When I first got back into collecting in 2007 I bought exclusively Heritage. One day the shop was out and I bought a box of '07 Topps. That yielded my first ever Carl Crawford card. It was just a plain old base card, but I put it in a screw down holder anyway. I wasn't buying singles at the time and the CC Heritage card was an SP that I hadn't pulled yet. Anyway, it is a really cool shot of him sliding and it has become one of those cards that I can't get enough of.
Here is another piece to my Carl Crawford 2007 Topps Rainbow Collection. A Topps Chrome RED Refractor, numbered to 99. I have never pulled a refractor of my favorite team from a pack and the 2008 Hunter Pence black Heritage refractor I yanked two years ago still stands as the only limited refractor I have ever pulled. I really don't care if I ever pull one honestly. This is a new favorite card of mine and it shipped to me for the same price as a hobby pack of 2010 Heritage. Awesome. I have seen it as a BIN in the 10 and 20 dollar range, but I only bid on actual auctions and I got a STEAL (ha!) on this one. Incidentally the Perfect Storm is having a pretty year so far.
He is a three time All Star, won the games MVP last year and it looks like he has a shot to start this year. I haven't even cast my 20 votes yet! I think this card will be this weeks blog header, I REALLY like it... By the way... I am ripping and scanning cards for a Pack to be Named Later and I have a question. I have two unopend rack packs. This one of '87 Topps and an '89 Fleer. I hate to rip something I have kept sealed for so long. Does anyone want them to save?
I will trade either one for any single card from my wantlists or for a 2007 Carl Crawford Platinum... Go Rays! Troll out.
First off is Kansas City centerfielder Mitch Maier.
The next one has already been claimed by Rhubarb Rhunner, but I will post it anyway, it is Glen Perkins of the Twins.
The final autographed card is of former Chicago Cub and current Orioles infielder Scott Moore.
Go Rays! Wait, Go Rangers! Troll out.
I only had time for one real post and I did it on the Nitty Gritty. Everyone is talking about the Kid retiring and the perfect game or not perfect game or whatever. I was at work and missed it. I feel out of touch, but it also leaves me without an opinion... I did try and do a perfect game related post on the Nitty Gritty. Check it out! So, I threw out a question yesterday and got no response. I want to have a contest, but don't really have anything to offer as prizes other than Rays cards. I will figure something out I am sure. I didn't want to go without a post, so here we go. Anyway, here are a few new additions to my ever growing Carl Crawford PC. From 2004 Upper Deck Origins, an Old Judge auto. Also, from 2007 Topps Chrome, a white version, serial numbered to 660. Gotta go to work. I am sure there will be plenty of great historic baseball action tonight, but I will miss it all. Sucks. 
Go Rays! troll out.
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