2009 Prospect Book (Completion List)

Total Complete: 118/900

Arizona (1)
#28 - Brooks Brown

Atlanta (3)
#1 - Tommy Hanson
#28 - James Parr
#29 - Todd Redmond

Baltimore (7)
#1 - Matt Wieters
#2 - Chris Tillman
#5 - Nolan Reimold
#10 - Kam Mickolio
#16 - David Hernandez
#17 - Jason Berken
#27 - Justin Turner

Boston (3)
#2 - Michael Bowden
#4 - Daniel Bard
#30 - Mark Wagner

Chicago Cubs (0)

Chicago White Sox (8)
#3 - Aaron Poreda
#4 - Tyler Flowers
#8 - Brent Lillibridge
#12 - Cole Armstrong
#16 - Jhonny Nunez
#22 - Jon Link
#25 - Carlos Torres
#27 - Adam Russell

Cincinnati (11)
#3 - Drew Stubbs
#4 - Chris Valaika
#11 - Daryl Thompson
#14 - Josh Roenicke
#15 - Zach Stewart
#17 - Ramon Ramirez
#18 - Matt Maloney
#22 - Chris Heisey
#23 - Danny Dorn
#25 - Pedro Viola
#27 - Robert Manuel

Cleveland (4)
#12 - Wes Hodges
#17 - Tony Sipp
#18 - Jon Meloan
#25 - Jordan Brown

Colorado (1)
#23 - Juan Morillo

Detroit (6)
#5 - Jeff Larish
#6 - Wilkin Ramirez
#7 - Scott Sizemore
#9 - Dusty Ryan
#11 - Casey Fien
#30 - Will Rhymes

Florida (0)

Houston (1)
#8 - Drew Sutton

Kansas City (0)

Los Angeles Angels (0)

Los Angeles Dodgers (0)

Milwaukee (0)

Minnesota (12)
#4 - Jose Mijares
#5 - Danny Valencia
#6 - Anthony Swarzak
#8 - Kevin Mulvey
#13 - Trevor Plouffe
#17 - Luke Hughes
#22 - Matt Tolbert
#23 - Steven Tolleson
#24 - Rob Delaney
#25 - Anthony Slama
#26 - Philip Humber
#28 - David Winfree

New York Mets (10)
#1 - Fernando Martinez
#3 - Jon Niese
#4 - Brad Holt
#9 - Nick Evans
#10 - Eddie Kunz
#11 - Ike Davis
#15 - Mike Antonini
#17 - Dillon Gee
#19 - Tobi Stoner
#23 - Josh Thole

New York Yankees (6)
#1 - Austin Jackson
#9 - Mark Melancon
#16 - Mike Dunn
#20 - Juan Miranda
#23 - George Kontos
#26 - Anthony Claggett

Oakland (0)

Philadelphia (9)
#2 - Carlos Carrasco
#3 - Lou Marson
#4 - Jason Donald
#8 - Zach Collier
#14 - Anthony Hewitt
#20 - Joe Savery
#22 - Drew Carpenter
#24 - John Mayberry Jr.
#26 - Pat Overholt

Pittsburgh (6)
#2 - Andrew McCutchen
#6 - Neil Walker
#8 - Shelby Ford
#9 - Daniel McCutchen
#25 - Romulo Sanchez
#30 - Nelson Pereira

St. Louis (1)
#18 - Niko Vasquez

San Diego (0)

San Francisco (6)
#1 - Madison Bumgarner
#4 - Tim Alderson
#11 - Waldis Joaquin
#13 - Henry Sosa
#16 - Jackson Williams
#19 - Mike McBryde

Seattle (1)
#26 - Jose Lugo

Tampa Bay (6)
#3 - Wade Davis
#4 - Reid Brignac
#5 - Desmond Jennings
#8 - Jeremy Hellickson
#13 - John Jaso
#14 - Fernando Perez

Texas (0)

Toronto (2)
#16 - Eric Eiland
#26 - Markus Brisker

Washington (14)
#1 - Jordan Zimmermann
#2 - Ross Detwiler
#7 - Destin Hood
#9 - J.P. Ramirez
#11 - Justin Maxwell
#12 - Garrett Mock
#13 - Shairon Martis
#15 - Graham Hicks
#18 - Roger Bernadina
#19 - Ian Desmond
#20 - Craig Stammen
#21 - Marco Estrada
#27 - Luis Atilano
#29 - Luke Montz

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

5/24/10: 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

FINAL 2009 BASEBALL STATS

Different cards signed this 2009 season - 732



2006 Book:
Started 2009 with: 172/900
Ended 2009 with: 241/900
Total Gained in 2009: 69 Signatures

2008 Book:
Started 2009 with: 112/900
Ended 2009 with: 199/900
Total Gained in 2009: 87 Signatures

2009 Book:
Started 2009 with: 0/900
Ended 2009 with: 118/900
Total Gained in 2009: 118 Signatures

9/6/09 and 9/7/09: Pawtucket Red Sox vs Syracuse Chiefs

Last series of the year. The last game, I had to show up midway through, which was awful. Thanks work!... It wasn't a bad year, set my new high (oh so tough to do when this is only my 2nd full year since getting back into autographs lol). Overall.. there were a lot of high and lowlights. I wish I had gotten out to Binghamton more often, as well as going to the golf tourney in Cooperstown. I think I will have to invest some money and time and head out there next year. I'll make a post after this just putting up my total stats involving the cards and books, for an easier lookup next year. PS - Angel Chavez is a douchebag.

Books:

Pawtucket
Randor Bierd (2008)
Dustin Richardson (2008)
Mark Wagner (2008, 2009)
Bubba Bell (2008)
Aaron Bates (2008)

Cards:

Pawtucket
Aaron Bates - 1
Bubba Bell - 2
Randor Bierd - 1
Enrique Gonzalez - 1
Norris Hopper - 1
Jed Lowrie - 2
Russ Morman (Coach) - 2
John Otness - 3
Mark Wagner - 1

Syracuse
Matt Whitney - 1

Cards This Series - 15, Overall - 732


Syracuse Chiefs Yearbook (4 Signed):
Marco Yepez
Brad Eldred
Marco Estrada
Gustavo Molina

9/2/09: Batavia Muckdogs vs Auburn Doubledays

Made our last trip out to Auburn for the year to see them take on Batavia (Short A for St Louis). Didn't get too much on the logo sheet, got a couple things signed so it wasn't too bad. Can't believe that I'm still finding cards from the 1991 AAA Line Drive set to get signed lol.

Books:

Batavia
Niko Vasquez (2009)

Cards:

Batavia
Niko Vasquez - 1
Mark DeJohn (Manager) - 1

Cards Today - 2, Overall - 717


Batavia Muckdogs Logo Sheet (11 Players Signed):
#41 - Matthew Adams
#45 - Daniel Calhoun
#44 - Kyle Conley
#14 - Jon Edwards
#6 - Devin Goodwin
#40 - Deryk Hooker
#13 - Ryan Jackson
#17 - Tyler Leach
#23 - Travis Mitchell
#28 - Jesse Simpson
#1 - Michael Swinson (Signed with no number)

8/31/09 and 9/1/09: SWB Yankees vs Syracuse Chiefs

This series was the typical Yankees clusterfuck. Of course, the fair weathers love the fact that Francisco Cervelli and Ramiro Pena were there, at least for the first game. The shitty thing about the date of this series, is that Sept callups occur on Sept 1st, and the Yankees are the type of team that says fuck it, lets call up whoever we want..we got the money. Lines down the whole 1st base side, made this shitty. They had security on the field *rolleyes* and even Yankees player Mike Dunn and I had a laugh about them being up the players' asses. AAA ballplayers shouldn't be treated like $20 million dollar men. But I digress. PS - Cervelli blew everyone off, Ramiro Pena was a douche, as was Ivan Nova. Over three months later, I can remember this..if that shows how douchey they were. On the contrast, Jason Hirsh was hilarious.

Books:

SWB
Jason Hirsh (2006)
Kevin Whelan (2006, 2008)
Mike Dunn (2008, 2009)

Cards:

SWB
Shelley Duncan - 1
Jason Hirsh - 3
John Rodriguez - 1
Josh Towers - 1
Butch Wynegar (Coach) - 1

Cards This Series - 7, Overall - 715

8/28/09-8/30/09: Lehigh Valley Ironpigs vs Syracuse Chiefs

As you can tell, I slacked off about 5 months, so now I get to makeshift very quickly. This was the last series between Lehigh Valley (Philly AAA) and Syracuse. I don't remember much..soooo here goes.

Books:

Lehigh Valley

Jack Taschner (2006)
Joe Savery (2008, 2009)
John Mayberry (2009)


Cards:

Lehigh Valley
Gustavo Chacin - 1
Rodrigo Lopez - 3
John Mayberry Jr - 2
Rod Nichols (Pitching Coach) - 1
Joe Savery - 1 (nice numbered card)
Jack Taschner - 1

Cards This Series - 9, Overall - 708

8/22/09-8/25/09: Durham Bulls vs Syracuse Chiefs

Although I hate to do this, I am going to group this whole series in one post. How sad is it that two weeks before the end of the season, the Syracuse Chiefs play Durham (Triple A affiliate for Tampa Bay) for the ONLY time this year. This four game series was interesting. Rob Ducey (scout) was there, as well as a rehabbing Akinori Iwamura! I was able to kill off a lot for this game one. It rained during game two, and I left it early. They weren't bad, except for Fernando Perez, who is a douchebag. Thanks for ruining my pen, dick. Also, game two (Saturday 8/23) was autograph night for the Chiefs. I was able to kill off my remainder with them, even with the rain, since they signed in the concourse.

Books:

Durham
Jeremy Hellickson (2006, 2008, 2009)
Andy Sonnanstine (2006)
Shawn Riggans (2006)
Desmond Jennings (2008, 2009)
Wade Davis (2009)
John Jaso (2009)
Fernando Perez (2009)
Reid Brignac (2009)

Syracuse
Luis Atilano (2009)

Cards:

Durham
Xavier Hernandez (Pitching Coach) - 3
Akinori Iwamura - 11
Reid Brignac - 2
Elliot Johnson - 3
Fernando Perez - 1
Desmond Jennings - 3
Ray Olmedo - 1
Jeremy Hellickson - 1
Joe Nelson - 3
Matt Joyce - 2
Shawn Riggans - 6
Andy Sonnanstine - 5

Syracuse
Ross Detwiler - 1
Kory Casto - 1
Shairon Martis - 2

Other
Rob Ducey - 5

Cards This Series - 50, Overall - 699

8/15/09: Rochester Red Wings vs Syracuse Chiefs

Last game of the year between these two teams. It was a great finish for the team, with little left over. I even lucked out and got Jose Lugo in my book, when we didn't expect him to be around. It was also Wall of Fame night. It sucked, as Rick Leach no showed, however Geno Petralli and Jon Ratliff showed. Ratliff was in the stands a bit, while Petralli never made it to the stands, instead being in the Chiefs dugout. After the game ended, I spotted him and was able to get him to come sign from the field. Was a great spot by me!

Books:

Syracuse
Chris Everts (2006)

Rochester
Anthony Slama (2008)
Jose Lugo (2009)

Cards:

Rochester
Juan Morillo - 4
Rich Miller (Coach) - 1
Philip Humber - 1

Syracuse
Daryle Ward - 2
Kory Casto - 1

Others
Jon Ratliff - 1
Geno Petralli - 6

Cards Today - 16, Overall - 637

8/14/09: Rochester Red Wings vs Syracuse Chiefs

This was the beginning of the final two game series between Syracuse and Rochester (Minnesota's Triple A affiliate). I only showed up for the late part of the game and to grab players after. Didn't go too bad.

Books:

Rochester
Juan Morillo (2006, 2008, 2009)
Anthony Slama (2009)

Cards:

Rochester
R. A. Dickey - 2
Jose Morales - 2
Matt Tolbert - 2

Cards Today - 6, Overall - 621

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