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