If you look at the period of time from 2000 to the present as “the last generation”, then the parameters are set to determine who has been baseball’s greatest player over that time. We all have our opinions and our favorites, but in reality, there are three players who stand alone after performing virtually their entire careers over this period of time: Albert Pujols, Ichiro … [Read more...] about Despite 500 HRs, Nearly 3000 Hits, Miguel Cabrera Still Undervalued in Hobby
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Cabrera’s 500th Home Run Ball Won’t Reach Auction Market
Miguel Cabrera’s 500th home run ball won’t be coming to your favorite auction company. Fortunately for the Detroit Tigers and their future Hall of Famer, the ball landed in friendly territory. Cabrera reached the milestone with a blast off Steve Matz of the Blue Jays at Toronto’s Rogers Centre Sunday afternoon. The 28th player in MLB history to hit 500 home … [Read more...] about Cabrera’s 500th Home Run Ball Won’t Reach Auction Market
Notes: Tigers Hope to Trade for Miggy’s 500th; Philly Shops; Busy Artist; Market Talk, More
Miguel Cabrera stands just one more home run away from 500 for his career and the Detroit Tigers are hoping they'll get the ball back if it's caught by a fan in the stands. Tigers Authentics, the team's memorabilia arm, has been procuring and selling some of Cabrera's game-used gear as part of a partnership deal with its veteran player, who's a lock for the Hall of … [Read more...] about Notes: Tigers Hope to Trade for Miggy’s 500th; Philly Shops; Busy Artist; Market Talk, More
Notes: Home Run Ball Authentication; Vintage Card Notes; New HOF Prez; New Josh Gibson Cards
With Wander Franco having recently hit his first home run and some other MLB milestones approaching, we reached out to Jordan Field, the Detroit Tigers' Director of Authentics, for some insight and clarification on baseballs that are hit into the stands. While there are certainly other ways of authenticating (video, ticket stubs, affidavits from nearby fans or other … [Read more...] about Notes: Home Run Ball Authentication; Vintage Card Notes; New HOF Prez; New Josh Gibson Cards
Tigers, Cabrera Team Up for Game Used Deal En Route to Twin Milestones
Miguel Cabrera’s march toward one of Major League Baseball’s most exclusive statistical clubs will be chronicled—and authenticated—through a deal between the Detroit Tigers and their star player. The two have forged a partnership in conjunction with MLB Authentication to offer autographed, game-used memorabilia from Cabrera as he approaches both 500 home runs and … [Read more...] about Tigers, Cabrera Team Up for Game Used Deal En Route to Twin Milestones
Can Baseball Cards Make Metals Precious?
During the baseball season unopened boxes of baseball cards rotate pretty quickly through our shop, and I imagine, most local card shops. Big weekends, like the Father’s Day just passed, only serve to make the frenzy a bit more fun, if hectic. Of course, when those times roll around they are followed by the need to recover and re-stock the shelves. In all honesty, THIS is one … [Read more...] about Can Baseball Cards Make Metals Precious?
Miguel Cabrera Stats: On Field, In Marketplace
He's in the history books now. A Triple Crown season sure to ignite an influx of new memorabilia, commemorative cards and plenty of discussion about what's ahead for baseball's first hitting trio champ since Yaz in 1967. Here are a few numbers to chew on. Miguel Cabrera stats for 2012: .330 average/44 home runs/139 RBI Carl Yastrzemski 1967 stats: .326 average/44 home … [Read more...] about Miguel Cabrera Stats: On Field, In Marketplace
Cabrera Rookie Cards, 2000 Topps Traded Sets Heat Up
It seems like he's been around forever--and his appearance on baseball cards does pre-date 9/11--but he's still just 29 years old. Now, he stands on the doorstep of history. Miguel Cabrera rookie cards and the 2000 Topps Traded Sets (regular and Chrome) that contain them are now among the hobby's hottest. He was actually just a 19-year-old Florida Marlins prospect at the time … [Read more...] about Cabrera Rookie Cards, 2000 Topps Traded Sets Heat Up
2009 Allen & Ginter Short Print List Unveiled
Topps has revealed its list of short printed autograph cards--and other quirks--inside its newly-released Allen & Ginter set. … [Read more...] about 2009 Allen & Ginter Short Print List Unveiled