February 3, 2011
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Posted by Mike Rosenbaum
The Golden Sombrero presents Rookie Card Corner: Andy Pettitte 1993 Bowman
Fun Fact: In 2004, Andy became the first pitcher since Babe Ruth to post a winning record in each of his first 10 seasons.
February 3, 2011
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Posted by Griffin Phelps
Everyone has a vice. If you’re like me, you have multiple vices. My favorite vice, fantasy baseball, is right around the corner, so I just couldn’t help but look for some interesting angle to write on in January. Analysis of off-season moves are done by, well everyone. Rankings and season previews are more of a spring-training time piece. Writing about the shittiness of any one of my Houston Astros’ players value (except Mr. Bourn and WayRod, duh) is pointless for so many reasons. So what does that really leave a guy with in January? How about a little head-to-head action…by position. I’m not talking about looking at the top guys at each position, but rather the guys in those second – possibly third if you’re in a deep league – tier guys that can really make or break your draft and season. Over the next week and a half, I will take a look at a couple of guys from each position and see how they match up versus their higher drafted counterparts. As per usual, any ideas, thoughts, or beliefs (both supporting and opposing) are welcomed.
First base is a rather deep position this year with Joey Votto emerging as the hitter many have seen coming, Adrian Gonzalez getting to trade Petco for Fenway, Prince Fielder heading into free agency after the season (I’m a sucker for a guy playing for a new, mega-sized contract), as well as your standards like Ryan Howard, Miguel Cabrera, and Mark Teixeira. If you are not fortunate enough to secure one of those guys, then whom do you take a flier on?
February 2, 2011
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Posted by Daniel "Dee" Clark
February 1, 2011
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Posted by Mike Rosenbaum
Since it seems like I won’t be leaving the house for the next 24 hours due to an assortment of arctic conditions, I thought that I would take a few minutes to expand on something that Clint and I discussed on The Baseball Show.
After sharing our thoughts on MLB.com’s Top 50 Prospect list, Clint and I wrapped things up with a discussion about baseball rookie cards, more specifically, the astronomical value of Bryce Harper’s. The perpetually ascending value of the 18-year-old phenom’s rookie card – as well as anything brandishing his name – is really unlike anything I’ve ever witnessed as a card collector. While all of his rookie cards will surely increase in value with time, there is one specific card that is destined to be infinitely valuable.
January 31, 2011
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Posted by Daniel "Dee" Clark
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