Heritage
• Mike Aviles- 08 Topps RC, 10 Topps
• Jason Kipnis- 13 Heritage
• Scott Kazmir- 09 Topps base, 09 Topps combo (already signed by David Price)

Indians @ Red Sox, 5/24

It was a dreary night for baseball, but I managed to get a couple autos before the game started with an hour rain delay.

• Jason Giambi- 09 Topps
• Dennis Eckersley- 10 Topps World Series History

Indians @ Red Sox, 5/13

So for the third time of a four-game series, I went for the Indians outside before the game.  I didn't achieve my ultimate goal of finally getting Derek Lowe, but I was happy to get Damon again.

• Jeanmar Gomez- 11 Topps
• Jose Lopez- 09 Topps
• Johnny Damon- 11 Gypsy Queen

Indians @ Red Sox, 5/12

Outside the stadium:

• Chris Perez- 09 Upper Deck, 11 Topps (For Trade)
• Jack Hannahan- 09 Topps
• Travis Hafner- 08 Allen & Ginter South Dakota state insert
• Justin Masterson- 09 Topps (For Trade)
• Ubaldo Jimenez- 11 Gypsy Queen, 11 Topps

Indians @ Red Sox, 5/10

I bought a ticket to last night's game during the day yesterday, with the sole intention of getting a few autographs.  I only got a few, but it was worth the trip.

• Josh Tomlin- 11 Topps
• Shin Soo Choo- 09 Topps
• Johnny Damon- 08 Allen & Ginter, 11 Topps Chrome Crystal Atomic Refractor

3 Spring Training Returns: Dustin McGowan, Jack Hannahan, & Omar Quintanilla

• Dustin McGowan 2/2- The Blue Jays pitcher signed his 08 Allen & Ginter and 10 Topps cards. Dustin is looking to pitch a full season for the first time in three years. Sent 2/21 (32 days)
  

• Omar Quintanilla 1/1- Omar signed his 09 Topps U&H card in blue sharpie from Mets camp. Sent 3/14 (10 days)

• Jack Hannahan 0/2, 1/0- One of the few positive surprises of Cleveland's roster last year, Jack kept both of my 09 Topps cards and replaced them with his rookie card from the 06 Upper Deck set. Sent 2/21 (32 days)