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 XXC : Ryan Wiegand

Casual Cards XXC -Ryan Wiegand 2010 Bowman Chrome BCP174

Bowman Chrome, one of the most popular sets of a year, but doesn't scan to well.

Wiegand played first base for the Southern Division All Stars in the 2007 NECBL All star game,
representing Newport Gulls, The Southern Team had Catcher Ryan Lavarnway & pitcher Stephen Strasburg.

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Martyn

Casual Cards LXXIX : Ian Ferguson

Casual Cards LXXIX - Ian Ferguson 2003 UD Faces of the Future #146

Ferguson was born at the birthplace of SportsCardRadio.com

The Pitcher never made the The Show.

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Martyn

Casual Cards LXXVIII : Jim Abbott 91

Casual Cards LXXVIII - Jim Abbott 1991 Donruss #78

The background reminds you of those god awful tv and music video's from childhood, before Nirvana Heroin Chic kicked in.

Abbot Made his debut on April 8th 1989 & last on the 21st of July 1999.
He pitched a no hitter on the 4th of September 1993.

He Played for:

Angels - 1989-1992 & 1995-1996
Yankees - 1993-1994
White Sox - 1995 & 1998
Brewers - 1999

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Martyn

Casual Cards LXXVII : Vincent Jackson '10 Prime

Casual Cards LXXVII - Vincent Jackson 2010 Topps Prime #51

This is good card stock.

The 6'5 30 year old native of Colorado, is now with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

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Martyn

Casual Cards LXXVI : Alexei Ramirez TDIH

Casual Cards LXXVI - Alexei Ramirez 2010 Topps Allen & Ginter This Day in History #TDH69

Want a steady guy up the middle for your line up?
Alexei should be your guy.

He may get you 30 steals & Home Runs combined, but he will turn DP's & Out's are a valuable commodity.

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Martyn

Casual Cards LXXV : Dennis Raben Elite

Casual Cards LXXV : Dennis Raben 2008 Dunruss Elite#29

The 25 year old was drafted by Seattle in the 49th round of the 2005 draft, He didn't sign and Seattle re drafted him in the 2nd round of the 2008 draft.

Played 2012 for High Dessert Mavericks A+ in the California league,

Average: .271
Hits: 70
HR's: 9
Runs: 52
RBI's: 44
Steals: 3

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Martyn