Howie's IP 2011

[howiek]

Went to the Ducks vs. Bridgeport Bluefish, the 2nd game of a day night doubleheader. Should have went to the first game. I think most guys signed alot before the 1st game. Missed out on Angel Berroa, didn't sign before the 2nd game and he walked right by us getting on the bus. I did get
Ruddy Lugo 2 cars, Ruddy has pitched for the A's and Rays in the big leagues
Eric Munson 2 cards, Eric has played for the Tigers, A's, Astros and Rays. He was a 1st rounder in 1999 for the Tigers
Joe Borchard 8x10, Joe has played for the White Sox and Marlins, he was a 1st rounder in 2000 for the White Sox.

[howiek]

I took the 2.5 hr trip down to Lakewood, NJ to see Bryce Harper and hope I'd get his auto. No luck there must have been 75-100 people looking to get him. If I would have done some pushing and shoving. I might have gotten him. I've missed out on some good auto's. But, I do not do that just to get someones autograh. Came close, I'll get him before the end of the season. He went 2-4 with 2 k's, a Solo Homer and a single. He crushed the homer. Spent most of the time waiting for Harper, then it rained and did not get anyone from the Blue Crabs.
He signed after the game on the field, but to many kids and they where much faster then me getting to the dugout. So, I figured I would get him after the game as they got on the bus.
People kept saying he did not get on the team bus last night. So, I just got my custom logo sheet signed by the rest of the team. I missed a few. But here is who I got.
Brian Daubach (Mgr)
Marlon Anderson (Hitting Coach)
Paul Applebee
Sam Brown
A.J. Cole
Wilson Eusebio
Matt Grace
Michael Taylor
Ben Graham
Bobby Hanson
Neil Holland
Taylor Jordon
Chris Manno
Shane McCatty
Robbie Ray
David Freitas
Cole Leonida
Sam Palace
Brett Newsome
Sean Nicol
Mills Rogers
Adrian Sanchez
Randolph Oduber
Harper eventually did come out and get on the bus. But, with a police escort. He signed for a few people and then got on the bus.
Harper could be the only A level player that i know of that has an endorsement deal. A Rep from Akedema was handing out catologues on the stands.

[howiek]

Tonight I went to see the Ducks play the Camden Riversharks. I got
Jay Marshall 8x10, Jay has pitched for the A's
Drew Macias 8x10, Drew has played for the Padreas
Mike Lamb 8x10 and 2 cards, Mike has played for the Rangers, Astros, Twins, Brewers and Marlins
Brian Stokes 1 cards, forgot to rub down the 10 Topps, not countin that one. Looks bad. Brian has pitched for the Rays, Mets and Angels
Jamar Hill 8x10, Jamar spent about 6 yrs in the Mets system.
John Bale 8x10, White Sox, Royals, Jays, Reds and Orioles
Toby Hall 8x10, Toby has played for the Rays, Jays, Dodgers and White Sox. I have a GU jersey coming, hasn't arrived yet.
Pedro Feliz ignored everyone before the game and as they where getting on the bus.
And i caught 2 foul balls!!! I was thinking of getting Feliz to sign one.

[howiek]

Tonight I went to the Ducks vs. Lancaster Barnstormers, Did mostly Lancaster
Terry Tiffee 2 8x10's, played for the Twins and Dodgers
Alvin Colina 8x10, Played for the Rockies
JC Holt 8x10, Former Braves farmhand
Tim McNab 8x10, former Met farmhand
TJ Beam 8x10, played for the Yankees and Pirates
Matt Watson 1 card and a GU 2010 A's Home Jersey, signed on the numbers in Silver. So, excited to get the Jersey. '
Fernando Sequignol 1 card. played for the Yankees and Expos

Ducks,
JR House 8x10, played for the Pirates and Orioles, Astros

[howiek]

Last Night the Ducks vs. Lancaster
Did the all Ducks
Kennard Jones 8x10, Kennard has played in the Orioles and Pads systems. He is also Tony Gwynn's son in law.
Matt Padgett 8x10, He has played in the Marlins, Cubs and Phillies systems
Mike Parisi 8x10, He has pitched for the Cardinals and also played in the Cubs system. Long Island product
Kraig Binick 1 card, Played in the Orioles system
John Rodriguez 2 cards, Was on the 06 Cardinals WS team, also played in the Yankees, Mets, Rays and Indians system
Steve Foucault 1 card. He is currently the Ducks pitching coach and pitched in the Majors from 73-79 with the Rangers, Tigers and Royals
J.R. House GU Pirates ST Jersey
Duaner Sanchez GU Mets ST Jersey

[howiek]

Last Night the Ducks vs. Lancaster
Did the all Ducks
Kennard Jones 8x10, Kennard has played in the Orioles and Pads systems. He is also Tony Gwynn's son in law.
Matt Padgett 8x10, He has played in the Marlins, Cubs and Phillies systems
Mike Parisi 8x10, He has pitched for the Cardinals and also played in the Cubs system. Long Island product
Kraig Binick 1 card, Played in the Orioles system
John Rodriguez 2 cards, Was on the 06 Cardinals WS team, also played in the Yankees, Mets, Rays and Indians system
Steve Foucault 1 card. He is currently the Ducks pitching coach and pitched in the Majors from 73-79 with the Rangers, Tigers and Royals
J.R. House GU Pirates ST Jersey
Duaner Sanchez GU Mets ST Jersey

[howiek]

Tonight, the Ducks vs. Lancaster
Ducks side again
Tom Pennino 5x7 Ducks custom, Long Island product
Ehren Wasserman 8x10, Ehren has pitched in the Bigs for the White Sox
Kevin Baez 1 card. Kevin is currently the Ducks Manager. He played for the Mets in the 90's
Lew Ford 1 card, Lew played for the Twins
Joselo Diaz 8x10, Pitched for the Royals
Duaner Sanchez 8x10, Duaner pitched for the Pirates, Dodgers, Mets and Padreas

Oh and another thing. I do not suggest buying the Silver Paint pen made by Sharpie.
I bought it yesterday and made sure it worked before I left for the game. Went to get my Ruddy Lugo GUed jersey to sign. I took the top off to give him the pen and the tip falls out. I felt like an idiot. I had no other silver pens on me. He told me he would sign it when I get a new pen.

[dscards]

Nice successes...Lew Ford was always a fan favorite here in MN.

Odd about the Sharpie Paint Pen..I've been using the same one for over a year and have never had a problem with it.

[howiek]

Tonight after the Ducks played the Somerset Patriots
Mike Parisi 1 card, Mike pitched for the Cardinals, Long Island product
Jason Anderson 8x10, Pitched for the Yankees and Mets.
Joe Holden 8x10, Played in the Mets system
Josh Pressley 2 cards, Josh has played in the Rays, Mets, Royals, Marlins, Cards and Red Sox system making it as high as AAA
Matt Hagen 1 card, Has played in the Mariners and Padreas system
Justin Huber 2 cards, Justin has played for the Royals, Twins and Padreas and was once a Mets prospect
Former Reds Norris Hopper and Scott Williamson blew us off

[phillykid15]

Did you try to get Sparky Lyle?