June 21, 2011 - Simpsons

I would like to start off today's post with something a little off the beaten path.  In 2006 there was an episode of the Simpsons that made rather obscure reference to the 1974 World Champion Oakland A's.  There was even a cameo by 4x All-Star and 3x Champion Sal Bando.  When researching other addresses I came across Mr. Bando's so I sent him a screenshot of himself as a Simpsons character and he was gracious enough to sign it and send it back. This is awesome and I would like to say hello to some of my favorite Simpsons fans, including Arthur, Stephen and Wes and John, an A's fan!

Now, moving on.

Dennis "Oil Can" Boyd (P) - June 20, 2011 - Response time: 6 days

Teams: Red Sox, Expos, Rangers

Mr. Boyd is one of the more colourful characters in modern baseball history. The nickname "Oil Can" comes from his drinking days in his home of Meridian, Mississippi where beer is referred to as oil.  Mr. Boyd. His career was cut short by injuries but that hasn't stopped him from attempting a comeback to the majors at age 51. Best of luck to him!  I would like to say hello to Mrs. C., Tori and Brianna. Also Wes gets another shout out. Finally a posting of Oil Can would be incomplete without mention Jim who is his biggest fan.  I thank him very much for signing.


Greg Booker (P) - June 20, 2011 - Response time: 7 days

Teams: Padres, Twins, Giants

Mr. Booker pitched in all or part of eight seasons in the majors, from 1983 until 1990. He is married to the daughter of current/future/maybe Marlins manager Jack McKeon who once traded his own son-in-law. I thank him very much for signing.

Cards sent: 624

Responses: 165

Response Rate: 26.44%
Average Response time: 44.14 days