Outline · [ Standard ] · Linear+ My IP Autograph Thread, 6/30...some Cubans...some bball

[otis0220]

Thanks Peter, it's gonna be cool.

Whoops!

How many cards do you have on you when you go to games?

Depends, for MLB could be as much as 50 or 60 I suppose. Just to be prepared for the roster & staff. Carry them all in a little booklet.

[otis0220]

Well I went for the Nationals & Giants today. They happened to be staying at the same place. I expected the Giants to be lousy signers but DC was not too much better.

Manager Matt Williams SS ROMLB
Tim Hudson 8x10 (lol at where he signed it, signed in better spots for the people after me)
Nori Aoki 1/1
Denard Span 2/2





About as many as 15-20 people there. Only other Giants to sign were Joaquin Arias (who didn't sign for me) & Andrew Susac. For the Nats, I was in the wrong spot when Zimmerman signed and Zimmermann only signed one. Only other Nat to sign was Joe Ross. Thank God I was able to get Williams & Hudson but pretty bad totals for 2 teams. Up next trying to go to that game between the Jackals and the team from Japan, maybe Friday night. Thanks for reading.

[otis0220]

Last night I went to a Jackals game against a Japanese team. They are the Shikoku Island All-Stars and this was their first game on their road trip against the teams in the Can-Am. I did a little research early in the month to try to find if a roster had been announced and there were a couple coaches that played professionally and got a couple cards of them. I didn't know what numbers they would be on this team so I just winged it. I saw one guy walking by and thought he may have been one of my guys. And yes it was Terushi Nakajima, thank God lol. He was so surprised to see I had a card, probably as surprised as I was that I spotted the right guy. So I had one more coach to go after. I talked with one of the American players on the team for a few minutes before the game. It was a pretty good game, Jackals won 3-0. The guy I talked to also pitched at the end. So after the game, the entire team walked up to the concourse to greet the fans as we left. Well I had a program for them to sign. But first I went after that other coach Hiroto Kato when he made it up. Also was surprised to see I had a couple cards.

Terushi Nakajima 1/1
Hiroto Kato 2/2 (Gave an English sig on the 2nd one)
Entire team on the program except for the trainer




These guys were fantastic, really was an honor to meet each of them. So all in all, 35 autographs for the day. Definitely didn't expect to get that many lol. So have to see what's next. Thought about going to the Mets game today because of seats being 66% off but there were no more field level seats, so looks like I'll be going to the game against the Blue Jays Monday. Thanks for reading.

[jaderock]

That program is VERY cool!

[otis0220]

Thank you Peter.

Last night I went to the Jackals/Ottawa Champions game. Ottawa has a coach that played throughout the 60s and 70s, Hal Lanier.

Lanier 3/3
Alan DeRatt 1/1



There was another guy I had cards for, Andrew Werner, but I found out from the catcher that he couldn't make the trip. His passport was stolen out of his locker. Have to see what's next, Phillies & Reds come to town next week and NBA Draft is next week. Thanks for reading.

[otis0220]

Well today was an interesting day. Yankees have a series against Philly and someone was making an appearance downtown that I've never been able to get. Keith Hernandez. Was only able to get him on one of my own items. I also got the photo they provided.




Said to him "Hey pretty boy", to those who get the Seinfeld reference lol. After that went on my way for the Phillies. Didn't really miss anything as barely anyone signed, other than couple coaches. Later on, I got a little surprise. Back in November 2013 when I went for the T'Wolves, a grapher I know volunteered to get my Kevin Martin 8x10 signed since I had to leave early. That photo has had a trail of bad luck. The previous year I was the only person to not be able to get him because he claimed he signed for me earlier. If I'm not mistaken, he was the only guy not to get him when he tried getting it signed for me. He finally got it signed for me a little over a year ago and when we've ran into each other he never had it on him. So I finally got the photo back after over 1 1/2 years lol. Ok...so back to the Phillies.

Ben Revere 2/2
Aaron Harang 1/2
Howard SS ROMLB (Finally!)
Papelbon 8x10






Quality over quantity day, but wow I didn't expect to get Howard and hoped Papelbon would sign. I actually bought a ball this morning in case Sandberg signed rather than Howard, but because of what time that Hernandez signing was, I'd probably be too late for Ryne. I also wasn't able to get Matt Stairs, couple kids were in the way and didn't come back for me. Have to see what's next. Very small chance I goto a Jackals game Tues or Weds night. Gotta see if a certain someone travels. Frank White is a coach for KC. Also small chance I go for Reds Friday. Thanks for reading.

[otis0220]

Well I went for the Reds back on Friday, bad day. At least I didn't spend much time there.

Anthony DeSclafani on 2014 Marlins 8x10
Coach Jay Bell 2/2




About 15 people there. I got there fairly late, which is pretty on time for Cincy. I was only late for coach Billy Hatcher. I missed coach Jim Riggleman. Cueto didn't sign at first but then later did for 3 guys that followed him for a block. Another reason I came that day was to see a replica of the Seinfeld apartment but there was a wait of like 3 hours after I was done with Cincy...Not sure what's next. Chance I go for Mets/Cubs on Weds. Thanks for reading.

[otis0220]

Yesterday I went to my first Brooklyn Cyclones game, they are a low level affiliate of the Mets. It was the 2nd annual Salute To Seinfeld night and they were giving away Little Jerry bobbleheads. It's a rooster but I don't recall the episode well. Nice area, first time I've been to Coney Island. Only a couple guys I had stuff for: Cyclones coach Edgardo Alfonzo, Williamsport manager Pat Borders and a friend of mine gave me a card of coach Les Lancaster.

Before the game:

Lancaster 1/1
Borders 1/2
Alfonzo SS ROMLB

There had to be around 10 graphers there, didn't think Borders would be 1-per.

After the game went by the players exit, didn't plan on doing that. At least 30 people there...wow.

Alfonzo 2/2
Borders 1/2, 1/1




Lol...Borders was still doing 1-pers. People went to get him again a 2nd time. I just asked him if he could sign my last one because I don't know if I'd ever see him again. (Sappy, I know lol) Have to see what's next, A's have a series this week and might goto a Jackals game these next few days. Thanks for reading.

[jaderock]

Cool stuff and report

[otis0220]

Thank you!

Cool stuff and report

[otis0220]

Well tonight I went to a Jackals/Boulders game. Was Sam Adams mug giveaway and $1 drinks night.

Bobby Jones 2/2



Should've gone blue on both, or at least brought my gold instead. Game was in a rain delay right at the bottom of the 5th and Jackals led 2-1. Game was called 45 min later. Up next...have to see if I do anything with the upcoming Mets/D'Backs series or Jackals this weekend. Thanks for reading.

[otis0220]

Went to Jackals/Fargo-Moorhead game back on Tuesday.

Joe Staley 3/3
Brandon Mann 2/2



Start of the game was delayed, hell of an offensive game. Left in maybe the 7th, first inning and a half took like an hour. Don't know what's next, probably go to Jackals game next week and maybe even Brooklyn Cyclones. Also chance I go after the Padres. Thanks for reading.

[otis0220]

Well I went to a Brooklyn Cyclones/Hudson Valley Renegades game Weds night and then decided to go to Jackals/Wichita Wingnuts game last night. The only reason I went to the Cyclones game is for a Juan Lagares bobblehead giveaway. Unfortunately I got there pretty late, just as it started. I got lucky and ended up finding a couple boxes under some seats after the game. I will put a pic of it in my bobblehead thread. Game ended a bit early so I waited a little for the only guy I had stuff for.

Edgardo Alfonzo 2/2



Now for the Jackals game. Ended up going at the last minute with the forecast clearing. Few guys I was after. Nate Robertson is also an owner but doesn't travel.

David Espinosa 1/1
Manager Kevin Hooper 1/1
Luis Hernandez 4/4



As you can see in the pic, Luis Montanez is paired with Espinosa on the card. I asked him about Montanez because before the season started, he was listed on the roster. David told me his wife got unexpectedly pregnant and he retired. Kevin Hooper was awesome and showed a couple guys the card and Luis did the same. Unfortunately I think the gold sig card got smeared when someone mishandled them.

Not sure what's next. Was planning on finally graphing the Mets today but that didn't work out. Chance I graph the Blue Jays next week, maybe even Red Sox. Thanks for reading.

[otis0220]

Well I've done a little graphing this past week. I forgot to mention that on the Jackals game I went to on the 30th, NJ Devils great Bruce Driver appeared. Luckily they supplied a 4x6 card with his career stats on the back. I also got a Devils lanyard. So anyway, first I went after the Blue Jays last Friday. It really went horribly. Turns out Toronto is now another team that doesn't sign at the hotel. I was lucky to get one person.

Munenori Kawasaki 8x10

It was a pic of me and him from 2 years ago. He only signed for this kid and me. Didn't switch sharpies and signed it sideways, didn't even get a chance to ask him to personalize. His fun personality wasn't there like last time.

Tuesday I went to a Jackals game against the Trois-Rivieres Aigles. Few guys I had stuff for.

Philippe Valiquette 2/2
Pedro Lopez 4/4
Manager Pete LaForest 2/2



LaForest was great, talked to him for a few minutes until it started to pour. I also caught a foul ball in the game. The next day I went to a Brooklyn Cyclones game against the State College Spikes. It was 90s Nickelodeon Night. They were giving away a mini replica of the Aggro Crag from Nick Guts (only reason I went) and the players wore jerseys with the Guts design. Other than that, it was more of a 90s night than a 90s Nick night. Thought there would be mentions of shows like Legends of the Hidden Temple, Ren & Stimpy etc. None of the fan games even had to do with any shows, just 90s in general. Anyway I got there early enough and was able to get somebody.

Coach Edgardo Alfonzo 2/2



He showed the Angels card to one of his players, showing him his form. Later I might post a pic of the Aggro Crag. Don't know what's next. Maybe I'll go after the Twins next week and maybe my last Jackals game as well. Thanks for reading.

[jaderock]

Jason,


You should save up and do a road trip of just graphing! Love your devotion to In Person autos😀

[otis0220]

Jason,
You should save up and do a road trip of just graphing! Love your devotion to In Person autos😀

Yeah maybe sometime. I'd imagine I could be more successful outside of NYC.

So today I wound up doing the Minnesota Twins. First time graphing them since going to a game back in 2006. Things could've gone better.

Torii Hunter 8x10
Coach Neil Allen 2/2
Mike Pelfrey on 2011 Mets 8x10 & card
Broadcaster Dan Gladden 1/2





Around 15 people there I'd say. Only others to sign were Ervin Santana (late for him) and I think Glen Perkins. Had a chance to finally get Mauer but I blew it. I went with a friend to get water and in those 5-10 minutes, he came out and signed for everyone...later on he was entering a car in a side entrance and said he just couldn't sign for the 3 of us. Couldn't convince him. Crappy day. Nice I finally got Torii on a photo, but he's not challenging to get. All 3 times he came out he signed for everyone. Up next, maybe a Jackals game over the weekend. Maybe Astros next week. Thanks for reading.

[jaderock]

Didn't know Dan gladden was a board caster...I remember him hitting lead off all the time....great stuff...get water before hand next time 😉

[otis0220]

Didn't know Dan gladden was a board caster...I remember him hitting lead off all the time....great stuff...get water before hand next time 😉

Lol I always bring drinks with me. I already finished 32 oz of water and I had some powerade left. It wasn't urgent for me to go but too bad I decided to go at that moment.

Also guys I got some cards from the 60s and 70s. My parents were on vacation in Florida and apparently a cousin had this shoebox of baseball cards. My dad called me about them but I was busy at the time but I did think to ask about the Seattle Pilots. So I got around 30 cards from 1965-75, most were Mets & Pilots. Just to name some: Fritz Peterson, '66 Indians Rookie Stars of Bill Davis/Tom Kelley, Art Shamsky, Gil Hodges, Dean Chance, Jerry Koosman, Bud Harrelson, Don Mincher, Steve Blass & '70 AL ERA leaders of Diego Segui, Jim Palmer & Clyde Wright.

[otis0220]

Well I went to a Jackals/Quebec Capitales game on Friday. Only had stuff for Karl Gelinas and Jackal Leandro Castro. Gelinas I've had trouble getting for the past few years. Either he didn't travel or was on the DL. Well guess what? Maybe a week before the series, he landed on the DL.

Castro 1/1



Yesterday I went after the Houston Astros. What a horrible day. I only got 1 person.

Hank Conger 1/1



What a waste of time. Only other people to sign were A.J. Hinch (didn't feel like chasing after him) & Jake Marisnick (didn't do it for everyone). Marisnick was the only one to come over to sign when boarding the bus. What a disappointment. Idk what's next, may do the Mets on Friday. Thanks for reading.

[otis0220]

I went for the Mets last Friday, ughh.

Manager Terry Collins on 2015 & 2014 team items
Coach Ricky Bones 2/2