yanks39 2014 IP thread

[yanks39]

Started the new season off in Rochester for Red Wings vs. Bisons yesterday with bronxbomber33 and had a pretty solid day:

Pre game:

Richie Hebner- 3/3.
Munenori Kawasaki- 1/2.
Chris Getz- 1/2

Post game:

Alex Meyer- 2/2.
Trevor May- 2/2.
M. Kawasaki- 1/1.
Mike Nickeas- 1/1.
Ricky Romero- 1/1.
Randy St. Claire- 3/3.
Gary Allenson- 3/3.
Scott Diamond- 1/1.
Kyle Drabek- 1/1.
Chris Herrman- 1/1.
Liam Hendriks- 1/1.
Juan Francisco- 0/3. Had 3 new Heritage cards which he refuses to sign because it depicts another player ("That's Maldonado")

Anthony Gose was also his usual cheerful, non- signing self.

[IronpigsJsmull]

How many was Trevor May doing? If you know. Rochester in Lehigh for 4 this weekend.

[yanks39]

Trevor May signed a bunch post game. I saw him do 6 and 8 for collectors. Was really cool about signing. Good luck!

[yanks39]

Did the Knights vs. Red Wings in Rochester last night and had a respectable showing:

Pre game:

Frank Francisco- 2/2.
Matt Davidson- 1/1.
Josh Phegley- 1/1.

Post game:

Chris Parmalee- 1/1.
Carlos Sanchez- 1/3.
Alex Liddi- 1/1.
Matt Davidson- 1/1.
David Purcey- 1/1.
Eduardo Nunez- 1/2.
Oswaldo Arcia- 1/2.

Tommy Hanson politely turned everyone down post game.

[yanks39]

I went to Rochester for the series finale between the Red Wings and Mud Hens. I didn't have much to get done and had an ok day:

Pre game:

Larry Parrish- 3/3.
Leon Durham- 1/3. Seemed pretty happy today.
Oswald Arcia- 1/1.
Al Nipper- 0/3. Said he'd get me later but never did.

Post game:

Mike Hessman- 1/1. He hit his 400th career minor league HR today and I had him sign my ticket.
Alex Meyer- 1/1.
Trevor May- 1/1.
Josh Willingham- 1/1.
Mike Pelfrey- 2/2.

[yanks39]

Went to the Boxing HOF yesterday and had a decent day:

Juan LaPorte- 1/1, 1/1
John Ruiz- 1/1
Carlos Ortiz- 1/1, 1/1
Dwight Muhommed Quai- 1/1
Joe Calzaghe- 1/1. 2014 Inductee.
Pipino Cueves- 1/1, 1/1
Erik Morales- 1/1. Reluctant to sign at times.
Neil Leifer- 1/1. 2014 Inductee.
Wilfredo Vasquez- 1/1
Glen Johnson- 1/1
Micky Ward- 1/1
Michael Spinks- 1/1
Aaron Pryor- 1/1
Vito Antefeurmo- 2/2, 1/1
Leon Spinks- 1/1
Gerry Cooney- 1/1
Leon Spinks- 1/1
George Chuvalo- 1/1, 1/1
Andre Ward- 1/1
Zab Judah- 1/1

...de la Hoya, Trinidad, Foreman, Tyson and Don King were all in town, but were not spotted at the museum or hotel all day.

[yanks39]

Did the Darryl Strawberry signing in Rochester tonight. Did not do any pre- or post game as The Strawman drew a huge crowd and I wanted to get some stuff done. I only made it through the line twice, but had some help on the last trip and scored an extra signed card. Darryl was great and everything came out sweet:

Darryl Strawberry- 1/1, 1/1, 1/1 (help) (85T) (87T) 1984 Rawlings game used cracked bat.

[yanks39]

Norfolk Tides @ Syracuse Chiefs tonight:

Pre game:

Jemile Weeks- 1/2 (help)
Brett Wallace- 2/2, 1/1 (help)
Julio Borbon- 1/1 (help) 1/1 (help)
Alexi Casilla- 1/1. A gift from another collector friend.

During the game I got Bob Boone 1/1, Gary Thurman- 2/2. Both work for the Nationals.

Post game:

Evan Meek- 1/1
Suk-Min Yoon- 1/1
Quintin Berry- 1/1
Steve Lombardozzi- 1/1
Denny Walling- 2/2
Mike Griffin- 1/2. FINALLY got him after 3 years of trying.

[acarter13]

Nice pre game graphs yesterday, you did a lot better than I did. Where were Bob Boone and Gary Thurman during the game? I never knew they were at the games and worked for the Nationals.

Andrew

[yanks39]

They are there for a few series each year. Boonie sets up right behind home plate, and Thurman was wandering the concourse yesterday. Both of them are pretty accessible, but always wait and approach them in between innings, as they are working and need to keep an eye on the game.

BTW both of them will answer mail sent to them c/o the Nationals.