The Official Luis Robert Thread - Page 174

Bunny Hop · 07-05-2023, 09:31 AM

White Sox classically fly under the radar.

Badgers0821 · 07-05-2023, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by SupermanBrandon

I dont care if he becomes the greatest of all-time. Doesn't matter to me. But I do find it rather weird that even with the success of this season, this thread is literally just 2 guys talking back and forth for the most part. Where's (at least) a few card holders that bought at peak, other fans, or just anyone? You would think there would be some kind of "excitement/pump/fandom" from more than 2 guys on all of blowout.

White Sox fans, who I assume hold a lot of his cards, just aren’t prevalent on these boards. This place isn’t the be all end all for card collectors.

FT35 · 07-05-2023, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by SupermanBrandon

I dont care if he becomes the greatest of all-time. Doesn't matter to me. But I do find it rather weird that even with the success of this season, this thread is literally just 2 guys talking back and forth for the most part. Where's (at least) a few card holders that bought at peak, other fans, or just anyone? You would think there would be some kind of "excitement/pump/fandom" from more than 2 guys on all of blowout.

It IS weird. It’s kinda the new Mookie Betts treatment.

BBases31 · 07-05-2023, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Badgers0821

White Sox fans, who I assume hold a lot of his cards, just aren’t prevalent on these boards. This place isn’t the be all end all for card collectors.

This thread was red hot his first season. There are loads of people on this board who bought this guy. I just assume most got rid of their Robert bag on the way down.

crpav · 07-05-2023, 10:45 AM

I can come back and talk more if it helps. I'm just a long time White Sox fan that collects. Okay, hoards! Sure it's frustrating when values go down. I bought plenty pre crazy covid but also some at stupid prices too. In the end I am glad he is doing great but not happy with the White Sox being trash. Market is just what it is and don't think prices will ever be where my collection is worth what I paid...on anything but my collecting habits are more for the cards and not about if I can make money.

cardozo · 07-05-2023, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Badgers0821

White Sox fans, who I assume hold a lot of his cards, just aren’t prevalent on these boards. This place isn’t the be all end all for card collectors.

I know Luis Robert is very popular on social media and that’s probably more valuable than the love or the lack there of on blowout

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cardozo · 07-05-2023, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by crpav

I can come back and talk more if it helps. I'm just a long time White Sox fan that collects. Okay, hoards! Sure it's frustrating when values go down. I bought plenty pre crazy covid but also some at stupid prices too. In the end I am glad he is doing great but not happy with the White Sox being trash. Market is just what it is and don't think prices will ever be where my collection is worth what I paid...on anything but my collecting habits are more for the cards and not about if I can make money.

You’re always welcome buddy, don’t be a stranger.

BBases31 · 07-05-2023, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by crpav

I can come back and talk more if it helps.

The daily therapy sessions between cardozo and the other guy could use a third wheel

SupermanBrandon · 07-05-2023, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Badgers0821

White Sox fans, who I assume hold a lot of his cards, just aren’t prevalent on these boards. This place isn’t the be all end all for card collectors.

Totally agree, but dang. You would think there would be more than 2 guys talking about a young All-Star that was hyped to the moon just a couple of years ago.

Badgers0821 · 07-05-2023, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by SupermanBrandon

Totally agree, but dang. You would think there would be more than 2 guys talking about a young All-Star that was hyped to the moon just a couple of years ago.

Agreed but I think there are too many new and shiny things now. People only want to talk about the rookies, which is fine. It doesn’t really bother me that the thread isn’t inundated with chatter.

Seitas · 07-05-2023, 02:54 PM

Just added to the HR Derby field…

cardozo · 07-05-2023, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Seitas

Just added to the HR Derby field…

Curious why he changed his mind…..

Archangel1775 · 07-05-2023, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by cardozo

Curious why he changed his mind…..

Maybe confidence or persuasion. Hopefully it's good for him

johnkeller · 07-05-2023, 07:38 PM

When the White Sox went into rebuild mode six years ago or so (trading away Sale for Moncada, trading for Eloy, etc...), I started accumulating cards of their young up-and-coming prospects - mostly Yoan, Eloy, and Luis Robert. Added Andrew Vaughn into the mix a couple years later. The cards haven't held up in value but I've really enjoyed the chase and it's brought me back into the hobby full force. It's more about collecting than looking at it as an investment at this point (though, admittedly I'd like the cards to increase in value).

Really happy for Luis. All the talent we knew he had is blossoming. Still think Eloy has star potential. Yoan plays well, then gets banged up, and then can't find his groove back. I think Vaughn is good but feel like he chases too many pitches and strikes out more than expected.

Anyway, I appreciate you guys continuing to give you thoughts and updates. It pisses me off that I still care about how the Sox do everyday considering what a miserable season it's been this year. The LaRussa hiring seem to just kill their momentum and the injuries have sidetracked everything the past few years. Feel like a sell-off of some of their pitchers (and maybe Tim Anderson) may be the best approach at this point. They've some progression with their prospects this year but need an influx of talent still.

MiamiMarlinsFan · 07-05-2023, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by BBases31

This thread was red hot his first season. There are loads of people on this board who bought this guy. I just assume most got rid of their Robert bag on the way down.

I still have my LouBob stash. I just don’t post on here too much anymore because part of me feels like as soon as I let myself believe again… he’ll get injured again.

cardozo · 07-06-2023, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by johnkeller

When the White Sox went into rebuild mode six years ago or so (trading away Sale for Moncada, trading for Eloy, etc...), I started accumulating cards of their young up-and-coming prospects - mostly Yoan, Eloy, and Luis Robert. Added Andrew Vaughn into the mix a couple years later. The cards haven't held up in value but I've really enjoyed the chase and it's brought me back into the hobby full force. It's more about collecting than looking at it as an investment at this point (though, admittedly I'd like the cards to increase in value).

Really happy for Luis. All the talent we knew he had is blossoming. Still think Eloy has star potential. Yoan plays well, then gets banged up, and then can't find his groove back. I think Vaughn is good but feel like he chases too many pitches and strikes out more than expected.

Anyway, I appreciate you guys continuing to give you thoughts and updates. It pisses me off that I still care about how the Sox do everyday considering what a miserable season it's been this year. The LaRussa hiring seem to just kill their momentum and the injuries have sidetracked everything the past few years. Feel like a sell-off of some of their pitchers (and maybe Tim Anderson) may be the best approach at this point. They've some progression with their prospects this year but need an influx of talent still.

Thank you for your thoughts, also this season has been full of injuries and players not performing as they should, nobody probably expected Luis Robert to be the only real constant factor on the team

cardozo · 07-06-2023, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by MiamiMarlinsFan

I still have my LouBob stash. I just don’t post on here too much anymore because part of me feels like as soon as I let myself believe again… he’ll get injured again.

Go wash your mouth with soap.

Vdm2018 · 07-06-2023, 01:28 AM

Need to place a bet on him to win homerun derby

Bunny Hop · 07-06-2023, 08:58 AM

I agree that LaRussa set the team back a ton and stunted the energy and charisma and joy of the young guys. I think this team could bring the energy of the WBC if they were clicking and firing on all cylinders. Alas.

Archangel1775 · 07-06-2023, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by cardozo

Thank you for your thoughts, also this season has been full of injuries and players not performing as they should, nobody probably expected Luis Robert to be the only real constant factor on the team

I did. If you saw what he was doing in the off season you would agree. Yea, the injury history was a concern but with his constant off season training, I was confident it would help. Now him being on pace for 50 homers, that is different

cardozo · 07-06-2023, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Archangel1775

I did. If you saw what he was doing in the off season you would agree. Yea, the injury history was a concern but with his constant off season training, I was confident it would help. Now him being on pace for 50 homers, that is different

So you thought the rest of the team would suck lol.

FT35 · 07-06-2023, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by cardozo

So you thought the rest of the team would suck lol.

I actually did too. I’m a die-hard fan. They ran the same group out that finished .500 last year—minus Abreu. They plugged holes in the lineup with guys at or below replacement level. They also rolled the dice on a team of historically often-injured players to be healthy the whole season and did not make ANY quality depth signings as backup. This team has an ego maniac 3B who plays 20% of the team’s games, a SS who has regressed to be one of the worst in the league, they have NO 2nd baseman, a first year 1B with back issues who hasn’t exactly put all the pieces together, a broken Catcher, a very fragile Eloy at DH, a powerless LF, an outstanding Robert in center and a rookie RF that got sent down early and really no good backup. Their idea of an OF backup plan was Jake Marisnick.

The rotation has black holes. They started the year with only 4 guys and counted on “someone stepping up” to take the 5th spot. Not exactly a “win now” mindset. Lynn has been awful—they counted on an injury-prone Clevenger coming off major personal issues. Counting on a bullpen to be great is never smart. Counting on your closer coming off cancer treatment is even less smart.

This is what they ran out there with this year under a first year manager with zero experience as the head guy—and a front office who is totally incompetent.

Yes…I expected this team to be awful and continue to be awful for the foreseeable future. : (

Bunny Hop · 07-06-2023, 12:25 PM

Only 7.5 games out of first!

Badgers0821 · 07-06-2023, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Bunny Hop

Only 7.5 games out of first!

And I feel like a week ago they were only 4.5 games back, and still in 4th place. What a joke of a division.

Bunny Hop · 07-06-2023, 01:53 PM

I would kinda love if North American sports teams had relegation and the structure to make it happen.

07-05-2023, 09:31 AM	#4326
Bunny Hop Member Join Date: Dec 2022 Location: Big City Posts: 1,804	White Sox classically fly under the radar.

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crpav Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Posts: 3,174	I can come back and talk more if it helps. I'm just a long time White Sox fan that collects. Okay, hoards! Sure it's frustrating when values go down. I bought plenty pre crazy covid but also some at stupid prices too. In the end I am glad he is doing great but not happy with the White Sox being trash. Market is just what it is and don't think prices will ever be where my collection is worth what I paid...on anything but my collecting habits are more for the cards and not about if I can make money.

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Seitas Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Fresno, Ca Posts: 740	Just added to the HR Derby field…

07-05-2023, 07:38 PM	#4339
johnkeller Member Join Date: Jun 2022 Posts: 56	When the White Sox went into rebuild mode six years ago or so (trading away Sale for Moncada, trading for Eloy, etc...), I started accumulating cards of their young up-and-coming prospects - mostly Yoan, Eloy, and Luis Robert. Added Andrew Vaughn into the mix a couple years later. The cards haven't held up in value but I've really enjoyed the chase and it's brought me back into the hobby full force. It's more about collecting than looking at it as an investment at this point (though, admittedly I'd like the cards to increase in value). Really happy for Luis. All the talent we knew he had is blossoming. Still think Eloy has star potential. Yoan plays well, then gets banged up, and then can't find his groove back. I think Vaughn is good but feel like he chases too many pitches and strikes out more than expected. Anyway, I appreciate you guys continuing to give you thoughts and updates. It pisses me off that I still care about how the Sox do everyday considering what a miserable season it's been this year. The LaRussa hiring seem to just kill their momentum and the injuries have sidetracked everything the past few years. Feel like a sell-off of some of their pitchers (and maybe Tim Anderson) may be the best approach at this point. They've some progression with their prospects this year but need an influx of talent still.

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Vdm2018 Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: New York Posts: 2,045 Vqle280z	Need to place a bet on him to win homerun derby

07-06-2023, 08:58 AM	#4344
Bunny Hop Member Join Date: Dec 2022 Location: Big City Posts: 1,804	I agree that LaRussa set the team back a ton and stunted the energy and charisma and joy of the young guys. I think this team could bring the energy of the WBC if they were clicking and firing on all cylinders. Alas.

07-06-2023, 12:25 PM	#4348
Bunny Hop Member Join Date: Dec 2022 Location: Big City Posts: 1,804	Only 7.5 games out of first!

07-06-2023, 01:53 PM	#4350
Bunny Hop Member Join Date: Dec 2022 Location: Big City Posts: 1,804	I would kinda love if North American sports teams had relegation and the structure to make it happen.