Would appreciate help - 2008 All-Star Game 31 autos w/ MLB Hologram

[al3xmac10]

http://xs139.xs.to/xs139/09201/all602.jpg (http://xs.to)

I would really, really appreciate everyone's expertise in figuring out the 31 autographs in this 2008 All-Star Baseball.

Thank you in advance for everyone's time and help,
Alex

[spartakid]

Pedroia (Bled) Youkilis, Hamels, an Kinsler are the ones I know for sure.

[Vintagedeputy]

Looks like Jeter, second below the hologram.

[al3xmac10]

Thanks for the quick replies!

I know of only one - Ichiro -on the All-Star Game logo. =)

[suave1477]

In the second picture down from the top on the left side. I see Joe Girardi. On the picture under that one I see Jason Varitek.

[al3xmac10]

Great! 8 down, 23 to go. =)
So far we have:

1) Ichiro
2) Joe Girardi
3) Jason Varitek
4) Pedroia
5) Youkilis
6) Kinsler
7) Hamels
8) Jeter

[Vintagedeputy]

3rd row of pics, pic on left - Joe Mauer on bottom with the # 7 to the right of his sig.

Here's an example - http://www.authenticsportscollectibles.com/store/product_thumb.php?img=images/07AP_I001_A_MLB-300.jpg&w=210&h=210

[Vintagedeputy]

First row, pic on left. last sig on bottom ( a bit obscured)

Evan Longoria


http://www.sportsmemorabilia.com/files/cache/evan-longoria-major-league-baseball-autographed_4e172ba870b8802026a24b412af561ab.jpg

All of the identified names are AL guys. I do not see Mariano Rivera and I count 33 names on the roster. So that may help you narrow it down. My guess is that the ball went around the AL clubhouse only.

[ironmanfan]

George Sherrill above Mauer

[Vintagedeputy]

Above Longoria in the first pic - Roy Halliday

http://www.mlbfansite.com/files/cache/roy-halladay-autographed-baseball_f0ba3aa315182882baa76072d573ef94.jpg

[Rob L]

3rd picture - seventh autograph (above Mauer) - Joe Saunders
2nd Picture - fourth autograph - Ervin Santana

[mbrieve]

Bottom right photo is:
Dustin Pedroia
(Don't know)
Carlos Guillen
Ian Kinsler
Carlos Quentin

[nomarmauerfan]

Below Ichiro is Joe Nathan from the Twins.

Mike

[nomarmauerfan]

3rd one down in 1st pic is Scott Kazmir.

[mbrieve]

Not sure if it has been pointed out, but above the logo is J.D. Drew and Terry Francona is on the sweetspot.

[suave1477]

I don't see Jeter on there

[Vintagedeputy]

I don't see Jeter on there

He's there..

[mbrieve]

He's there..
Is he between Pedroia and Guillen. That would be my best guess.

[suave1477]

He's there..

Vintage you said the second 1 down from the hologram. I doubt that is Jeters autograph.

It looks nothing like Jeters autograph, the only thing in common is it has loops which as you can see here Jeter
s normally has 4 loops.

http://www.a1sportscollectibles.com/images/derek-jeter-autographed-baseball.jpg
http://www.prosportsmemorabilia.com/Images/Product/33-45/33-45729-F.jpg
http://product.images.prosportsmemorabilia.com/33-32/33-32646-F.jpg
http://www.prosportsmemorabilia.com/Images/Burst/burst_B_4_web_043009_MayMadness-Burst.gif

[BULBUS]

Looks like Jeter, second below the hologram.

I think it Jeters auto as well, just a rushed, squashed signature.

[suave1477]

Bulbus if you look under the loops it doesn't resemble anything to Jeters autograph and there is no "D" for Derek.

I have a rushed autograph on a ball by Jeter and it still looks pretty close to his normal autograph.

If that is a rushed autographed it is so porrly done that you still can't even be for sure it is his because it has nothing besides it having loops that might even come close to resembling a Jeter autograph. Which then still makes it questionable.

[Vintagedeputy]

Vintage you said the second 1 down from the hologram. I doubt that is Jeters autograph.

It looks nothing like Jeters autograph, the only thing in common is it has loops which as you can see here Jeter
s normally has 4 loops.

http://www.a1sportscollectibles.com/images/derek-jeter-autographed-baseball.jpg
http://www.prosportsmemorabilia.com/Images/Burst/burst_B_4_web_043009_MayMadness-Burst.gif

I still do think that is his auto but its poorly done. Maybe he was rushed. Alot of those sigs look rushed....its anyone's guess.

[Rob L]

The David Ortiz signature is a little bizarre also. The Ortiz part kind of looks okay but the first initial is very odd.

[Vintagedeputy]

The David Ortiz signature is a little bizarre also. The Ortiz part kind of looks okay but the first initial is very odd.


Maybe they're clubby sigs?

[chakes89]

I see Scott Kazmir

[spartakid]

I could be wrong on the Cole Hamels, seeing that it's an AL ball, it's probably not him. Ricardo

[FanofGriffey3]

I think I see Grady Sizemore. Two above Mauer.

[spartakid]

Oops just saw that I wrote HamelS instead of Hamel.

[metsbats]

I still do think that is his auto but its poorly done. Maybe he was rushed. Alot of those sigs look rushed....its anyone's guess.


Signatures not only rushed but compressed as he had to find space on a ball that ended up with 30 other signatures. I've seen signatures of my favorite players look very different on team signed balls then when they signed a ball on the sweet spot.

[WadeInBmore]

guys...this is truly one of the most impressive threads in a long time. Very enjoyable to read everyones posts and arguments. I love it when the forum works as designed :) This place is awesome!!!!!!!!!!!

wade

[chakes89]

Jonathan Papelbon is above Halladay and under Scott Kazmir

[al3xmac10]

Thanks again for everyone's expert opinion!
23 down, 8 to go (with some questionable). =)
So far we have:

1) Ichiro
2) Joe Girardi
3) Jason Varitek
4) Pedroia
5) Youkilis
6) Kinsler
7) Hamel(s) (???)
8) Jeter (?)
9) Joe Mauer
10) Evan Longoria
11) George Sherill
12) Roy Halladay
13) Joe Saunders
14) Ervin Santana
15) Carlos Guillen
16) Carlos Quentin
17) Joe Nathan
18) Scott Kazmir
19) J.D. Drew
20) Terry Francona
21) David Ortiz (?)
22) Grady Sizemore (?)
23) Jonathan Papelbon

[chakes89]

Cliff Lee under Ian Kinsler

[chakes89]

And there is one angle of the ball missing from your photos;

We need a picture of the panel to the left of the Printed Writing on the ball

I see Michael Young on that panel

[chakes89]

I don't see autographs from the following members of the 2008 AL All Star Game Roster:

Alex Rodriguez
Josh Hamilton
Manny Ramirez
David Ortiz
Justin Duchscherer
Mariano Rivera
Francisco Rodriguez
Joe Saunders
Joakim Soria
Dioner Navarro
Justin Morneau
Joe Crede
Milton Bradley

[Capital-Sports]

Jeter is NOT on that ball. The sig in questions looks nothing like his rushed ball park sig. Once again, Derek Jeter is NOT on that ball.........and I would put my whole collection on it

[xpress34]

And there is one angle of the ball missing from your photos;

We need a picture of the panel to the left of the Printed Writing on the ball

I see Michael Young on that panel

I agree - from the full panel shots shown, only 25 sigs are clearly visible.

- Chris

[gnishiyama]

This ball was on Ebay > http://cgi.ebay.com/2008-ALL-STAR-TEAM-SIGNED-BASEBALL-DEREK-JETER-ICHIRO_W0QQitemZ120418744972QQihZ002QQcategoryZ272 60QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I didn't bid on it because I was not convinced that auto in question below
Pedroia's is that of Jeters. I can be wrong since you can make the case for that first mess of a shape as his D but the sequence still seems off.

Goh Nishiyama

[al3xmac10]

Again, thanks for all you help guys.
Here is a pic of the missing left panel;
Hope we can unlock the cryptex soon! =)

http://xs539.xs.to/xs539/09203/leftpanel340.jpg (http://xs.to)

[Carlevv]

Is that Demarlo Hale 3 sig's down from Varitek? Check roster for AL coaches.

[al3xmac10]

Thanks again for everyone's time!
26 down, 5 to go (with some questionable). =)
So far we have:

1) Ichiro
2) Joe Girardi
3) Jason Varitek
4) Pedroia
5) Youkilis
6) Kinsler
7) Hamel(s) (???)
8) Jeter (?)
9) Joe Mauer
10) Evan Longoria
11) George Sherill
12) Roy Halladay
13) Joe Saunders
14) Ervin Santana
15) Carlos Guillen
16) Carlos Quentin
17) Joe Nathan
18) Scott Kazmir
19) J.D. Drew
20) Terry Francona
21) David Ortiz (?)
22) Grady Sizemore (?)
23) Jonathan Papelbon
24) Cliff Lee
25) Michael Young
26) Demarlo Hale (?; coach)

[al3xmac10]

Hi to everyone following this thread!

a) I have attached numbers to each signature for easier recognition of the current progress.
b) I also modified the list to show autograph vs. number/ball position.
c) Also, it seems that there are only 29 autos, not 31.

http://xs539.xs.to/xs539/09205/all__numbers2_808.jpg (http://xs.to)

Here is the summary:

Total number of autos = 29
[!]: Confirmed or very discernable/recognizable = 20
[?]: Questionable = 3
[xxx]: Unknown = 6

1) xxx
2) Kevin Youkilis!
3) Scott Kazmir 19!
4) Jonathan Papelbon!
5) Roy Halladay!
6) Evan Longoria!
7) Michael Young!
8) xxx
9) xxx
10) xxx
11) Jason Varitek!
12) xxx
13) xxx
14) Demarlo Hale! (Red Sox coach)
15) Grady Sizemore!
16) Joe Saunders!
17) Joe Mauer!
18) Ichiro!
19) Joe Nathan!
20) Cole Hamels(?) (NL Team???)
21) Ervin Santana 54!
22) Joe Girardi!
23) J.D. Drew!
24) Dustin Pedroia!
25) Derek Jeter(?)
26) Carlos Guillen!
27) Ian Kinsler!
28) Carlos Quentin(?)
29) Terry Francona!

*Some comments that the below sigs are on the ball:

a) David Ortiz(?)
b) Cliff Lee(?)
c) George Sherill(?)

[stretch]

(9) Appears to be a short and messy Justin Duchscherer.

[al3xmac10]

8) David Ortiz (??)
9) It looks like [58] above it, so it may be Justin Duchscherer (??)... Or is it George Sherrill (??)
10) Dioner Navarro (??)

[al3xmac10]

*UPDATED:*

Total number of autos = 29
[!]: Confirmed or very discernable/recognizable = 22
[?]: Questionable = 6
[xxx]: Unknown = 1

1) Luis Alicea! (AL All-Star team/Red Sox first base coach)
2) Kevin Youkilis!
3) Scott Kazmir 19!
4) Jonathan Papelbon!
5) Roy Halladay!
6) Evan Longoria!
7) Michael Young!
8) David Ortiz(?)
9) It looks like [58] above it, so it may be Justin Duchscherer(?)... Or is it George Sherrill(?)
10) John Farrell(?) (AL All-Star team/Red Sox pitching coach)
11) Jason Varitek!
12) Brad Mills! (AL All-Star team/Red Sox bench coach)
13) xxx
14) Demarlo Hale! (AL All-Star team/Red Sox third base coach)
15) Grady Sizemore!
16) Joe Saunders!
17) Joe Mauer!
18) Ichiro!
19) Joe Nathan!
20) Cole Hamels(?) (NL Team???)
21) Ervin Santana 54!
22) Joe Girardi!
23) J.D. Drew!
24) Dustin Pedroia!
25) Derek Jeter(?)... Or Dave Magadan(?) (AL All-Star team/Red Sox hitting coach)
26) Carlos Guillen!
27) Ian Kinsler!
28) Carlos Quentin(?)
29) Terry Francona!

http://xs539.xs.to/xs539/09206/others354.jpg (http://xs.to)

[stretch]

8) David Ortiz (??)
9) It looks like [58] above it, so it may be Justin Duchscherer (??)... Or is it George Sherrill (??)
10) Dioner Navarro (??)

I think 9 is George Sherrill and 10 is John Farrell.

[al3xmac10]

*UPDATED: Just one auto left! (#13) Any ideas guys? =)*

Total number of autos = 29
[!]: Confirmed or very discernable/recognizable = 28
[xxx]: Unknown = 1

1) Luis Alicea! (AL All-Star team/Red Sox first base coach)
2) Kevin Youkilis!
3) Scott Kazmir 19!
4) Jonathan Papelbon!
5) Roy Halladay!
6) Evan Longoria!
7) Michael Young!
8) David Ortiz!
9) George Sherrill!
10) John Farrell! (AL All-Star team/Red Sox pitching coach)
11) Jason Varitek!
12) Brad Mills! (AL All-Star team/Red Sox bench coach)
13) xxx
14) Demarlo Hale! (AL All-Star team/Red Sox third base coach)
15) Grady Sizemore!
16) Joe Saunders!
17) Joe Mauer!
18) Ichiro!
19) Joe Nathan!
20) Carlos Quentin!
21) Ervin Santana 54!
22) Joe Girardi!
23) J.D. Drew!
24) Dustin Pedroia!
25) Dave Magadan! (AL All-Star team/Red Sox hitting coach)
26) Carlos Guillen!
27) Ian Kinsler!
28) Cliff Lee!
29) Terry Francona!

http://xs139.xs.to/xs139/09206/others2914.jpg (http://xs.to)

[al3xmac10]

I was wondering...

Since the panel below the sweet spot (Terry Francona) hosts the signatures of 3 Red Sox coaches and Varitek, does anyone think #13 is [Gary Tuck] (AL All-Star team/Red Sox third base coach)?

I cannot find any picture of a Gary Tuck signature on the internet;
Is anyone here familiar with Gary Tuck's signature?

10) John Farrell! (AL All-Star team/Red Sox pitching coach)
11) Jason Varitek!
12) Brad Mills! (AL All-Star team/Red Sox bench coach)
13) xxx ---> Gary Tuck(?) (AL All-Star team/Red Sox third base coach)
14) Demarlo Hale! (AL All-Star team/Red Sox third base coach)

http://xs139.xs.to/xs139/09200/tuck1967.jpg (http://xs.to)

[Capital-Sports]

8- is NOT David Ortiz, its Joakim Soria
http://webzoom.freewebs.com/hofautographmaster/Soria.jpg

9- George Sherrill
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f161/dodgersrule18/sherrill.jpg

13- Jim Leyland

http://www.freewebs.com/jakesautographsite/jim%20leyland.jpg


NOW - Do I get a cookie or something? :D

[al3xmac10]

Capital-Sports, thank you for the final piece to the puzzle!!!
You won't get a cookie, just my sincerest, total appreciation.
I hope this will suffice. =)

AGAIN, THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR EVERYONE'S HELP!
HOPE EVERYONE ENJOYED THE VOYAGE! =)

*COMPLETED: 2008 MLB All-Star Baseball with 29 American League All-Star Team Autographs*

1) Luis Alicea (1st Base Coach, AL All-Star team/Boston Red Sox)
2) Kevin Youkilis (1st Base, Boston Red Sox)
3) Scott Kazmir 19 (Pitcher, Tampa Bay Rays, Winning pitcher)
4) Jonathan Papelbon (Pitcher, Boston Red Sox)
5) Roy Halladay (Pitcher, Toronto Blue Jays)
6) Evan Longoria (3rd Base, Tampa Bay Rays)
7) Michael Young (Shortstop, Texas Rangers, GW sacrifice fly)
8) Joakim Soria 48 (Pitcher, Kansas City Royals)
9) George Sherrill (Pitcher, Baltimore Orioles)
10) John Farrell (Pitching Coach, AL All-Star team/Boston Red Sox)
11) Jason Varitek (Catcher, Boston Red Sox)
12) Brad Mills (Bench Coach, AL All-Star team/Boston Red Sox)
13) Jim Leyland (Manager, Detroit Tigers)
14) DeMarlo Hale (3rd Base Coach, AL All-Star team/Boston Red Sox)
15) Grady Sizemore (Outfielder, Cleveland Indians)
16) Joe Saunders (Pitcher, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim)
17) Joe Mauer (Catcher, Minnesota Twins)
18) Ichiro (Outfielder, Seattle Mariners)
19) Joe Nathan (Pitcher, Minnesota Twins)
20) Carlos Quentin (Outfielder, Chicago White Sox)
21) Ervin Santana 54 (Pitcher, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim)
22) Joe Girardi (Manager, New York Yankees)
23) J.D. Drew (Outfielder, Boston Red Sox, 2008 AS MVP)
24) Dustin Pedroia (2nd Base, Boston Red Sox)
25) Dave Magadan (Hitting Coach, AL All-Star team/Boston Red Sox)
26) Carlos Guillen (3rd Base, Detroit Tigers)
27) Ian Kinsler (2nd Base, Texas Rangers)
28) Cliff Lee (Pitcher, Cleveland Indians, Starting pitcher)
29) Terry Francona (Manager, AL All-Star team/Boston Red Sox)

http://xs539.xs.to/xs539/09200/all__numbers_final336.jpg (http://xs.to)