Wednesday, January 25, 2012

The greatest card in my collection and a rant

"Never say never" Neal Huntington said regarding a trade of Andrew McCutchen.  Ok, later on he goes on to say that the team interested in Cutch would have to greatly overpay, but c'mon the Pirates should be trying to lock up Cutch long term and encourage him to stay in Pittsburgh.  They shouldn't be even considering trading one of the league's top young athletes who still has 4 years of control left.  Saying things like this makes me question if Neal believes in his plan.  Andrew McCutchen should become a lifetime Pirate whose number is one day retired next to Roberto Clemente, Bill Mazeroski, Willie Stargell, and all the other Pirate greats.  This comment really pissed me off.

Not since Barry Bonds, have the Pirates had a legitimate young superstar outfielder.  Sure Andy Van Slyke was a gold glover and had 20/20 seasons, but Cutch brings so much flare and energy when he plays.  He's a future super star of the league.  He just turned 25 a few months ago, so he hasn't even hit his peak yet. 

I was waiting for something important to happen to highlight this gem, but you folks are getting it today.  I'm going to show off my favorite 1/1 of Andrew McCutchen in my collection along with a 2011 Topps Triple Thread card I recently won for $18 off ebay.

THAT'S RIGHT!!!!! FUTURE PHENOM!!!!!
2011 Topps Triple Threads Future Phenoms Sepia 19/25 AUTO JERSEY

and without further waiting......
my
favorite
relic
of
Andrew
McCutchen
IN
MY
COLLECTION
SO
FAR



2011 Allen & Ginter Booklet 1/1 AGBC21
Andrew McCutchen BAT BARREL & PEDRO ALVAREZ multi lettered jersey

This is now my second Cutch booklet card.  I can't wait to get more, but it's going to be tough to top this one..


5 comments:

  1. Wow, stunning cards. Hell of a deal, too.

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  2. Just to clarify, the Triple Threads was only $18. The Gunter booklet was much much more.

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  3. HOLY CRAP.

    That's ridiculously fantastic. Sick, sick get.

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  4. How did I miss this when you originally got it! Grateful for links so that I could see such and amazing card! Wow! Very cool!

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