Norfolk 50/50s From Connor

I missed out on a few players when I was in Norfolk last month.  So, while I was there, I handed off the cards I needed to my friend, Connor.  He was able to get a few of the guys that I needed, and he also threw in an extra auto, the above Anthony Santander.

I am lucky that Connor was able to get done what he did, because the guys I needed have both been DFAed by the Orioles since then.  Tom Eschelman didn't perform all that well in his time with the Orioles.  I had picked up the two cards on the left while I was at the National.  The Contenders on the right was a card I had for a long time in my box.

I also had these Ty Blachs that I wanted to get done, and he performed pretty poorly as well.  He was also DFAed by the Orioles, and I highly doubt he will be back.  I can't remember if these guys were released, because I went out of town soon after, but I'm pretty sure both have been.

Regardless, I feel bad for these guys.  They got a shot at the majors, and the performances really didn't pan out.  I don't know if they (Blach and Eschelman) will receive other shots, but hey, they mad it to the majors.  That is so much more than a lot of people can say.

Anyway, I am glad Connor hooked me up with these autos.  They're going into my album, and I feel like they all turned out really well.

Some Autos From Connor

I had a bunch of cards left over of guys who used to be in the Carolina League.  I wasn't sure what to do with them, so I put out a post on my Instagram to see if anyone could take the cards for 50/50s.  A few people reached out and took some cards off of my hands.  Recently, one of the 50/50s came back; from a guy named Connor who graphs Norfolk.

Connor offered to take my extra Daz Camerons and see if he could get a few of them signed.  Cameron limits when he signs, so it took Connor a bit to finish the 50/50, but he came though.  I did get some unsigned cards back, but I am happy with what he was able to get done.

Connor also took a few Norfolk guys for me and was able to get the cards signed.  Normally, I would just wait til Fan Fest, but the stuff I had him get for me was mostly of fringe players who might not be here next year.  I do believe Tanner Scott will be around, and this Bowman Chrome turned out really well.

Mark Grudzielanek isn't with Norfolk, he is coaching somewhere, but Connor got this card signed as well.  The other guys are depth pieces that the Orioles have in the system, and the cards all turned out well.

Thanks for getting these signed, Connor!  I appreciate it!

Some 87 Topps For The Set

While I was away on my trip, I got a few packages in from some friends who are trying to help me with my 1987 Topps set.  Max has been the biggest contributor, and he sent me this Bud Black signed 87.  I have a TTM request out to Black from last year, but it is looking like it isn't going to come back, so having Max help knock this off of the list is very helpful.

I also accepted a 50/50 from a guy near Norfolk named Connor, and in return he got this Juan Nieves signed for me.  Nieves has a pretty simple auto, but it will cross a card off of the list anyway.

Thanks for the help, guys!  I always appreciate it.