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I have been collecting autographs for about 7 years.  I have compiled a collection of over 2000, most of which were obtained in person.  I recently started collecting through the mail by using SASE.  Both methods are a lot of fun and very successful


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Here I will try to update autographs that I get on a daily basis, either from attending games or through the mail.  You can look at my other signatures by clicking on the links at the top.  Click on the smaller pictures to see a larger shot of the autograph.  Any questions or comments, you can email me at rhurd1@gmail.com

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1/25/10
     It hass been incredibly slow over the last two months.  I have recieved only one piece of mail recently, coming from Marlins outfielder Cody Ross.  I also completed a trade in which I received signed cards of Joe Carter, Ray Durham, and Darrin Jackson.  Lastly, I also got a signed 2006 Topps Heritage card of Ted Lilly from an ebay purchase.  The Orioles host their annual Fan Fest next weekend so hopefully I will come out with some good in person successes.

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Cody Ross
- c/o Marlins spring training, 1/1, 309 days
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11/25/09
     Two returns have come in over the last two weeks.  Both came on the same day and were from Rangers slugger Josh Hamilton.  The first envelope was six cards which I sent c/o his agent last December, 2 of which were signed.  Second, he also signed two of my 8x10s for me and returned the third unsigned.  The photos were sent to his home address.  Very cool to add a few more of one of my favorite players to my collection.

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Josh Hamilton
- c/o Agent, 2/6, 328 days

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Josh Hamilton
- c/o home, 2/3, 307 days
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11/7/09
     Only one piece of mail has come in over the last 3 weeks.  Reds ace Edinson Volquez signed a card for me through the team address in over 2 months.  
      I have also worked out two trades.  The first trade with Larry brought me Chris Duncan.  The next trade with Aaron brought me signed cards of Cris Carpenter, Johnny Damon, John Flaherty, Marcus Giles, Joe Girardi, Juan Gonzalez, Ryan Howard, Chuck James, Tim Lincecum, Francisco Liriano, Bret Saberhagen, Red Schoendienst, Grady Sizemore, Lee Smith, Emmitt Smith, Don Sutton, Jeff Weaver, and David Wright.  Thanks to Larry and Aaron for those great trades!
      Finally in an ebay purchase, I got a signed card of Derek Lowe.  

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Edinson Volquez
- c/o Cincinnati Reds, 1/1, 79 days
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10/17/09
        One return in today coming from Marlins pitcher Chris Volstad.  Hopefully I will get a few more regular season returns back over the next few weeks.  

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Chris Volstad
- c/o Florida Marlins, 2/2, 121 days
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10/14/09
      Baseball in Baltimore is finally over and I concluded the season by going to a last game against the Toronto Blue Jays.  I missed a lot of people signing as the mood for autographing wasn't quite there.  However, the Orioles did go on to win their last 4 keeping them under the 100 loss mark!  In my finale, I managed to get Blue jays catcher Raul Chavez, infielder Edwin Encarnacion, reliever Brandon League, infielder Marco Scutaro, and rookie Travis Snyder.  For the O's I got pitcher Jeremy Guthrie, outfielder Adam Jones, and reliever Cla Meredith.  I also got a signed ball of Aubrey Huff through a grab bag promotion at a silent auction stand.  The bags had signed baseballs by current and former Orioles, and I was the third person in a row to get a Huff ball.  However, the next person got a Cal Ripken signed ball, so it's good to know they had more than Huff.  
      I also received a couple pieces of mail in the closing week of the season from Reds first baseman Joey Votto and Braves first baseman Adam LaRoche.  In a trade with Larry, I got signed cards Adrian Beltre, Mark Teixeira, and Chris Young.  

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Joey Votto
- c/o Cincinnati Reds, 1/1, 56 days

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Adam LaRoche
- c/o Pittsburgh Pirates, 1/1, 179 days
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10/2/09
     One return today from former Orioles catcher Chris Hoiles.  Hoiles, who is the manager of the York Revolution signed three cards for me through the team's address.

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Chris Hoiles
- c/o York Revolution, 3/3, 57 days
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9/28/09
       No returns in the mail today, but I did get a trade in.  Thanks to Mark, I received an autograph of Tony Graffanino for my 2006 Topps Heritage set.

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9/25/09
      Actually had mail today coming from Reds pitcher Aaron Harang.  Harang signed a card for me through the team address in just 2 weeks.

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Aaron Harang
- c/o Cincinnati Reds, 1/1, 14 days
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9/21/09
         Finally had some mail over the last week.  Phillies pitchers Joe Blanton and Chan Ho Park each signed for me through the team's address.  I was able to add another Hall of Famer to my collection as well as I sent a ball and donation to Stan Musial, who signed my ball for me in a week.  I also received a signed card of Tony Clark and a ball of Gary Carter with his foundation COA from ebay purchases.
      I also went to see the Rays take on the O's last week and was able to get pitcher Grant Balfour, infielder Akinori Iwamura (cards), third baseman Evan Longoria, coach Dave Martinez, outfielder Fernando Perez, pitcher Dale Thayer, catcher Gregg Zaun, and all around player Ben Zobrist.  Ravens nose tackle Haloti Ngata was also at the game and he signed two ticket stubs for me.  The Iwamuras, rookie Balfour, Topps Zobrist are available for trade.  Email me if interested.  Only one game left for me when the Blue Jays visit in October, and then the graphing season is over.

Blanton card
Joe Blanton
- c/o Philadelphia Phillies, 1/1, 44 days

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Chan Ho Park
- c/o Philadelphia Phillies, 1/1, 7 days

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Stan Musial
- c/o Stan the Man Inc, 1/1, 8 days (w/ donation)
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9/13/09
      I've been to a couple of O's games over the last two weeks.  First I saw the Indians where I had little success.  Next came the Rangers where I did much better and even got my first (and probably last) game ball of the season!  As for the mail, I've only had one return, coming from Rangers DH Andruw Jones, who was a signing machine on their trip through Baltimore.  The mail came after I got him in person so it wasn't quite as exciting after I just got him to sign 7 cards a few days before.  I also had an ebay purchase come in of Juan Marichal.  
      For the Indians I was able to get outfielder Jamey Carroll, DH Travis Hafner, outfielder Matt LaPorta, pitcher Jensen Lewis, reliever Chris Perez, and catcher Wyatt Toregas.
      The Rangers that signed for me were shortstop Elvis Andrus, outfielder Julio Borbon, first baseman Chris Davis, pitcher Scott Feldman, reliever Neftali Feliz, closer Frank Francisco, pitcher Derek Holland, DH Andruw Jones (cards, card), pitcher Brandon McCarthy (card), reliever Darren O'Day, coach Gary Pettis, catcher Kevin Richardson, infielder Omar Vizquel (card), and reliever CJ Wilson (cards).
      And the Orioles that I got over the two series were pitcher Mark Hendrickson, reliever Kam Mickolio, former first baseman Boog Powell (Cards), and pitcher Chris Tillman.
      Some of the Jones cards are available for trade.  I'm looking for his signed 2006 Topps Heritage that for some reason didn't have when the Rangers came.  The Vizquel Allen & Ginter, Scott Feldman, Kevin Richardson, and CJ Wilson 2006 Topps cards are also available for trade.

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Andruw Jones
- c/o Texas Rangers, 2/2, 64 days
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8/27/09
      Mail continues to be extremely slow, but I do have a trade and ebay purchase in.  I also have an in person success.  My good friend Brent saw that former Mets and Reds pitcher Pete Schourek (card, cards) was playing golf at the course that we work at and told me to bring some cards up to get signed.  Brent was able to get 5 cards done for me and said that Schourek couldn't have been nicer.  Thanks, Brent!  
       In a trade I got signed cards of Heath Bell and Justin Masterson.  Thanks, Larry for another great trade.  Finally in an ebay purchase I added a signed ball of Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn to my collection.  I got this ball at a great price and couldn't pass it up.
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8/19/09
        Two pieces of mail in the box today.  Atlanta Braves outfielder Matt Diaz signed a card for me through the team address and former Diamondbacks first baseman Travis Lee signed four cards for me through his home address.  Both returns came back very quickly and Diaz is a new addition to my collection.  It's nice to finally get some mail!

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Matt Diaz
- c/o Atlanta Braves, 1/1, 14 days

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Travis Lee
- c/o home, 4/4 6 days
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8/18/09
       Only one return has come back in the mail over the last two weeks.  16 year old phenom Bryce Harper signed a Sports Illustrated for me in a week from his home address.  I added another signed 2006 Topps Heritage card to my collection through an ebay purchase of a Chris Reitsma signed card.  I also received signed cards of Vida Blue, Gavin Floyd, Brad Lidge and Ben Sheets in a trade with Tim.  Thanks, Tim!
        I also did some graphing as the A's came to Baltimore.  I was able to get pitcher Brett Anderson, closer Andrew Bailey, pitcher Trevor Cahill, reliever Santiago Casilla, shortstop Bobby Crosby (cards), second baseman Mark Ellis, first baseman Tommy Everidge, reliever Edgar Gonzalez, pitcher Gio Gonzalez, third baseman Adam Kennedy, pitcher Jay Marshall, outfielder Cliff Pennington, catcher Landon Powell, catcher Kurt Suzuki, outfielder Ryan Sweeney (card), reliever Michael Wuertz, and reliever Brad Ziegler (card).  
        The only Orioles I got were former catcher Rick Dempsey (cards), pitcher Rich Hill, reliever Chris Ray, and outfielder Nolan Reimold (card).

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Bryce Harper
- c/o home, 1/1, 7 days
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8/6/09
       A nice day at the mailbox today.  I had one return from newly acquired Indians pitcher Justin Masterson, who signed two cards for me with the postmark coming from Boston.  I also received a signed ball of Hall of Famer Billy Williams in an ebay purchase.
        I've also been busy with a few trades.  In one of them I received signed cards of Will Clark and Pudge Rodriguez, and also spring training programs signed by Juan Gonzalez and Johnny Oates.  Thanks to Bill for a great trade!!!

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Justin Masterson
- c/o Boston Red Sox, 2/2, 31 days
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8/3/09
        Just returned from my honeymoon on Friday and came home to two returns.  Cardinals reliever Jason Motte and Diamondbacks pitcher Max Scherzer both signed for me in a few weeks.  I'll be trying to get a good amount of requests out this month and also hitting Oakland and Anaheim next week when they come to Baltimore.  

Motte card
Jason Motte
- c/o St. Louis Cardinals, 1/1, 25 days

Scherzer card
Max Scherzer
- c/o Arizona Diamondbacks, 1/2, 25 days
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7/22/09
       Two more decent returns in the box today.  Former Orioles, Blue Jays, and Indians second baseman Roberto Alomar signed and personalized a ball for me through his home address.  I also got a return from Pirates third baseman Andy LaRoche.

Alomar ball
Roberto Alomar
- c/o home, 1/1, 13 days

LaRoche card
Andy LaRoche
- c/o Pittsburgh Pirates, 1/1, 16 days
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7/13/09
         Two quick returns in the mail today coming from current minor league manager Joe McEwing and former Orioles pitcher Milt Pappas.  Both autographs only took 5 days to get back to me.  I also went on my first trip to the Phillies' own Citizens Bank Park.  They have an awesome stadium and it was cool to get my first glimpse of it.  I went to the game unprepared for autographs, but saw rookie outfielder Andrew McCutchen signing autographs during bp so I had to get my ticket signed.

McEwing card
Joe McEwing
- c/o Winston-Salem Dash, 1/1, 5 days

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Milt Pappas
- c/o home, 2/2, 5 days
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7/9/09
        For the first day in a long time I actually have some mail!  Former Mets and Rangers manager Bobby Valentine signed a card for me through his home address and Cubs pitcher Randy Wells signed a card for me as well.  Also in from a trade with Jonathan were two signed cards from Manny Sanguillen.  

Valentine card
Bobby Valentine
- c/o home, 1/2, 159 days

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Randy Wells
- c/o Chicago Cubs, 1/1, 14 days
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7/3/09
        Finally time for another update.  I recently saw the Red Sox and Nationals come to Camden Yards and the two teams could not have been more different.  It seemed that everybody from the Nats signed and just a couple of Sox signed.  For the Red Sox, I was able to get outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury and catcher Jason Varitek and also Hall of Famer Dennis Eckersley who is a broadcaster for them.
        The Nationals were a lot more fun as I got manager Manny Acta (team card), pitcher Tyler Clippard, pitcher Jesus Colome, outfielder Elijah Dukes (card), infielder Alberto Gonzalez, coach Marquis Grissom, infielder Christian Guzman (cards), infielder Anderson Hernandez, first baseman Nick Johnson, coach Pat Listach, pitcher Shairon Martis, catcher Wil Nieves, pitcher Craig Stammen, pitcher Julian Tavarez (cards), reliever Ron Villone (card), outfielder Josh Willingham, and third baseman Ryan Zimmerman.
        Over the two days, I was able to get the following Orioles: pitcher Matt Albers, pitcher Jason Berken, pitcher Rich Hill, 2009 first round draft pick Matt Hobgood, centerfielder Adam Jones, former first baseman Boog Powell, closer George Sherrill, catcher Matt Wieters (photo), utilityman Ty Wigginton, and catcher Gregg Zaun.
        Also in two trades I was able to get signed cards of Justin Morneau and Mariano Rivera.  Thanks to Chad of www.sportsautosttm.com for the Rivera trade!
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6/20/09

        No mail at all over the last week but I made a feeble attempt at graphing the Mets as they were in town earlier in the week.  The only ones I could get were infielder Alex Cora, pitcher Livan Hernandez, manager Jerry Manuel, catcher Brian Schneider, and outfielder Gary Sheffield.  I also got Orioles manager Dave Trembley and former first baseman Boog Powell.  Up next are the Nats next weekend.
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6/14/09
        I had a disappointing day Friday as I went to see the Braves in Baltimore.  I was only able to try for graphs during batting practice and the Braves were a poor signing team inside the ballpark.   I was able to get outfielder Jeff Francoeur, pitcher Mike Gonzalez, infielder Diory Hernandez, and coach Terry Pendleton.
        Also in the mail this week was one return from 1998 AL ROY Ben Grieve.

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Ben Grieve
- c/o home, 3/4, 129 days
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6/5/09

      
        I have been to many O's games since Opening Day seeing the Yankees, Rays, Twins, White Sox, Blue Jays, Rangers and Tigers.  Here's my team by team successes:
        For the Yankees, I got reliever Brian Bruney, pitcher Joba Chamberlain, catcher Jose Molina, pitcher Andy Pettite, closer Mariano Rivera, broadcaster Ken Singleton, and pitcher Chien-Ming Wang.
        The Rays weren't quite as good as I only got outfielder Gabe Kapler, pitcher Scott Kazmir, and pitcher Jeff Niemann.
        The Twins, despite having no batting practice the day I went due to rain, were a good signing team as always.  I got Scott Baker, pitcher Craig Breslow, pitcher Jesse Crain, third baseman Joe Crede, infielder Brendan Harris, pitcher Francisco Liriano, closer Joe Nathan, pitcher Kevin Slowey, and outfielder Denard Span.
        As for the White Sox I was able to get infielder Wilson Betemit (cards, card), infielder Josh Fields, reliever Scott Linebrink, and shortstop Alexei Ramirez.
        The Rangers were great.  I got shortstop Elvis Andrus, pitcher Kris Benson (card), outfielder Marlon Byrd, outfielder Josh Hamilton, outfielder Andruw Jones, outfielder David Murphy, shortstop Omar Vizquel, and closer C.J. Wilson (cards).
        The Blue Jays were also decent as I got catcher Rod Barajas, second baseman Aaron Hill (card), infielder Joe Inglett, outfielder Adam Lind, first baseman Kevin Millar, third baseman Scott Rolen, outfielder Vernon Wells (cards), and pitcher Brian Wolfe.
        The Tigers were the last team to come through Baltimore and I got pitcher Armando Galarraga, outfielder Curtis Granderson, manager Jim Leyland, reliever Brandon Lyon, pitcher Zach Miner, and pitcher Nate Robertson.
        I never tried too hard for the Orioles, but so far this year I have gotten pitcher Brad Bergesen (Debut ticket), pitcher Adam Eaton (card), pitcher Jeremy Guthrie, former pitcher Dave Johnson (card), centerfielder Adam Jones, Hall of Famer Cal Ripken, and second baseman Brian Roberts.  They also have been hosting Alumni Autograph sessions at certain games at which I have received Paul Blair, Tim Nordbrook, and Joe Orsulak.
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6/4/09

        After a short hiatus from the site, it is finally time for an update.  I have been to a number of Orioles games already this year and also have some good mail to report.  For the mail, I have received Athletics infielder Nomar Garciaparra, Dodgers pitcher Eric Milton, Rockies pitcher Jason Marquis, Marlins minor leaguer Jai Miller, former Orioles pitcher Rodrigo Lopez, Padres third baseman Kevin Kouzmanoff, and 2008 NL Cy Young winner Tim Lincecum

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Nomar Garciappara - c/o Athletics team, 1/1, 10 days

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Eric Milton - c/o Dodgers spring training, 1/1, 38 days

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Jason Marquis - c/o Rockies spring training, 1/1, 62 days

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Jai Miller - c/o Marlins spring training, 1/1, 63 days

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Rodrigo Lopez - c/o Lehigh Valley IronPigs, 1/1, 11 days

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Kevin Kouzmanoff - c/o San Diego Padres, 1/1, 329 days

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Tim Lincecum - c/o San Francisco Giants, 1/1, 9 days

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4/6/09

        One return and an exciting trade in for me today.  Former Padres pitcher Shawn Estes signed a card for me which was sent to the team last season.  Also in a trade with Dan I received a signed ball of Hall of Famer Carl Yastrzemski.

        The Orioles had their Fanfest over the weekend and while I was not able to stay long enough to get autographs during their signing, I was able to pick up some former player signed 8x10s for only $1 each.  They were pitcher Danys Baez, pitcher Chad Bradford, pitcher Brian Burres, utilityman Freddie Bynum, pitcher Lance Cormier, utilityman Brandon Fahey, infielder Luis Hernandez, and outfielder Tike Redman.  

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Shawn Estes - c/o San Diego Padres, 1/1, 321 days

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3/30/09

        Mail!  Tigers outfielder Curtis Granderson signed two cards for me through the team's spring training address.  Good thing the team kept his mail while he was playing in the WBC.  Opening day in Baltimore is just a week away!!

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Curtis Granderson
- c/o Tigers spring training, 2/2, 27 days
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3/29/09

        Mail continues to be slow with the regular season just a week away!  Another small 50/50 came back today from Dave consisting of signed cards from Rangers pitcher Kevin Millwood (cards).  Thanks, Dave!
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3/25/09

        Another spring training return in today bringing my huge total up to 2!  Pirates pitcher Craig Hansen nicely signed two cards for me through the team's spring training address.  I also had a return from former journeyman pitcher Mark Clark.  
        In a Washington Nationals 50/50 deal, I received signed cards of pitcher Daniel Cabrera, infielder Jose Castillo, catcher Jesus Flores, outfielder Willie Harris, outfielder Ryan Langerhans, infielder Pete Orr, and pitchers Josh Towers and Ryan Wagner.

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Mark Clark
- c/o home, 6/6, 46 days

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Craig Hansen
- c/o Pirates spring training, 2/2, 16 days
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3/10/09

        Got my first spring training return today from Red Sox reliever Hideki Okajima.  Hopefully this will be the start of a number of returns through spring training, although I've only sent out about 15 requests.  

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Hideki Okajima
- c/o Red Sox spring training, 2/2, 13 days
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3/6/09

        I have yet to receive any mail in the month of March, but am slowly getting more requests out.  However, I have obtained two new autographs for my collection.   My parents went to a home show about a week ago and stumbled across former Oriole Paul Blair who was signing at a realtor booth.  The realtor gave my parents a baseball for Blair to sign and it he has a very nice signature.  I also pulled a certified autograph of Rangers minor leaguer Johnny Whittleman from a pack of 2008 Bowman Draft.
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2/20/09

        Finally got something for the week.  Former Nationals closer Chad Cordero and Dodgers first baseman James Loney both signed for me.  The Loney is interesting because I remember sending it out last spring training, but I did not document it, so it took roughly a year but I'm not sure about the exact time.  My parents also went to the Baltimore auto show last weekend where Al Bumbry was signing so they picked a couple things up for me.

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Chad Cordero
- c/o home, 1/1, 52 days

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James Loney
- c/o Dodgers spring training 2008, 1/1, unknown....

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2/13/09

        One return today to keep me rolling through the week.  Former Twins pitcher Joe Mays signed a card for me through his home address.  

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Joe Mays
- c/o home, 1/1, 8 days
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2/12/09

        It has been a great week for mail.  After a pretty dry week to start the month, I received multiple returns throughout this week.  Former Yankee and Ranger Chad Curtis, former Brewers pitcher Jeff D'Amico, 1967 Cy Young award winner Jim Lonborg, former Braves and Rangers outfielder Oddibe McDowell, and Indians All-Star centerfielder Grady Sizemore all signed for in the past week.  It's nice to get a good amount of mail back, especially the Sizemore, who has continuously eluded me at Camden Yards.

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Chad Curtis
- c/o home, 3/5, 11 days

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Jeff D'Amico
- c/o home, 2/2, 8 days

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Jim Lonborg
- c/o home, 1/1, 10 days

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Oddibe McDowell
- c/o home, 5/5, 6 days

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Grady Sizemore
- c/o home, 1/1, 44 days
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1/31/09

        Finished off January with a success from former Pirates outfielder Xavier Nady.  Nady signed and personalized my card in seven months through the Pirates team address.

Xavier Nady
- c/o Pittsburgh Pirates, 1/1, 215 days
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1/27/09

        Just an ebay purchase in today.  I recently bought a signed ball of Frank Robinson with a Steiner COA for a decent price.  I now have a signed baseball by each Hall of Famer from the Orioles!
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1/25/09

        One return this weekend from the very reliable Mike Mussina.  Moose signed the card I sent to him in less than two weeks.  I have had success with every request I have ever sent to Mussina and I think he has one of the nicest signatures around.

Mike Mussina
- c/o home, 1/1, 11 days
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1/20/09

        Started the week off with two very fast returns.  Former pitcher Jimmy Key and former Phillies catcher Mike Lieberthal both signed for me through their home addresses.

Jimmy Key
- c/o home, 7/7, 8 days

Mike Lieberthal
- c/o home, 1/1, 8 days
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1/16/09

        Today I received my first return of the new year, as well as one of my last requests from 2008.  Former closer Todd Jones and former Mets manager Willie Randolph each signed for me in a few weeks.

Willie Randolph
- c/o home, 2/2, 17 days

Todd Jones
- c/o home, 1/1, 13 days
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12/31/08

        No mail today to finish the year, however I did receive a trade with David.  In the trade I obtained autographs of Chris Duffy, Victor Martinez, Lastings Milledge, and Manny Parra.  Thanks for the trade, David!
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12/23/08

        A HUGE update compared to what mail has been in the last month or so.  I  received 2, count it, 2, returns today from Diamondbacks pitcher Micah Owings and former Cardinals pitcher Bob Tewksbury.  
        Also in a 50/50 deal with Brennan I received signed cards of Ricky Bottalico (more), Drew Anderson, and Matt Belisle.  

Micah Owings
- c/o Arizona Diamondbacks, 1/1, 146 days

Bob Tewksbury
- c/o home, 3/3, 21 days
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12/13/08

        I have really been slacking recently with getting mail out, and will be trying to pump some out for the new year.  My only return recently has been former pitcher Pete Harnisch.  I sent him 6 cards and told him to keep any that he wanted.  He returned 3 signed and kept the others.  

Pete Harnisch
- c/o home, 3/6, 11 days
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11/28/08

        Another surprise today coming from Hall of Famer Paul Molitor.  This card was sent during the 2007 season, and was another long wait.  Very cool that he is catching up on all of his mail.

Paul Molitor
- c/o Minnesota Twins, 1/1, 541 days
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11/25/08

        Mail has still been incredibly slow, with just a trade and an old request coming in.  Hall of Famer Paul Molitor signed a card for me through the Minnesota Twins address in over a year.  This was a nice surprise to get back.  
        In a trade with Dave I received signed cards of Vince Coleman and Nelson Cruz.

Paul Molitor
- c/o Minnesota Twins, 1/2, 555 days
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11/11/08

        I finally have something to post after a long time with no mail.  Brewers outfielder Mike Cameron and Yankees pitcher Mike Mussina each signed for me through their home addresses.  I also received a signed card of Jimmy Rollins in a trade with Brian.  

Mike Cameron - c/o home, 1/1, 7 days

Mike Mussina
- c/o home, 1/1, 8 days
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10/17/08

        Three returns from the regular season have come in over the last week or so.  Hopefully more items that I sent out during the season will be returned in the upcoming weeks.  Rockies infielder Clint Barmes, Phillies catcher Chris Coste, and Mets catcher Brian Schneider all signed for me through their team addresses.  

Clint Barmes -
c/o Rockies spring training, 1/1, 243 days

Chris Coste -
c/o Philadelphia Phillies, 1/1, 75 days

Brian Schneider
- c/o New York Mets, 1/2, 71 days
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10/7/08

        Just got back from vacation to find a few successes waiting for me.  Angels pitcher Jon Garland, Yankees prospect Austin Jackson, Dodgers outfielder Juan Pierre, and Reds reliever David Weathers signed for me through their team addresses.  I also received a card back unsigned former Giants third baseman Edgardo Alfonzo.
        I also received a signed card of Craig Biggio in a trade.

Jon Garland
- c/o Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, 2/2, 18 days

Austin Jackson
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c/o Trenton Thunder, 1/1, 70 days

 Juan Pierre
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c/o Los Angeles Dodgers, 1/1, 119 days

David Weathers
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c/o Cincinatti Reds, 2/2, 57 days
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9/14/08

        Mail has been extremely slow with only one return, although it was a good one.  Giants shortstop Omar Vizquel signed a ball for me in a few weeks.  
        I also did my last rush of in person graphing at Camden Yards with the Indians and Twins in town last week.  First up was the Indians as I was able to get outfielder David Dellucci, catcher Sal Fasano, DH Travis Hafner, catcher Victor Martinez, shortstop Jhonny Peralta (cards), and catcher Kelly Shoppach.
        Second was the Twins.  I was able to get outfielder Brian Buscher, shorstop Adam Everett, first baseman Justin Morneau, closer Joe Nathan, pitcher Glen Perkins, and pitcher Kevin Slowey.
        For the O's I got pitcher Garrett Olson and former first baseman Boog Powell.
        Also in two trades I received signed cards of Brian Bass, Justin Christian, Todd Jones, Jay Marshall, Sean Marshall, Micah Owings, Vicente Padilla, Zach Segovia, Chris Snelling, Larry Walker, and Vernon Wells.
        That wraps up my in person autographing at Camden Yards for 2008 and hopefully the mail will start to flow in more!

Omar Vizquel
- c/o San Francisco Giants, 1/1, 20 days
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8/28/08

        It's been a good week for mail so far as I have gotten returns from Cardinals outfielder Brian Barton, White Sox pitcher Mark Buehrle, Giants pitcher Brad Hennessey, Nationals prospect Anderson Hernandez, and former batting champ Bill Mueller.
        I also did some poor autographing as the White Sox came to town.  During one session of batting practice I was only able to get coach Harold Baines and Orioles third baseman Melvin Mora.  
        A 50/50 with Dan also brought me signed cards of Paul Byrd.

Brian Barton
- c/o St. Louis Cardinals, 1/1, 27 days

Mark Buehrle
- c/o Chicago White Sox, 1/2, 23 days

Brad Hennessey
- c/o Fresno Grizzlies, 1/1, 28 days

Anderson Hernandez -
c/o New Orleans Zephyrs, 1/1, 14 days

Bill Mueller
- c/o home, 1/1, 90 days
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8/22/08

        Another decent sized update today.  Last week I went to see Baltimore's single A team, the Frederick Keys.  I haven't been to Frederick for a game in over 10 years, so it was nice to go back there.  I bought a team set and was able to get autographs from second baseman Miguel Abreu, pitching coach Blaine Beatty, coach J.J. Cannon, infielder Todd Davison, catcher Zach Dillon, pitcher Cory Doyne, outfielder Danny Figueroa, catcher Justin Johnson, shortstop Ryan McCarthy, pitcher Jeff Moore, pitcher Ryan Ouellette, catcher Mike Pierce, pitcher Jake Renshaw, pitcher Ryan Rodriguez, third baseman Billy Rowell, first baseman Brandon Snyder, outfielder Brandon Tripp, outfielder Chris Vinyard, and outfielder Paul Winterling.
        It has been a decent week for mail as well, as I got returns from Twins minor leaguer, Alex Burnett, former Bowie Baysox manager Bien Figueroa, former Rangers outfielder Richard Hidalgo, Red Sox pitcher Javier Lopez, Rangers minor leaguer Zachary Phillips, and Giants pitcher Tyler Walker.
        I also completed a few trades for autographs of Elvis Andrus, Willie Harris, Doug Jones, Jed Lowrie, Dustin Majewski, Marshall McDougall, and Brandon Morrow.  


Alex Burnett - c/o Ft. Myers Miracle, 1/1, 20 days

Bien Figueroa - c/o Connecticut Defenders, 2/2, 70 days

Richard Hidalgo - c/o Long Island Ducks, 1/1, 7 days

Javier Lopez c/o Boston Red Sox, 2/2, 34 days

Zachary Phillips - c/o Bakersfield Blaze, 1/1, 24 days

Tyler Walker - c/o San Francisco Giants, 1/1, 70 days

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8/13/08

        Time for a giant update.  Last week I took my one annual trip to Bowie to see the O's AA team and go for some autographs (Matt Wieters specifically).  It was a good time, as it was Adam Loewen bobblehead day, my fiance won a contest by being the first one to the announcer with an Orioles keychain, winning $15 worth of scratch offs (yielding $7 in winnings), and I won an Orioles memoribilia raffle giving me an autographed photo of Hayden Penn.  Here's the autograph totals: first baseman Ryan Finan, pitcher David Hernandez, coach Moe Hill, pitcher Ryan Keefer, third baseman Jeff Nettles, outfielder Nolan Reimold (cards), second baseman Carlos Rojas, pitcher Felix Romero, pitcher Chris Tillman, second baseman Jonathan Tucker, and catcher and O's top prospect Matt Wieters (cards).
        Over the weekend I decided, like every other autograph collector/dealer on the east coast, to graph Josh Hamilton and the Rangers here in Baltimore.  The Rangers were a very good signing team despite the crowds, as I only missed a few players.  I was able to get pitcher Joaquin Benoit (card), injured third baseman Hank Blalock, outfielder Brandon Boggs, DH Milton Bradley (cards, cards), outfielder Marlon Byrd, outfielder Frank Catalanotto, first baseman Chris Davis (card), outfielder Jason Ellison (card), pitcher Frank Francisco, pitcher Eddie Guardado (cards), All Star Josh Hamilton (ball, Beckett), pitcher Matt Harrison, pitcher Tommy Hunter, All Star second baseman Ian Kinsler, catcher Gerald Laird (cards), pitcher Warner Madrigal, pitcher Luis Mendoza, pitcher Dustin Nippert, pitcher Josh Rupe, catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia (cards, card), infielder Ramon Vazquez (cards, card), and pitcher Jamey Wright.
        For the Orioles, I got pitcher Fernando Cabrera, infielder Juan Castro, former Oriole Boog Powell, outfielder Luke Scott, and I finished one of my own 8x10 photos by getting Nick Markakis.
        Finally for the mail, which hasn't been much.  Giants minor leaguer Ronnie Ray signed for me and I also added a signed card of Corey Koskie to my 2006 Topps Heritage collection through a purchase.
THE END!

Ronnie Ray
- c/o Connecticut Defenders, 1/1, 13 days
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8/7/08

        This is the first time in a long time that I've actually had multiple returns in a week.  One was almost a two year wait as former Phillies outfielder Doug Glanville signed three cards for me.  The other came from Diamondbacks third baseman Mark Reynolds which was sent out during spring training.  Tonight I'm going to my annual Bowie Baysox game, and then it's the Rangers here in Baltimore!

Doug Glanville
- c/o home, 3/3, 648 days

Mark Reynolds
- c/o Diamondbacks spring training, 1/1, 161 days
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8/5/08

        Started off the week with one success, coming from former Rangers outfielder Tom Goodwin.  Tom is now a coach for the Lowell Spinners in the Red Sox minor league system.

Tom Goodwin
- c/o Lowell Spinners, 3/3, 10 days
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8/1/08

        Well, I started off the new month with a return in the mail box.  White Sox prospect Ehren Wassermann signed a card for me through his minor league team address in almost a month.

Ehren Wassermann
- c/o Charlotte Knights, 1/1, 26 days
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7/31/08

        The Blue Jays were in town last week and I saw them twice.  In the two days, I got catcher Rod Barajas, pitcher A.J. Burnett (cards), pitchers Jesse Carlson, Scott Downs (card), infielder shortstop David Eckstein (cards, cards), pitcher Jason Frasor (card), manager Cito Gaston, infielder Joe Inglett, outfielder Adam Lind (card), pitcher Jesse Litsch (card), pitcher Shawn Marcum (cards), infielder John McDonald, outfielder Kevin Mench (cards), coach Dwayne Murphy, closer B.J. Ryan, DH Matt Stairs (cards), pitcher Brian Tallet, outfielder Brad Wilkerson (card), and catcher Greg Zaun (card).
        For the O's I got pitcher Randor Bierd, Hall of Famer Jim Palmer, and outfielder Luke Scott.  
        Once again mail has been very slow, and I have only received Yankees minor leaguer J.D. Closser in the last 9 days.

J.D. Closser
- c/o Scranton-Wilkes Barre Yankees, 1/1, 60 days
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7/22/08

        Mail has been very slow as of late, but I have received two quick responses.  Orioles catcher Ramond Hernandez and Dodgers pitcher Hong-Chih Kuo both signed through their team addresses.  
        I also took a day after the All Star break to try to graph the Tigers a little bit here in Baltimore.  I came out with pitcher Armando Galarraga, outfielder Curtis Granderson, third baseman Brandon Inge, utilityman Ryan Raburn, and catcher Ivan Rodriguez.  For the Orioles I was only able to get pitcher Brian Burres.  

Ramon Hernandez
- c/o Baltimore Orioles, 2/2, 12 days

Hong-Chih Kuo -
c/o Los Angeles Dodgers, 2/2, 12 days
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7/11/08

        Finished the week with a couple more returns.  Braves prospect Josh Anderson, Cardinals prospect Jarrett Hoffpauir and Red Sox prospect Iggy Suarez all signed through their minor league teams.

Josh Anderson
- c/o Richmond Braves, 2/2, 13 days

Jarrett Hoffpauir
- c/o Memphis Red Birds, 2/2, 11 days

Iggy Suarez
- c/o Portland Sea Dogs, 1/1, 13 days
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7/7/08

        More decent mail coming in today.  Former Orioles minor leaguer Pete Maestrales, Athletics prospect Jamie Richmond and former Diamondbacks slugger Matt Williams all signed for me.  The Williams was a big surprise as it took over 2 years to come back.

Pete Maestrales
- c/o Long Island Ducks, 1/1, 25 days

Jamie Richmond
- c/o Kane County Cougars, 1/1, 9 days

Matt Williams
- c/o home, 1/1, 871 days
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7/3/08

        The other day I went to see the Royals in town to visit the O's.  I only tried for autographs during batting practice and didn't get a whole lot.  I was able to get outfielder Mike Aviles, pitcher Brian Bannister, outfielder David DeJesus, and third baseman Mark Teahen (cards).  
        In the mail I also got Yankees prospect Anthony Claggett and Mariners pitcher Mark Lowe.

Anthony Claggett
- c/o Trenton Thunder, 1/1, 7 days

Mark Lowe
- c/o Seattle Mariners, 2/2, 23 days
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7/1/08

        Another piece of mail today coming from independent leaguer and former Pirates infielder Bobby Hill.

Bobby Hill
- c/o Newark Bears, 2/2, 20 days

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6/30/08

         Only a trade came in today from Chad of Sports Autos TTM.  In the trade a received a signed card of Orlando Cabrera.  I have done many trades with Chad and he is always a pleasure to deal with.  Check out his site as he has a great collection and sends out more ttm requests than anybody I know.  
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6/27/08

            One piece of mail has come in this week.  Brewers pitcher Seth McClung singed one of two cards for me through his team address.  McClung always eluded me in person when he was with Tampa, so it's nice to add his autograph to my collection.

Seth McClung - c/o Milwaukee Brewers, 1/2, 10 days

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6/20/08

            Well, the last month has been ridiculous with my site.  I lost it somehow and just figured out the easy way to fix it.  However, in the process I deleted any old information that I had on here, so I have no way of going back and putting up my previous successes.  I have a million things to update, but it will take forever.  I've seen a few games over the last month, including the Nationals, Red Sox, Pirates and Astros all here in Baltimore.  From what I remember, here's how I did with Washington:

            Aaron Boone, Ryan Zimmerman, Jesus Flores, Austin Kearns, Joel Hanrahan, John Lannan, Tim Redding (cards), Saul Rivera, Wil Nieves, Christian Guzman (cards), Wily Mo Pena, and Felipe Lopez.

            The Red Sox were easier to remember since I only got pitcher David Aardsma.

            Just did the Pirates and did great;  Jason Bay (ROY Ball), Raul Chavez, Jose Bautista, Jack Wilson, Ian Snell (Card), John Russell, Luis Rivas (card), Xavier Nady, Jason Michaels (card), Doug Mientkiewicz (cards), Nate McLouth, Damaso Marte, Paul Maholm (card), Adam LaRoche, Tom Gorzelanny, Chris Gomez, Lou Frazier, Zach Duke (cards), Ryan Doumit, Matt Capps, Sean Burnett (card), and Tyler Yates.

            Most recently I saw the Astros who were ok signers; Darin Erstad (card), Reggie Abercrombie (who almost got in a fight with an asshole dealer), Wesley Wright, Wandy Rodriguez, Humberto Quintero, Sean Berry (cards), Mark Loretta, Geoff Blum, Ed Romero, Ty Wiggington, Jose Valverde, Geoff Geary, Jose Cruz Sr, Brad Ausmus, Hunter Pence, Miguel Tejada, and Kaz Matsui signed for me.  Tejada was also the last signature needed on this piece that my fiance and I have been working on for the last year.

            The totals for the Orioles during the Astros and Pirates games go like this;  Lance Cormier, Guillermo Quiroz (card), Oscar Salazar, Garrett Olson, George Sherrill (cards), Brian Roberts, Luke Scott (card), Jim Johnson (card, Debut ticket), Alex Cintron, Matt Albers (card), Adam Jones, and Radhames Liz.  Also attended a signing for pitcher Dennis Sarfate (card, postcard).  

            Finally for the mail, which has been great for the last month.  Two Hall of Famers as I got signed baseballs from Jim Bunning and Goose Gossage.  Also received and autograph from Danny Putnam on his ML Debut ticket.  Here are all the other autographs I received through the mail in the last month;  Jeromy Burnitz, Royals pitcher Kyle Davies, Brewers pitcher Mitch Stetter, Padres pitcher Chris Young, Red Sox prospect Mark Wagner, Giants closer Brian Wilson, former Tigers slugger Cecil Fielder, former Orioles infielder Jeff Reboulet (cards), Yankees prospect Chris Stewart, Padres reliever Cla Meredith, and York Revolution pitcher Nick McCurdy.

            Also, in a couple of 50/50 deals I got signed cards of Ron Coomer (cards) and Ricky Bottalico.  And last but not least was a pack pull of White Sox prospect Brian Omogrosso.

Mark Wagner - c/o Portland Sea Dogs, 1/1, 8 days

Danny Putnam - c/o Sacramento River Cats, 1/2, 378 days

Jeromy Burnitz - c/o home ,1/1, 27 days

Kyle Davies - c/o Royals spring training, 1/1, 100 days

Mitch Stetter - c/o Nashville Sounds, 1/1, 7 days

Brian Wilson - c/o San Francisco Giants, 1/1, 8 days

 Cecil Fielder - c/o Atlantic City Surf, 1/3, 8 days

 Jeff Reboulet - c/o home, 7/7, 7 days

 Chris Stewart - c/o Scranton Wilkes-Barre Yankees, 1/1, 11 days

 Cla Meredith - c/o San Diego Padres, 1/1, 14 days

 Nick McCurdy - c/o York Revolution, 1/1, 12 days

Chris Young - c/o San Diego Padres, 1/1, 344 days

Jim Bunning - c/o home, 1/1, 6 days

Goose Gossage - c/o home, 1/1, 9 days ($10 donation)