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Collecting Cleveland Baseball Since 1982

Collecting Cleveland Indians Topps team sets from 1952-present, as well as post-war minor and major league autographs.

New Arrival: Mike Minor, sp, Texas Rangers

Years ago, while he was in college, I wrote to Mike Minor. He ended up not signing the card that I sent, but did write me a nice note and signed a bio page. Been a fan ever since and I was happy to see him have a career year[…]

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New Arrival: Andruw Jones, of, Atlanta Braves

I always think of Andruw Jones as kind of a bust. I have no idea why. He had an amazing career and is a borderline Hall of Fame player. And what’s nice is that his cards, and especially his autographs, are kind of cheap. I was able to get this[…]

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From the Field: Tyler Freeman, inf, Cleveland Indians

Everyone talks about Nolan Jones, but I think Tyler Freeman is the better Indians prospect. He split the 2019 season between Low-A Lake Country and High-A Lynchburg and hit well at both stops. .306/.368/.410 with 3 HR and 19 stolen bases Unlike Nolan, Freeman’s biggest issue is power. He just[…]

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New Arrival: Ronald Acuna Jr., of, Atlanta Braves

I remember really digging Jason Heyward back in the day. Mostly because he was considered a generational talent. The Braves manager at the time even comparted him to Hank Aaron. And when he hit a 3-run HR with his first swing in the majors…he seemed destined for greatness. Ten seasons[…]

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From the Field: Scott Rolen, 3b, Toronto Blue Jays

Scott Rolen was a very good player. Maybe Hall of Fame good. Rolen made the big leagues in 1996 and by 1997 was a regular in the Phillies lineup. That season he would hit .283/.377/.469 and win the NL ROY. Rolen would spend 17 seasons in the big leagues and[…]

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Autographs from Field: Colton Shaver, if, Houston Astros

Colton Shaver was drafted by the Houston Astros out of Brigham Young in the 39th round of the 2017 draft. This season between High-A and AA he hit .248/.361/.481 with a career-high 21 HR. He also had career-highs in strikeouts (129) and walks (63). Shaver clearly has power, and a[…]

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