Baseball card collectors and investors are in love with Wander Franco of the Tampa Bay Rays. And why wouldn’t they be? Franco has been the golden child of the 2021 season since being called up to the Majors. But what about his teammate, Randy Arozarena? Does anyone even remember how bonkers the hobby went for the Rays’ Cuban slugger during the 2020 post season? And has … [Read more...] about While All Eyes Are on Franco, Rays’ Arozarena Heats Up Again
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Teen Passes Up Payday, Returns Wander Franco’s 1st Home Run Ball
It helps to have some baseball skills when you're chasing one of the biggest pieces of game-used baseball memorabilia in 2021. It also helps to have a plan. Ryan Hoefling of Ft. Myers, FL had both. The 15-year-old baseball player and Tampa Bay Rays fan has been following Wander Franco's rise from intriguing international talent to number one big league … [Read more...] about Teen Passes Up Payday, Returns Wander Franco’s 1st Home Run Ball
Arozarena Rookie Cards a Late Season Sensation
Randy Arozarena has rocketed to prominence during this baseball postseason. But Arozarena’s journey was long and difficult. It included a treacherous trip on a boat five years ago from his native Cuba to Mexico and a positive test for COVID-19 earlier this year, but now the Tampa Bay Rays’ 25-year-old outfielder is living up to the nickname he earned in his native Cuba — El … [Read more...] about Arozarena Rookie Cards a Late Season Sensation
McKenney’s Rays Collection Still Growing
About 2 ½ years ago, we told you about the McKenney family’s unique devotion to the Tampa Bay Rays. Jeff and his daughter Jennifer are still at it and this week, their remarkable efforts were the subject of a feature story on Tampa’s WTSP-TV. Since 1998, they’ve been collecting signed baseballs from every player, manager and coach. Even if a player spent just one day with … [Read more...] about McKenney’s Rays Collection Still Growing
Rays Autographed Baseball Collection Like No Other
Sunday marked the 19th anniversary of the birth of the Tampa Bay Rays. Three years later, in April of 1998, they took the field for the first time. Since then more than 400 players, managers and coaches have worn the team’s uniform. Jeff McKenney and his family have an autographed baseball from each and every one of them. It’s more than likely the only complete … [Read more...] about Rays Autographed Baseball Collection Like No Other
Sox, Brewers, Rays, Reds Selling Game Worn, Game Used Gear This Weekend
It'll be a busy weekend for collectors looking to spot bargains at some big league team clubhouse sales. At least four are taking place this weekend and some have an auction component. The Tampa Bay Rays Authentics Holiday Sale is underway. One-of-a-kind authentic items can be purchased from four different locations including both team store locations, online at the Tampa … [Read more...] about Sox, Brewers, Rays, Reds Selling Game Worn, Game Used Gear This Weekend
David Price Autographs Will Be Added to Jeter Marketing Blitz
The pitcher who gave up Derek Jeter's 3,000th hit has agreed to an autograph deal of his own. David Price of the Tampa Bay Rays will sign memorabilia to be marketed by Steiner Sports. Among the items being sold are some that carry Jeter's autograph with the Price inscription "I Gave Up DJ's 3K" . Some of the memorabilia is already being sold. Price's signature, not … [Read more...] about David Price Autographs Will Be Added to Jeter Marketing Blitz
Card Collector Says Payment Frozen By Dealer’s Crime
Tampa Bay Rays' fan and collector Joe Lalley is a single father of two who says he really didn't want to sell part of his collection but he needed cash. A St. Petersburg, Fla., card shop called Sportsmasters offered him $1200, paying him $400 cash and the rest via Paypal. But when he tried to collect, Paypal said the account that sent him the money had been … [Read more...] about Card Collector Says Payment Frozen By Dealer’s Crime