The other day I saw a little note that Dwight Gooden had just turned 50. Honestly, I’m a bit surprised he’s still with us considering everything which has occurred in his life. Seeing that note reminded me of two things: the first is that time has flown by and the second is nothing is ever guaranteed in life as the recent passing of Oscar Taveras again proved. Back in the … [Read more...] about Ramblings: Doc’s Birthday Recalls Days When Gooden Was Plenty Good
Topps Traded
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