8/13/09: Jimmy Wayne Concert @ Turning Stone

Went to the Jimmy Wayne concert. Was a great concert. Afterwards, there was a bit of a meet and greet in the hall. I was able to get a photo, as well as my ticket stub signed. We also got a picture with him. It was a nice little surprise.


Autographs:

Jimmy Wayne Photo
Jimmy Wayne Ticket Stub

8/12/09: Toledo Mud Hens vs Syracuse Chiefs

My last day of the 3 day series. At least today, one of the rehabbers actually stopped. Nate Robertson was alright. Bonderman told us no, Willis snuck out again. Oh well. They killed my rehab streak, but at least I got something out of one of em. What sucked was that the main dealer of the group was able to get Bonderman from the vehicle. It's so annoying that they will tell real fans no, but the dealer with balls to go up to the window gets the auto.

Books:

Toledo
Wilkin Ramirez (2008)
Scott Sizemore (2008, 2009)
Jeff Larish (2009)

Cards:

Toledo
Leon Durham (Coach) - 2
Don Kelly - 3
Nate Robertson - 3

Cards Today - 8, Overall - 615

8/11/09: Toledo Mud Hens vs Syracuse Chiefs

Only time we see Toledo (Triple A affiliate of the Detroit Tigers), and the great schedule maker allows only 3 days for 4 games. This means that today's game is a scheduled doubleheader. What a rip off. Rehabbing with Toledo: Jeremy Bonderman, Nate Robertson, Dontrelle Willis. They snubbed or hid today. Bob Boone showed up again, so I was able to kill off my remainder of his.

Books:

Toledo
Jeff Frazier (2006)
Wilkin Ramirez (2006, 2009)
Don Kelly (2006)
Brooks Brown (2008, 2009)
Casey Fien (2009)
Dusty Ryan (2009)
Will Rhymes (2009)

Cards:

Toledo
Wilkin Ramirez - 3
Ruddy Lugo - 2
Larry Parrish (Manager) - 2
Leon Durham (Coach) - 1
Jeff Larish - 2
Don Kelly - 2

Misc
Bob Boone - 2

Cards Today - 14, Overall - 607

8/8/09: Aberdeen Ironbirds vs Auburn Doubledays

Awful day out, but it was Auburn baseball card night, so it was a must to attend. Was able to complete all but one player. This, of course, meant I had little time for Aberdeen (short season A for Baltimore Orioles)...which was ok, since I needed no one in my books.

Cards:

Aberdeen
Brian Conley - 1

Auburn
Zach Anderson - 1
Austin Armstrong - 1
Casey Beck - 1
Markus Brisker - 1
Evan Crawford - 1
Lance Dunham - 1
Eric Eiland - 2
Kyle Gilligan - 1
Brad Glenn - 1
Ryan Goins - 1
Yan Gomes - 1
Jimmy Gonzalez - 1
Scott Gracey - 1
Chris Hopkins - 1
Brian Justice - 1
Jamie Lehman - 1
Willy Mendez - 1
David Miller - 1
Matt Morgal - 1
Kevin Nolan - 1
Sean Ochinko - 1
Zach Outman - 1
Welinton Ramirez - 1
David Sever - 1
David Slovak - 1
Egan Smith - 1
Karim Turkamani - 1
Steve Turnbull - 1
Josh Wells - 1
Matt Wright - 1
Dennis Holmberg (Manager) - 1
Vince Horsman (Coach) - 7
Charlie Poe (Coach) - 1

Cards Today - 41, Overall - 593

8/4/09: Vermont Lake Monsters vs Auburn Doubledays

Always interesting to see a lower level team affiliated with Syracuse. This time we got to see Vermont (Short Season A affiliate of Washington). They have more prospects than Syracuse, sadly...which at least means good things for the future of the franchise, I'd think. I was able to get most of what I wanted, thanks to getting Graham Hicks after the game, however the guy I needed in two books was the starter for them. Oh well.


Books:

Vermont
Destin Hood (2009)
J.P. Ramirez (2009)
Graham Hicks (2009)

Cards:

Vermont
J.P. Ramirez - 1
Graham Hicks - 1

Cards Today - 2, Overall - 552


Vermont Lake Monsters Logo Sheet (14 Players Overall):
#4 - Jay Sferra
#22 - Kyle Morrison
#27 - Clayton Dill
#10 - Justin Bloxom
#24 - Adam Amar
#32 - Matt Swynenberg
#19 - Jack Walker
#2 - Sean Nicol
#8 - Daniel Killian
#37 - Mitchell Clegg
#34 - Evan Bronson
#23 - J.R. Higley
#5 - Yhonson Lopez
#18 - Destin Hood (Bottom Right, No Number)