Card of the day:Pedro Martinez

The Phillies announced today that the recently acquired Pedro Martinez will be in the starting rotation. He will get his first start of the year on Wednesday which will be on ESPN for the world to see. Although his best years are behind him we still think that maybe he still has a little bit left in the tank. Its going to be a different role for Pedro instead of being the ace he will try to help the struggling back end of the rotation. We might see the return of Pedro in the playoffs were he could win another World Series and be a lock in the H.O.F.

*Could Imagine Pedro pitching in a Yankees-Phillies W.S. that would be crazy

Player: Pedro Martinez

Card Brand: 2008 Upper Deck Piece of History

Set: Franchise History Jersey Button

Features: Serial #'d/5, Jersey with button

This card is very interesting because its button which is very original. Company should be more original and use stuff instead of the usual boring white jersey

Price: $200

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Custom Cards: Andrew McCutchen

I really like how these look. I didnt change anything from the last one just the color. I think I'm going to make a set of these cards maybe 30 players. I wanna print these out to see how they look as a real card. I wanna do improvements but I have not gotten any feedback so please comment I would greatly appericiate it.

Custom Cards: Zack Greinke

Topps VS UpperDeck

The top story buzzing around in the card world is Upper Deck losing MLB rights. Although losing the MLB rights they still have the MLBPA rights.This allows them to still produce cards with players name but with no logos of MLB or MLB teams. Upper deck is gonna go this route since they still wanna make cards. So I guess your wondering how are cards gonna look with no logos. Don't wonder anymore because with my photo shop skills LegendaryWax gots you covered.

This one doesnt look that bad but the no logo on the cap feels very weird but I could live with it.

Now this where we run into some problems. I mean you cant tell thats he wearing a baseball uniform. UD is going to have to pick its pictures wisley. Chose a bad picture and you wont be able tell if its a baseball card or not.

Now this one looks okay your not losing much logo just a little bit on the helmet which you can't even see.

I still cant get used to hats with no logos its too weird and so anti-baseball.

This is the best one yet, his hands covering the logo and he has a batting helmet which looks better than the hat when logo-less.

There you have it. When you really think about logoless cards aren't that. I really think UD can pull it off and still compete with topps. Its going to war now Topps vs UD in 2010 now there enemies there kill each other. This is what baseball cards a rivalry which could deeply improve sells.

Contest

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Custom Cards: Justin Upton

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The Game Winner Yesterday

Man that game was great a home run to beak the tie and win the game was amazing. No I'm not talking about the A-Rod 15th inning Walk-Off Home Run, that placed 2nd in my top moments of yesterdays games. Im talking about Everth Cabrera's Walk-Off Grand Slam against the top closer in the game today K-Rod.

It was only Everth's second career Home Run and it was huge. Even though Cabrera struck out the previous three at a bats and he was facing a great pitcher he still battled and came out victorious.

The Padres haven't had much success this season but yesterdays game was incredible. That why I love baseball because if your team is bad they still have 162 games to have a great game, one that you'll remember.

Custom Cards: Bob Gibson

I had fun making this card because Bob Gibson is one of my favorite players from the past. I fell in love with the incredible 1968 season where Gibson posted a rediclous 1.12 ERA and the World Series looked great. I was excited when the MLBNetwork decided to show Game 1 of the 68' W.S. were Gibson fanned 20 batters.

I like the card because it has an original design. It took alot of time to make this card and it came out great. I would love to get some feedback on the card, what you like or dislike.

Card of the day: Andrew McCutchen

Player: Andrew McCuchen

Card Brand: 2007 Bowman Signs of the Future

Features: Autograph

Price: Many bids around $15

Card Design. The text isn't the focal point, its very loud but still subtle. The simplicity is great, the card is very easy on easy. The autograph is a sticker but like many bowman products its incorporated into the design which looks great. I think Bowman's high-end products are great but a little bit too expensive, if you buy a hobby box, but buying singles on ebay is the best option.

About the player: McCutchen is starting to become one of my favorite players. With his great speed, spectacular defensive skills,and solid hitting, Andrew is starting to look like the face of franchise for many years to come. Although the pirates trade many of there stars McCutchen looks like hes going to stay a Pirate. He has been amazing with RISP hitting .395 BA, .489 OBP, getting 7 walks, and driving in 25 runs quite impressive for a 22 year old rookie.

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Card of the day: Aaron Poreda

Year: 2007

Set: 2007 Bowman Sterling

Player : Aaron Poreda

Poreda was one of the four prospects the White Sox traded to get pitcher Jake Peavy. Ranked as the White Sox top pitching prospect Aaron was the reason the Padres traded there ace. Poreda had great numbers in the minor leagues posting a 2.66 ERA in 281 innings. Currently Poreda was called up to the White Sox bullpen.

Features: Autograph

Link: 2007 Bowman Sterling Aaron Poreda

Price: $20

2009 Trade deadline

Today has been a hectic day for baseball players, mangers, reporters, and fans. Big names were swirling around the media, players like Halladay, Lee, Martinez, Laroche, and my favorite player Adrian Gonzalez.

My heart sank thinking about the Padres Offense without there top hitter, or should I say there only hitter. I didn't how much of the Padres sucking I could tolerate from the players to the terrible ownership( the owner had to cut his payroll significantly because he couldn't keep "his pants on"' if you know I mean.

I woke up about 8 in morning to check up on trade rumors, and there was a bunch of story's going around many which fell threw. Adrian Gonzalez was heavily targeted by the Red Sox in a mega blockbuster trade. The price was eventually to high for the Red Sox's who have a serious problem of clinging on to there prospects.

There was serious trend of many teams holding on there prospects a little bit too much these past couple of years, but a bit more evident this year.

I was constantly watching and reading about updates of padres on the move. The deadline finally arrived and no Padres were traded ........YET.

When I arrived thinking that all the trades were set and done I heard a Bombshell. I mean this was the biggest trade I seen the Padres make in the 9 years of following them. It was Jake Peavy who got traded which was a bittersweet moment for me. I seen Jake pitch since the beginning of his pro debut, Peavy was the face of the franchise of the Padres along with ex padres Trevor Hoffman for many years.

Although I'm saddened of his departer I know its for the better of the team. I'm really excited of the young arms were receiving from the White Soxs.

Clayton Richard is struggling a bit, like most rookie, but with him moving to the NL and in pitchers friendly Petco Park his numbers will greatly improve. My favorite player has to be the White Sox top pitching prospect Aaron Poreda. He had a great season in AA this year with a 2.38 ERA and only 1 HR allowed and was recently called up.

The Padres look like they have a good young rotation

Chris Young/Mat Latos/Clayton Richards/Aaron Poreda/ maybe Sean Garrland

Overall I like the Padres move of Jake Peavy because they pulled off a great trade that benifits them for years to come.