1989 Topps baseball

This pack was included amongst some cards that I purchased from e-bay recently. I have a sneaking suspicion that you rarely find these wax packs unopened.
The 1989 Topps set was full of rookies, the one notable being Randy Johnson, but in a time where the market was flooded with cards most collectors have either: collected all the 1989 Topps they wish to own or have no interest in collecting all the 1989 Topps.
There are also some error cards which draw some attention but besides that it is not one of Topps stellar sets.
I need no more of the 33 Red Sox from this set, although still need the 5 Topps traded Red Sox.

T26 John Dopson,
T29 Nick Esasky,
T64 Randy Kutcher,
T86 Rob Murphy,
T105 Ed Romero

The pack:
#12 Dale Sveum Brewers
#124 Jim Traber Orioles
#256 Benny Santiago Padres
#310 Rafael Palmeiro Cubs
#315 Greg Swindell Indians
#388 NL Leaders RBI
#393 NL Leaders game winning RBI
#400 AL Leaders batting avg
#412 Barry Lyons Mets
#414 Jim Fregosi White Sox
#428 Craig Reynolds Astros
#588 Luis Alicea Cardinals
#606 Rick Dempsey Dodgers
#704 Carlos Quintana Red Sox
#760 Lee Smith Red Sox

Would you believe it, two Red Sox!

2011 Topps Attax Baseball

The big child in me likes Topps Attax. I have never attempted to play the game in any of the multiple variations available -Football, Star Wars, Ice Hockey, Soccer, Heroes, Wrestling. However the baseball variation looks the most complicated. Is it that complicated? The soccer version has only attack and defence numbers, there appears to many different possibilties on the baseball version. There are 258 cards in the base set which includes 25 mascots and 27 stadiums( which begs the question which mascot is missing?)
Anyway. I was sent a lonely pack of the 2011 Baseball version recently. It was purchased from 'The Dollar Store'. Without a shadow of a doubt, I am sure the Dollar Store would become my favourite place. Ever.
No Red Sox so far from this set, so any would be nice...please.

The pack

#41 Carlos Pena Cubs

#84 Francisco Liriano Twins

#124 Josh Hamilton Rangers

#139 Logan Morrion Marlins

#197 Troy Tulowitzki Rockies

#236 Citi Field

 Did you know- Citi Field is the only MLB ballpark with foul poles that
are not yellow...instead they are painted orange.

It appears that the cards have a diamond rating with stars. Meaning common, rare, ultra rare? I am guessing, so you may need the starter set to work this one out.

2011 Topps Opening Day

The final selection of packs from the Alley family are these not so popular 'Opening Day'. Six packs to 'Share and Enjoy'.There is still but one Red Sox card that alludes me-

#29 Jonathan Papelbon
No fear, my luck with these packs is sure to change.

Pack 1:
#42 Gege Halman Mariners
#52 Placido Polanco Phillies
#115 Starlin Castro Cubs
#160 Carlos Lee Astros
#173 Joakim Soria Royals
#181 Josh Beckett Red Sox
#SC-23 Ryan Braun Brewers

Pack 2:
#9 Michael Cuddyer Twins
#64 Miguel Tejada Giants
#82 Brennan Boesch Tigers
#87 Brandon Morrow Blue Jays
#121 John Banks White Sox
#131 Chris Carpenter Cardinals
#TTOD-1 Clayton Kershaw

Pack 3:
#15 David Price Bay Rays
#32 James McDonald Pirates
#37 Tim Hudson Braves
#77 Koji Uehara Orioles
#86 Stephen Strasburg Nationals
#197 Kelly Johnson D-backs
#2/10 Spot the Error Jason Heyward

Pack 4:
#79 Heath Bell Padres
#81 Jay Bruce Reds
#104 Victor Martinez Tigers
#127 Nick Swisher Yankees
#135 David Ortiz Red Sox
#203 Neftali Feliz Rangers
#M-7 Slider ?????

Pack 5:
#28 Edinson Volquez Reds
#47 Phil Hughes Yankees
#80 Jeremy Hellickson Bay Rays
#94 Jimmy Rollins Phillies
#189 B.J.Upton Bay Rays
#208 Matt Kemp Dodgers
#SC-2 Buster Posey Giants

Pack 6:
#14 Ben Zorbist Bay Rays
#17 Ryan Dempster Cubs
#24 Andrew Cashner Cubs
#36 Daniel Descalso Cardinals
#93 Aaron Hill Blue Jays
#100 Miguel Cabrerea Tigers
#4/10 Spot the Error Chase Utley
Can you spot it?

Two Red Sox from six packs-considering the past pack breaks, this is a fair outing.

2011 Topps Baseball Series Two

Another five packs from the Alley Family, this time the Series 2 variation. I need only two Red Sox from the Series 2. Looking for a better showing than the seven packs of Topps Series 1, which produced 'zero' Red Sox cards. The two cards I need are:
#480 Dustin Pedroia
#610 Josh Beckett

Pack 1:
#342 Jorge De La Rosa Rockies
#359 Checklist 2/5
#370 Matt Garza Cubs
#424 New York Yankees
#430 Trevor Crowe Indians
#502 Jeff Baker Cubs
#508 Homer Bailey Reds
#537 Jake Peavy White Sox
#553 Kyle Lohse Cardinals gold border 1662/2011
#584 Jason Bartlett Padres
#BTT3 American Tobacco T201
#T60-92 Alfonso Soriano Cubs

Pack 2:
#342 Jorge De La Rosa Rockies
359 Checklist 2/5
#424 New York Yankees
#430 Trevor Crowe Indians
#432 Matt Harrison Rangers
#474 Jeff Mathis Angels
#475 Phil Hughes Yankees
#537 Jake Peavy White Sox
#561 Luke Gregerson Padres
#578 Willy Aybar Bay Rays
#60YOT-114 Hanley Ramirez Marlins
#RDT23 Adam Dunn White Sox

Pack 3:
#334 St. Louis Cardinals
#374 Washington Nationals
#377 Esmil Rogers Rockies
#505 Tommy Hanson Braves
#541 John Jaso Bay Rays DP
#594 Jose Valverde Tigers
#605 Brandon Belt Giants
#633 Aaron Crow Royals
#634 Mitch Moreland Rangers
#649 Joba Chamberlain Yankees
#KG57 Tom Seaver Mets
#TT2-3 Cliff Lee Phillies

Pack 4:
#336 Chris Heisey Reds
#389 Carlos Quentin White Sox
#451 Livan Hernandez Nationals
#459 Frank Francisco Blue Jays
#465 Yovani Gallardo Brewers
#471 Tim Collins Royals
#506 Aneury Rodriguez Astros
#514 Kelly Shoppach Bay Rays
#538 Jason Motte Cardinals
#625 Ruben Tejada Mets
#60YOT-61 Warren Spahn Braves
#T60-79 Rickey Henderson Athletics
Pack 5:
#369 Wilson Betemit Royals
#375 Matt Kemp Dodgers
#443 Brian Roberts Orioles
#455 Logan Morrison Marlins
#464 Daniel Bard Red Sox
#478 Mike Minor Braves
#543 Texas Rangers
#547 Checklist 2/5
#567 Dallas Braden Athletics
#615 Shaun Marcum Brewers
#DD-27 Johnson/Verlander Marlins/Braves
#TT2-10 Justin Upton D-backs
Five packs 1 Red Sox- Seriously?

2011 Topps Series 1

Some more packs from the Alley Family. Seven 2011 Topps Series 1, 12 cards per pack and another chance to pick-up some Kimball Champions and wipe those last two Red Sox I need from Series 1.
#123 Mike Lowell
#218 Victor Martinez

Pack 1:

#69 Brett Gardner Yankees

#81 Omar Infante Braves

#100 Albert Pujols Cardinals

#145 Freddie Freeman Braves

#182 Jeremy Bonderman Tigers

#213 Brandon Snyder Orioles

#224 Milton Bradley Mariners

#279 Nick Swisher Yankees

#303 Emilio Bonifacio Marlins PD

#316 Chris Young D-backs

#CMGR-1 Babe Ruth Orioles

#TT-44 Ubaldo Jimenez Rockies

Pack 2:

#58 Edgar Renteria Giants

#59 Gaby Sanchez Marlins

#87 Daniel Descalso Cardinals

#130 Robinson Cano Yankees

#136 Jason Marquis Nationals

#150 Miguel Cabrera Tigers

#170 David DeJesus Royals

#209 Carlos Santana Indians

#256 Tyler Colvin Cubs

#TDG-1 Mickey Mantle

#TT-12 Mat Latos Padres

#T60-38 Ryan Braun Brewers

Pack 3:
#45 Hunter Pence Astros
#66 R.A.Dickey Mets
#80 Desmond Jennings Bay Rays
#88 Brian Bogusevic Astros
#163 Carlos Pena Bay Rays
#172 Lyle Overbay Blue Jays
#206 Chase Headley Padres
#275 Clayon Kershaw Dodgers
#301 Seth Smith Rockies
#60YOTLC-5 Stan Musial Cardinals
#DD-HF Hayward/Freeman Braves
#TT-23 Evan Longoria Bay Rays

Pack 4:
#121 Brandon Inge Tigers
#129 Lucas Duda Mets
#131 Kevin Kouzmanoff Athletics
#145 Freddie Freeman Braves
#174 Roy Oswalt Phillies
#261 Alexei Ramirez White Sox
#270 Ubaldo Jimenez Rockies
#279 Nick Swisher Yankees
#305 James Loney Dodgers
#KG30 David Wright Mets
#TDG-7 Derek Jeter
#TT-46 Joey Votto Reds

Pack 5:
#35 Shin-Soo Choo Indians
#39 Ian Kennedy D-backs
#83 Greg Halman Mariners
#121 Brandon Inge Tigers
#197 Aaron Hill Blue Jays
#199 Jimmy Rollins Phillies
#260 Freddy Sanchez Giants
#270 Ubaldo Jimenez Rockies
#318 Home Run League Leaders
#T60-45 Hanley Ramirez Marlins
#TDG-5 Derek Jeter
#TT-13 Chase Utley Phillies

Pack 6:
#35 Shin-Soo Choo Indians
#121 Brandon Inge Tigers
#131 Kevin Kouzmanoff Athletics
#146 Roy Halladay Phillies
#174 Roy Oswalt Phillies
#270 Ubaldo Jimenez Rockies
#292 Darren Ford Giants
#305 James Loney Dodgers
#319 Atlanta Braves
#RDT1 Babe Ruth Yankees
#T60-28 Billy Butler Royals
#TT-49 CC Sabathia Yankees

Pack 7:
#1 Ryan Braun Brewers
#7 Mickey Mantle Yankees
#21 Michael Cuddyer Twins
#23 Jaime Garcia Cardinals
#37 Vicente Padilla Dodgers
#44 Martin Prado Braves
#91 Luicas May Royals
#118 Howie Kendrick Angels
#155 checklist 3/5
#299 Chris Carpenter Cardinals
#CMGR-27 Ty Cobb
#TT-36 Robinson Cano Yankees

Seriously, two Babe Ruth's, two Mickey Mantle's, THREE Brandon Inge's, but not one single Red Sox. That just sucks.
On the plus side, a Kimball Champion. Oh joy.

2011 Bowman Jumbo

In the past these Jumbo packs have thrown in a few surprises and the following 2011 Bowman Jumbo is no exception. There is also the slim (very slim) possibility of a Bryce Harper card. This jumbo came through the Alley family, who recently bequeathed some more 2011 packs. A very generous bunch the Alleys from North Carolina.

I have yet to obtain a base card from the Red Sox , I have one a blue bordered Dustin Pedroia, so I still need:

#26 Dustin Pedroia
#46 Jon Lester
#87 Adrian Gonzalez
#92 Josh Beckett
#119 David Ortiz
#126 Jacoby Ellsbury
#129 Carl Crawford
#130 Clay Buchholz
#186 Kevin Youkilis
#192 Lars Anderson RC

Enclosed within:
#13 Matt Kemp Dodgers
#24 Mike Pelfrey Mets
#41 Shin-Soo Choo Indians
#97 Mitch Moreland Rangers
#99 Roy Halladay Phillies green border 045/450
#113 Billy Butler Royals
#144 Yovani Gallardo Brewers
#150 Michael Cuddyer Twins
#159 Michael Young Rangers
#170 Alex Rodriguez Yankees
#194 Konrad Schmidt D-backs gold border
#BP49 Phillip Cerreto Cardinals
#BP57 Angel Castillo Angels
#BP58 Adrian Salcedo Twins
#BP109 Darin Mastroianni Blue Jays
#BP110 Jonathan Villar Astros blue border 434/500
#BCP29 Johermyn Chavez Mariners
#BCP50 Mychal Givens Orioles
#BCP71 Evan Crawford Cubs
#BCP78 Cole Figueroa Bay Rays
checklist 4/4

So the surprise...no Red Sox but two numbered cards.

2011 Kimball Champions

2011 Topps Kimball Champions Insert
The 'Kimball Champions' insert set consists of 100 mini sized cards. The set is produced in the style of the 1888 Kimball Champion cards, which featured stars from a wide range of 'sports'.
The first 50 cards (#1-#50) are inserted in 2011 Topps series 1 packs ,the next 50 cards (#51-#100) are inserted in 2011 Topps Series 2 packs and a final 50 cards(#101-#150) are inserted in 2011 Topps Update packs.

My aim is collect the whole 150 card mini set. I still need 0 more:
TOPPS SERIES 1
completed

TOPPS SERIES 2
completed

TOPPS UPDATE:
completed