For instance, if I pull an 2013 A&G auto from one of the 29 other teams I don't think twice about trading it away for some Cubs. Not a second thought.
Which makes me wonder, did Matt realize he dropped a Brett Jackson auto in the package?
Now, the Jackson card is the closest thing to a "present" Cub that was in this particular package, but I'm totally cool with that, because that means there are Cubs of the past included and I can always get behind the heroes of my youth (and earlier).
Oh, and for the record, Jackson's not even with the major league team at the moment as he's hacking away in AA. So, in a way, he can kind of qualify as a former Cub, and the title to the post still fits.
On to the aforementioned former Cubs!
Four "new to me" Ernie Banks cards. I love the one on the top-right that has his Hall of Fame plaque in the background. Pretty nice idea by Topps on that one.
On the other hand, the "Shortstop Supremacy" would have once gotten me excited. But anymore, the only time I recognize Arod is when I'm trying to debate which nickname is more fitting: ARoid or AFraud. Ugh.
Kerry Wood Topps and Bowman:
Kerry Wood Upper Deck and Heritage:
Kerry Wood Donruss, Leaf, Ultra, and couple of rare Topps:
And then the card I've been after for years, and I do mean years.
Matt included a note as well, "How about a 10% boost to the ol' Kerry Wood collection?"
Heck yeah!
Thanks for a great package, Matt! I've got something planned down the road for you, but until then I've got some cards already packaged up to send your way.
Wow, what a package. In my opinion, Cubs fans are the best traders!
When you posted your have list for K-Wood the other day, I think I cackled and wrung my hands mischievously because I had picked up a 200+ card Wood lot a while back.
ReplyDeleteAnd I had to write on a penny sleeve to make sure you knew it was a variation and not the standard Topps card.
The Jackson was a dupe for me as well. I had picked one up separately and then another one in a lot later on. Glad to share the Cubbie wealth!