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noreply@blogger.com (Dan) — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 01:25:00 +0000

Hey all! OMGautos is still here, just taking a little bit of a break. We'll be back soon, but wanted to give you a heads up that we're making some updates around here and moving to a WordPress CMS.

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Bill Gullickson

noreply@blogger.com (Dan) — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 01:47:00 +0000

Who: Pitcher Bill Gullickson

Team: Cincinnati Reds

Card: 1987 Topps

Acquired: Private Signing

Comments: Once I started my little '87 Topps Reds Project, I soon found out that Bill Gullickson would be one of the tougher autographs to obtain. Thanks to a private signing on SportsCollectors.net, I was able to get Bill's '87 Topps signed nicely and added to the collection. Nice!

Bill didn't pitch for the Reds for long - all of 1986 and part of the '87 season, but had a pretty good career. He even left to pitch in Japan for a short period before returning to MLB again.

I don't know about you, but I would want to play in Japan too.

Andre Dawson

noreply@blogger.com (Dan) — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 13:03:00 +0000

Who: Outfielder Andre Dawson

Team: Chicago Cubs

Card: 1987 Topps Traded

Acquired: TTM 2/2 3/19/2010 (25 days)

Comments: 1987 was the first season Andre spent with the Cubs. While he had an MVP season that year, his '87 Topps Traded card didn't live up to his stellar season. Andre's graph does though. Check it.

Brandon Phillips

noreply@blogger.com (Dan) — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 13:03:00 +0000

Who: Second Baseman Brandon Phillips

Team: Cincinnati Reds

Card: 2009 Topps Heritage

Acquired: TTM 1/1 3/17/2010 (22 days)

Comments: Brandon's another great signer on the Reds roster. I've been wanting to get this one signed for the 2009 Topps Heritage Reds set, but every-time I had an autograph opportunity with Brandon, I didn't have it with me! Nice to get it through the mail this spring.

Lawrence Taylor

noreply@blogger.com (Dan) — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 13:03:00 +0000

Who: Hall of Fame Linebacker Lawrence Taylor

Team: New York Giants

Card: 1986 Topps

Acquired: TTM 1/1 3/29/2010 (13 days)

Comments: Dude. L.T. Nuf' said.

Jim Merritt

noreply@blogger.com (Dan) — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 13:03:00 +0000

Who: Pitcher Jim Merritt

Team: Cincinnati Reds

Card: 1972 Topps

Acquired: TTM 1/1 3/22/2010 (160 days)

Comments: Another great addition to the Reds '72 Topps Project. Jim Merritt pitched for the Reds from 1969-72, having some of the best seasons of his career with the young Big Red Machine. He was even a 20 game winner in 1970, helping the Reds get to their first World Series appearance in 19 years.

Great looking card and the pen signature really enhances the vintage look of the card. Gotta love those stirrups, too! Perfect length right there.

Matt Maloney

noreply@blogger.com (Dan) — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 00:54:00 +0000

Who: Pitcher Matt Maloney

Team: Cincinnati Reds

Card: 2009 Topps

Acquired: TTM 1/1 3/22/2010 (26 Days)

Comments: Matt is a solid, young left-handed pitcher for the Reds. He was in contention for the fifth starter spot this spring training, but looks like he's a long shot at this point. It's been a hotly contested position between him, 2009 Reds first round pick Mike Leake, Travis Wood and Aroldis Chapman. He may be out of the running at this point, but I have no doubt we'll see him up with the big league club during the 2010 season - it's great to have a left handed starter in the mix.

Matt's a great TTM signer, just like a lot of the Reds. They take care of their fans!

Jonny Gomes

noreply@blogger.com (Dan) — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 13:03:00 +0000

Who: Outfielder Jonny Gomes

Team: Cincinnati Reds

Card: 2009 Topps

Acquired: TTM 2/2 3/4/2010 (9 days)

Comments: The second of two cards that Jonny signed for me through the mail during spring training. The other was a sweet little Topps 206.

Stan Musial

noreply@blogger.com (Dan) — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 13:03:00 +0000

Who: Hall of Fame Outfielder & First Baseman Stan Musial

Team: St. Louis Cardinals

Card: 2008 Goudey

Acquired: 1/1 Private Signing

Comments: Yeah, you know, there are just some autographs you have to have in the collection. This one goes without saying - Stan "The Man" Musial, one of the greatest to play the game.

I waffled a bit about what to have him sign. I do love getting signatures on any of the Goudey sets, but a vintage card of Stan would have been great. Since I didn't have any vintage featuring Mr. Musial, I went ahead and sent a card that I already had and really like. It will look great next to a few of the other Hall of Famers I have on 2008 Goudey cards.

Stan's signature isn't quite what it once was, but that's totally okay. He's getting up there in age - he'll be '90 this November, so it's understandable. I hope that he still has some great years ahead of him. Baseball could use a few more guys like Stan.

Jeremy Guthrie

noreply@blogger.com (Dan) — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 13:03:00 +0000

Who: Pitcher Jeremy Guthrie

Team: Baltimore Orioles

Card: 2009 Goudey

Acquired: TTM 2/2 3/10/2010 (14 days)

Comments: This the second of two cards that Jeremy signed for me. The other is a Goudey as well. This one came out particularly nice with the black marker on bright, contrasting colors. Like the other one, this card took a little beat of a beating during it's visit with the USPS. No matter though, great return for the collection.

Justin Masterson

noreply@blogger.com (Dan) — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 13:03:00 +0000

Who: Pitcher Justin Masteron

Team: Boston Red Sox

Card: 2009 Goudey

Acquired: TTM 1/1 ()

Comments: Justin gave me such a great lookin' autograph last season, I had to write him again. Boy, did he come though, too. No longer with the Sox, Justin is throwin' for the Indians. Maybe I'll get to see him pitch against the Reds this season at GABP during inter-league play.

Phil 4:13

I can do everything through him who gives me strength.

Andre Dawson

noreply@blogger.com (Dan) — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 13:03:00 +0000

Who: Outfielder Andre Dawson

Team: Montreal Expos

Card: 1987 Topps

Acquired: TTM 2/2 3/19/2010 (25 days)

Comments: The Hawk! I've been meaning to send his two '87 Topps cards to him to get signed for quite a while now - before his HOF announcement too. That got me in gear to get these bad-boys out. I was more than happy to include a small donation for his autograph - which is quite a beauty.

This is a great looking card. Andre's photo is composed quite well, featuring him in a delicate position as he finishes up his swing. Great stuff.

Drew Stubbs

noreply@blogger.com (Dan) — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 13:03:00 +0000

Who: Outfielder Drew Stubbs

Team: Cincinnati Reds

Card: 2009 Topps Redsfest

Acquired: TTM 1/1 2/25/2010 (12 days)

Comments: The Reds have quite a few great TTM signers on the team. Drew is right there with the best of them. I've missed him at Redsfest the past two years, but he's hooked me up TTM twice now - very cool.

This is a Topps promo card from Redsfest 2009. They gave cards of a few featured Reds away at various tables around the convention. It was nice to send Drew a card with him in a Reds uni. Of course, right about the time that I got this back, I picked up a pretty sweet 2010 Topps Heritage card of him that would be perfect for a signature. Maybe later this year we can take care of that.

Bruce Bochy

noreply@blogger.com (Dan) — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 13:03:00 +0000

Who: Catcher Bruce Bochy

Team: San Diego Padres

Card: 1987 Topps

Acquired: TTM 1/1 3/4/2010 (8 days)

Comments: 1987 Topps, WHAT! Heck yeah... this one comes from current San Fran manager Bruce Bochy. Not only has he enjoyed a long career as a major league baseball player, he's also had a long career as a manager. Not a bad way to earn a living, eh?

What a 'stache, right?!

Jonny Gomes

noreply@blogger.com (Dan) — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 13:03:00 +0000

Who: Outfielder Jonny Gomes

Team: Cincinnati Reds

Card: 2009 Topps 206

Acquired: TTM 2/2 3/4/2010 (9 days)

Comments: What a great signer! Jonny hooked me up last season as well. Nice to get him on a Reds card this time around. I'm excited to see him in left field this season for the Reds. The guy brings a ton of energy to the ballpark everyday and he's the dude you want to have on your side in a bench-clearing brawl.

Jeremy Guthrie

noreply@blogger.com (Dan) — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 13:03:00 +0000

Who: Pitcher Jeremy Guthrie

Team: Baltimore Orioles

Card: 2008 Goudey

Acquired: TTM 2/2 3/10/2010 (14 days)

Comments: Dude, Goudey. Keep it rockin'! This one comes from Orioles pitcher Jeremy Guthrie. Jeremy kicked out 10 wins last year, but tied for the league lead in losses with 17. Well, he pitches for the Orioles, who are pretty miserable, so it's okay. 10 wins on that team are pretty damn good.

Nice little personalization on this one. Good stuff. I like Jeremy's autograph - it's got a nice little curvy kick to it. Too bad his black glove is hiding a bit of the signature.

The card took a bit of a beating in the mail. There's a decent little crease across the top of the card.

Jeff Francis

noreply@blogger.com (Dan) — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:03:00 +0000

Who: Pitcher Jeff Francis

Team: Colorado Rockies

Card: 2008 Goudey

Acquired: TTM 1/1 3/5/2010 (9 days)

Comments: I took this spring training as an excuse to send out a truckload of Goudey cards to get signed. I just love the look of an autographed Goudey card. Just to clarify "truckload" I think I send out maybe 23? It's a lot for me, that's for sure.

So yeah, Jeff! Pretty cool he got back with me on the autograph. Looks good. I think some of the marker rubbed off in the envelop during transit, but no biggie. Jeff has put together a nice little career so far with the Rockies. Hope he keeps it up.

Ross Ohlendorf

noreply@blogger.com (Dan) — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:03:00 +0000

Who: Pitcher Ross Ohlendorf

Team: New York Yankees

Card: 2008 Topps Heritage

Acquired: TTM 1/1 ()

Comments: Not only is Ross a heck of a ballplayer - he was the only Pirate pitcher with a winning record in 2009 - he's also a damn smart guy. He pitched for the Princenton Tigers and graduated school while competing in the Diamondbacks farms system. Plus, he studied Operations Research and Financial Engineering and in his senior thesis, used sabermetrics to demonstrate the return on investment from the MLB Draft. Crazy stuff.

As for Ross being a Yankee, he was traded by the D-Backs to the Yankees in 2006 as a key piece in the Randy Johnson deal. I made his major league debut in 2007 against the Blue Jays. After the 2008 season, he was acquired by the Pittsburgh Pirates.

These Rookie Stars of 2008 cards are great to get signed. Glad I pulled out this Ohlendorf card - I would have never known about his off-field success if it weren't for it.

Kevin Hickey

noreply@blogger.com (Dan) — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:03:00 +0000

Who: Pitcher Kevin Hickey

Team: Baltimore Orioles

Card: 1990 Donruss

Acquired: In Person, Soxfest 2010

Comments: Actually, this is the last card I am posting from Soxfest. Nothing like ending a crescendo on a '90 Donruss note.

Chris Heisey

noreply@blogger.com (Dan) — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:03:00 +0000

Who: Outfielder Chris Heisey

Team: Dayton Dragons (Reds Single A)

Card: 2007 Dayton Dragons

Acquired: TTM 1/1 3/8/2010 (10 Days)

Comments: Chris is really turning some heads in Reds camp this spring. I wouldn't be surprised to see him up with the club sometime in 2010.

Yeah, and great stirrups - love the stripe.

These Dayton Dragon cards have come in handy. I bought them a few years ago at Redsfest so I could get a few of the younger guys on cards. As guys come through the system, I'm slowly adding to the Dayton collection.

Micah Owings

noreply@blogger.com (Dan) — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:03:00 +0000

Who: Pitcher Micah Owings

Team: Cincinnati Reds

Card: 2009 Topps 206

Acquired: TTM 1/1 3/4/2010 (19 days)

Comments: Micah was another one of my first returns from spring training mailings. He always goes out of his way to add a little extra personalization to the request and this time even had a little hand-written note suggesting I check out his performance pledge on his website. Pretty cool he takes a little time to do those things for fans.

Aaron Harang

noreply@blogger.com (Dan) — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 13:03:00 +0000

Who: Pitcher Aaron Harang

Team: Cincinnati Reds

Card: 2009 Topps Heritage

Acquired: TTM 1/1 2/25/2010 (12 days)

Comments: Aaron has one of the best signatures in the game. Always great to get a TTM return from him. He signed one for me last year, and I sent to him again this year and he was one of the first returns I got from spring training.

I'm hoping Aaron has a great season in 2010. He's had a pair of rough years and comes into this season looking to bust out again. He's already been named the Opening Day stater for the Reds, so management thinks he's still got it. I do too.

I sent out ~50 requests this spring training. Doing pretty well so far on returns. I sent to a lot of guys that sign regularly and only took a few chances here and there. Always fun to get stuff back in the mail. More TTM posts coming soon.

Darrin Jackson

noreply@blogger.com (Dan) — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 14:03:00 +0000

Who: Outfielder Darrin Jackson

Team: San Diego Padres

Card: 1990 Topps

Acquired: In Person, Soxfest 2010

Comments: Alright, this is the LAST card I am posting from a pretty loaded Soxfest haul. Darrin Jackson is currently works on White Sox radio along-side Ed Farmer. Before his radio days, Darrin was the color-man on White Sox broadcasts.

Johnny Bench

noreply@blogger.com (Dan) — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 03:20:00 +0000

Who: Hall of Fame Catcher Johnny Bench

Team: Cincinnati Reds

Card: 1972 Topps

Acquired: TTM

Comments: It's nice to add the autograph of the greatest catcher to ever play the game to the collection. One of two cards that Johnny Bench has in the 1972 set, this card keeps my '72 Topps Reds project going.

While I do prefer autographs of the free variety, reaching a little deeper to get the autograph of a Hall of Famer from my favorite team is worth it. It also helped that the autograph was a gift from my wife for my birthday. Pretty nerdy, eh? Haha... Works for me.

Regardless of you personal opinions of Bench, everyone has to agree that he has a beautiful signature.

John Danks

noreply@blogger.com (Dan) — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:03:00 +0000

Who: Pitcher John Danks

Team: Chicago White Sox

Card: 2009 Topps

Acquired: In Person, Soxfest 2010

Comments: Coming...