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