March 18, 2011

Must have been the luck of the Irish because I got 4 new cards when I staggered home last night!!!
Also, I would like to give a non-baseball but sports related shout out my hometown Butler University Bulldogs, who beat Old Dominion yesterday to advance to the second round of the NCAA tournament.  Go Dawgs!!!  Now, onto the cards.

Lance Parrish (C) - March 17, 2011 - Response time: 15 days

Teams: Tigers, Phillies, Angels, Mariners, Indians, Pirates, Blue Jays

I thank Mr. Parrish very much for signing.  Aside from looking eerily similar to actor Kevin McKidd, he is a terrific response.  He went to eight All-Star games, won a World Series with the Tigers in 1984 and won three Gold Gloves and six Silver Sluggers on his way to being one of the best catchers of the 1980's.  While I'm here, I would like to give a shout out to Rosemary and Kristen, my favorite Phillies fans.

Butch Wynegar (C) - March 17, 2011 - Response time: 28 days

Teams: Twins, Yankees, Angels

Mr. Wynegar was twice an All-Star in the late 70's so he too is a great pickup.  I thank him very much for signing.


Rocky Childress (P) - March 17, 2011 - Response time: 17 days

Teams: Phillies, Astros

Not much to say here really, but I thank him for signing and I'd like to say hello to my granddad; my favorite Astros fan!


Ken Gerhart (OF) - March 17, 2011 - Response time: 14 days

Teams: Orioles

Even less to say here, but I thank him very much for taking the time to sign.

It's worth noting that sometimes, while there isn't much to say about some of the players that sign for me given that Wikipedia is my source, I cannot thank them enough.  The fact that they made the major leagues makes them all superstars to me and the fact that they sign is just awesome.  Thanks again guys!

Cards sent: 377

Responses: 80

Response Rate: 21.22%

Average Response time: 36.01 days