Mike Torrez To The Red Sox

When working on my sorting project, I came across a card that caught my eye. It was a 1977 O-Pee-Chee Mike Torrez base card.

 

Someone who owned the card before me wanted to update their collection it appears and put Torrez in their Red Sox pile.

 

However, from my research, there are many things wrong with this card. First and most important...SOMEONE DEFACED A CARD!! AHHHHHHH! (it's okay when Baseball Card Breakdown does it however as he is always creates a masterpiece with it)

 

Secondly, he wasn't traded to the Red Sox. They signed him as a Free Agent after the 1977 season when he had a short stint with the Yankees. He had many small stints it seems with 7 teams over his 18 playing years.

 

Third, if you are going to change his team from A's to Red Sox, why not had changed it to the Yankees first then scribble it out to the Red Sox??? If your going to do the work and deface it, do it right ;)

Also during my research of Torrez, I was surprised to hear he was traded for the great Reggie Jackson which is how he ended up on the A's. Looking at his career leading up to that trade he only had one decent season. Seemed like a bit of an uneven trade in my eyes even with Don Baylor and Paul Mitchell being included in that deal.

Usually a card being scribbled on like this, I would normally toss into a freebie box. But, I couldn't do it this time for a couple of reasons. It's a card older than 1980 which I don't have a lot of and there is just something appealing about the card. I can't figure it out. So instead, it's going in my Oakland A's box despite Red Sox being written on it.

What do guys normally do when a player gets traded or signed elsewhere? Do you place them in the jersey team they are wearing or the new one? Do you write on the cards to keep track? Let me know in comments!

Nuttin But The Hits:2015-2016 Upper Deck Series 2 Hobby Box (Eichel Sighting/100)

BLOGGERS NOTE: This is a new segment. One thing about my Breakin Wax series was that it was supposed to be a quick breakdown of a box break but instead turned into a full review every time. Yes, I do have reviews but those are specifically for newer releases. So to separate confusion, Nuttin But The Hits will literally be what it says. It's still enjoyable and gets everyone straight to what they wanna see.

• 2015-2016 Upper Deck Series 2 Hobby Box
• 24 Packs Per Box, 8 Cards Per Pack
• One Memorabilia Card Per Box
• Six Young Guns Rookies Per Box
• Four UD Canvas Cards Per Box
• Four UD Portraits Per Box
• Five O-Pee-Chee Update Per Box
• One O-Pee-Chee Rainbow Foil Parallel Per Box
• Two O-Pee-Chee Retro Updates Per Box
• $70 Per Box

My Young Gun finds:
Like my usual Young Gun pulls, nothing too big here.







My rainbow foil O-Pee-Chee update rookie find

My Canvas pulls weren't great so I didn't bother posting those this time same as my UD Portraits. Not sure if in the future of this segment if I will post all of my hits or just key ones.

My jersey card wasn't that great either. I have never pulled anyone big on these. However, I set my new best on a Series 1 and 2 best pull on the next card....

This O-Pee-Chee Update Rookie Black Border #'d 51/100 of hot rookie Jack Eichel. Sharp looking card all around with the throwback design and touch of rainbow foil. Of course as everyone knows, I like shiny things.

Overall, not a horrible break with Eichel saving it in terms of hits. But, with the Young Guns you just never know which rookie will up their game later on. That has happened to me before.

This has always been a product I never mind digging into more than once.

What are your thoughts on this years Upper Deck Series 2? What was your best hit of all time from the product?

HOBBY TOPIC

This series is all about you, the readers. My opinion is mum on every subject, however, you guys have the open mic per say on here. So without further ado, here is today' topic:

HOBBY TOPIC THIS WEEK!

What are your guys thoughts on Upper Deck's new upcoming hockey card release 2014-2015 O-Pee-Chee Platinum? Do you like the design? Is this something you would like UD to expand to other sports with? Is there something you would improve about it?

Here are some images for you to nibble on to help with this discussion.

 

 

Leave your thoughtful comments below!

NPN Of The Week

With the lack of me buying a lot of newer products, I haven't had many NPN addresses to share in weeks. So in return this Sunday, I wanted to show off an NPN I just got in from Upper Deck. By far, they are the easiest NPN of them all. Just go online to their website that you can locate HERE.

 Let me know your thoughts on this NPN mail day from Upper Deck and what the best one you have ever received from them.

Kiddercards Prize Mail Day

On Twitter, @Kiddercards is always holding these great contests. At least 2 or 3 a week. They challenge you to different sport questions and you must answer the question right. This past week I chose a 4-1 score in a hockey game and was the winner. In return, I won a 6 pack hockey card lot. 3 Score 12-13, and 3 O-Pee Chee. Here are my results:

 

Above are some PC hockey rookies, and then a nice hit from the 6 pack lot numbered to 100:

Also wanted to give another shout out to Kiddercards for this great mail day and for all of the contests they do. Thanks again!!

Let me know how you think I did with the pack break.

Upper Deck's Double Rookie Class Excitement Continues!

As we posted a couple of weeks ago, Upper Deck has been talking up their 2013-2014 hockey card lineups and the impressive double rookie class that comes along with it. And I can see from the early images why they are so excited. Some impressive sneak peaks so far.

The first out on July 2nd will be the high end release Trilogy. There will be Thirty-three rookies (the top 33 rookies who skated during the 2013 NHL season) in the set and will have three different autograph rookie cards available. Now thats a great kickoff!

 

  

 

Next up for the Upper Deck is the fun product O-Pee Chee set to release on August 6. This set is loaded with players and has a very deep checklist. Along with top skaters it will have the popular “Marquee Rookies” and rare “Retro Rookies.” Some of the "fun" in this product other than opening it, are stickers, team rings and team logo patches. Of course, with a deep checklist, this will be a rookie card collectors dream!

   

 

Another fun and first time release from Upper Deck and only exclusive to Canada residents is

 2013 Upper Deck Team Canada Hockey releasing on August 20th. While this product doesn't really have many rookies, there will be some members of the 2013-14 Upper Deck NHL Double Rookie Class who have trading cards in this set like Jonathan Huberdeau and Dougie Hamilton. Which once again collectors will want in their collection.

  

Then on September 24th, Upper Deck NHL Upper Deck Artifacts releases. Other than being a product full of amazing memorabilia it will also have great looking rookie cards as well. This is the first product to be really rookie packed because it will have exchange cards good for recently drafted rookies who skate during the 2013-14 NHL season.

 

Then comes the biggie around the first week of November...Upper Deck Series 1. And those of us who know this product, know this is every rookie card collectors dream with Young Guns the most popular rookie cards out on the market. A product in which I know I have got to chase down rookies of. And when this product releases all of the rookies will be live in it.Upper Deck however is keeping the overall details of this one quite.

What are your thoughts on this years Double Rookie class? Will you be chasing down the rookie cards? Will it bring you into collecting hockey? Let us know!

Box Breakers: 2012-2013 Upper Deck and O-Pee-Chee Hockey 1 hobby pack each

Opened two hobby packs of Upper Deck hockey products. My first break of theirs this year. Here are my results. I gotta say, I do like the Upper Deck hockey. Amazing photography and the Young Guns are always a great find. Especially this season without any rookie cards. You gotta grab the early hockey releases when you can.

O-Pee-Chee

Not much to show. I was happy to pull a Young Gun. Other than that we didn't hit much. Will rate this break a:

3/5

Flashback Product: 1982 O-Pee-Chee Baseball Wax Box

 

  

Look for rookie cards of Terry Francona, Jesse Barfield, Jorge Bell

Boxes run around $160