Collecting Cleveland Indians Topps team sets from 1952-present, as well as post-war minor and major league autographs.
Yasiel Puig was traded by the Reds to the Indians in late-July 2019. It was a huge trade for the Indians, who at the cost of one of their starting pitchers was able to plug a couple of holes in the upper levels of the organization. The Cleveland Indians lost[…]
I know that you already knew this, but Jeff Bagwell was a really good baseball player. When I think Jeff Bagwell the only team that I think of is the Astro’s, so its always weird to remember that he was actually drafted by the Red Sox in the 4th[…]
Max Fried. We talked once–for a good 20 minutes–at the end of a low-A Lake County game. He was waiting for the fireworks to start. He was very nice. I was not aware at the time who he was until a couple of fellow graphers came over. He was very[…]
I will always have a soft spot for Jay Bruce. Bruce was the 12th overall pick of the Reds in 2005, and would quickly become one of the best prospects in baseball. From 2005-2007 he was one of the Reds Top 3 prospects In 2007 he has ranked the #1[…]
Very happy to add these two cards to my collection. Both Aaron Civale and Zach Plesac have played important roles on the Indians this season. The Indians rotation was a strength coming into the season, but the injury bug bit that squad hard. Corey Kluber, Carlos Carrasco, Danny Salazar, Mike[…]
Josh Tomlin spent eight seasons with the Indians, serving primarily as the teams #5 starter. And as #5 starters go…he was about as good as you will find. And there were a number of occasions over the years that he was simply brilliant, highlighted by his starts in the 2016[…]
Because the Yankees are a disaster and their entire roster is injured, former Cleveland Indian Gio Urshela has been pressed into starting service in New York. And he is more than holding his own, hitting .333/.400/.485 (135 OPS+) over 66 at-bats. Couple that with his Gold Glove defense…the Yankees have[…]
I know Ruben Sierra as a Texas Ranger since he spent the majority of his 20-year career with the Texas organization–though it was divided between three stints (1986-1992, 2000-2001, 2003). Though…and I will admit I totally forgot this…he was with the Cleveland Indians very briefly in 2000. He never made[…]
I love Kenny Lofton. But he is a cranky guy to get in-person and his private signings can be both expensive and restrictive to what he will sign. So when I see a decent autograph of his pop up I like to hop on them. Lofton was a great player.[…]
