Yordan Alvarez - Page 112

ddearing · 07-10-2021, 10:29 AM

Today's update is coming early since it is a continuation of yesterday's. More Topps Opening Day.

IMG_9718 by Dan Dearing, on Flickr

IMG_9720 by Dan Dearing, on Flickr

IMG_9721 by Dan Dearing, on Flickr

IMG_9719 by Dan Dearing, on Flickr

calculusdork · 07-10-2021, 09:18 PM

Gerrit Cole just pulled down Yordan's pants and spanked his butt

jhssketchcards · 07-10-2021, 09:19 PM

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Gerrit Cole just pulled down Yordan's pants and spanked his butt

Were his hands sticky?

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rman112 · 07-10-2021, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by calculusdork

Gerrit Cole just pulled down Yordan's pants and spanked his butt

With a fresh slab of bologna.

ahogan · 07-10-2021, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by ddearing

Nightly update. I am going to break Opening Day into two posts. Here are my favorites.

I don't remember exactly, but I think the SP's are limited to a print run of somewhere in the 200-300 range. There are 5 PSA 10's in the pop report (3 below) and 10 PSA 9's in the pop report (6 below).

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IMG_9717 by Dan Dearing, on Flickr

Autos with the dirt are numbered to 40

IMG_9716 by Dan Dearing, on Flickr

These are /10

IMG_9714 by Dan Dearing, on Flickr

Those SSP autos are incredible!

I’m enjoying the posts. Keep them coming!

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calculusdork · 07-10-2021, 09:39 PM

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Were his hands sticky?

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With a fresh slab of bologna.

Yes to all of the above

ddearing · 07-10-2021, 11:39 PM

Yordan has now played in 162 career games:
113 Runs
183 Hits
42 Doubles
44 HR
138 RBI
76 Walks
.308 Batting Average
.393 OBP
.603 Slugging
.996 OPS
6.2 WAR

Archangel1775 · 07-11-2021, 02:36 AM

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Originally Posted by ddearing

Yordan has now played in 162 career games:
113 Runs
183 Hits
42 Doubles
44 HR
138 RBI
76 Walks
.308 Batting Average
.393 OBP
.603 Slugging
.996 OPS
6.2 WAR

A little bit of a dry spell the last few games but he's a beast.

eye4talent · 07-11-2021, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by ddearing

Yordan has now played in 162 career games:
113 Runs
183 Hits
42 Doubles
44 HR
138 RBI
76 Walks
.308 Batting Average
.393 OBP
.603 Slugging
.996 OPS
6.2 WAR

Great stuff. Hopefully we’ll see this happen during a single season. Perhaps in ‘22?

What’s funny is that today will be Bichette’s 162nd career game. It makes for a nice way to gauge the performances of the top ‘20 rookies (in card terms—they’re actually ‘19 rookies).

There’s no guarantee that both will have complete seasons that mirror their first 162 games, but these first 162 sure seem to portend good things to come—and should put them in the conversation with the Big 4.

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eye4talent · 07-12-2021, 06:31 PM

Big Yordan refractor day!

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Bambino22 · 07-12-2021, 07:10 PM

That's a nice mail day! So sweet! Love the colors.

calculusdork · 07-12-2021, 07:22 PM

6.2 WAR as a DH. Wow. David Ortiz's highest season bWAR was 6.4.

ddearing · 07-12-2021, 07:50 PM

Today's installment. Sorry, I think I missed a day. Here are some Tier One autos

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ahogan · 07-12-2021, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ddearing

Today's installment. Sorry, I think I missed a day. Here are some Tier One autos

IMG_9726 by Dan Dearing, on Flickr

Wow. Nice group of autos there.

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ahogan · 07-12-2021, 09:00 PM

I knew I had bought a couple of RC lots, but I didn’t know I had piled up this many in the past few weeks.

I’m not sad. I don’t play in the deep end like many of y’all do, but I do love Yordan. Can’t wait to see what the next 162 bring!

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lauriontj · 07-13-2021, 02:02 PM

Pulled this last year and just got it back from PSA.
Pop 11
Card # 205/264
Shiny!

ddearing · 07-13-2021, 10:07 PM

Here is today's update. Nor rhyme or reason to the order of these, but here are Walgreen's Yellows.

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IMG_9735 by Dan Dearing, on Flickr

BGeezy · 07-13-2021, 10:47 PM

Love the yellows, tier ones, foilboard, etc. I think this is one of the few player threads without drama and only cards. Let's keep it going!

eye4talent · 07-14-2021, 07:31 PM

I didn’t know what to think of HGA, whether it was just another grading service destined to fail or quite possibly an innovative approach to grading. I’m pretty it’s destined to fail now. But I’m glad to have a Yordan Sapphire.

The photo variation was way too cheap to pass up.

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tblood · 07-14-2021, 09:56 PM

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I didn’t know what to think of HGA, whether it was just another grading service destined to fail or quite possibly an innovative approach to grading. I’m pretty it’s destined to fail now. But I’m glad to have a Yordan Sapphire.

The photo variation was way too cheap to pass up.

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Love both of those pick ups! I’m surprised by how much I like the Sapphire in the HGA case.

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BGeezy · 07-14-2021, 10:02 PM

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I didn’t know what to think of HGA, whether it was just another grading service destined to fail or quite possibly an innovative approach to grading. I’m pretty it’s destined to fail now. But I’m glad to have a Yordan Sapphire.

The photo variation was way too cheap to pass up.

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I was never too into the HGA flip, but I've never actually held one. How does the slab compare to others? What about it sold you on them not lasting?

I'd agree, I don't think they will last, but it's not based on any personal experience.

eye4talent · 07-14-2021, 11:03 PM

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I was never too into the HGA flip, but I've never actually held one. How does the slab compare to others? What about it sold you on them not lasting?

I'd agree, I don't think they will last, but it's not based on any personal experience.

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I was never too into the HGA flip, but I've never actually held one. How does the slab compare to others? What about it sold you on them not lasting?

I'd agree, I don't think they will last, but it's not based on any personal experience.

The slab is solid. It’s closer to BGS than PSA in sturdiness, without a sealed sleeve. As tblood said, the label works really well with this particular card—because it just happens to feature Astros colors. (I might not feel quite the same about an Jesus Luzardo gold refractor in an HGA case.)

What has me doubting the service is that there appears to be a really obvious flaw that would normally drop a card to an 8 or below. But I can’t tell if it’s on the card or on the interior of the plastic case. Either way, they either botched the grade or were sloppy with the case, and this 9.5’s presentation leaves something to be desired.

Now, I’ve had some BGS cases with some internal case scuffing, so maybe that’s not necessarily enough to sink a company.

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ddearing · 07-14-2021, 11:04 PM

Here are my Meyers Purples. A bit lower print run than the Walgreens yellows.

IMG_9737-2 by Dan Dearing, on Flickr

calculusdork · 07-14-2021, 11:05 PM

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Here are my Meyers Purples.

IMG_9736 by Dan Dearing, on Flickr

Looks pretty yellow to me

NYBBFAN · 07-15-2021, 12:28 AM

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The slab is solid. It’s closer to BGS than PSA in sturdiness, without a sealed sleeve. As tblood said, the label works really well with this particular card—because it just happens to feature Astros colors. (I might not feel quite the same about an Jesus Luzardo gold refractor in an HGA case.)

What has me doubting the service is that there appears to be a really obvious flaw that would normally drop a card to an 8 or below. But I can’t tell if it’s on the card or on the interior of the plastic case. Either way, they either botched the grade or were sloppy with the case, and this 9.5’s presentation leaves something to be desired.

Now, I’ve had some BGS cases with some internal case scuffing, so maybe that’s not necessarily enough to sink a company.

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Pretty sure HGA customizes the flip to match the card as close as possible.

From the auctions I’ve seen, HGA seems to be beating CSG for 4th place.

07-10-2021, 10:29 AM	#2776
ddearing Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 3,827 vintage-dan ddearing	Today's update is coming early since it is a continuation of yesterday's. More Topps Opening Day. IMG_9718 by Dan Dearing, on Flickr IMG_9720 by Dan Dearing, on Flickr IMG_9721 by Dan Dearing, on Flickr IMG_9719 by Dan Dearing, on Flickr __________________ If you have to explain why it's a 1/1, then it's NOT a 1/1. Looking for Andre Dawson Serial numbered cards that are his jersey number - either #8 or #10. So looking for cards like 8/8 or 08/99 or 10/250.

07-10-2021, 11:39 PM	#2782
ddearing Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 3,827 vintage-dan ddearing	Yordan has now played in 162 career games: 113 Runs 183 Hits 42 Doubles 44 HR 138 RBI 76 Walks .308 Batting Average .393 OBP .603 Slugging .996 OPS 6.2 WAR __________________ If you have to explain why it's a 1/1, then it's NOT a 1/1. Looking for Andre Dawson Serial numbered cards that are his jersey number - either #8 or #10. So looking for cards like 8/8 or 08/99 or 10/250. Last edited by ddearing; 07-10-2021 at 11:43 PM.

07-12-2021, 07:10 PM	#2786
Bambino22 Member Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: NoVA Posts: 2,602	That's a nice mail day! So sweet! Love the colors. Last edited by Bambino22; 07-12-2021 at 07:26 PM.

07-12-2021, 07:50 PM	#2788
ddearing Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 3,827 vintage-dan ddearing	Today's installment. Sorry, I think I missed a day. Here are some Tier One autos IMG_9726 by Dan Dearing, on Flickr __________________ If you have to explain why it's a 1/1, then it's NOT a 1/1. Looking for Andre Dawson Serial numbered cards that are his jersey number - either #8 or #10. So looking for cards like 8/8 or 08/99 or 10/250.

07-13-2021, 02:02 PM	#2791
lauriontj Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: PA Posts: 6,268	Pulled this last year and just got it back from PSA. Pop 11 Card # 205/264 Shiny! __________________ Insta: tjssportscards24 PC: Griffey/Soto and like the Washington Nationals! My dad taught me to hate the Yankees. Now that I’m an adult, I realize I was raised correctly.

07-10-2021, 09:18 PM	#2777
calculusdork Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Nowheresville Posts: 26,683 calculusdork calculusdork	Gerrit Cole just pulled down Yordan's pants and spanked his butt

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07-12-2021, 07:22 PM	#2787
calculusdork Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Nowheresville Posts: 26,683 calculusdork calculusdork	6.2 WAR as a DH. Wow. David Ortiz's highest season bWAR was 6.4.

07-12-2021, 09:00 PM	#2790
ahogan Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: College Station, TX Posts: 573 ahog07	I knew I had bought a couple of RC lots, but I didn’t know I had piled up this many in the past few weeks. I’m not sad. I don’t play in the deep end like many of y’all do, but I do love Yordan. Can’t wait to see what the next 162 bring! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

07-13-2021, 10:07 PM	#2792
ddearing Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 3,827 vintage-dan ddearing	Here is today's update. Nor rhyme or reason to the order of these, but here are Walgreen's Yellows. IMG_9736 by Dan Dearing, on Flickr IMG_9735 by Dan Dearing, on Flickr __________________ If you have to explain why it's a 1/1, then it's NOT a 1/1. Looking for Andre Dawson Serial numbered cards that are his jersey number - either #8 or #10. So looking for cards like 8/8 or 08/99 or 10/250.

07-13-2021, 10:47 PM	#2793
BGeezy Member Join Date: May 2020 Posts: 1,636	Love the yellows, tier ones, foilboard, etc. I think this is one of the few player threads without drama and only cards. Let's keep it going!

07-14-2021, 07:31 PM	#2794
eye4talent Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Monterey, CA Posts: 8,051 eye4talent eye4talent	Yordan Alvarez I didn’t know what to think of HGA, whether it was just another grading service destined to fail or quite possibly an innovative approach to grading. I’m pretty it’s destined to fail now. But I’m glad to have a Yordan Sapphire. The photo variation was way too cheap to pass up. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Last edited by eye4talent; 07-14-2021 at 07:35 PM.

07-14-2021, 11:04 PM	#2798
ddearing Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 3,827 vintage-dan ddearing	Here are my Meyers Purples. A bit lower print run than the Walgreens yellows. IMG_9737-2 by Dan Dearing, on Flickr __________________ If you have to explain why it's a 1/1, then it's NOT a 1/1. Looking for Andre Dawson Serial numbered cards that are his jersey number - either #8 or #10. So looking for cards like 8/8 or 08/99 or 10/250.