Edwin Encarnacion

Who: Third Baseman Edwin Encarnacion

Team: Cincinnati Reds

Card: 2007 Topps Heritage

Acquired: In Person, Redsfest '08

Comments: This card is what Topps Heritage is all about. Great looking card. The colors are working, the photo actually looks somewhat vintage and they are perfect for autographs - it's got it going on. Double E signed my card at Redsfest, and while it's not the greatest sig, it's always great to get them in person. He signed a 100 or so before I got to him and probably another 100 or more after me. He was blasting through the autographs to make sure everyone got one. That's fine by me.

Edwin Encarnacion

Who: Third Baseman Edwin Encarnacion

Team: Cincinnati Reds

Card: 2008 Goudey

Acquired: 'Bay

Comments: Let me say this: Edwin Encarnacion is a clutch player. Well, sometimes, at least. Sweet card, huh? I really like the 2008 Goudey design. I picked this card up REALLY cheap. Always nice to have a Reds autograph. Not much of a sig from Edwin, but that's okay.

Let's hope EE has a breakout season in 2009. He's certainly due.