2004 Topps Derby Digs Jersey Cards

One of my collecting goals for 2010 was to complete the 2004 Topps Derby Digs Jersey set. I didn't make much progress in 2010 or 2011, but decided to put it on my list again in 2012. The set features jersey pieces from the 2003 Home Run Derby. I finally finished the 7 card set on 4/9/12.

eBay Pick-Up: Chris Young Jersey

I really like game-used cards that are game/event specific so when I saw this card on eBay I knew I had to get it. It was just a matter of getting it for the right price. I waited patiently and was able to get this card shipped for $2.20.

2010 Topps CHRIS YOUNG MLB All-Star Game Workout Jersey

Luis Gonzalez Jersey Cards

I picked up these 3 Luis Gonzalez jersey cards for $0.85 each courtesy of checkoutmycards.com

2004 Playoff Honors Players Collection LUIS GONZALEZ Jersey #'d 108/250 - Jersey piece is from Batting Practice Jersey worn by Gonzalez during batting practice before the 2002 Major League Baseball All-Star Game.

2003 Upper Deck Sweet Spot Swatches LUIS GONZALEZ Jersey

2004 Donruss World Series National League LUIS GONZALEZ Jersey #'d 041/250

TTM Success: Mark Grace

I sent Mark Grace TTM Autograph request on November 26th and I recieved it back on December 15th. Grace has always been one of my favorite players and the fact that he spent some time with the D-Backs is a plus for me. Grace put up some huge great numbers over the course of his career. Grace, for example, has the most hits of any player during the 1990's with 1,754. He is a 3 time all-star and a 4 time Gold Glove winner. Thanks Mark!

Adding to my Brandon Webb collection

Through two recent checkoutmycards.com purchases, I added 6 Brandon Webb cards to my collection. That brings my total to 187 different Brandon Webb cards. My goal for the end of the year is to have 200, so I am still a little ways away from my goal. Here are the 6 cards.

 2007 UD Future Stars Green #285/499

2010 Topps 206 Bronze

2005 Zenith

2004 Diamond Kings Bat/Jersey #20/50

2007 Bowman Sterling Jersey

2009 UD Icons Jersey

TTM Success: Matt Williams

I sent Matt Williams an TTM request on November 26th and got his response back on December 8th. Matt was always one of my favorite D-Backs. I had him sign one D-Backs card, a 2003 Fleer Tradition card, and his 1987 Fleer Update XRC. Thanks Matt!

TTM Success: Bob Friend

I sent a TTM request to Bob Friend recently. He signed the index card that I sent and added the inscription that I asked for and sent a signed card of his own. Thanks Bob!

Bob Friend spent the majority of his career as a member of the Pittsburgh Pirates (1951 - 1965) before spending parts of the 1966 season with the New York Yankees and the New York Mets. Friend, a four time all-star, helped the Pirates win a World Series championship in 1960. In 1955, Friend led the National League with a 2.83 ERA, and did it for the last place Pirates.