Friday 8 May 2009

2008 Topps Series One

This series has now probably been done to death now. However a friend went to the 'States'. I say friend it was a relative of the neighbours. If I hear of a person visiting the US I ask them ever so politely, to look out for baseball cards, preferably packs. I usually come up short but hit a little jackpot of sorts for this US visit. Packs, 4 of, 2008 Topps. Not bad really. The pedigree of these packs? Wally World? Target? A card show? No. These packs came from a 7-Eleven store in Florida, apparently they went for a Slurpee.
The last time I opened some 2008 Topps sent by James this happened. Lets see if history repeats itself.
Pack 1:
#4 Rick Ankiel Cardinals
#8 Stephen Drew D-backs
#64 Mike Lowell Red Sox
#94 Bud Black Padres
#104 Kevin Youkilis Red Sox
#119 Jeremy Hermida Marlins
#131 Norris Hopper Reds
#148 Gerald Laird Rangers
#169 Adam Lind Blue Jays
#308 Felipe Lopez Nationals
Pack 2:
#3 Jeff Suppan Brewers Gold 0432/2008
##41 Rich Aurilia Giants
#119 Jeremy Hermida Marlins
#131 Norris Hopper Reds
#140 Brandon Webb D-backs
#180 Jose Valverde D-backs
#201 Matt Capps Pirates
#220 Roy Oswalt Astros
#234 Red Sox World Series
#319 Joey Vitto Reds
Pack 3:
#6 Felix Pie Cubs
#28 Kyle Kendrick Phillies
#80 Alex Rios Blue Jays
#88 Jack Cust Athletics
#90 Vladimir Guerrero Angels
#182 Billy Buckner Royals
#231 Casey Blake Indians
#256 Alex Rodriguez Yankees
#321 J.R.Towles Astros
#MMS50 Mickey Mantle
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Pack 4:
#23 Chin-Lung Hu Dodgers
#77 Angel Guzman Cubs
#98 Classic Combos Howard&Utley Phillies
#115 Johan Santana Twins
#154 David Ross Reds
#210 Mark Teahen Royals
#214 C.J.Wilson Rangers
#225 Hunter Pence Astros
#250 Jonathan Papelbon Red Sox
#CO8-JB Joseph Biden Democrat
Well, pulled the Red Sox World Series card again, but the common variety. I somehow get the feeling that these packs know beforehand that there are no cards I need.
Red Sox count - 4 cards from 4 packs.

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