Mets Gypsy Queen Lot

I picked up 3 Gypsy Queen cards of Ike Davis, Daniel Murphy, and Jonathon Niese on eBay.  The whole lot cost me 14 cents shipped.  Go figure.  All three are current Mets.  I am never sure whether Gypsy Queen cards feature photos, drawings, or both.  Whatever the image on the front is, it’s very well done.  Niese and Murphy should be OK this season if they stay healthy.  The Mets are going to have a problem at first base.  It’s basically a tossup between Ike Davis and Lucas Duda.  Neither is a great option.  Both are banged up at the moment.  I would throw Josh Satin out at first base.  He couldn’t do any worse. 

eBay Mailbag: 2007 Topps Commons

I purchased three 2007 Topps base cards on eBay for a total of 9 cents. The first is a NY Mets team card. I am not a fan of team cards but whatever. The next card features career backup catcher Mike Redmond. Redmond is currently a man without a team, but I don’t think he is officially retired. The final card features Jeff Francis who is still a part of the Rockies starting rotation. Overall, not a bad purchase for 3 cents a card.

TTM Mailbag: Mike Cameron

My most recent TTM Autograph success came from Mike Cameron at his home address. He has always been a good signer in the offseason. Both signatures came out perfectly in blue Sharpie. Mike signed my 2004 Bazooka and 2006 Topps in only 8 days.

2008 UD Baseball Heroes - John Maine

I recently bought a bunch of jersey and autograph cards on eBay. One of my favorite cards was a 2008 UD Baseball Heroes John Maine Game Used Jersey Card. The card has a great design. The card has a light blue marble appearance with a simple white border. The jersey swatch is from a road gray jersey which doesn't bother me. Best of all, the card is numbered 28/200. I love numbered cards, even if it's not a jersey card. Maine didn't have a good year in 2009. He had a 4.43 ERA while going 7-6. Of course, he had a shoulder injury that caused him to miss a chunk of the season. Then again, most of the Mets were injured this season.