Thursday, April 26, 2012

The Best Time of the Year! Draft time!!!

It's time! One of the most revered days in all of sports. It's time for the NFL draft. It's now a primetime event so no one has to take the day off from work anymore.
And I just know you've been eagerly waiting for Waxaholic's Mock Draft 2.0

But this year I have a special treat. Not just my take, but a second opinion (probably wrong) from my pal, reader Jamie. Now Jamie is a Pats fan. So you know he's a little skewed to begin with. But it should be fun.
1QBAndrew LuckStanfordJr.6-4235
The best college QB gets drafted to replace the best NFL QB. No pressure kid. Hopefully Irsay and the fans give you the time to mature and become successful.
Could Surprise: No one. This pick is a lock.

Jamie's Pick : Andrew Luck QB Stanford
2QBRobert Griffin IIIBaylorJr.6-2220
(Trade with St. Louis). Another no-brainer. Can he succeed where so many others have failed before him?
Could Surprise : This is like taxes. Inevitable.

Jamie's Pick : RG3 QB Baylor  (I'm surprised Jamie doesn't have an RG3 jersey already actually.)
3OTMatt KalilUSCJr.6-7295
Minnesota has been begging to trade down from #3. I say no one is dumb enough to bite and the Vikes take the best lineman in the draft to protect Ponder/whoever for the next 10 years.
Could Surprise : someone may be dumb enough to trade up, but don't count on it.

Jamie's Pick : Matt Kalil OT
4WRJustin BlackmonOklahoma StateJr.6-1215
I know the world thinks the Browns will take Richardson here. Here's my take. They saw what AJ Green did for Cincinnati last season. And with the devaluation of the running game in the NFL, they know that with their second first round pick at #22, they can get another back.
Could Surprise : They don't  overthink it and take Richardson.

Jamie's Pick : Trent Richardson RB Alabama  (one of us will be right)
5RBTrent RichardsonAlabamaJr.5-11224
Tampa sprints to the podium to take Richardson. Behind that big offensive line, Trent will be R.O.Y.
Could Surprise : Morris Claiborne CB - with Ronde Barber retiring soon, they need another Ronde.

Jamie's Pick : Morris Claiborne CB LSU
6CBMorris ClaiborneLSUJr.6-0185
(Trade with Washington) The Rams resign themselves to taking the best player available after watching Blackmon and Richarddson fall.
Could Surprise : St Louis trades down to add more picks.

Jamie's Pick : Justin Blackmon WR Oklahoma State
7DE/OLBMelvin IngramSouth CarolinaSr.6-2276
Every team needs to get more pressure on the quarterback, and the Jaguars add the top rushing backer in the draft. Now to fix the other 21 starting spots.
Could Surprise : Fletcher Cox DT

Jamie's Pick : Fletcher Cox DT Mississippi State
8QBRyan TannehillTexas A&MSr.6-4222
Minnesota and St Louis have been tempting Miami for weeks now, trying to get them to trade up. Miami needs to be smart and stand pat, as Tannehill will fall to them at #8.
Could Surprise: The riots in South Beach if they don't take Tannehill.

Jamie's Pick : Ryan Tannehill QB Texas A&M
9DTFletcher CoxMississippi StateJr.6-4295
Carolina fills a big need here. He can play inside or outside. The Panthers may need him to do both. At the same time.
Could Surprise : Stephen Gilmore CB

Jamie's Pick : Stephen Gilmore CB South Carolina  ( I think Jamie has seen my 'could surprise' list)
10WRMichael FloydNotre DameSr.6-3224
I know the safe pick here is O-line. But the Bills are actually close to being a winning team. So they need to think big. Adding an outside weapon like Floyd is it.
Could Surprise : Riley Reiff OT

Jamie's Pick : Mark Barron S  Alabama
11LBLuke KuechlyBoston CollegeJr.6-3237
This pick makes so much sense, it's sick. The best true backer in the draft. His engine never shuts off and he can play 3 down football. Here Peyton Peyton Peyton.......
Could Surprise : David DeCastro OG

Jamie's Pick : David DeCastro OG Stanford  (see?)
12DEQuinton CoplesNorth CarolinaSr.6-6285
The Seahawks need D-line and linebackers. So why not take someone who will put his hand in the dirt and go get the quarterback.
Could Surprise : Michael Brockers DT

Jamie's Pick : Melvin Ingram DE/OLB South Carolina
13OTRiley ReiffIowaJr.6-6300
Arizona needs O-line and receiving help. Reiff not only adds size, but a meanness to the line. However, if Buffalo at 10 passes on Floyd......
Could Surprise : Michael Floyd WR

Jamie's Pick : Riley Reiff OT
14SMark BarronAlabamaSr.6-2218
The Cowboys need DB help. Free agency helped at corner, but to solidify the backfield, this Nick Saban taught safety fits the bill.
Could Surprise : Stephen Gilmore CB

Jamie's Pick : Dontari Poe DT  Memphis
15CBStephen GilmoreSouth CarolinaSr.6-1193
They just unloaded Asante Samuel on Atlanta. And with Romo, Manning, and now RG3 in their division, they need a few cover corners.
Could Surprise : Dontari Poe DT

Jamie's Pick : Quinton Coples DE North Carolina
16DE/OLBCourtney UpshawAlabamaSr.6-2265
In Rex Ryan's 3-4 defence, Upshaw will be an outside backer. The Jets desperately need to improve their QB pressure to enhance their already talented corners.
Could Surprise : Dontari Poe DT

Jamie's Pick : Michael Floyd WR Notre Dame
17OGDavid DeCastroStanfordSr.6-5310
(From Oakland). With the first of two picks, the Bengals will be thrilled to add the top Guard in the draft in DeCastro. They've got a keeper in Andy Dalton, time to protect him.
Could Surprise : Dre Kirkpatrick CB

Jamie's Pick : Dre Kirkpatrick CB Alabama  (quit peeking)
18DE/OLBWhitney MercilusIllinoisJr.6-4254
Their 3-4 defence needs help. And Mercilus is just what they need. You'll see a lot of teams in this division loading up on guys who can get to the quarterback. I'll call it, The Peyton Manning Effect.
Could Surprise: O-line help... maybe Jonathan Martin OT

Jamie's Pick : Chandler Jones DE Syracuse (I really thought about which DE the Chargers would take.... Mercilus or Jones. Now I'm starting to second guess myself.)
19DEChandler JonesSyracuseSr.6-5265
Considering Jay Cutler spent more time on his back last year than Lindsay Lohan, O-line should be where the Bears go. But a talent like Jones is too good to pass up at #19. Look for a lineman in the 2nd round.
Could Surprise : Reuben Randle WR

Jamie's Pick : Michael Brockers DT LSU
20WRStephen HillGeorgia TechJr.6-4215
They need to get Kenny Britt some help. Hill is that help.
Could Surprise : Dont'a Hightower LB

Jamie's Pick : Nick Perry DE/OLB  USC
21CBDre KirkpatrickAlabamaJr.6-3192
Cincy is thrilled to find Kirkpatrick still on the board. A perfect 1st round for the Bengals. Improved their offence and now their defence.
Could Surprise : the falling Dontari Poe or Michael Brockers DT

Jamie's Pick : Courtney Upshaw DE  Alabama
22RBDoug MartinBoise StateJr.5-9223
(From Atlanta). The Browns need a right tackle badly, but cannot resist leaving with both a new WR at #4 and a new RB at #22. Martin is a bit of a reach as he might still be there with the number 4 pick of round two. Unless they have other plans.....
Could Surprise : Mike Adams OT

Jamie's Pick : Kendall Wright WR Baylor
23OTMike AdamsOhio StateSr.6-7314
Rumours abound that Detroit is trying to trade down with Baltimore as the Ravens want Hightower. If that doesn't happen the Lions to do something, anything to protect Matt Stafford.
Could Surprise : Nick Perry DE

Jamie's Pick : Jonathan Martin OT  Stanford
24LBDont'a HightowerAlabamaJr.6-4269
The Steelers will be all smiles when they make this pick, if only to hear the screams of agony coming from Baltimore.
Could Surprise : Dontari Poe DT

Jamie's Pick : Dont'a Hightower LB Alabama
25DTMichael BrockersLSUSoph.6-6306
 Denver finds its replacement for the departed Brodrick Bunkley, who left for New Orleans via free agency. Once ranked in the top 15, Brockers falls to the Broncos.
Could Surprise : a toy for Peyton, Rueben Randle or Coby Fleener TE

Jamie's Pick : Kendall Reyes DT UConn (from waaaaaay out in left field)
26WRKendall WrightBaylorSr.5-10196
The Texans need help on O-line and at receiver. Local product Wright fits into their style of play, and will help open up Andre Johnson.
Could Surprise : Coby Fleener TE

Jamie's Pick : Rueben Randle WR LSU
27DTDontari PoeMemphisSr.6-5350
(From New Orleans). In the first of two picks, I'd love to see the Patriots go offense here. Maybe Fleener, the best TE in the draft. Or maybe a fullback. Just to watch Pats fans lose their freaking minds.
But, Belichek will take defence. And the falling Dontari Poe fits right in to what he's looking for. Once again, New England lives the charmed life.
Could Surprise : Shea McClellin DE/OLB

Jamie's Pick : Shea McClellin DE/OLB  Boise State
28DE/OLBShea McClellinBoise StateSr.6-3258
The Packers are in desperate need of defence, defence, defence. Someone to rush the QB from the opposite side of Clay Matthews would be perfect.
Could Surprise : Jerel Worthy DT

Jamie's Pick : Harrison Smith SS Notre Dame
29CPeter KonzWisconsinJr.6-5313
If the Ravens don't trade up to get Hightower, they'll settle for Matt Birk's replacement, Peter Konz. Peter may even start this year.
Could Surprise : like I said, look for them to trade up.

Jamie's Pick : Stephen Hill WR Georgia Tech
30TECoby FleenerStanfordSr.6-6244
The NFL is a copycat league. And with Dallas, Indianapolis, New England, etc, runnning a two tight end offence, look for others to copy. Jim Harbaugh and the Niners will be one of them. With new wideouts Mnningham and Moss, Pro Bowler Vernon Davis and now Fleener, somewhere Alex Smith is smiling.
Could Surprise : Amini Silatolu OG

Jamie's Pick : Doug Martin RB Boise State
31SSHarrison SmithNotre DameSr.6-2213
Make no mistake, New England will trade either this pick or the previous one at #27. However, in the spirit of the draft, I will give them safety Harrison Smith. He's big, fast, and most importantly, smart. Belichek loves the intellectuals. He can put the instinctive rookie out there immediately.
Could Surprise : a trade out of the first round for more picks. I'm going to predict Cleveland will pop back in and take QB Brandon Wheeden from Oklahoma State.

Jamie's Pick : Belichek will trade this pick
32DE/OLBNick PerryUSCJr.6-3250
The Giants always take the best player available, regardless of need. While Tackle and TE are obvious needs, a talent like Perry will be too good to pass up.
Could Surprise : Jonathan Martin OT or Cordy Glenn OT/OG

Jamie's Pick : Coby Fleener TE Stanford

So there you have it. A double mock draft. And thanks to the "new and improved" blogger, it only took me two days to type out. I now hate blogger with a passion.

What do you think? Who's your team going to draft? Who's your rising star? Who's going to fall?

And please. Feel free to make fun of Jamie. It's fun! Try it!


Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Opening Day Contest Post Eleventy-seven

The end is nigh! Here we go with contestants Morgan, night owl, Card Hobbyist and Hackenbush.

Pack #2900
 Morgan
she likes cheese stuffed crust cheese pizza with extra cheese. Now that's a party. +1 pt
Some furry assed giant rodent. - Isn't a diamondback a snake??? WTF?? insert +2 pts
Todd Helton - the ex-quarterback still wears the eye black 0 pts
Albert Pujols - I wonder if he'll give some of that money back? 0 pts
Geovany Soto - catcher in full gear +2 pts
Brian McCann - Favourite team! +2 pts It's a Brave! +2 pts Catcherin full gear! +2 pts Total +6 pts!
Adam Jones - kind of a letdown after that little run.... 0 pts
Fat Bastard - insert +2 pts but a Yankee -2 pts Total 0 pts

PACK TOTAL : 10 pts   BONUS TOTAL : 13 pts

Pack 3000
 night owl
Brandon Morrow - I get him confused with 3-4 other pitchers. 0 pts
Michael Cuddyer - floating free... like a bird... 0 pts
Mike Napoli - how did Anah, Calif, the Angels let him get away? 0 pts
Tommy Hanson - Woot! A Brave +2 pts and an insert +2 pts Total +4 pts
Jorge Posada - catcher in full gear +2 pts, but he's a Yankee -2 pts Total 0 pts
Grady Sizemore- hope he gets healthy 0 pts
Prince Fielder - good thing he's fat or we wouldn't be able to see him on his own card. +2 pts

PACK TOTAL : 4 pts   BONUS TOTAL : 4 pts

Pack 3100
 Card Hobbyist
Rafael Soriano - ex Brave, still 0 pts
David Ortiz - insert, +2 pts
Joe Mauer- pinstripes, dark blue helmet, and number 7? I don't think of Mauer with that criteria. 0 pts
Tim Hudson - Favourite team! +2 pts And a Brave +2 pts Total +4 pts
David Price - Tim Hudson is better 0 pts
Kyle Drabek - I remember when his dad was a rookie. Ouch. 0 pts
Torii Hunter- been in the league 52 years and I still spell it Tori. 0 pts

PACK TOTAL : 6 pts  BONUS TOTAL : 9 pts

Pack 3200
Hackenbush
Ian Stewart- literally running to shake your hand. 0 pts
Brian Duensing- someone has bad breath. 0 pts
Fabulous Freddie Freeman! +2 pts
Kendry Morales - Mike Napoli anyone? 0 pts
Elvis Andrus- the Braves need a shortstop right now. Too bad we didn't have a guy like Andrus. 0 pts
Jacoby Ellsbury - a rather boring shot for him. 0 pts
Matt Kemp - night owl's card came two packs late. +2 pts

PACK TOTAL : 4 pts  BONUS TOTAL : 4  pts


So here's the updated leaderboard with poor Jafronius getting credit for all of his hard work that ends up in my spam folder in blogger.


1. reoddai : Pack pts 0 Bonus pts 1 =1
2. daddyohoho : Pack pts 0 Bonus Pts 3 =3
3. LV : Pack pts -2 Bonus Pts 8 = 6
4. F&S Baseball Cards : Pack pts 1 Bonus pts 2 =3
5. arpsmith : Pack pts 3 Bonus pts 5 =8
6. Greg Zakwin : Pack pts 4 Bonus pts 11 = 15
7. Mariner1 : Pack pts 3 Bonus pts 2 =5
8. Superduperman99 : Pack pts 2 Bonus pts 0 =2
9. Jeff Wilk : Pack pts 4 Bonus pts 7 = 11
10. The Dimwit : Pack pts 3 Bonus pts 1 = 4
11. jaybarkerfan : Pack pts 4 Bonus pts 3 = 7
12. dawgbones : Pack pts 3 Bonus pts 12 = 15
13. Jason : Pack pts -2 Bonus pts 0 = -2
14. The Angels In Order : Pack pts 1 Bonus pts 9 = 10
15. Cool Breeze : Pack pts -1 Bonus pts 1 = 0
16. Dhoff : Pack pts 3 Bonus pts 5 = 8
17. Napkin Doon : Pack pts -2 pts Bonus pts 0 = -2
18. Nick : Pack pts 2 Bonus pts 0 = 2
19. Kazi : Pack pts 6 Bonus pts 11 = 17
20. Josh D. : Pack pts 2 Bonus pts 0 = 2
21. Matt F. : Pack pts 0 Bonus pts 0 = 0
22. bamlinden : Pack pts 5 Bonus pts 11 = 16
23. (...Joe) : Pack pts -4 Bonus pts 0 = -4
24. High-Five Man : Pack pts 4 Bonus pts 6 = 10
25. The Diamond King : Pack pts 1 Bonus pts 0 = 1
26. Dave H. : Pack pts 8 Bonus pts 9 = 17
27. BASEBALL DAD : Pack pts 5 Bonus pts 7 = 12
28. Play At The Plate : Pack pts 6 Bonus pts 11 = 17
29. Morgan : Pack pts 10  Bonus pts 13 = 23
30. night owl : Pack pts 4 Bonus pts 4 = 8
31. Cardhobbyist : Pack pts 6  Bonus pts  9 = 15
32. Hackenbush : Pack pts 4 Bonus pts 4 = 8
33. 1967ers : Bonus pts 1
34. Fuji : Bonus pts  9
35. The Dutch Card Guy
36. Don WickedOrtega

Bonus Participants

37. Jafronius : Bonus pts 7
38. Adam E. : Bonus pts  10
39. Dodgerbobble
40. cynicalbuddha
41. FanOfReds : Bonus pts 3
42. Commishbob

Monday, April 23, 2012

More from the contest that never ends....

Moving right along.... today's contestants are; The Diamond King, Dave H, Baseball Dad, and Play at the Plate.
You all know the drill by now....

Pack 25
The Diamond King
Howie Kendrick - send that Yankee back to the dugout! Yeah! 0 pts
Rickie Weeks - oh oh. Dread locks. -1 pt
Paul Konerko - still getting it done after all these years. 0 pts
Joakim Soria - not as cool as Andujar. 0 pts
Jose Tabata - there's a reason Pitt is hitting .196..... 0 pts
Mariner Moose - wouldn't something nautical make more sense here? +2 pts
Josh Beckett - no longer relevant  0 pts

PACK TOTAL : 1 pt   BONUS TOTAL : 0 pts

Pack 26
Dave H.
Max Scherzer - Favourite team +2 pts
Josh Johnson - Bad Fish -1 pt
Chris Sale - something is really.... off, about that uniform. 0 pts
Brian McCann - Holy Hand Grenades! An insert! and a Brave! and a catcher in full gear! +6 pts
Buster Posey - another insert. +2 pts
Kosuke Fukodome - how the hyped have fallen 0 pts
Ian Desmond - a nasty National -1 pt

PACK TOTAL : 8 pts   BONUS TOTAL : 7 pts


Pack 27
Baseball Dad
he puts emphasis on liking CANADIAN bacon. +1 pt
Jason Bay - a Met -1 pt
Jeremy Jeffress - what an odd card.... 0 pts
Alex Rios - the Blue Jays are still chuckling... 0 pts
Matt Holliday - the Whiff!!!  0 pts
Chris Carpenter - too many birds in this pack 0 pts
Clayton Kershaw - insert +2 pts
Dan Uggla - Sweet! A Brave on another insert +4 pts

PACK TOTAL : 5 pts   BONUS TOTAL : 7 pts

Pack 28
Play at the Plate
Lance Berkman - nice face. 0 pts
Ricky Romero - really good young pitcher 0 pts
Miguel Montero - a catcher in full gear, appropriate for PATP. +2 pts
Ian Kinsler - a favourite team on an insert! +4 pts
Carlos Lee - meh.  0 pts
Madison Bumgarner - cool hat. 0 pts
Francisco Liriano - no points here either. 0 pts

PACK TOTAL : 6   BONUS TOTAL : 9 pts


okay, so after this latest round, here is a completely unofficial update to the leaderboard.
New leader! But it`s close!

1. reoddai : Pack pts 0 Bonus pts 1 =1
2. daddyohoho : Pack pts 0 Bonus Pts 3 =3
3. LV : Pack pts -2 Bonus Pts 7 = 5
4. F&S Baseball Cards : Pack pts 1 Bonus pts 2 =3
5. arpsmith : Pack pts 3 Bonus pts 5 =8
6. Greg Zakwin : Pack pts 4 Bonus pts 10 = 14
7. Mariner1 : Pack pts 3 Bonus pts 2 =5
8. Superduperman99 : Pack pts 2 Bonus pts 0 =2
9. Jeff Wilk : Pack pts 4 Bonus pts 6 = 10
10. The Dimwit : Pack pts 3 Bonus pts 1 = 4
11. jaybarkerfan : Pack pts 4 Bonus pts 3 = 7
12. dawgbones : Pack pts 3 Bonus pts 11 = 14
13. Jason : Pack pts -2 Bonus pts 0 = -2
14. The Angels In Order : Pack pts 1 Bonus pts 8 = 9
15. Cool Breeze : Pack pts -1 Bonus pts 1 = 0
16. Dhoff : Pack pts 3 Bonus pts 5 = 8
17. Napkin Doon : Pack pts -2 pts Bonus pts 0 = -2
18. Nick : Pack pts 2 Bonus pts 0 = 2
19. Kazi : Pack pts 6 Bonus pts 10 = 16
20. Josh D. : Pack pts 2 Bonus pts 0 = 2
21. Matt F. : Pack pts 0  Bonus pts 0 = 0
22. bamlinden : Pack pts 5  Bonus pts 10 = 15
23. (...Joe) : Pack pts -4  Bonus pts 0 = -4
24. High-Five Man : Pack pts 4  Bonus pts 6 = 10
25. The Diamond King : Pack pts 1 Bonus pts 0 = 1
26. Dave H. : Pack pts 8  Bonus pts 7 = 15
27. BASEBALL DAD : Pack pts 5  Bonus pts 7 = 12
28. Play At The Plate : Pack pts 6  Bonus pts 9 = 15
29. Morgan : Bonus pts 11
30. night owl : Bonus pts 4
31. Cardhobbyist : Bonus pts  8
32. Hackenbush : Bonus pts 4
33. 1967ers : Bonus pts 1
34. Fuji : Bonus pts  8
35. The Dutch Card Guy
36. Don WickedOrtega

Bonus Participants

37. Jafronius : Bonus pts 1
38. Adam E. : Bonus pts  9
39. Dodgerbobble
40. cynicalbuddha
41. FanOfReds : Bonus pts 2
42. Commishbob

Saturday, April 21, 2012

Opening Day Contest Pack War #6... finally

After a hard fought battle consisting of over 6 hours on Friday dedicated to conquering this blasted scanner with the aid of a foreign speaking Canon techie on speakerphone for 45 minutes, the scanner finally emerged victorious.I have no idea why it stopped working, and neither does Canon. The only thing we agree on is that Windows 7 had something to do with it, we just don't know what, and Microsoft won't tell us.

So I caved and borrowed my wife's "all in one" HP device from hell. These are a great invention. Instead of just doing one thing really well, it does several things crappily. And yes, crappily is now a word.

Let's now see if we can get this Opening Day contest over with before the All Star break.

Today's lucky contestants: MattF, bamlinden, (....Joe), and High-Five Man

Pack... what the hell pack number are we on?? 21??
MattF
Ben Revere - favourite team! +2 pts
Wandy Rodriguez - Would Wandy wike a win? 0 pts
Fat Bastard - for being a fat Yankee -2 pts
Mr Met - a mascot +2 pts a Met -1 pt Total 1 pt
Adam Wainwright - too bad Adam's first name wasn't Wandy. 0 pts
Robinson Cano - cool insert +2 pts another Yankee -2 pts Total 0 pts
Gaby Sanchez - a floundering Fish -1 pt

PACK TOTAL : 0 pts  BONUS TOTAL : 0 pts
Pack 22?
bamlinden
Gaby Sanchez - holy dopplegangers Batman! Two different Gaby's in the set! That's two too many! -1 pt
Jair Jurrjens - a Brave!!! +2 pts
Jonathan Sanchez - I've typed the word 'Sanchez' waaay too much today. 0 pts
Jason Heyward - another Brave! +2 pts
Tim Lincecum - he's gone from being the Freak to just being the Slightly Odd number two starter. 0 pts
Ronald Freaking Reagan - He ain't around to save the country's butt this time +2 pts
Josh Hamilton - Catch it! Pretend it's a shot! 0 pts. What??? Too soon?

PACK TOTAL : 5 pts  BONUS TOTAL : 8 pts

Pack 23
(...Joe)
Mariano Rivera - some people think he's a Hall of Famer. I think he's -2 pts
Alex Rodriguez - a Double Yankee Dipper! -2 pts
Roy Oswalt - this isn't going well for Joe -1 pt
Calvin Coolidge - the first Prez to throw out a first pitch in the World Series +2 pts
Robinson Cano - Oh the humanity!!! -2 pts
Drew Stubbs - Drew can't save Joe now.... 0 pts
Corey Hart - same name as a Canadian singer, pity point +1 pt

PACK TOTAL : -4 pts  BONUS TOTAL : 0 pts

Pack 24

High-Five Man
Carlos Ruiz - a lousy Phillie -1 pt
Daniel Hudson - meh. 0 pts
Shin-Soo Choo - is his name Shin-Soo Choo or Choo Shin-Soo? 0 pts
Miguel Cabrera - cool insert +2 pts
Trevor Cahill - that uni is EPIC. +1 pt
Evan Longoria - his girlie friend is Smoking Hot. Yes. Capital S. Capital H. 0 pts
Jim Thome - too bad MattF didn't pull this one  +2 pts

PACK TOTAL : 4 pts  BONUS TOTAL : 6 pts

Look for another post tomorrow night. I'll also update the leaderboard then as well.
In the meantime I'll start looking online for a new scanner on sale somewhere.....

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Technology

Posting has been slowed while my scanner and I are in intense negotiations over it's latest work to rule campaign.

In the meantime, who can tell me what card set this is from? The year, manufacturer, and, if you're really good, the card number.

Thursday, April 12, 2012

Opening Day Contest Pack War #5

Pack War #5. While Weird Al's Combo #5 goes off in my head, let's meet today's contestants.
Napkin Doon, Nick, Kazi, Josh D, come on down.

By the way kids... there may or may not be a post tomorrow. It's Canuck's birthday and the wife usually has a crapload of plans. So we'll see what we'll see, won't we?
Pack 17
Napkin Doon
Fausto Carmona - Joe Collector's favourite player. 0 pts
David Aardsma - Aardsma the Aardvark. 0 pts
Mike Stanton - didn't this guy just ask to be called Giancarlo??? -1 pt AND he's a Fish -1 pt Total -2 pts
Gordon Beckham - the next best thing since sliced bread. Now?.......... 0 pts
Adam Lind - I'm glad the Blue Jays fixed their uni's this season. 0 pts
Carlos Zambrano - a nutcase. Next. 0 pts
Jose Reyes - an insert! +2 pts. He's a Met. -1 pt. Oh oh, dreadlocks -1 pt total 0 pts

PACK TOTAL : -2 pts   BONUS TOTAL :  0 pts

Pack 18
Nick
Mike Stanton - Giancarlo's regular card, second verse, same as the first. -2 pts
Vladimir Guerrero - no points deducted for his arrest a couple of days ago 0 pts
Carl Crawford - Run Forrest! 0 pts
Junction Jack - What does a giant rabbit have to do with the Astros? Mascot +2 pts
Kevin Youkilis - empty seats? in Baltimore? say it ain't so. 0 pts
Brent Morel - the chinless wonder gets an insert bonus +2 pts
Jeremy Guthrie - more empty seats. Sad. 0 pts.

PACK TOTAL : 2 pts  BONUS TOTAL : 0 pts

Pack 19
Kazi
extra meat on a meat lovers pizza. Who doesn't love meat? +1 pt
Matt Kemp - the Bison wallowing in the mud. 0 pts
BJ Upton - think he caught it? 0 pts
Aaron Hill - how awesome would it be if David Aardsma had the first name Aaron instead? Favourite team +2 pts
Nick Markakis - an awesome Gulf sign in the background +1 pt
Johan Santana - another Met. -1 pt
Jason Heyward - Woot! J Hey +2 pts and an insert +2 pts Total +4 pts
Brian Wilson - if I was Night Owl, this card would be -1,000,000. But I'm not. 0 pts

PACK TOTAL : 6 pts   BONUS TOTAL : 7 pts

Pack 20
Josh D.
Jason Kubel - not much to say about Jason. 0 pts
Matt Latos - can anyone explain the Padres uniform strategy to me? Anyone? 0 pts
Stephen Drew - brother of Nancy. 0 pts
Shane Victorino - saw him on Hawaii Five-O the other night. -1 pt
Shaun Marcum - former Blue Jay. 0 pts
Logan Morrison - insert +2 pts. A Marlin -1 pt Toatl +1 pt
Billy Butler - Favourite team! +2 pts

PACK TOTAL : 2 pts   BONUS TOTAL : 0 pts


Now an unofficial update to the leaderboard - NEW LEADER!

1. reoddai : Pack pts 0 Bonus pts 1 =1
2. daddyohoho : Pack pts 0 Bonus Pts 3 =3
3. LV : Pack pts -2 Bonus Pts 5 = 3
4. F&S Baseball Cards : Pack pts 1 Bonus pts 2 =3
5. arpsmith : Pack pts 3 Bonus pts 5 =8
6. Greg Zakwin : Pack pts 4 Bonus pts 8 = 12
7. Mariner1 : Pack pts 3 Bonus pts 2 =5
8. Superduperman99 : Pack pts 2 Bonus pts 0 =2
9. Jeff Wilk : Pack pts 4 Bonus pts 4 = 8
10. The Dimwit : Pack pts 3 Bonus pts 1 = 4
11. jaybarkerfan : Pack pts 4 Bonus pts 3 = 7
12. dawgbones : Pack pts 3 Bonus pts 8 = 11
13. Jason : Pack pts -2 Bonus pts 0 = -2
14. The Angels In Order : Pack pts 1 Bonus pts 4 = 5
15. Cool Breeze : Pack pts -1 Bonus pts 1 = 0
16. Dhoff : Pack pts 3 Bonus pts 5 = 8
17. Napkin Doon : Pack pts -2 pts  Bonus pts 0 = -2
18. Nick : Pack pts 2  Bonus pts 0  = 2
19. Kazi : Pack pts 6  Bonus pts 7 = 13
20. Josh D. : Pack pts 2  Bonus pts 0 = 2
21. Matt F.
22. bamlinden : Bonus pts 7
23. (...Joe)
24. High-Five Man : Bonus pts 5
25. The Diamond King
26. Dave H. : Bonus pts 5
27. BASEBALL DAD : Bonus pts 4
28. Play At The Plate : Bonus pts 7
29. Morgan : Bonus pts 7
30. night owl : Bonus pts 2
31. Cardhobbyist : Bonus pts 6
32. Hackenbush : Bonus pts 2
33. 1967ers
34. Fuji : Bonus pts 6
35. The Dutch Card Guy
36. Don WickedOrtega

Bonus Participants

37. Jafronius : Bonus pts 1
38. Adam E. : Bonus pts 7
39. Dodgerbobble
40. cynicalbuddha
41. FanOfReds : Bonus pts 2
42. Commishbob

Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Opening Day Contest Halfway Scoring

The unofficial almost updated leaderboard after 16 packs. Of course not all those listed have had their pack breaks yet.
Listed in order of pack break.

1. reoddai : Pack pts 0 Bonus pts 1 =1
2. daddyohoho : Pack pts 0 Bonus Pts 3 =3
3. LV : Pack pts -2 Bonus Pts 4 = 2
4. F&S Baseball Cards : Pack pts 1 Bonus pts 2 =3
5. arpsmith : Pack pts 3 Bonus pts 5 =8
6. Greg Zakwin : Pack pts 4 Bonus pts 7 = 11
7. Mariner1 : Pack pts 3 Bonus pts 1 =4
8. Superduperman99 : Pack pts 2 Bonus pts 0 =2
9. Jeff Wilk : Pack pts 4  Bonus pts 3 = 7
10. The Dimwit : Pack pts 3 Bonus pts 1 = 4
11. jaybarkerfan : Pack pts 4  Bonus pts 3 = 7
12. dawgbones : Pack pts 3 Bonus pts 7 = 10
13. Jason : Pack pts -2  Bonus pts 0 = -2
14. The Angels In Order : Pack pts 1 Bonus pts 2 = 3
15. Cool Breeze : Pack pts -1  Bonus pts 1 = 0
16. Dhoff : Pack pts 3 Bonus pts 3 = 6
17. Napkin Doon
18. Nick
19. Kazi : Bonus pts 6
20. Josh D.
21. Matt F.
22. bamlinden : Bonus pts 6
23. (...Joe)
24. High-Five Man : Bonus pts 4
25. The Diamond King
26. Dave H. : Bonus pts 5
27. BASEBALL DAD : Bonus pts 4
28. Play At The Plate : Bonus pts 6
29. Morgan : Bonus pts 6
30. night owl : Bonus pts 2
31. Cardhobbyist : Bonus pts 5
32. Hackenbush  : Bonus pts 2
33. 1967ers
34. Fuji : Bonus pts 5
35. The Dutch Card Guy
36. Don WickedOrtega

Bonus Participants

37. Jafronius
38. Adam E. : Bonus pts 6
39. Dodgerbobble
40. cynicalbuddha
41. FanOfReds : Bonus pts 1
42. Commishbob

Check out today's post below .... it's anyone's game still.

Opening Day Contest Post number 4

We (I mean me) need to get this thing going.... today's contestants are Jason, The Angels In Order, Cool Breeze, and Dhoff.

Pack 13
Jason
Stephen Strasburg - ZOMG! I'm rich!!!!!!!!!! But he's a National. -1 pt
Koji Uehara - BONZAI! 0 pts
Clayton Kershaw - I think I read something about him once or twice on Night Owl Cards. 0 pts
Michael Young - The Leaning Tower of Young 0 pts
Mark Teixeira - a Yankee. -2 pts
Brian Roberts - Roberts is the kind of guy whose uniform is always dirty. Even before the game. 0 pts
Chase Utley - An insert! +2 pts, of a Phillie. -1 pt Total 1 pt

PACK TOTAL : -2 pts  BONUS TOTAL : 0 pts


Pack 14
The Angels In Order
Kurt Suziki - in full equipment! +1 pt
Matt Garza - no points deducted for the Yankee in the background. 0 pts
Hunter Pence - from the Houston ballet, Ole! 0 pts
Greg Halman - apparently no one wants to see Halman bat. 0 pts
Brett Anderson - not many people want to see Anderson pitch either. 0 pts
Jonathan Papelbon - he's taking karate lessons from Daiske. 0 pts
Alex Rodriguez - an insert +2 pts. Of the dreaded Yankees -2 pts. Total 0 pts

PACK TOTAL : 1 pt   BONUS POINTS : 2 pts

Pack 15
Cool Breeze
a user name referencing The Unit, one of my wife's favourite tv shows +1
James Shields - ever notice most of the Rays starters look the same? 0 pts
Justin Upton - snow cone! 0 pts
Hanley Ramirez - a Fish. -1 pt
Carl Pavano - he's still playing? 0 pts
Matt Holliday - insert +2 pts
Austin Jackson - picked him up as a 5th outfielder on my fantasy team. 0 pts
Russell Martin - People don't think he's very good. And he's over rated. A Yankee -2 pts

PACK TOTAL :  -1 pt  BONUS TOTAL : 1 pt

Pack 16
Dhoff
Placido Polanco - one of the three tenors. And a Phillie. -1 pt
Starlin Castro - nice shot. 0 pts
Dinger - what the hell is a Dinger? Insert +2 pts AND an ad for Coca Cola +1 pt Total +3 pts
David Wright - a Met  -1 pt
Justin Morneau - A Canadian! 0 pts
Matt Garza - rememebr what I said about Rays starters? Insert +2 pts
Aroldis Chapman - I got nuthin' .... 0 pts

PACK TOTAL : 3 pts   BONUS TOTAL : 3 pts

I'll get the updated scores up this afternoon when I get back home.