The Golden Sombrero presents MLB Look-alikes: Juan Gonzalez and Borat

The Golden Sombrero presents Rookie Card Corner: Bryce Harper 2010 Bowman Chrome

Fun Fact: Harper said he chose to wear #34 because “I always loved Mickey Mantle, three and four equals seven.”

Over the last few seasons, I have learned that the baseball world is perpetually invested in the demise of Jeff Francoeur.  Even those who root for him as a member of their favorite team think that the guy is an arrogant bum.  I’ll admit it; I liked the guy when he first came up with the Braves.  I didn’t exactly think he was the greatest thing ever — or as Sports Illustrated claimed, “The Natural” — but I believed that the guy had a lot of potential.

Last night, as I was killing time by scouring eBay for various baseball rookie cards(yes, I’m 25-years old, shut up), I stumbled upon one of Jeff Francoeur.  Now, on eBay, nearly every baseball rookie card will eventually sell, even if it is eventually at a reduced price.  Over the years, the depreciation and gross production of baseball cards has made many of the cards people once dreamed about buying, a possibility.  Hell, even Jose Canseco’s rookie cards get a few bids and eventually find a new home.

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The Golden Sombrero presents MLB Look-alikes: Adam Everett and DJ Qualls

The Golden Sombrero presents Rookie Card Corner: Joey Votto 2002 Bowman Draft Picks

Fun Fact: Joey is a skilled bowler.  He once rolled a 266.