Samsdad 2013 IP Thread.

[samsdad]

Good luck with the Twins! I'm anxious to see how you do. I'm personally not a fan of them, but living in MN, I go to signings and games now and then. They are usually not a good signing team, but I have been hearing that this year has been better for the local graphers. I haven't made it down there yet, this year, though.

Thanks, everyone signed yesterday, or just about ( Willingham was not having it) Alot only signed in the on field batting practice area ( Mauer and Morneau) but I saw a few sign in other areas. I will post results later or tomorrowas we had a little league right after first pitch and I don't know everyone that Sam got.

[samsdad]

https://twitter.com/Dodgers/status/3...540224/photo/1

Sam's group meeting Hyun-Jin Ryu made the Dodgers twitter feed!

[bravesautographs]

Hey man, I'm headed to the Ted on Friday and I know it's pretty close, but do you have any experience graphing the Nats and the Braves this year? Can't get there too early so I'll probably only be able to graph during BP. Anyways, any help is much appreciated! Thanks! Btw your inbox is full.

[samsdad]

Hey man, I'm headed to the Ted on Friday and I know it's pretty close, but do you have any experience graphing the Nats and the Braves this year? Can't get there too early so I'll probably only be able to graph during BP. Anyways, any help is much appreciated! Thanks! Btw your inbox is full.

In box cleared, Message sent, take a look in this thread and you may find some information

[samsdad]

I have been swamped lately, but I am hoping to get something up reviewing the past month or so.

Today we went to a free signing by University of Georgia Football Coach Mark Richt. He signed 4 pictures for me and four for Sam. He would have signed more if we had more. Nice guy.

[samsdad]

I know we have been REALLY remiss in posting here. I am sorry, I will put up what I can , when I can. We have a new business, a sandwich shop in Downtown Atlanta and it is taking alot of my time, needless to say.
Sam, however is continuing to Graph like a fiend.
THis past week was a four game set with the Colorado Rockies. Sam went to the final three games;
Tuesday July 30:

Batting Practice inside:
Carlos Gonzalez 1/1- ROMLB sweet spot
Troy Tulowitzki 1/1- ROMLB Sweet spot
Todd Helton 0/1- He told Sam he wasn't Him. Odd
Dexter Fowler 2/2- 13 topps and 12?
Nolan Arenado-1/1 8X11

Also saw Walt Weiss signing and was told Dante Bichette signed but he didn't have anything for him.

Wedensday
July 31, 2103
Rockies at Braves
Turner Field

Batting Practice:
Cargo (1/1,1/1,1/1)- Sam got two friends to help him out and netted two cards and and 8x11. Cargo inscribed "Cargo" on the picture without Sam asking, it was nicer than the ball he got yesterday. I guess he signed so much on Tuesday that very few people needed him so the two otehr graphers were able to help out Sam get a few cards done. We missed him last year as he was injured so this was nice to get a few from him.
Troy Tulowitzki ( 1/1)- 8X11. He ran with a Black Sharpie. I think its nice enough, Sam is not thrilled
Todd Helton -(1/1)- Card ( Not sure what year or type) he came over to talk to a friend and signed for 2 people.
Willin Rosario (1/1)- 8X11

Thursday Aug 1 2013
Game 4 Rockies at Braves
Turner Field

Batting Practice:
We got there a drop late and missed Nicasio and Arenado signing.
Tulo signed on the opposite side of the dugout a good bit
Cargo was not playing due to a finger injury so he didnt come out.
Saw Charlie Culbertson and Charlie Blackmon sign a good bit

Jorge De La Rosa (1/1)- Card
Deter Fowler ( 1/1) '13 archive I think it is the '74 card( maybe '72?)
Corey Dickerson (1/1)- '12 Bowman

I am sure there are others but Sam isn't here and this is what I recall.
I will try to get a Cardinals update up next.
Thanks for looking

[FlyersFan]

Good stuff!!! Good luck with the sandwich shop, if Im ever going to be in Atlanta I will hit you up for the location.

[samsdad]

Monday August 12, 2013
Philadelphia phillies at Atlanta Braves
Turner Field
Outside before the game:
Don Sutton (2/2) 8X10's for some 50/50's. I have messaged you if I gotcha.
Batting Practice:
Evan Gattis- (1/1) Game Used ROMLB. Available for trade
Jimmy Rollins ( 1/1) 8X11- Looks sick
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?
fbid=482464485182685&set=a.413571165405351.1073741 828.413516218744179&type=1&theater
Rollins seems to like signing for Sam inside, but he has told us he will not sign outside. "only between the lines"
Carlos Ruiz (2/2)- 2012 tOPPS, 2009 TOPPS
Charlie Manuel ( 2/0)- 2009 Heritage Team and individual card. got 4 signed for a friend and he gave two back to Sam as a thanks you.

Wednesday August 14, 2013
Phillies at Atlanta Braves
Turner field

SHUT OUT!!! First time in two seasons of serious chasing and three years of casual chasing before that
lots of rain, left before first pitch, almost got cliff Lee, but Nooooooo...................

[samsdad]

Good stuff!!! Good luck with the sandwich shop, if Im ever going to be in Atlanta I will hit you up for the location.

Thanks

[samsdad]

Friday Aug 9, 2013
Batting Practice
Jake Marisnick (1/1) 8X11 with...
Christian Yelich ( 1/1, 1/1, 1/1) Yelich signed the one with Marisnick for Sam then one for me,he signed again later in a different spot for Sam on another 8X11
Nate Eovaldi (1/1, 1/1) 2012 Topps Update, 8X11
Ed Lucas (1/1) 2011 Gwinnett Braves card
Henderson Alvarez (1/1)- 2013 Topps
AJ Ramos (1/1) 2013 Bowman
Ryan Webb- (1/1) 2012 Topps
Chad Qualls (2/2) 2009, 2012 Topps
Tom Koehler (1/1) 2013 Heritage
Mike Dunn (2/2) 2009 Gwinnett Braves X2
Placido Polanco (1/1) 2010 Topps

Game was about to start and Fernandez walked over to Sam and started tosign but soeone stopped him as it was really close to first pitch and he would get fined. He said he was really sorry and made a truly sad face. I acyually believed him especially after what happened on Sunday

Sunday August 11, 2013
Florida Marlins v Atlanta Braves
Turner Field

Outside pre game Braves side:
Fredi Gonzalez (1/1) 2011 opening Day Game day program from Fredi's first game as the Braves Manager, we dont get many of these but its a nice one.
Luis Avilan (1/1)- Team Ball
Alex Wood ( 1/1)- Team Ball
David Carpenter (1/1) -'12 Topps
Don Sutton ( 1/1, 1/1)- Card, 8X10

Inside Braves Alumni Sunday-
Sid Bream (1/1) 2012 Sid Slid Bobblehead- (https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...type=1&theater

CJ Nitkowski (1/0) give away sticker, He was not on the schedule I saw so I didn't have his cards
Tony Brizzolara (1/0) give away sticker I did nothave a card for him

Batting practice Marlins side:
Jose Fernadez (1/1)- 8x11 He likes to sign if there is not a lot of people around. I think He felt bad for missing Sam on Friday (update to be posted later) so he came right over and signed after his throw session
Jacob Turner (1/1) 8X11 again after throw session

Braves Side-
Julio Tehran ( 3/3) 2012 Topps Braves Set, 2011 Gwinnett Braves set, 2010 G Braves, all signed J. Teheran
Also seen signing but we didnt need;
Anthony varvaro
David carpenter
Luis Avilan

It was crazy hot and one of our books got wet so we bailed before first pitch. Might have missed something else...