Casual Cards XXCI : Dave Roberts 1980

Casual Cards XXCI - Dave Roberts 1980 Topps #93

The cartoon depicts, Roberts hitting .410 at University of Oregon in 1972 & named to the All American Squad.

The number one overall pick by the Padres in 1972,
He made his debut 1 day later, Only the 6th player to be drafted and not spend time in the minors.

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Martyn

Casual Cards LVI : Jaff Decker Dual

Casual Cards LVI - Jaff Decker 2012 Bowman Platinum #AR-JD Auto Relic

Decker celebrated his 23rd birthday 2 days ago, He split 2012 in Rookie & AA Ball.

Decker's 2012 AA Stat's:
(San Antonio Missions)

Games Played: 47
Hits: 27
Runs: 30
Doubles: 3
Triples: 2
Homer's: 3
Total Bases: 43
Walks: 40
RBI's: 9

Steals: 6
Average: .184

I think he has to step up a gear in 2013.

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MJ

Casual Cards XLVIII : Jon Garland

Casual Cards XLVIII - Jon Garland 2010 Topps Update #US166

Garland has been a journeyman since leaving the White Sox in 2007.  Chicago drafted him 10th overall in 1997.

Garland's Stat's:

Games Played: 353
Innings Pitched: 2083.1
Complete Games: 11
Win - Loss: 132-119
Earned Runs: 1001
Strike Outs: 1124
WHIP: 1.38
ERA: 4.32

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MJ

Casual Cards XLII : Jay Bay OPC

Casual Cards XLII - Jason Bay 2009 UD O-Pee-Chee #227

 Bay was drafted in the 22nd round of the 2000 draft by the Montreal Expo's, traded to the Mets who traded him to the Padres. Bay saved my ass in my first season of fantasy 2009. 

Bay's Stats: 

Games Played: 1210
Hits: 1158
Runs: 707
Homers: 211
RBI's: 734
Total Bases: 2085
Walks: 610
Steals: 92
Average: .269

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MJ

Casual Cards XXXII : Jim Edmonds

Casual Cards XXXII - Jim Edmonds 2010 Topps Update US-178

The 4 Time All Star is 55th all time in Home Runs with 393.

 Edmonds' Stat's:

Games Played: 2011
Hits: 1949
Runs: 1251
RBI's: 1199
Homers: 393
Steals: 67
Total Bases: 3615
Average: .284

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MJ