Aloha, everybody, It's Friday, so what better time to drop a Youtube video on y'all? Yeh, I'm moving toward more videos and less typing assignments. It also feels like an embrace of the 21st century. I hope you'll stick with me as I run through my video phase and try to find a happy medium between vlogging and old school written posts. Today we have a package from Johnny's Trading Spot and a beer review from Evans Brewing, out of Orange county, Irvine, CA. THANKS for the great package, John. Getback comin' your way soon. Aloha!
Aloha, everybody, I upped a version of this video earlier, but noticed it needed an edit or two, so here it is again, in final Director's Cut form. I present a video rip of a surprise-filled trade package from Angels in Order. There's also a beer review of an IPA from Ex Voto Brewing out of Portland, Oregon. They have an interesting story of their own. Hope you tune in and enjoy. Aloha and THANKS Tom!
Aloha, everybody, So I've got a couple of value packs of cards and a few beers to review. Life is good! We'll start things off with a pack of 2018 Topps flagship and see what we can see. I've also got a beer from Denmark. A sour ale from To Ol Brewery. It's called "A ton of Black Currant" because it's brewed with a ton of black currant. Let's take a ride...
Aloha, everyone, I haven't posted in a while, but I've got some time tonight, so I'm going to drop a quickie about a nice lil' package that came to me from a nice lil' bloggin' gal named Julie, fromA Cracked Bat. Julie started me off with a selection of 2018 Heritage Dodgers...
I'm settling on Heritage being my favorite set from 2018...
There was only one Topps Chrome card, but it was an attractive action shot of ex-Hated One, Brett Butler busting out of the box after one of his trademark bunt singles.
Speaking of attractive cards, I really dig this 1969 Topps T.C.G. deckle-edge Tom Haller card. (It might be my favorite of the batch.)
Haller, also a former Giant, was a Dodger for four years, from 1968 thru 1971. He was a decent catcher, repping LA once as an All-Star. Here's a great 35th Anniversary shot of young Corey Seager running the bases after losing his batting helmet somewhere along the way.
And now some crazy cards I didn't even know existed. From 1991 Fleer Extra Bases...
These come in around 3 x 5 1/2 inches. A very cool bunch featuring a couple of my favorite 90's Dodger pitchers, the Bulldog and Ramon Martinez.
A nice assortment of Dodger Blue from across the decades. THANKS, Julie! I picked up a couple of things for you on my recent trips to the card show. Hope you'll like them. Aloha!
Aloha, everybody, After the disastrous weekend series in which the lowly Reds swept the even lowlier Dodgers, the dreaded question has begun to swirl: Will Dodgers manager Dave Roberts be fired? I drop my take in this youtube video. Sorry, no beer review this time, but I anticipate a stand-alone beer review video over the next couple of days. Enjoy, and thanks for watching, in advance. PS: John Miller, your package arrived today. Will be opening after dinner. THANKS! Aloha!
Aloha, everybody, If you're not followingA Penny Sleeve for Your Thoughts, well, you just aint doin' it right. Jon runs one of my favorite blogs. Quality writing, insight, and a good variety of cards and genres (unlike those of us who tend to blog about the same team 95% of the time). Jon and I don't make specific trades, we just gather cards and send when it seems there are enough. Lately, we've begun corresponding with each other about things large and small beyond the cardboard. I told Jon that I feel like the old days when authors, artists and friends would write long letters to each other. I really love it. Anyways, you're here for the cards, right? Let's check 'em out...
Some of you might be saying to yourselves, "Hey, my browser just switched over to Bob Walk the Plank. Nope you're still in ATBATT. Jon remembered I collect Hall of Famers, and he dropped this Honus Wagner with its marvelous photo on me. Besides, I dig these Fleer Greats sets as well. Something else I chase are defunct teams like the Senators...
I have mixed feelings about Roger Craig because he later managed the hated Giants - seemingly forever. I never knew him as a Dodger, so even though he wears the Brooklyn flannels, my brain still registers him as the leader of the bad guys.
More Killer cardboard, sir? Yes, please. Mucho more...
And gimme those career stats...
Good ol' Ossie here spent his entire career with the Senators, from player to All-Star to World Series champ to coach to manager.
Did someone say I like baseball legends on cardboard? This'll do...
Now for some Dodgers. We'll go from a gorgeous old set...
...to a beautiful modern, acetate of The Tornado...
World Series Hero Mickey Hatcher! Awesome
Here come some more Konerkos. Some will say this card design is over the top, but I think it's just right. Even his cleats are getting in on the act.
Did Konerko put his jersey on upside down?
There we go, right side up again.
Speaking of ballplayers destined to be great - for another team!! Nonetheless, this card will look great in my binder.
Finally, Jon drops the extra spicy dose with some Kershaw swag! Nice!
What a great batch of cards. THANKS, Jon. I really appreciate them. Shotouts to P-Town Tom and Tom Tessier for cards recently arrived. I'll get some posts up for you soon! THANKS :) Aloha!
Aloha, everybody, Tonight the Dodgers made franchise history by pitching a combined no-hitter behind young Walker Buehler and three other bullpen pitchers.
The game was played against the San Diego Padres in Monterey, Mexico through five innings of an absolute downpour. It was amazing to watch. Fernando Valenzuela threw out the first pitch, and the Dodgers touted their former phenom for all he was worth. The event prompted me to make a video calling for the team to finally retire his number. I made the vid yesterday, and there's an included beer review for what it's worth. I hope you'll give a watch and hope further that you'll enjoy! Aloha!
