2011 Topps Opening Day

Topps Opening Day card sets are like Marmite. you either like it or hate it.(For those unfamiliar with Marmite, it is a thick, black, runny yeast based product that you spread on toast, have in sandwiches or use a dip). There doesn't appear to be any middle ground., possibly because there is little or no chance of pulling a 'hit' from the packs. My interested is based on the inclusion of a Jacoby Ellsbury card.
There are 220 base cards, blue border parallel of the base cards and a number of interesting inserts. I have a blaster, containing 11 packs, that was given to me by the head of my school- purchased from Target.


Pack 1:
#1 Carlos Gonzalez Rockies
#81 Jay Bruce Reds
#104 Victor Martinez Tigers
#174 Buster Posey Giants
#187 Brandon Phillips Reds
#205 Carlos Quentin White Sox
#PFP Barack Obama

Pack 2:
#43 Jered Weaver Angels
#87 Zack Greinke Brewers
#120 Roy Halladay Phillies
#140 Derek Jeter Yankees
#153 Kendry Morales Angels
#190 Elvis Andrus Rangers
#TTOD9 Jered Weaver Angels

Pack 3:
#3 Jon Lester Red Sox
#84 Brian Matusz Orioles
#92 Nick Markakis Orioles
#137 Joel Pineiro Angels
#169 Felix Hernandez Mariners
#211 Ricky Nolasco Marlins
#PFP4 Ronald Reagan


Pack 4:
#56 Brain Bogusevic Astros
#114 Ervin Santana Angels
#129 Ike Davis Mets
#129 Ike Davis Mets blue border 1686/2011
#157 Adam Lind Blue jays
#162 Gordon Beckham White Sox
1/10 Mark Teixeira Spot the Error

Pack 5:
#11 Jaime Garcia Cardinals
#90 Chase Utley Phillies
#192 Dustin Pedroia Red Sox
#197 Kelly Johnson D-backs
#217 Andy Pettitte Yankees
#TTOD4 Jose Batista Blue Jays
#UL1 Joe Mauer Twins

Pack 6:
#21 Martin Prado Braves
#41 Aubrey Huff Giants
#98 Angel Pagan Mets
#165 Carlos Zambrano Cubs
#171 Yovani Gallardo Brewers
#182 Troy Tulowitzki Rockies
#SC22 Cliff Lee Rangers

Pack 7:
#54 Ian Stewart Rockies
#70 Freddie Freeman Braves
#126 Brian Duensing Twins
#154 Dan Harden Angels
#216 Jose Reyes Mets
#M18 Pirate Parrot !!!!
#ODS3 Alex Rodriguez Yankees
Pack 8:
#27 Andrew McCutchen Pirates
#45 Desmond Jennings Bay Rays
#103 Jose Bautista Blue Jays
#119 Alexei Ramirez White Sox
#163 Chad Billingsley Dodgers
#204 Carlos Beltran Mets
#SC6 Evan Longoria Bay Rays

Pack 9:
#46 Yadier Molina Cardinals
#91 Andres Torres Giants
#119 Alexei Ramirez White Sox blue border 1416/2011
#143 Jeremy Guthrie Orioles
#148 Kevin Youkilis Red Sox
#220 Alfonso Soriano Cubs
7/10 David Wright Spot the Error
Pack 10:
#13 Carl Crawford Red Sox
#35 Vladimir Guerrero Rangers
#92 Nick Markakis Orioles
#180 Colby Rasmus Cardinals
#188 Justin Verlander Tigers
#198 Adrian Gonzalez Red Sox
#SC14 David Wright Mets
Pack 11:
#64 Miguel Tejada Giants
#67 Johnny Cueto Reds
#78 Garrett Jones Pirates
#141 Brent Morel White Sox
#149 Tommy Hansen Braves
#183 Jacoby Ellsbury Red Sox
#M9 Paws
A late showing from the Red Sox. Two Red Sox newcomers in the second to last pack and a Jacoby Ellsbury, only the second time I have pulled him from a pack.
Overall 6 Red Sox, so not too bad.
For the record- I hate Marmite. Much prefer Vegemite, the Australian equivalent.