Saturday 24 June 2017

2014 Topps Opening Day blaster


The 2014 Topps Opening Day is a 220-card set. As in previous Opening Day releases, the cards are just like the Topps Series One, although this year Topps added relics and short printed variations.

There are the usual variety of inserts: Between Innings (10), Breaking Out(20), Fired Up!(30),
Mascots (25), Opening Day Stars (25) and Superstar Celebrations(25).
Each of the 220 base cards has a blue serial numbered parallel set.

The Red Sox checklist from the set includes:
#2 Dustin Pedroia 2 variations
#8 Mike Napoli
#19 Koji Uehara 2 variations
#22 Clay Buchholz
#51 David Ortiz 2 variations
#75 Will Middlebrooks
#110 Jonny Gomes
#113 Jon Lester
#178 Xander Bogaerts RC 2 variations
#194 Shane Victorino

The blaster contains 11 packs, each pack has 7 cards. 

Pack 1:
#1 Mike Trout Angels
#72 Jose Fernandez Marlins blue 0563/2014
#111 Aroldis Chapman Reds
#117 Michael Choice Rangers
#191 Derek Holland Rangers
#197 David Freese Angels
#M16 Braves mascot
#ODS12 Stephen Strasburg Nationals


Pack 2:
#12 Mark Teixeira Yankees
#17 Aaron Hicks Twins
#69 Jason Grilli Pirates
#128 Manny Machado Orioles
#176 Yovani Gallardo Brewers
#182 Adrian Gonzalez Dodgers
#M24 Billy the Marlin

Pack 3:
#89 Julio Teheran Braves
#95 Todd Frazier Reds
#112 Billy Butler Royals
#140 Alex Rodriguez Yankees
#164 Sonny Gray Athletics
#218 Everth Cabrera Padres
#M25 Mr Met

Pack 4:
#25 Torii Hunter Tigers
#51 David Ortiz Red Sox
#172 Josh Hamilton Angles
#183 Aramis Ramirez Brewers
#212 Mark Trumbo D-backs
#220 Derek Jeter Yankees
#SC8 Buster Posey Giants

Pack 5:
#33 Ben Revere Phillies
#87 Jayson Werth Nationals
#122 Yadier Molina Cardinals
#146 Howie Kendrick Angels
#186 Jonathan Schoop Orioles
#209 Alfonso Soriano Yankees
#UP21 Mike Trout Angels

Pack 6:
#24 Michael Wacha Cardinals
#99 Pablo Sandoval Giants
#124 Madison Bumgarner Giants
#139 Jarred Cosart Astros
#202 Jake Marisnick Marlins
#BI9 Royals
#UP30 Jason Kipnis Indians

Pack 7:
#12 Mark Teixeira Yankees blue 0676/2014
#14 Trevor Rosenthal Cardinals
#97 Wilmer Flores Mets
#125 Tim Lincecum Giants
#163 Chris Johnson Braves
#188 Andrew Lambo Pirates
#BO18 Felix Hernandez Mariners

Pack 8:
#9 R.A.Dickey Blue Jays
#40 Wil Myers Bay Rays
#47 Matt Harvey Mets
#79 Nick Castellanos Tigers
#155 Kendrys Morales Mariners
#ODS1 Mike Trout Angels
#ODA-SC Steve Cishek Marlins

Pack 9:
#6 Adrian Beltre Rangers
#23 Felix Hernandez Mariners
#92 Coco Crisp Athletics
#135 Zack Greinke Dodgers
#159 Adam Wainwright Cardinals
#200 Bryce Harper Nationals
#SC3 Torii Hunter Tigers

Pack 10:
#56 Jedd Gyorko Padres
#70 Craig Kimbel Braves
#105 Brain Dozier Twins
#116 Yunel Escobar Bay Rays
#126 David Price Bay Rays
#170 Billy Hamilton Red blue 0977/2014
#BO9 Joe Mauer Twins

Pack 11:
#31 Hunter Pence Giants
#52 Carlos Santana Indians
#104 Jason Kipnis Indians
#106 Matt Moore Bay Rays blue 1572/2014
#129 Joey Votto Reds
#213 Hyun-Jin Ryu Dodgers 

An opening day autograph with odds of 1 in 278 packs-not bad. The last time I opened some Opening Day the sole Red Sox I pulled was also Big Dave.

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