June 2014 "Pick-Ups" Thread

[bd300]

Adeiny Hechavarria game used bat (thanks MarlinsFan1993)
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Anthony Recker game used bat and nameplate (FYI: Mets nameplates are very small)
http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd449/bdiehl300/IMG_3273.jpg

Cody Asche nameplate from Coors Field
http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd449/bdiehl300/IMG_3262.jpg

[TheKid19]

Carlos Gomez game used bat from 5/27. Used to hit 3 run homer in the 1st.

71343

Braun Gamer from 09.

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Wily Peralta game used bat. Signed G/U a few days later at local signing.

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[xsentrixsupra]

Carlos Gomez game used bat from 5/27. Used to hit 3 run homer in the 1st.

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Braun Gamer from 09.

84223

Wily Peralta game used bat. Signed G/U a few days later at local signing.

84224

Is that Braun gamer from ebay?

[TheKid19]

No, it's from Mikita Sports. He still has some stuff leftover from when he used to be his rep.

[danesei@yahoo.com]

No, it's from Mikita Sports. He still has some stuff leftover from when he used to be his rep.

Was Bob his rep? I know Mikita did private signing events, but some of the gamers on the site look off for one reason or another. Good prices, regardless.

[TheKid19]

Ya, I emailed back and forth with Bob for a while, and picked up about 4 things from him, the last one being the bat. He had photos of a lot of the game used items he sold that Braun would bring to the private signings. Spoke with a few people who have dealt with Bob over the years and haven't heard anything negative about his stuff.

[xsentrixsupra]

Was Bob his rep? I know Mikita did private signing events, but some of the gamers on the site look off for one reason or another. Good prices, regardless.

He was early in Braun's career before he really took off. I know there are collectors who will know more than me, but I don't believe it was more than 2-3 years.

[rudyjj18]

Pair of Braun cleats from 2008 and a pair of Martin Maldonado cleats from this year.

[TheKid19]

I believe it was from 07-09, after that he went to LOJO.

[TheKid19]

Pair of Braun cleats from 2008 and a pair of Martin Maldonado cleats from this year.


I wondered who got those Braun cleats, I had a terrible cell signal when I was trying to bid again for those on ebay.

[rchimes13@yahoo.com]

Big last couple weeks for my Cincinnati sports collection, here's a sample....
-Ruben Patterson Cincinnati Bearcats GU Senior Season Home Jersey w/personal COA
-1978-79 era Louis Breeden GU Bengals Home Sand-Knit Jersey
-2012 Bengals Nike Practice Jerseys of Pro-Bowlers Geno Atkins and Jermaine Gresham (both with tons of use)

[bat_master]

1932 H&B Jimmie Foxx

Heavily used Jimmie Foxx bat from the 1932 season. Bat was returned to the H&B factory for duplication as evidenced by the side writing on the left barrel. Thankfully for me (financially) it wasn't returned by Foxx, but was returned by his teammate, backup catcher Johnny Heving, on June 9, 1932.

That year (1932) was significant to Foxx as it was one of his best seasons statistically (151 runs scored, 213 hits, 33 doubles, 9 triples, 58 HRs, 169 RBI, and .364 average). He won his first of three American League MVP Awards and missed winning the TRIPLE CROWN by a mere 3 points. The player who won the batting title (Dale Alexander of the Red Sox) hit .367, but in 454 plate appearances. Under current rules he would not have won the batting title and the TC would have belonged to Foxx, who did win it the following season in 1933 (.356/48/163) and also repeated as AL MVP.

http://www.hofbats.com/vault/foxx/JFoxxBrl.jpg
http://www.hofbats.com/vault/foxx/JFoxxFull.jpg

[gorilla777]

1932 H&B Jimmie Foxx

Heavily used Jimmie Foxx bat from the 1932 season. Bat was returned to the H&B factory for duplication as evidenced by the side writing on the left barrel. Thankfully for me (financially) it wasn't returned by Foxx, but was returned by his teammate, backup catcher Johnny Heving, on June 9, 1932.

That year (1932) was significant to Foxx as it was one of his best seasons statistically (151 runs scored, 213 hits, 33 doubles, 9 triples, 58 HRs, 169 RBI, and .364 average). He won his first of three American League MVP Awards and missed winning the TRIPLE CROWN by a mere 3 points. The player who won the batting title (Dale Alexander of the Red Sox) hit .367, but in 454 plate appearances. Under current rules he would not have won the batting title and the TC would have belonged to Foxx, who did win it the following season in 1933 (.356/48/163) and also repeated as AL MVP.

http://www.hofbats.com/vault/foxx/JFoxxBrl.jpg
http://www.hofbats.com/vault/foxx/JFoxxFull.jpg

Wow, great pickup, Tim! It's great to see this sort of item around here, would love to see more, congrats again

Ben

[anthony3133]

Wow, Tim!
Beautiful gamer from The Beast/Double X!!
Appreciate the education to go along with it.
Great pick up!

[Oriolesfan29]

Been a busy first part of the month for me. Was at the Orioles vs. Brewers series in Milwaukee to see my two favorite teams. Picked up some nice items:

First, Mark Reynolds game used Memorial Day hat and jersey. Love the dirt on the front of it!

[Oriolesfan29]

Been a busy first part of the month for me. Was at the Orioles vs. Brewers series in Milwaukee to see my two favorite teams. Picked up some nice items:

First, Mark Reynolds game used Memorial Day hat and jersey. Love the dirt on the front of it!

Here's the hat

[Oriolesfan29]

Also got the game used first base from the Memorial Day game. It was used all game and has the Veterans jewels on all ends of it.

[Oriolesfan29]

Next is a baseball hit by Adam Jones for a triple on 5/26/14. The ball was also hit by Manny Machado for a single right before. We were keeping track of the ball at the game. Really cool to have a dual hit ball.

[Oriolesfan29]

Next a game used Manny Machado locker room nameplate used at Fenway Park in 2013. Awesome nameplate with the angry bird.

[Oriolesfan29]

Two bat purchases: Mark Reynolds 2012 bat and Nate McLouth 2013 bat. Really like the Chandler bats. This is the first one in my collection. Gotta love the 50% off sales at the Orioles team shop!

[Oriolesfan29]

Two bat purchases: Mark Reynolds 2012 bat and Nate McLouth 2013 bat. Really like the Chandler bats. This is the first one in my collection. Gotta love the 50% off sales at the Orioles team shop!

Here is the knob sticker on the McLouth

[twarman17]

Grace 2014 Syndney Australia

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Grace 2014 Syndney Australia

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[twarman17]

Grace rookie gamer (acquired from private collection)

[twarman17]

Grace rookie gamer (acquired from private collection)

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[twarman17]

Mark Grace hat from 2000 Japan opening series (obtained from private collection)

[twarman17]

Mark Grace hat from 2000 Japan opening series (obtained from private collection)

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[Wrigley2010]

Grace rookie gamer (acquired from private collection)

Great pickup twarman! Phenomenal jersey of one of my all time favorite Cubs!

[twarman17]

Great pickup twarman! Phenomenal jersey of one of my all time favorite Cubs!

Thanks!

[Birdbats]

The newest addition to my 1967 Cardinals team set -- a 1965-68 Roger Maris bat that matches factory records in '67 and '68. Handle tape, cleat marks, black/underlined 9 on the knob -- everything I wanted in a Cardinals-era Maris bat. Thanks to my buddy, Mike, for parting with this special bat.

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[woodward30]

Excellent Maris bat!

[spartanservitto]

2004 Edgar Martinez gamer - one of the most hammered bats I've ever seen - the black is all pine tar. Bat is from Hiram bochachica - can't read the inscription "para bochachica - ---- Tu amigo " can't figure out the R word.

[spartanservitto]

2004 Edgar Martinez gamer - one of the most hammered bats I've ever seen - the black is all pine tar. Bat is from Hiram bochachica - can't read the inscription "para bochachica - ---- Tu amigo " can't figure out the R word.

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[ocab87]

I just won the Giancarlo Stanton bat on MLB Auctions! I think that I have it photo matched from May 9th-12th including Mother's Day! Can anyone help confirm the match???

[dangerzone79]

Excellent Edgar bat! Love those things. So filthy.

[ocab87]

Some pics! Can anyone help me confirm the photo match for May 9th-12th? Thank you

[ocab87]

More pictures

[ocab87]

Last picture!

[bat_master]

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My guess is that the words you are missing are "recquerdo de".

[Masimen]

The newest addition to my 1967 Cardinals team set -- a 1965-68 Roger Maris bat that matches factory records in '67 and '68. Handle tape, cleat marks, black/underlined 9 on the knob -- everything I wanted in a Cardinals-era Maris bat. Thanks to my buddy, Mike, for parting with this special bat.

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Congrats Jeff, Great bat!!!!

[Nnunnari]

Some great bats this month- congrats Jeff, Tim and Tony!

[helf35]

Got my first glove today and also checked off the top of my grail list. Chris Sale Glove from 2012. Shows lots of wear in the pocket.

[Cubman15]

Got my first glove today and also checked off the top of my grail list. Chris Sale Glove from 2012. Shows lots of wear in the pocket.

Congrats! It's a great looking glove!

[HawaiiSportsNut]

Nice Chris Sale glove. One of my Holy Grail is a glove as well, I have been looking for a Kurt Suzuki glove for a long time. Hopefully I will find one soon.

[gorilla777]

I went with the family to a Royals/Cardinals game this week and we got to do a visit to the broadcaster booth and hang out for a good portion of the game. Rex Hudler, who is a friend of mine, has always had this habit of having a baseball with him during interviews and broadcasts, so as a momento I got this as a takeaway from the game:

[CampWest]

I went with the family to a Royals/Cardinals game this week and we got to do a visit to the broadcaster booth and hang out for a good portion of the game. Rex Hudler, who is a friend of mine, has always had this habit of having a baseball with him during interviews and broadcasts, so as a momento I got this as a takeaway from the game:

Man... didn't even say hi while you were in town... haaa. jk. hope you had a nice visit. :D

[wildjimmy]

I am very excited about the package that just came in. Game Used Jerseys from the Daytona Cubs
Daniel Vogelbach - had to wear a different number/size for this night only because his normal number did not fit
Bijan Rademacher
Jeimer Candelario
Gioskar Amaya
All signed by the players

[joetiger83]

Got my first glove today and also checked off the top of my grail list. Chris Sale Glove from 2012. Shows lots of wear in the pocket.


Great Glove! That's an awesome pickup! Would love to add a glove someday to my collection. Congrats

[joetiger83]

I went with the family to a Royals/Cardinals game this week and we got to do a visit to the broadcaster booth and hang out for a good portion of the game. Rex Hudler, who is a friend of mine, has always had this habit of having a baseball with him during interviews and broadcasts, so as a momento I got this as a takeaway from the game:


Best Inscription Ever!

[helf35]

Great Glove! That's an awesome pickup! Would love to add a glove someday to my collection. Congrats

Thanks it cost me a piece of my Avisail collection. I had to part with my playoff ball. I'm just glad I was able to add the glove and ship the ball back to the original owner. Good deal all around.

[joelsabi]

2004 Edgar Martinez gamer - one of the most hammered bats I've ever seen - the black is all pine tar. Bat is from Hiram bochachica - can't read the inscription "para bochachica - ---- Tu amigo " can't figure out the R word.

possibly Recuedos de tu amigo which is memories of your friend.

I believe its a bat given to his 2004 teammate which was Edgar's final year.

nice bat

[3arod13]

I am very excited about the package that just came in. Game Used Jerseys from the Daytona Cubs
Daniel Vogelbach - had to wear a different number/size for this night only because his normal number did not fit
Bijan Rademacher
Jeimer Candelario
Gioskar Amaya
All signed by the players

That's awesome!

[BernBabyBern]

Got this Yoenis Cespedes 2013 ALDS bat a while ago. Just getting to post it now. Photomatched as well. Pablo

Hologram number EK822121 was located in the MLB Authentication Database under GAME-USED BAT.
Session Product Description:
Session Name: 2013 ALDS TIGERS @ ATHLETICS GAME 2
Session Date: October 05, 2013
Autographer:
Authenticator: AUTHENTICATORS, INC.
Additional Information: BATTER - YOENIS CESPEDES, PITCHER - JUSTIN VERLANDER, BOTTOM OF 5, SINGLE, CRACKED BAT

[Dach0sen0ne]

Heyward throwback helmet complete with facemask.

[2000mvpfan]

Circa '93-'94 Giambi LVS T141 minor league bat from 1st A's Spring Training..
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Joe

[gorilla777]

Man... didn't even say hi while you were in town... haaa. jk. hope you had a nice visit. :D

Hey Wes - I know, I know, sorry but it was a really quick trip. Definitely fun, but quick...was glad the weather held together.

Ben

[gorilla777]

Best Inscription Ever!

Thanks, it was funny, he laughed on the inscription as he knows I'm a collector

[Wrigley2010]

I am very excited about the package that just came in. Game Used Jerseys from the Daytona Cubs
Daniel Vogelbach - had to wear a different number/size for this night only because his normal number did not fit
Bijan Rademacher
Jeimer Candelario
Gioskar Amaya
All signed by the players

What a unique jersey! There is no end to what MiLB teams can come up with for jersey promotions!

[gorilla777]

2000 Derek Jeter road jersey:

Steiner, with memorial black armband for Bob Lemon


Ben

[Oriolesfan29]

My latest pickup is related to a milestone. Got a strikeout ball from Orioles' top prospect Kevin Gausman's first career win as a starter. It's cool because not many strikeout balls are authenticated here. Gausman is one of my favorite up and comers so I'm stoked to have this. Plus it was a strikeout of an all star.

[bd300]

Christian Yelich game used Memorial Day cap

http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd449/bdiehl300/359503b0-b5a3-4b8b-a912-0fcb400a8044.jpg

[gadsden86]

Lots of nice stuff guys. Love seeing the pickups.

[MercyMe78]

Christian Yelich game used Memorial Day cap

http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd449/bdiehl300/359503b0-b5a3-4b8b-a912-0fcb400a8044.jpg

Why'd they put the authentication sticker on top of the brim O_o

[sox83cubs84]

Tampa Bay BP jersey of Mitch Meluskey worn as a game jersey during the opening series Yankees/Devil Rays clash in Japan. i recall being at Wrigley Field a day or 2 after he was first promoted to the Astros, and I had bought a pack of Series 2 Topps cards earlier that day, one which had his first MLB card in it. I showed him the card, and he was excited...he hadn't seen it yet. I offered to trade it for a ball or a bat (his choice) and he gave me the LS bat he used during batting practice.

Dave Miedema

[bd300]

I don't know why they placed the hologram there. I noticed they hats on their auction site also had the hologram on the brim.

[rchimes13@yahoo.com]

Added a couple former Cincinnati Reds catchers GU gloves to the collection recently...Eddie Taubensee and Ramon Hernandez, both with tremendous use.

[Oriolesfan29]

Been a busy month for me. First item is my first Jose Altuve bat! Love the two tone. He broke this on 5/9 here at Camden Yards at a game I was at.

[Oriolesfan29]

Second item is the lineup card from the Brewers vs. Orioles Memorial Day game I attended in Milwaukee. This goes with the base and Mark Reynolds Memorial Day hat and jersey I posted earlier this month. Its cool because it has the Welcome Back Veterans logo. Also love Ron Roenicke's handwriting on his lineup cards.

[johnsontravis@ymail.com]

Second item is the lineup card from the Brewers vs. Orioles Memorial Day game I attended in Milwaukee. This goes with the base and Mark Reynolds Memorial Day hat and jersey I posted earlier this month. Its cool because it has the Welcome Back Veterans logo. Also love Ron Roenicke's handwriting on his lineup cards.

It is actually the hand writing of their bench coach Johnny Narron.

[johnsontravis@ymail.com]

It is actually the hand writing of their bench coach Johnny Narron.

I knew I would mix them up...I mean Jerry Narron.

[Juan Gris]

Added a couple former Cincinnati Reds catchers GU gloves to the collection recently...Eddie Taubensee and Ramon Hernandez, both with tremendous use.

Awesome Reds mitts! The customization on the Taubensee glove is very cool. Any idea what "J.E.T." or "BIG BEN" stand for?

[frikativ54]

Been a busy month for me. First item is my first Jose Altuve bat! Love the two tone. He broke this on 5/9 here at Camden Yards at a game I was at.

Congrats on the Altuve bat. Did you win it on MLB.com Auctions? If not, did they sell it at the stadium? I ask, because I haven't seen visiting players' bats sold at Safeco in a long while. Enjoy your lumber!

[wildjimmy]

Game used Star Wars night R2D2 Sean Nolin Jersey - signed by sean and inscribed "Game Used"

[Oriolesfan29]

Congrats on the Altuve bat. Did you win it on MLB.com Auctions? If not, did they sell it at the stadium? I ask, because I haven't seen visiting players' bats sold at Safeco in a long while. Enjoy your lumber!

It was a MLB auctions piece. Probably overpaid for it, but I love the two tone, and the game had some sentimental significance to me as well. Probably a top 5 favorite item in my entire collection now.

Also glad to see he wasn't hurt last night. I cringed when I saw that ball hit his fingers. Thought for sure he broke something. Glad to hear otherwise. Looking forward to him in the All Star Game this year. He is more than deserving of a nod.

[Oriolesfan29]

I knew I would mix them up...I mean Jerry Narron.

Ahh, that makes sense, come to think of it, I remember seeing his name and a Bible verse on the back of it. Its really cool that he takes that amount of time and effort in making those lineup cards. It displays really well. Even the GF was really impressed with it ;) , and she doesnt say that about much of the collection haha.

[rchimes13@yahoo.com]

Super excited about my newest addition to my Reds collection...2009 GU WBC jersey of Johnny Cueto signed by the members of the '09 Dominican Team including Robinson Cano, David Ortiz, Pedro Martinez, Hanley Ramirez, Jose Reyes, Miguel Tejada, Moises Alou, Jose Bautista, Nelson Cruz and more!

[marino13]

Finally (after years and years of searching) - I have a chance to pick up a game used item for Ichiro - 2014 Locker room nameplate.

Game used bats and jerseys can be had for a ridiculous amount, but a game used locker room nameplate, it cant be found for some reasons.


(Will post up pictures when I have a chance.)

[Roady]

Gregory Polanco July 6, 2012 Ronald McDonald night game used and autographed jersey.
Polanco went 2 for 3 with an RBI.

[Roady]

That was supposed to be Ronald McDonald House night not just Ronald McDonald night. :)

[coletrain98]

Game used Dustin Ackley bat from last night. Ive never seen neon green tape like this or this sticker on the handle with the American Flag. Auth. HZ 288336

[russyurk]

Super excited to finally add my first Jim Abbott jersey to my collection. I've been following him since high school and collecting him as soon as items were available but GU Abbott jerseys rarely surface. He was traded in late July '95 to the Angels so he only made seven home starts prior to that. Pictures were hard to track down but I'm fairly confident it photo matches the three I've posted.

[Sotystl]

Game used Dustin Ackley bat from last night. Ive never seen neon green tape like this or this sticker on the handle with the American Flag. Auth. HZ 288336

Those lizard skins are catching on slowly. I know David Ortiz uses them, and a few others. Really popular with softball players. Really awesome bat.

[coletrain98]

Those lizard skins are catching on slowly. I know David Ortiz uses them, and a few others. Really popular with softball players. Really awesome bat.

yea, i know that Stefen Romero has been using them on the mariners all year and Ackley,Zunino and Gillespie have started to use them recently. In my opinion it makes the bat more collectable and appealing than one without it

[GoDodgers32]

Carl Crawford 2013 gamer to add to my Dodger team bat project..

http://i1162.photobucket.com/albums/q523/HanleyRamirezCollector32/CC_zpsd436ffaa.png

[MLB~NUT]

Super excited to finally add my first Jim Abbott jersey to my collection. I've been following him since high school and collecting him as soon as items were available but GU Abbott jerseys rarely surface. He was traded in late July '95 to the Angels so he only made seven home starts prior to that. Pictures were hard to track down but I'm fairly confident it photo matches the three I've posted.


Great jersey, I always like Abbot when I was a kid!:)

[Preston]

A few new ones for the Titans game jersey collection...

Patrick Ramsey 2009 Preseason
Alterraun Verner 2011 Game Jersey
Stafon Johnson 2011 Preseason (picked up a second one which is for sale)
Cary Williams 2009 Game Jersey
Jed Collins 2010 Preseason
Rocky Boiman 2009 Preseason
Stanford Keglar 2009 Game Jersey
Kyle Vanden Bosch 2008 Game Issued Jersey

[earlywynnfan]

Added my second flannel and a couple cheap bats. I thought the Stuart would go higher, since he's such a cult player, and now I guess I need to change my tune and root for Edgar to get into the HOF!

[bd300]

Giancarlo Stanton game used bat. Matched to HR he hit against Julio Teheran.

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[spartanservitto]

Beautiful stanton!!!

[wildjimmy]

Ryan McMahon Asheville Tourists Breast Cancer Awareness Game Used and Signed Jersey

[marlinsfan9108]

Angel Di Maria Match Worn Shirt from November 27, 2013 Match vs Galatasaray. He scored a goal in this 4-1 win

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[Longroad23]

Very happy to get one of these. Braun 2007 Rookie Pinstrip Gamer.
Love the 1982 Silver Anniversary Patch.

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[pacman2680]

Was recently able to acquire this awesome Tennessee Oilers jersey through a forum member.

[helf35]

I love the Oilers jerseys! Nice pick up he was a great running back in his prime.

[twarman17]

1942 throwback jersey from 6/8/2014 of bench coach Brandon Hyde - got my beloved #17 (I'm a Mark Grace fanboy) after someone else grabbed Rizzo's before I could. MLB authenticated the jersey, pants and undershirt separately.

[twarman17]

1942 throwback jersey from 6/8/2014 of bench coach Brandon Hyde - got my beloved #17 (I'm a Mark Grace fanboy) after someone else grabbed Rizzo's before I could. MLB authenticated the jersey, pants and undershirt separately.

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[slab0meat]

2014 Mother's Day Austin Jackson:

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[spartanservitto]

Got my kinsler signed and inscribed.

[spartanservitto]

Full shot

[Dach0sen0ne]

[QUOTE=slab0meat;358819]2014 Mother's Day Austin Jackson:

Awesome jersey!

[onlyalbert]

Picked up some Yadier Molina stuff. Used batting gloves, road pants from 2010, top bat is dated July 2013, the maroon handle bat is dated 10-18-13! Gonna have to look at some MLBtv on that one. The bottom bat is a rookie bat from 04/05 with #41 on the knob. The Grail is the glove. I think it's also from 2010. Gonna post some questions for the glove experts out there to nail it down. I've only seen one other Molina glove ever and it just sold in Paragon. This one is hammered and still has a faint oil smell.

[MercyMe78]

Picked up some Yadier Molina stuff. Used batting gloves, road pants from 2010, top bat is dated July 2013, the maroon handle bat is dated 10-18-13! Gonna have to look at some MLBtv on that one. The bottom bat is a rookie bat from 04/05 with #41 on the knob. The Grail is the glove. I think it's also from 2010. Gonna post some questions for the glove experts out there to nail it down. I've only seen one other Molina glove ever and it just sold in Paragon. This one is hammered and still has a faint oil smell.

how'd you pick all that gold mine up?? O_o

[TheKid19]

Great score on the Yadi pieces.

[CampWest]

My first pick up since Royals Fan Fest, back in January. That's a long time for me...

1999 Mike Sweeney.
This was the season Sweeney broke out... batted 322/387/520 with 44 Doubles, 2 Triples, 22 HR and 102 RBI in 150 Games. 54 walks versus just 48 K.

[earlywynnfan]

Great Sweeney! He carried my fantasy team that year. Being a classy guy made him very easy to root for.

Ken

[BernBabyBern]

Some more recent Orlando "El Duque" Hernandez pick ups for my collection.

2001 Home with jersey w/100 year AL anniversary patch
2006 Black Alternate
2006 1986 TBTC complete uniform worn on Aug 20, 2006 for a Win!!!

All three autographed!!!!

Pablo

[sox83cubs84]

I skipped the White Sox sale to go see the Cardinals and Phillies in St. Louis on Saturday, and was able to get a Phillies BP cap from coach Steve Henderson. I'm gonna compare 2014 sweatband labels to 2013, and see if I can spot any differences for the cap thread.

Dave Miedema

[simmo2332]

2014 HR #9 of Todd Frazier...Really excited about this new addition to my Frazier collection. It was actually the FIRST game where he batted 2nd in the lineup. Really hasn't moved since and is having a great year thus far.

http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt134/simmo2332/FrazierHR_zpsce207c64.jpeg

[carbonrosa]

Just picked up one of 4 authenticated Pitched Baseballs thrown by Masahiro Tanaka during his MLB Debut / 1st win at the Blue Jays 2014 Opening Day vs. Yankees. This ball is also Edwin Encarnacion's 1008th Career Hit and his 220th Career double.

[TNTtoys]

Some more recent Orlando "El Duque" Hernandez pick ups for my collection.

2001 Home with jersey w/100 year AL anniversary patch
2006 Black Alternate
2006 1986 TBTC complete uniform worn on Aug 20, 2006 for a Win!!!

All three autographed!!!!

Pablo

Absolutely love the 1986 TBTC uniform. Great pickup!!!

[BernBabyBern]

Thanks Nick. It's not laundered either. Great use on the jersey and the pants!
Pablo

[sugarpam]

It's been a while since I've picked anything up, I just bought my first house so game used collecting had to take a backseat.

That being said, when these came up on MLB Auctions, I had to treat myself :)

Travis Snider game used Mother's Day cleats! My first Mother's Day item, and my seventh pair of Snider cleats

http://i315.photobucket.com/albums/ll468/pamchops10/20140623_1820261_zps7012c52a.jpg (http://s315.photobucket.com/user/pamchops10/media/20140623_1820261_zps7012c52a.jpg.html)


-Pam

[danesei@yahoo.com]

It's been a while since I've picked anything up, I just bought my first house so game used collecting had to take a backseat.

That being said, when these came up on MLB Auctions, I had to treat myself :)

Travis Snider game used Mother's Day cleats! My first Mother's Day item, and my seventh pair of Snider cleats

-Pam

Congratulations on the new home, Pam, and those are some cool cleats. Does UA only make the color pattern for MLB Mother's Day?

[tbone90]

It's been a while since I've picked anything up, I just bought my first house so game used collecting had to take a backseat.

That being said, when these came up on MLB Auctions, I had to treat myself :)

Travis Snider game used Mother's Day cleats! My first Mother's Day item, and my seventh pair of Snider cleats


-Pam

Congrats on the new home Pam!

I know you're partial to Travis but the Mother's Day cleat selection in the MLB Auction was great this year, so many different styles and designs! UA did a great job with that look. I was able to get the Adam Jones Mother's Day Nikes.

[gorilla777]

1992 George Brett


Ben

[MichaelofSF]

1992 George Brett


Ben

um... AWESOME

[emann]

1992 George Brett

Ben-

It looks like you bought a clump of pine tar with a bat accidentally stuck to it!

Seriously, awesome pickup...

[CampWest]

1992 George Brett


Ben





Filthy.
Disgusting.
Beautiful.

HOF caliber piece there Ben.

[sportsnbikes]

1992 George Brett


Ben


Where do you guys find these Brett bats? That is my crown jewel someday hopefully. Great looking piece.

[3arod13]

1992 George Brett


Ben

Now that's a game used bat! Jealous!! Congrats!!

[vonbrandingo]

1992 George Brett


Ben

Ben, I didn't recognize that bat at first. Heck of a great job on it.

Rod

[joecoco]

Ben-

Congrats. That bat is beautiful!!! Carlos Delgado once said he liked pine tar on his bats because it made them smell like a "christmas tree." I love that quote.

Joe

[5kRunner]

Picked up some Yadier Molina stuff. Used batting gloves, road pants from 2010, top bat is dated July 2013, the maroon handle bat is dated 10-18-13! Gonna have to look at some MLBtv on that one. The bottom bat is a rookie bat from 04/05 with #41 on the knob. The Grail is the glove. I think it's also from 2010. Gonna post some questions for the glove experts out there to nail it down. I've only seen one other Molina glove ever and it just sold in Paragon. This one is hammered and still has a faint oil smell.

Wow! That mitt is awesome. Great pickup, Jason!

[helf35]

1992 George Brett


Ben

Amazing!

[2000mvpfan]

2014 Giambi Indians LVS..cracked on a double play June 2..
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s11/2000mvpfan_giambi/Mobile%20Uploads/image-15.jpg (http://s148.photobucket.com/user/2000mvpfan_giambi/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image-15.jpg.html)
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s11/2000mvpfan_giambi/Mobile%20Uploads/image-16.jpg (http://s148.photobucket.com/user/2000mvpfan_giambi/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image-16.jpg.html)
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s11/2000mvpfan_giambi/Mobile%20Uploads/image-17.jpg (http://s148.photobucket.com/user/2000mvpfan_giambi/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image-17.jpg.html)
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s11/2000mvpfan_giambi/Mobile%20Uploads/image-18.jpg (http://s148.photobucket.com/user/2000mvpfan_giambi/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image-18.jpg.html)
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s11/2000mvpfan_giambi/Mobile%20Uploads/image-19.jpg (http://s148.photobucket.com/user/2000mvpfan_giambi/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image-19.jpg.html)

Joe

[helf35]

Here is another Dunn from his reds days. This bat is absolutly This is the first one I have picked up with a tape job on the handle. Has anyone else seen one?

[AWA85]

Helf, great looking Dunn bat! He seemed to do that for a good period of time while with the Reds. I have a bat just like that, with the built up knob and tape as well.

Again, awesome Dunner. Looking forward to him joining the #500 club.

[bat_master]

Helf, great looking Dunn bat! He seemed to do that for a good period of time while with the Reds. I have a bat just like that, with the built up knob and tape as well.

Again, awesome Dunner. Looking forward to him joining the #500 club.

Agreed. I had a signed R234 several years back that had a near identical tape job.

[tigerdale]

Ben,
What an awesome Brett bat!!!!!!!
Dale

[slab0meat]

I'm a jersey guy, but those bats are very nice.

:)

[Juan Gris]

Here is another Dunn from his reds days. This bat is absolutly This is the first one I have picked up with a tape job on the handle. Has anyone else seen one?

I have seen Dunn bats with a variety of tape jobs from his Reds days. In fact, I picked up this bat earlier this month that I was able to photo match. The custom tape jobs are a nice addition in my opinion.

[helf35]

I have seen Dunn bats with a variety of tape jobs from his Reds days. In fact, I picked up this bat earlier this month that I was able to photo match. The custom tape jobs are a nice addition in my opinion.

I agree and nice bat.

[Redcar23]

Finally got a chance to post images of my Connor McDavid 2013/2014 Game Worn Cancer Awareness Erie Otters Jersey

http://oi61.tinypic.com/263vasj.jpg

http://oi61.tinypic.com/xnewkk.jpg

Also, Here is My John Tavares 2012/2013 Game Worn JErsey Set 1 Photo Matched from 1st Game of the Season January 19th through March 3rd

http://oi57.tinypic.com/zn7rd4.jpg

http://oi60.tinypic.com/4tsh2w.jpg

[mbenga28]

That looks like Steiner Sports' warehouse. if it is, they sell Islanders game worn items now?

[Redcar23]

Nope, not Steiner. It was the image the Isles sent me when i asked for them, from the dungeons of the coliseum.

[Juan Gris]

Picked this up thanks to tella27:

Session Name: HOU AT CWS
Session Date: August 28, 2013
Authenticator: AUTHENTICATORS, INC.
Additional Information: BATTER - ADAM DUNN, PITCHER - JARRED COSART, BOTTOM OF 3, GROUND OUT

[Gopack1782]

Hey Guys,

Added a few items this month to my NC State Wolfpack Collection. Please see my thread for more pics!

Koren Robinson 2006 NFL Pro Bowl Pants (to go with Pro Bowl Jersey)
Koren Robinson 2006 NFL Pro Bowl Game Used Ball w/ Autograph/Inscription
Koren Robinson 2008 Seattle Seahawks Final Season Game Used Helmet w/ Gene Upshaw Sticker
Koren Robinson 12/16/2007 Green Bay Packers Game Ball w/ Autograph

http://www.gameuseduniverse.com/vb_forum/showthread.php?t=60766&highlight=koren+robinson

Thanks
Vin

[Redcar23]

Kyle Okposo Game Worn 07-08 Game Worn Rookie Jersey 1st NHL Goal-Game winner Vs Brodeur

http://oi59.tinypic.com/p3u49.jpg

http://oi58.tinypic.com/23t49bt.jpg

Kyle Okposo Game Worn Stadium Series Jersey 2013/2014
http://oi57.tinypic.com/2chp4ex.jpg
http://oi58.tinypic.com/rjo3rk.jpg

Calvin DeHaan Game Worn Stadium Series Jersey 2013/2014
http://oi61.tinypic.com/b8vcbk.jpg
http://oi57.tinypic.com/2nhltgp.jpg

[kesseldawg]

Picked up a 1994 Tampa Yankees team signed promo helmet, with Jeter and Rivera on it. Wonder how much it's actually worth, as I know I got it for a song! Any thoughts?

[danesei@yahoo.com]

Picked up a 1994 Tampa Yankees team signed promo helmet, with Jeter and Rivera on it. Wonder how much it's actually worth, as I know I got it for a song! Any thoughts?

The "Mariano" part looks correct for the period, but the R looks uber fanciful for his signature from 1994. Do you know if the Jeter is correct for 1994?

[kesseldawg]

They're both correct. I have team signed 93 and 94 balls with each of them, and they are pretty similar.

[kesseldawg]

Correction: After a bit more research, it seems the helmet is the 92-93 Greensboro Hornets, based on the players who signed. Bill Evers was the manager of Greensboro, not Tampa. Still curious as to possible value!

[danesei@yahoo.com]

Correction: After a bit more research, it seems the helmet is the 92-93 Greensboro Hornets, based on the players who signed. Bill Evers was the manager of Greensboro, not Tampa. Still curious as to possible value!

Very cool item. I would think (and this isn't intended to lowball, but rather to be realistic) it's a $500-$700 item, since it would cost a lot to get authenticated, simply due to the number of signatures on it. If you were planning on selling it, your best bet would likely to consign it to an auction house, so they could at least get one of those Pre-Certified or Auction LOA pseudo-authentication things attached to the lot. Otherwise, it will be difficult to get a reasonable value, as your market would be severely limited to individuals who know the early Jeter and Rivera signatures well enough to be comfortable purchasing without authentication.

[Nnunnari]

Gotta love danisei, falsly accuses everyone's items as being not authentic and then gives his opinion on the value as if anyone cares.

[danesei@yahoo.com]

Gotta love danisei, falsly accuses everyone's items as being not authentic and then gives his opinion on the value as if anyone cares.

When did I claim the helmet wasn't authentic, Nick? I said that one element of the Rivera signature (the fancy R) looked way different than standard for the stated period of 1994.

BTW, thanks for being my fan. I do appreciate that you follow me around on the forum and find new ways to misspell my name. :D

[kesseldawg]

I hear you and I don't think you said it wasn't authentic. That being said, I don't factor in cost to get something "authenticated" (and yes, I put it in quotes on purpose) into what something is worth. "Authentication" is often a joke. Not always, but often. You really cannot find team signed minor league balls with Jeter, let alone Jeter AND Rivera. And this, being, 92-93, is really rare. I have been offered close to 3K for a team signed Tampa ball, by a dealer no less, and the autos on this helmet are bigger and bolder. I think anyone relying solely on a "letter of opinion" is foolish. Do your own homework. Or, find someone willing to say "I have an insurance policy that will cover you if I wrongly authenticate something." Opinion? You can keep your opinion. I know what I see and if what I see seems wrong, I don't care if it comes with MLB authentication. Some are sheep. Not me.

[Preston]

Tyrone Calico Middle Tennessee State game worn helmet, practice jersey and practice cleats. Former Titans 2nd round pick.

[Wrigley2010]

Lots of great stuff this month!!

I picked up Scott Kazmir's 2006 MLB authenticated Tampa Rays Vest.

[Redcar23]

Picked up a few more things.....

2013/2014 Griffin Reinhart Game Worn Edmonton Oil Kings Third Jersey
http://oi60.tinypic.com/14b5b43.jpg

http://oi59.tinypic.com/347enmb.jpg

Tyler Johnson - 2014 IIHF Mens World Championship - Team USA White Game-Worn Jersey - Worn on 5/9/14, 5/15/14 and 5/20/14

http://oi61.tinypic.com/5b7loi.jpg

http://oi59.tinypic.com/2yyeg5s.jpg

Jake Gardiner - 2014 IIHF Mens World Championship - Team USA White Game-Worn Jersey - Worn on 5/9/14, 5/15/14 and 5/20/14

http://oi61.tinypic.com/ajq7tu.jpg

http://oi62.tinypic.com/2yxqkpc.jpg

Jonathan Huberdeau 2014 IIHF Mens World Championship - Team Canda Red Game-Worn Jersey - Worn 5/10/14 and 5/12/14
http://oi58.tinypic.com/25rovwo.jpg

http://oi57.tinypic.com/wipwzt.jpg

John Tavares 2014 Olympic Game Worn Team Canada Jersey - Worn Vs Austria 2/14/14

http://oi61.tinypic.com/2dgpyz8.jpg

http://oi59.tinypic.com/2hp22df.jpg

[helf35]

Im not a hockey guy but love the jersey's. congrats on the pick ups they look sharp.

[Redcar23]

Im not a hockey guy but love the jersey's. congrats on the pick ups they look sharp.

Thanks Helf! I've got a few more I need to post, but just havent had the time to do so.

[PAC]

I'm no danesei supporter, but you have to be smoking some good stuff to think that "92-93" Jeter signature is legit. The fact that you got it "for a song" is the nail in the coffin. Hope you didn't pay too much for that $5 souvenir helmet with 50 cents worth of silver ink.

[Sabresfreak]

Redcar23
Amazing jerseys! Love the Tavares Olympic jersey.

[kesseldawg]

Hey PAC. You seem pretty angry. Sorry about whatever went wrong in your day. But no, the Jeter isn't bad. I know where it comes from and it is legit. I have team signed balls from the 93 Hornets and it is the same signature. Try taking a few deep breaths now and then. it'll lower your blood pressure and make it easier for those around you to enjoy whatever your good points might be.

[Redcar23]

Redcar23
Amazing jerseys! Love the Tavares Olympic jersey.

Thanks man! I think that is my new favorite now.

[BernBabyBern]

Technically a June pick up!

Game used Orlando "El Duque" Hernandez glove.

Amazing use!!!!!!!!!

Pablo

[sox83cubs84]

Forgot to add this to the thread last weekend, but I got in a 2012 White Sox home gamer of bullpen coach Juan Nieves (now the Boston pitching coach).

Dave Miedema

[jwal23]

On our yearly trip to Florida I got to take my baby girl (14 months) to her first game at Tropicana Field to see our hometown Astros take on my other favorite team the Rays (going to let her decide which team she likes the best to root for so my wife wont think I've influenced her haha). And as always we showed up early to check things out, because let's face it, even though nobody shows up to the Trop the atmosphere is still way more livelier than Minute Maid is before a game. So after showing my wife around a while we walked up behind the center field fence to watch some of the 'Stros take batting practice...after striking up a conversation with one of the Houston coaches he didn't want to let my daughter walk away empty handed so he tossed a ball to her and she absolutely lit up with joy! It was a great thing to see that these guys still take time to strike up a conversation with the fans and it kick started another great visit to the Trop.

It also worked out well for me because I always grab some sort of game used item from every game that I've taken her too and that I'll ever take her too, to start building our own wall of game used items we collect together (going to have to double up soon because baby number 2 is on the way!). but again it worked out well for me because I had contacted the Rays and pre-purchased that night's line up card from the Rays dugout, but never got to go home with it because that night was David Price's 1,000th career strikeout and he kept the line up card and several of his strikeout balls that were collected that night, so again a big thanks to the Astros coaches who took the time to come talk to a little girl and left her with a BIG smile on her face

..my baby girl, Calie, and my wife Ashley with her souvenir