Elly De La Cruz

[OhioLawyerF5]

Originally Posted by ThoseBackPages

im excited to see his Rookie Cards finally be released!

Definitely want to pick up a team logo parallel for the PC.

[Slvnumber2]

Hoping for a strong season for the Reds and their group of youngsters. Also, I agree that the people coming into a thread to continually bash EDLC under the guise of “constructive criticism” or analysis is gaslighting. For whatever reason people like to bash the kid, and if you have that much free time to go on a board daily to bash maybe you have too much free time or need a new hobby.

[MiamiMarlinsFan]

Originally Posted by OhioLawyerF5

Definitely want to pick up a team logo parallel for the PC.

His red foil #/199 is one I’ll be looking for. I can’t say I’m a huge fan of these color foil parallels, except when it’s a red color match.

[ThoseBackPages]

Originally Posted by MiamiMarlinsFan

His red foil #/199 is one I’ll be looking for. I can’t say I’m a huge fan of these color foil parallels, except when it’s a red color match.

Gold Flagship for me

[MiamiMarlinsFan]

Originally Posted by ThoseBackPages

Gold Flagship for me

Same here, I’m just afraid it’ll be too pricy out of the gate, but it’s definitely one I’ll be looking to add at some point.

[Gthompson1978]

Originally Posted by OhioLawyerF5

Boy, I'm sure glad Mr. Locke found this thread again. Who else was going to show up to throw a wet blanket on anyone's optimism in the pre-season? What a service he provides to the community. A real hero.

I think he just wants ruin this thread, I remember him from last year, such a pessimistic individual. Always negative about anything and everything. He obviously doesn’t have a life or a job.

[Gthompson1978]

I will also be looking for CES…..

[ThoseBackPages]

Originally Posted by MiamiMarlinsFan

Same here, I’m just afraid it’ll be too pricy out of the gate, but it’s definitely one I’ll be looking to add at some point.

it will absolutely be too pricy for the first few weeks.
i'll try to wait and buy when someone slabs a non-gem

[jduds]

Originally Posted by MiamiMarlinsFan

His red foil #/199 is one I’ll be looking for. I can’t say I’m a huge fan of these color foil parallels, except when it’s a red color match.

I'm a sucker for color matches. I keep having to stop myself from making the Astros my AL team (I'm a Braves fan) just so I can pick up all the lovely orange color matches. The Astros ones always stand out to me and I'm not sure why.

I'm going after Independence Day parallels this year, but unless I get absurdly lucky in my one Jumbo box, I'll have to live without an Elly one as I can't imagine finding one for anything resembling a price I'd be willing to pay. The red foil is a great idea. I'll also be chasing the Easter parallels. Those should be more in my price range for Elly. I'm excited to see what he can do this year.

[MiamiMarlinsFan]

Originally Posted by jduds

I'm a sucker for color matches. I keep having to stop myself from making the Astros my AL team (I'm a Braves fan) just so I can pick up all the lovely orange color matches. The Astros ones always stand out to me and I'm not sure why.

I'm going after Independence Day parallels this year, but unless I get absurdly lucky in my one Jumbo box, I'll have to live without an Elly one as I can't imagine finding one for anything resembling a price I'd be willing to pay. The red foil is a great idea. I'll also be chasing the Easter parallels. Those should be more in my price range for Elly. I'm excited to see what he can do this year.

I’m looking forward to seeing what everyone gets!

[johnlocke36]

While all the takes that I’m pessimistic are warranted I don’t see any critiques that any of my takes were wrong. I’m also the only person in this thread that has been willing to back up their claims. Maybee they will prove to be terrible takes (entirly possible) but I’m at least willing to bet on them beijg correct

Also if anyone followed what I was saying last year with respect to ellly props, then you made a ton of money and you’re welcome.

[Gthompson1978]

Originally Posted by johnlocke36

I’m just here to hand out free money. If multiple people think/are confident he’s gonna hit .260 + then I’m the sucker offering 3:2 he doesn’t

If you’re so confident he won’t. then offer say 25-1 or 50-1 odds…..I mean since you go on and on and on and on about Elly…..

[johnlocke36]

Originally Posted by Gthompson1978

If you’re so confident he won’t. then offer say 25-1 or 50-1 odds…..I mean since you go on and on and on and on about Elly…..

I’m offering 3:2 on under .260 for anyone that thinks he’s gonna be in the .260-.270 range: how big of an edge do you need, this is already a huge spot if anyone thinks it’s more likely then not he hits .260

[johnlocke36]

Originally Posted by Gthompson1978

If you’re so confident he won’t. then offer say 25-1 or 50-1 odds…..I mean since you go on and on and on and on about Elly…..

There’s a market where you can lay -180 every game on under 1.5 total bases, to answer your question on why I won’t lay 25-1 (besides the fact that it would be terrible to do).

[OhioLawyerF5]

Interesting article detailing the work Elly has been doing in the offseason on his swing and approach at the plate, including working with Juan Soto.

https://www.cincinnati.com/story/spo...r/72616488007/

Let's hope it pays off!

[tjforce]

We went the entire month of March without even one bump here?

Y'all moved on that quick?

[boxbuster7]

base superfractor psa 10 just sold for $13.9k - there is still some people interested

[tjforce]

Originally Posted by boxbuster7

base superfractor psa 10 just sold for $13.3k - there is still some people interested

I really don't know his market....

how's that compare to last July?

[boxbuster7]

probably would've sold for 50k

[tjforce]

Originally Posted by boxbuster7

probably would've sold for 50k

Judging by the lack of interest in this thread, that makes sense.

I also wonder why I don't see the same Instagram circle jerkers not talking about him either. Hmmmm.

[boxbuster7]

I have him on my fantasy team. He has been average so far. And apparently his defense at SS is awful.

But the glut of 2024 cards of him is gonna pull down his entire market unless he becomes a mega star this year.

[Viking6]

Originally Posted by boxbuster7

And apparently his defense at SS is awful.

I have not watched much Reds baseball this year... but I did see him make a play in shallow center field that maybe 1 other SS in baseball makes that catch.

So can't be that awful

[Highroller]

Originally Posted by Viking6

I have not watched much Reds baseball this year... but I did see him make a play in shallow center field that maybe 1 other SS in baseball makes that catch.

So can't be that awful

It's not good. While he can make some great plays, his regular defense is lacking. He had 3 errors in last nights game and looked lost.

[spuds1961]

So you’re telling me pulling a gold topps rc numbered 1744/2024 is a bad thing.

[MiamiMarlinsFan]

Originally Posted by tjforce

We went the entire month of March without even one bump here?

Y'all moved on that quick?

Waiting for his 2024 products to come down in price a bit.