Not So Much Closing Day

Andy and I just took in a Cubs game together. The Cubs defeated the reigning champion Giants 4-3, but not after some come-to-be-expected drama from the Cubs bullpen.

We entered the 9th inning leading 2-0 thanks to solo homers by David DeJesus (which the announcer pronounced Da-Hey-Juice) and Starlin “Still No Walks” Castro. You may […]

April 13th, 2013 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Category: Community Gum Cubs Collective Collection, Player Collections | 2 comments

Look Out For Cardboard Cuts

We are slowly moving into our new house. We’re taking things slow. On most days, we’ll move 5-6 boxes worth of stuff, shove it in an unused room and then paint or clean various walls, floors, sinks, counters, shelves, etc.

The previous owners were only there for maybe 7 years, max, but holy hell did […]

April 10th, 2013 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Category: Player Collections, Trades | 2 comments

The Greatest Trade “Throw-In” Ever

And that’s not me speaking in hyperbole to get a couple extra clicks, either. Will you agree? I guess we’ll find out in a few minutes.

Not too long ago, Dutch Card Guy and I worked out a trade for some of my Topps Minis. He was working on the set and I was able […]

April 8th, 2013 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Category: Player Collections, Trades | One comment

Halls Well That Ends Well

When 2013 Topps came out, I went a little overboard. For a set that I have no intention of completing, I bought way too much. A blaster or a few packs to test the waters is one thing. Buying 3 blasters that basically costs the same as a hobby box is another.

The good news […]

April 4th, 2013 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Category: Player Collections, Trades | 2 comments