6/8/10-6/11/10: Louisville Bats vs Syracuse Chiefs

Another team we only see for one series. This time the Louisville Bats (AAA affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds) came to Syracuse. Homer Bailey was rehabbing for a game. Overall, a few tough/prickish guys. Yonder Alonso was one, he signed a couple, but I was never even close.

Cards:

Louisville
Homer Bailey - 1
Wladimir Balentien - 5
Ted Power (Pitching Coach) - 1 (plus 1 extra)
Chris Burke - 3
Jared Burton - 4
Chris Valaika - 3 (including a Juan Francisco that actually pictures Valaika)
Michael Griffin - 1 (Game Used Card)
Jon Adkins - 2

Syracuse
Jason Botts - 4 (plus 2 extra)

Cards This Series: 24, Overall: 287

6/4/10-6/7/10: Durham Bulls vs Syracuse Chiefs

This was our only series between Syracuse and the Durham Bulls (AAA affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays). It was great to have two good signing prospects, such as Desmond Jennings and Jeremy Hellickson. Shockingly, even Angel Chavez signed, and he rarely ever signs. Overall, a great series. I was even able to get a few guys on my new Harrisburg team set.

Cards:

Durham
Xavier Hernandez (Pitching Coach) - 1 (plus 1 extra)
Elliot Johnson - 1 (2 extra)
Angel Chavez - 1
Alvin Colina - 1
J. J. Furmaniak - 1
Jeremy Hellickson - (1 extra)
Carlos Hernandez - 1
Desmond Jennings - 1
Dan Johnson - 3
Matt Joyce - 1
Fernando Perez - 2
Heath Phillips - 1
Chris Richards - 1
Justin Ruggiano - 1
Ryan Shealy - 9 (plus 1 extra)

Syracuse
Matt Chico - 3
Pedro Lopez - 2
Shairon Martis - 1
Bill Rhinehart - 1
Sean Rooney - 1

Misc
Dave Hollins (Scout) - 9

Cards This Series: 42, Overall: 263

5/29/10-5/30/10: SWB Yankees vs Syracuse Chiefs

Another short series between the Yankees affiliate and the Chiefs. Not much to write home about for this one. At all.

Cards:

Yankees
Zach McAllister - 2
Dustin Moseley - 1

Cards This Series: 3, Overall: 221

5/24/10: Richmond Flying Squirrels vs Binghamton Mets

We decided to go down to Binghamton for a AA matchup between Binghamton Mets (NY Mets affiliate) and the Richmond Flying Squirrels (San Francisco Giants affiliate). I tend to make this a must see matchup, since we never see any other San Francisco affiliates. We ended up going for batting practice and the game, so I was able to get a few Binghamton guys, too.. Also, yet again Kurt Manwaring showed up, as a rover for San Fran. Glad I was prepared.

Cards:

Richmond
Darren Ford - 1
Roger Kieschnick - 1 (GU Card)
Matthew Klimas - 1
Kirt Manwaring (Roving Instructor) - 4
Nick Noonan - 2
Tony Pena - 1
Ronnie Ray - 2
Andy Sisco - 3
Jake Stevens - 1 (plus 1 extra)
Clayton Tanner - 1
Jackson Williams - 1 (plus 2 extra)
Michael MacDonald (1 extra)

Binghamton
Eric Campbell - 1 (plus 1 extra)
Kirk Nieuwenhuis - 1

Cards Today: 20, Overall: 218

5/22/10-5/25/10: Toledo Mudhens vs Syracuse Chiefs

This was our only series involving the Toledo Mudhens (AAA affiliate for the Detroit Tigers). It was nice because we had rehabbing Carlos Guillen there. He was alright at times, kinda miserable at other times. However, it was easy to get him when he was distracted trying to impress women lol. Overall, not bad for a team that has been tough at times. Max Scherzer was a miserable jerk after the first day.

Cards:

Toledo
Robinzon Diaz - 1
Brent Dlugach - 2 (plus 1 extra)
Leon Durham (Hitting Coach) - 1
Alfredo Figaro - 2
Carlos Guillen - 4
Will Rhymes - 1 (plus 1 extra)
Max Scherzer - 1
Daniel Schlereth - 1
Scott Sizemore - 1
Ryan Strieby - 1

Syracuse
Leonard Davis - 2
Luis Ordaz - 1 (plus 1 extra)

Cards This Series: 18, Overall: 198

5/10/10-5/13/10: Norfolk Tides vs Syracuse Chiefs

After the awful Gwinnett series, it was nice to have this Norfolk (AAA affiliate of Baltimore Orioles) series. It was especially helpful to have a morning game. It was also helped out that so many were obsessed with Stephen Strasburg, that I was able to have much more room with the away team.

Cards:

Norfolk
Robert Andino - 5 (plus 4 extra)
Jake Arrieta - 4 (plus 2 extra)
Michael Aubrey - 1 (plus 1 extra)
Josh Bell - 1
Adam Donachie - 1
Brandon Erbe - 1
Joey Gathright - 9
Richie Hebner (Manager) - 1
Scott Moore - 2 (plus 2 extra)
Corey Patterson - 3 (Including 1 GU card)
Troy Patton - 4
Jeff Salazar - 1 (plus 3 extra)
Chris Tillman - 1
Pedro Viola - 1
Ross Wolf (1 extra)

Syracuse
Matt Chico - 7 (plus 1 extra)
Jesse English - 1
Chuck James - 4
Mike Morse - 4
Ron Villone - 2 (plus 1 extra)

Cards This Series - 53, Overall - 180

5/6/10-5/9/10 Gwinnett Braves vs Syracuse Chiefs

This was an awful series between Syracuse and the AAA affiliate of the Atlanta Braves (Gwinnett Braves). Of the four games, the last two were rainouts. Just awful for a team you only see one series.

Cards:

Gwinnett
James Parr - 1
Chris Resop - 1
Freddie Freeman - 2
Mitch Jones - 1 (plus 2 extra)

Syracuse
Kevin Mench (1 extra)

Cards This Series: 5, Overall: 127

4/23/10-4/26/10: Rochester Red Wings vs Syracuse Chiefs

This time Syracuse faced the AAA affiliate from Minnesota Twins...the Rochester Red Wings. As usual, they were pretty easy to get signed.

Cards:

Rochester
Jacque Jones - 2
Tim Lahey (1 extra)
Jeff Manship - 2
Mike Maroth - 3
Ryan Mullins - 2
Wilson Ramos - 1
Floyd Rayford (Hitting Coach) - 2
Jason Repko - 1
Anthony Swarzak - 3 (including 1 Rochester schedule)
Matt Tolbert - 2

Syracuse
Collin Balester - 2 (plus 1 extra)
Greg Booker (Pitching Coach) - 1
Jason Bergmann - 2 (plus 1 extra)
Chuck James - 2
J.D. Martin - 2
Andrew Kown - 1
Shairon Martis - 1
Pete Orr - 1
Doug Slaten - 2 (plus 2 extra)
Kevin Mench (1 extra)

Cards This Series - 32, Overall for Season: 122

4/21/10-4/22/10: S-WB Yankees vs Syracuse Chiefs

Another two game series for the Chiefs. This time against the Scranton-Wilkes Barre Yankees (AAA affiliate of the New York Yankees). This is usually the only good time to get these guys, before they put security out and the supposed Yankee fans show up. Overall, not too bad, as usual.

Cards:

S/WB
Jonathan Albaladejo - 3
Colin Curtis - 1
Greg Golson - 1
Jason Hirsh - 1 (plus 1 extra)
Kei Igawa - 4
Zach McAllister - 1
Juan Miranda - 2
Royce Ring - 1 (plus 1 extra)
Kevin Whelan - 2
Butch Wynegar (Batting Coach) - 1

Syracuse
Chris Duncan - 2

Misc
Rob Ducey (Scout) - 3

Cards This Series - 22, Overall 90

4/12/10-4/13/10: Buffalo Bisons vs Syracuse Chiefs

Second series of the year for the Chiefs, this time against the New York Mets' AAA affiliate, the Buffalo Bisons. Ike Davis was a key pickup in this mini-series for me. Overall, not bad for an early April mini-season.

Cards:

Buffalo
Manny Acosta - 1
Russ Adams - 1 (plus 2 extra)
Ricky Bones (pitching coach) - 2 (plus 1 extra)
Alex Cintron - 6 (plus 2 extra)
Kiko Calero - 2
Ken Oberkfell (manager) - 1
Ike Davis - 1
Michael Hessman -1
Bobby Parnell - 1
Fernando Martinez - 2 (plus 1 extra)
Jason Pridie - 1
Bobby Livingston - 2

Syracuse
Jerry Browne (hitting coach) - 2
Eric Bruntlett - 1
Joel Peralta - 1 (plus 1 extra)

Cards This Series - 25, This Season - 68