Fine wines get better with time as tannins mellow. This is because skin tannins start out extremely astringent, making a wine taste coarse and rough at first. Bowman Draft Baseball products follow a less tasty but similar process--the prospects develop in the minor leagues, much like a fine wine aging in a cellar--then are selected when the time is deemed right. It can seem … [Read more...] about 2015 Bowman Draft Held Strong Class of Future Big Leaguers
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Ramblings: Draft, Prospecting Always a Crapshoot
I recently went to the high school graduation party for the son of a former Beckett colleague. The young man finished in the top 10 of his graduation class of more than 1,400 students and is on his way to a great collegiate program next year. Thinking about his future brought back memories of a different sort for me. Those memories are of those 1950's seasons in which many … [Read more...] about Ramblings: Draft, Prospecting Always a Crapshoot
Topps Announces Heritage Minors Mystery Redemption Cards
Topps has announced the two Mystery Base Card Redemption subjects in 2014 Topps Heritage Minor League Baseball. Collectors holding Mystery Redemption Card #1 can redeem it for second-overall 2014 MLB Draft pick, Miami Marlins pitcher, Tyler Kolek. Mystery Redemption Card #2 can be redeemed for Chicago Cubs catcher, Kyle Schwarber, taken fourth overall in the ‘14 MLB … [Read more...] about Topps Announces Heritage Minors Mystery Redemption Cards
Ranking the 2014 Topps Baseball Inserts
The cold, white fleece that covers so much of the US right now sure makes it hard to believe that Opening Day is less than two months away. But the arrival of pitchers and catchers to Spring Training for the Diamondbacks and Dodgers help lend credibility to the idea. Plus, last week's arrival of 2014 Topps Series One Baseball helps with the "warm thoughts" while being forced … [Read more...] about Ranking the 2014 Topps Baseball Inserts
2013 Bowman Baseball Sneak Peek
by Chris Harris Topps has released a first look at 2013 Bowman Baseball, and while most of the provisional checklist is sparse and “subject to change” (only 39 of the 220 base cards and 10 of the scheduled 110 Prospects have been revealed), the underlying configuration of the product is an almost a carbon copy of the 2012 set. Almost, as there are a few new trappings to … [Read more...] about 2013 Bowman Baseball Sneak Peek
34 MLB Draftees Now Part of Bowman Draft Picks
Topps now has 34 draft picks confirmed as signers for its 2011 Bowman Draft Picks & Prospects set. Fourth overall pick Dylan Bundy (Orioles) joined #5 selection Bubba Starling (Royals), #7 selection Archie Bradley (Diamondbacks) and #24 Taylor Guerrieri (Rays) are now part of the checklist. Of the 34 confirmed signers, 33 of the subjects were selected in the 1st … [Read more...] about 34 MLB Draftees Now Part of Bowman Draft Picks
Topps Adds More Autographs to 2011 Bowman Draft Picks
Topps has added more autographs to its 2011 Bowman Draft Picks and Prospects boxes. Of the 30 confirmed signers, 29 of the subjects were selected in the 1st Round of the 2011 MLB Draft (including supplemental 1st Round). Bowman Draft Picks, which streets late November, guarantees a Chrome on-card autograph in every hobby box. In addition, the product features autographs … [Read more...] about Topps Adds More Autographs to 2011 Bowman Draft Picks
2011 MLB Draft Picks Added to Bowman Set
With the window now closed for draft picks to sign with their Major League teams, Topps has been able to make some significant additions to its Bowman Draft Picks & Prospects autograph list. The company has landed #3 overall pick Trevor Bauer and many of the first rounders beyond pick #7 for a total of 20 players. Still missing from the autograph checklist are top pick … [Read more...] about 2011 MLB Draft Picks Added to Bowman Set
2010 Bowman Draft Picks & Prospects Auto Checklist
Topps says it has signed up 23 of the top 32 picks in the 2010 MLB draft for to sign autographs for its Bowman Draft Picks & Prospects baseball issue. The autograph element will include the second, third, fourth and fifth overall picks in the draft. The autograph checklist includes: Michael Choice Oakland (10th Overall) Zack Cox St. Louis (25th … [Read more...] about 2010 Bowman Draft Picks & Prospects Auto Checklist