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Posted by: cardinal Feb 28 2009, 08:01 PM

I started Baron Davis a few weeks ago, (hes my fav. player in the NBA) but didn't really think about it until now that I don't really collect basketball cards lol. So I was never going to buy packs in hopes of getting his cards. I really only collect baseball cards, and occasionally buy/trade singles for football. What player should I collect that isn't extremely expensive (baseball only) ?

some ideas I had:

Francisco Liriano
Cameron Maybin

Posted by: KHarmon Feb 28 2009, 08:47 PM

That's a hard question, especially for a collector like myself who is satisfied as long as the player is in a Rangers uniform I will collect it. I would suggest finding the player that holds the most interest for you, their story, their style, their history in the game. It's just whatever it is about a player that peaks your interest.

Posted by: STLcardinals888 Feb 28 2009, 08:58 PM

Kahlil Greene

Posted by: bigalexx Feb 28 2009, 09:06 PM

Who ever YOU want to collect. Only you know who you want to collect, make your own decision.

Posted by: Icrackwax Feb 28 2009, 09:12 PM

Well, if I were you, I would start by picking my favorite team. Your is the same as mine, the STL Cardinals. Now, pick your favorite player for that team, past, present, or future. The bottom line is, pick a player that you really like. Also pick a player that once you start collecting, the collection will mean something to you. Pick a player that you can stick with and collect for more than two weeks. It might be more than one player, it doesn't matter.

Posted by: cardinal Feb 28 2009, 09:31 PM

Anyone else? Really leaning towards Liriano, got the idea of a good young pitcher from bigalexx, but am open to any ideas. NOTE: I want the player to be good/someone I like obviously. Also, if they're cards are very expensive then I can't collect that person I just don't have the money.

Posted by: coltsfan23 Feb 28 2009, 09:34 PM

Francisco Liriano is a pretty good choice. He's very cheap and is very very good when he's healthy. He seems to be right now and has some nice cards out there.

Colby Rasmus is also a good choice seeing as he could be the Cardinals next star, should play for them starting this year, and is the #3 prospect in all of baseball.

Posted by: cardinal Feb 28 2009, 09:41 PM

Yeah as a long time Cardinals fan ive been waiting for him to come up for a while. So you think Liriano can still rebound after the surgery and missed season? (I really liked him in like 05-06 when he was like 12-3 and striking everyone out)

Posted by: coltsfan23 Feb 28 2009, 09:44 PM

Yeah as a long time Cardinals fan ive been waiting for him to come up for a while. So you think Liriano can still rebound after the surgery and missed season? (I really liked him in like 05-06 when he was like 12-3 and striking everyone out)

Posted by: bigalexx Feb 28 2009, 09:48 PM

Just remember, no one is ever the same after Tommy John.

Posted by: cardinal Feb 28 2009, 09:54 PM

Yeah I was just thinking that....but according to coltsfan23 he is recovering to almost full health and is going to pitch full time this year.

I'll decide soon.

Posted by: cardinal Feb 28 2009, 10:05 PM

The only thing with Liriano is, that if he does blow up, I probably won't be able to hold a good collection after only a few months. (Which is what happened with my DeAngelo Williams')

Posted by: Dodgerfan74 Feb 28 2009, 10:20 PM

Pick your favorite team-star player on team
Pick a player from your home state or city.
Pick a player that wears your favorite number
Pick a player that plays your favorite position
These are all things you can think about when picking a player or players.
Just a thought
Walt

Posted by: cardinal Feb 28 2009, 10:31 PM

Thanks to all who are responding, anyone else have any other ideas.

Posted by: cardinal Feb 28 2009, 11:13 PM

Will start a collection of who I decide by tomorrow probably. Post if you have any other ideas.

Posted by: cardinal Mar 1 2009, 08:53 PM

As of now I am officially collecting Francisco Liriano. Thanks to all of you for your help.

Posted by: ffman Mar 1 2009, 08:55 PM

bigalexx really gave the best advice. No one can really tell you who to collect - what matters is who you like and what you can afford/manage to trade for.

Whoops, never mind. Good luck with the collection!

Posted by: cardinal Mar 1 2009, 09:37 PM

Yeah, I had originally picked Francisco Liriano, but asked coltsfan23 just assured me that he would be healthy and could rebound from the surgery. I just thought I would post here to get some different opinions. But I've liked Liriano ever since he came up and never really thought of starting a collection of him until now.