Feeling A Little Bummed

 I know,they just no hit us last night.But Madison Bumgarner wasn't the culprit so I don't feel bad about posting this.There's no taking away from Mad Bum's awesomeness,on the mound or with the bat.It seems like this kid should have 100 plus wins already.In '07 I went nuts for Bowman,snagging up pack after pack thinking I'd land that "Pujols - like" prospect In the process.I didn't. I did however manage to pull first cards of  nice stars like Heyward, Moustakas and David Price.The Futures Game Prospects was also a nice set that consisted of guys like Longoria, Kershaw, Ellsburry , Votto,Bruce,Upton etc.(Horrible segue In 5..4..3..2..)I'm a little bummed for not posting as much as I've been wanting to here at "the Pub" ,so what better player to get the ball rolling again than with the Mad Bum himself!

 

Kenji's Korner

Remember when I mentioned how much I loved Kenji's trademark pose on most of his earlier released baseball kards?Well here are a kouple more examples!Kenji kould have killed the league had he remained healthy and In the states a little longer.I'm konvinced of It!

2007 Topps Updates/Highlights

Remember when Joba Chamberlain was the shizz?And Cameron Maybin was going to be the next Dave Winfield?Wasn't too long ago that the baseball world was high on these guys ,along with other emerging prospects like Alex Gordon,Carlos Gomez,etc.There was a time where the only place you could find a Topps Traded or a Donruss Rookies set was at your local hobby shop.Back in the day,If you wanted that true , pre-rookie card of your favorite star,you were going to have to hitch a ride to your nearest baseball card hobby shop to see If your dealer would brake up a set for you or buy It sealed.Today,while not the best place to  covet that  first year card of your favorite player (Bowman has that market cornered)) , you can find Topps Updated sets and even packs In places like Wal Mart and Target.  Years back,I  decided to take advantage of the uncustomary availability ,picking up  a  set of  2007 Topps Updates/Highlights on the strength  of the Maybin and Chamberlain "rookie" cards.