Saturday, December 27, 2014

custom card signature

 I recently saw that an autograph dealer I knew had gotten some signatures from 1969 Padre Leon Everitt.  I had made a card front of Leon awhile back and I shared it with the dealer.  I made a back for the card also, utilizing a 1969 card back and overlaying some stuff on it. I sent them off and then they got sent to Leon who signed them and asked for some for himself.  So I made 9 more that went to Leon Everitt.
I have made some more that I am going to try and get to other players.

Sunday, December 21, 2014

Newly accquired cards and whoe boy did my want list get bigger

The Padres have been more aggressive this off season than any I can remember and we are welcoming all kind of new guys.  It will probably be awhile since they have Padres cards and Topps probably has lots of stickers of a couple of them they will be able to slap on Padres cards when they come out.
I have acquired a few more signed Padres cards.  Jordan Paroubeck someone got signed during the Fall Instructional league and put it on ebay.  Turner who will go to the Nationals sometime next year, Zech Lemond and Michael Gettys were all in the Bowman Draft Picks set.  There is one other Padres draft pick that I can't afford, that is Johnny Manziel, Cleveland Browns quarterback.



Saturday, November 1, 2014

Where are they now, the 1969 Padrographs, Pt. 2

Jesse Gonder never played for the Padres.  His last major league game in 1967.  He passed away November 14, 2004.
Tony Gonzalez had played had played in the majors since 1960 before playing for the Padres and Braves in 1969.  He was the first MLB player to wear a helmet with a pre-molded ear flap in 1964.  He was in the top ten in hit by pitches and had the helmet made.  He played through 1971.
Al McBean played in the majors from 1961 to 1970 and split 1969 between the Padres and the Dodgers.
Bill McCool pitched for 5 years in Cincinnati before coming to San Diego and pitched one more years in the majors, for the Cardinals.  He passed away earlier this year.
Dick Selma played in the majors from 1965 to 1975, playing part of 1969 in San Diego.  When he finished his major league career he returned to his hometown and took a night job so he could coach baseball at the local high school during the day.  He passed away from liver cancer in 2001.
Ed Spiezio got the first hit, home run and run in Padres history.  He played with the Cardinals in 1967 when they won the World Series.  His son Scott also won a World Series when he was with the Angels.  Ed spent just over 3 seasons with the Padres in his 9 season career, also playing with the Cards and the ChiSox.
Zoilo Versalles was the 10th selection of the Padres in the expansion draft but was traded to the Cleveland Indians for Bill Davis and never actually played for the Padres.  He passed away in 1995.

Friday, October 31, 2014

Where are they now-The 1969 Padrographs, Part 1


 In 1969 the second of two original California franchises began play as the San Diego Padres.  The Padres were one of the four expansions team that began play in major league baseball.  The Padres were 52-110 and finished last in their division.  Chris Canizzaro was the franchises lone representative to the All-Star Game.
Jose Arcia played most of his major league career for the Padres.  He played for the Cubs in 1968 and then played for the Padres in 1969 and 1970.  He played in the minor leagues through 1976.  He seems to be living in Miami at this time.
Danny Breeden never actually played for the Padres.  His time in time in the majors was with the Cardinals in 1969 and the Cubs in 1971. He did play in the Padres system in 1973. He lives in Loxley, Alabama.
Dave Roberts is the first player to be named Dave Roberts on the Padres, but he wouldn't be the last.  There will be two more before 2014.  He played for the Padres from 1969-1971 and then played for 7 more teams before retiring in 1981.  On the final day of the 1976 season Dave gave up Hank Aaron's last career hit.  He died of lung cancer January 9, 2009.
Ollie Brown was the first player chosen by the Padres in the expansion draft.  He started his career in 1965 with the Giants, he played with the Padres from 1969 to 1972, then 4 more teams before retiring w ith the Phillies in 1977.
Jerry DaVanon played in just 24 games for the Padres in 1969 having started the season in St. Louis and actually ending in St.  Louis after those 24 games.  He played through 1977 with several other teams including multiple stints with the Cardinals.  He currently lives in Houston and officiates high school basketball.
Bill Davis played in 1965 and 1966 with the Indians and finished his major league career with the Padres in 1969.  He finished in the minors and then retired to his hometown of Richfield, Minnesota where he worked in real estate and banking.
Tom Dukes played 2 seasons for Houston before playing 2 seasons in San Diego in '69 and '70.  He then played a season in Baltimore and one for the Angels before retiring at the end of 1972.
Al Ferrara played with the Dodgers from 1963 to 1968 before playing with the Padres from 1969 to 1971 and finishing his career with the Reds in 1971.  After baseball he had a construction company called Major League Construction, which he retired from in 2005 at age 65.  When the recession hit in 2009 he lost much of his retirement income, he then went to work for the Dodgers in their community relations department.



Thursday, October 30, 2014

The latest additions

There are at least 21 players that I still need to sign cards for me.   They are over there to the right under Still To Sign.  These are my latest pickups of signatures of Padres.  Jason Marquis played for the Padres in 2012 and 2013.  Yangervis Solarte came to the Padres part way through the 2014 season as part of the trade for Chase Headley.


Wednesday, October 29, 2014

More New Padrographs

This years Bowman Chrome had three Padres prospects in the set.  The cards don't really look that bad, I think I need to clean my scanner.  I paid less than $20 with shipping for all three cards.  Edwin Moreno, the Padres had another Edwin Moreno a few years and I got this Edwin's signature at Eugene earlier this year.  Franmil Reyes, played at Ft. Wayne this year for the Padres, Jose Urena was another played whose signature I got at Eugene this season also.

Tuesday, October 28, 2014

more additions

I am still able to find a few guys that I don't have cards of on Ebay and I have enjoyed making cards of some of the coaches that haven't had cards with the Padres.  Jerry Hairston's card completes another set of brothers that have played for the Padres.  Jerry and his brother Scott both played for the Padres in 2010.  Alonzo Powell is one of the Padres hitting coaches.

Sunday, October 26, 2014

Padrograph cards I wanted, and new additions

The first two cards are just ones I wanted when I saw them.
 I love the Alexi Amarista card, he is one of my current favorite Padres and this just shows how small he is.
I wanted the card of Akinori Otsuka because he signed his name in characters.  I am not sure if it is Kanji, Kata Kanji or Hira Gona, but it is the only card I have signed in Japanese.
Francisco Libran, Francisco played in 10 games for the Padres in 1969 and passed away in May of last year at the age of 65.  Someone had this custom card made of him and tracked him down in Puerto Rico to get him to sign this.
Justin Hatcher, Justin was drafted by the Rangers in 2003 and played in their system through 2005.  He played in the Padres system in 2006 and '07 and has been one of the bullpen catchers since 2008.  I sent out 5 customs, Justin, Griffin Benedict, Jose Valentin, Alonzo Powell and A.J. Preller.  All of them but the Preller have come back.
Griffin Benedict, Griffin was drafted by the Padres in 2009 and played in their system through 2010.  He has been a bullpen catcher for the Padres since 2011.
Joe Wieland, Joe played for the Padres in 2012 and 2014.  Got this on ebay.
Joaquin Benoit, Joaquin pitched in 53 games for the Padres this year and recorded 11 saves.  Found this on ebay after mailing him some.
Randy Myers, Randy is a hard signature to get and I had some extra money this summer so I splurged and picked this up.  Randy played for the Padres in 1992 and 1998.
Jose Valentin, Jose was the Padres first base coach this year.  Returned it quickly after I mailed it to him.


Saturday, October 25, 2014

The Letter W, Sheet 7, The Letter Y, Sheet 1 and the Letter Z, Sheet 1 and soon we start a new chapter on the blog

Tim Worrell, 1997 Topps; Tim pitched in 143 games for the Padres from 1993 to 1997.
Jaret Wright, 2003 Topps Total; Jaret pitched in 39 games for the Padres in 2003.
Marvell Wynne, 1987 Donruss Opening Day; Marvell played in 468 games for the Padres from 1986 to 1989.
Nobuaki Yoshida, 2003 Bazooka; Nobuaki played in the Padres system from 2000 to 2003.
Chris Young, 2008 Allen & Ginter; Chris pitched in 97 games for the Padres from 2006 to 2010.
Eric Young, 2005 Topps Total; Eric played in 112 games for the Padres in 2005 and 2006.
Walter Young, 2006 Topps Rookie '52 Edition; Walter played in the Padres system in 2006.
Don Zimmer, 1973 Topps; Zim managed 304 games for the Padres in 1972 and 1973.

Cumulative Count
Cards-812
Players-748
Executives-8
Hall of Famers-8
Coaches-40
Sets of Brothers-9
Father/Son Combo-1
Trainer-1
Didn't play for the Padres-131
Letters done-6
Letters left-0



Friday, October 24, 2014

The Letter W, Sheet 6 and just one more page and we are done then we will start differently

Bryan Wolff, 1999 Topps; Bryan played in the Padres system from 1993 to 1999.

Cumulative Count
Cards-803
Players-740
Executives-8
Hall of Famers-8
Coaches-39
Sets of Brothers-9
Father/Son Combo-1
Trainer-1
Didn't play for the Padres-131
Letters done-22
Letters left-4

Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Padrographs in The World Series- Tim Flannery and friends are up one game to none

Joe Amalfitano, 1977 Padres schedule, Joe coached for the Padres in 1976 and 1977.  Joe played for the New York and San Francisco Giants and has been with the Giants this time since 2004.
Bruce Bochy, Bruce played for the Padres from 1983 to 1987.  Bruce was player coach for the Padres AAA club in 1988.  He was a coach for the Padres in 1993 and 1994.  He managed the Padres from 1995 to 2006 and has managed the Giants since 2007.
Jim Davenport, Jim was a coach for the Padres in 1974 and 1975.  He played for the Giants from 1958 to 1970.  He has been a special assistant coach for the Giants since 2000.
Tim Flannery, Tim played for the Padres from 1979 to 1989, he was a coach for the Padres from 1996 to 2002 after managing at various levels in the Padres system.  Tim is an outstanding musician who has released several CD's of music.  He has been responsible for raising a lot of money for Giants fan Bryan Stow, who was severely beaten by some Dodgers' fan.
Joe Lefebvre, Joe played for the Padres from 1981 to 1983.   Joe has been in the Giants organization for the last 20 years and has been the assistant hitting coach since 2001.
Jake Peavy, Jake played for the Padres from 2002 to 2009, he was reunited with Bochy and Flannery this year when the Giants acquired him from the Red Sox.

Tuesday, October 21, 2014

Padrographs in the World Series-The Royal Blue

Taking a break today from the alphabetical presentation to acknowledge the World Series.  Next year is the Padres year.  But for today the Royals take the field.

Dave Eiland is the lone Padrograph represented on the Royals roster.  There are no players currently playing for the Royals that I have signed Padres cards of.  Dave pitched in 17 games for the Padres in 1992 and 1993.  He was the Yankees pitching coach for 2 years from 2008 to 2010, he was then in an advisory role for the Rays for a year before being named pitching coach of the Royals in October of 2011.

Monday, October 20, 2014

The Letter W, Sheet 5 and the end is near

Woody Williams, 2000 Topps; Woody pitched in 132 games for the Padres from 1999 to 2001 and 2005 & 2006.
Scott Williamson, 2006 Topps Update; Scott pitched in 11 games for the Padres in 2006.
Earl Wilson, 1971 Topps; Earl pitched in 15 games in 1970.
Dave Winfield, 1978 Topps; Dave played in 1117 games for the Padres from 1973 to 1980.
Rick Wise, 1981 Donruss; Rick pitched in 46 games for the Padres from 1980 to 1982.
Matt Wisler, 2013 Bowman Chrome; Matt has pitched in the Padres system since 2011.
Jay Witasick, 2003 Keelber; Jay pitched in 132 games for the Padres in 2000, 2001, 2003 and 2004.
Ed Wojna, 1986 Topps; Ed pitched in 27 games for the Padres from 1985 to 1987.
Randy Wolf, 2008 Topps Heritage; Randy pitched in 21 games for the Padres in 2008.

Cumulative Count
Cards-802
Players-739
Executives-8
Hall of Famers-8
Coaches-39
Sets of Brothers-9
Father/Son Combo-1
Trainer-1
Didn't play for the Padres-131
Letters done-22
Letters left-4




Sunday, October 19, 2014

The Letter W, Sheet 4 and what is an off day

Joe Wieland, 2012 Topps; Joe pitched in 9 games for the Padres in 2012 and 2014.
Whitey  Wietelman, 1976 SSPC; Whitey was a coach for the Padres from 1969 to 1979.
Alan Wiggins, 1984 Donruss; Alan played in 399 games from 1981 to 1985.
Jim Wilhelm, 1980 Topps; Jim played in 49 games for the Padres in 1978 and 1979.
Brian Williams, 1995 Fleer; Brian pitched in 44 games for the Padres in 1995.
Dick Williams, 1985 Topps; Dick managed 649 games for the Padres from 1982 to 1985.
Eddie Williams, 1995 Fleer Ultra; Eddie played in 177 games for the Padres in 1990, 1994, 1995 and 1998.
Everett Williams, 2010 Topps Pro Debut; Everett has played in the Padres system since 2009.
Jim Williams, 1971 Topps; Jim played in 24 games for the Padres in 1969 and 1970.

Cumulative Count
Cards-793
Players-730
Executives-8
Hall of Famers-8
Coaches-39
Sets of Brothers-9
Father/Son Combo-1
Trainer-1
Didn't play for the Padres-131
Letters done-22
Letters left-4

Friday, October 17, 2014

The Letter W, Sheet 3 and the Giants win the Pennant, (repeat 3 times for historical moment)

Matt Whisenant, MLB Showdown 2000; Matt played in 43 games for the Padres in 1999 and 2000.
Rondell White, 2003 Topps Total; Rondell played in 115 games for the Padres in 2003.
Wally Whitehurst, 1994 Mother's Cookies; Wally pitched in 84 games for the Padres in 1993 and 1994.
Matt Whiteside, 2011 Padrographs; Matt pitched in 38 games for the Padres in 1999 and 2000.
Ed Whitson, 1990 Score; Ed pitched in 227 games for the Padres in 1983 and 984 and from 1986 to 1991.

Cumulative Count
Cards-787
Players-723
Executives-8
Hall of Famers-8
Coaches-37
Sets of Brothers-9
Father/Son Combo-1
Trainer-1
Didn't play for the Padres-131
Letters done-22
Letters left-4





Thursday, October 16, 2014

The Letter W, Sheet 2 and the Royals are going to the Series

Dan Walters, 1992 Score Select; Dan played in 84 games for the Padres in 1992 and 1993.
Kevin Ward, 1992 Fleer; Kevin played in 125 games for the Padres in 1991 and 1992.
Dan Warthen, 1997 Mother's Cookies; Dan was a coach for the Padres in 1996 and 1996.
Sean Watkins, 1996 Bowman; Sean played in the Padres system from 1995 to 1997.
Ryan Webb, 2009 Bowman Draft Picks; Ryan pitched in 82 games for the Padres in 2009 and 2010.
Beamer Weems, 2009 Bowman Chrome; Beamer played in the Padres system from 2008 to 2012.
David Wells, 2007 Topps Heritage; Boomer pitched in 58 games for the Padres in 2004 and 2006 & 2007.
Jared Wells, 2004 Bowman; Jared pitched in 2 games for the Padres in 2008.
Chris Welsh, 1983 Topps; Chris pitched in 57 games for the Padres from 1981 to 1983.
Cumulative Count
Cards-782
Players-718
Executives-8
Hall of Famers-8
Coaches-37
Sets of Brothers-9
Father/Son Combo-1
Trainer-1
Didn't play for the Padres-131
Letters done-22
Letters left-4




Wednesday, October 15, 2014

The Letter W, sheet 1 and the Giants are the team with the most Padres connections


Kevin Walker, 2000 Keebler; Kevin pitched in 108 games for the Padres from 2000 to 2003.
Todd Walker, 2007 Upper Deck; Todd played in 44 games for the Padres in 2006.
Donne Wall, 1999 Keebler; Donne pitched in 145 games for the Padres from 1998 to 2000.
Tye Waller, 1995 Mother's Cookies; Tye was a coach for the Padres in 1995 and 2006.
Gene Walter, 1987 Topps; Gene pitched in 72 games for the Padres in 1985 and 1986.

Cumulative Count
Cards-773
Players-710
Executives-8
Hall of Famers-8
Coaches-36
Sets of Brothers-9
Father/Son Combo-1
Trainer-1
Didn't play for the Padres-129
Letters done-22
Letters left-4

Tuesday, October 14, 2014

The Letter V, Sheet 3 and the song still remains the same in San Diego

Dario Veras, 1997 Bowman; Dario pitched in 46 games for the Padres in 1996 and 1997.
Quilvio Veras, 1998 Topps Finest; Quilvio played in 415 games for the Padres from 1997 to 1999.
Zoilo Versalles, 1969 Topps; Zoilo never played for the Padres after he was chosen in the expansion draft.
Shane Victorino, 2003 Donruss Studio; Shane played in 36 games for the Padres in 2003.
Brandon Villafuerte, 2003 Keebler; Brandon played in 62 games for the Padres in 2002 and 2003.
Ron Villone, 1996 Bowman; Ron pitched in 40 games  in 1995 and 1996.
Edinson Volquez, 2013 Topps; Edinson pitched in 59 games for the Padres in 2012 and 2013.
Ed Vosberg, 1999 Keebler; Ed pitched in 20 games for the Padres in 1986 and 1999.



Cumulative Count
Cards-768
Players-705
Executives-8
Hall of Famers-8
Coaches-35
Sets of Brothers-9
Father/Son Combo-1
Trainer-1
Didn't play for the Padres-129
Letters done-22
Letters left-4




Monday, October 13, 2014

The Letter V, Sheet 2 and the NLCS is tied

Geoff Vandel, 2006 Bowman Chrome; Geoff played in the Padres system from 2005 to 2008.
John Vander Wal, 1999 Keebler; John played in 152 games for the Padres in 1998 and 1999.
Jim Vatcher, 1992 Donruss, Jim played in 30 games for the Padres in 1991 and 1992.
Greg Vaughn, 1997 Mother's Cookies; Greg played in 321 games for the Padres from 1996 to 1998.
Kelvin Vazquez, 2004 Bowman; Kelvin played in the Padres system in 2004 and 2005.
Ramon Vazquez, 2002 Keebler; Ramon played in 296 games for the Padres from 2002 to 2004.
Jorge Velandia, 1998 Fleer; Jorge played in 17 games for the Padres in 1997.
Guillermo Velasquez, 1993 Topps played in 94 games for the Padres in 1993.
Will Venable, 2006 Bowman; Will has played in 820 games from 2008 to 2014.

Cumulative Count
Cards-760
Players-697
Executives-8
Hall of Famers-8
Coaches-35
Sets of Brothers-9
Father/Son Combo-1
Trainer-1
Didn't play for the Padres-128
Letters done-21
Letters left-5





Sunday, October 12, 2014

The Letter V Sheet 1 and the Giants are winners of game 1

Ismael Valdez, 2004 Upper Deck; Ismael pitched in 23 games for the Padres in 2004.
Jeudy Valdez, 2008 Bowman; Jeudy has played in the Padres system since 2006.
Rafael Valdez, 1990 Score; Rafael pitched in 3 games for the Padres in 1990.
Wilson Valdez, 2005 Donruss Champions; Wilson played in 9 games for the Padres in 2005.
Bobby Valentine, 1976 Topps; Bobby played in 66 games for the Padres from 1975 to 1977.
Fernando Valenzuela, 1996 Upper Deck; Fernando pitched in 75 games for the Padres from 1995 to 1997.

Cumulative Count
Cards-751
Players-688
Executives-8
Hall of Famers-8
Coaches-35
Sets of Brothers-9
Father/Son Combo-1
Trainer-1
Didn't play for the Padres-126
Letters done-21
Letters left-5

Saturday, October 11, 2014

The Letter T, Sheet 4 and I am hopeful for next season

Alan Trammell, 2002 Keebler; Alan coached for the Padres from 2000 to 2002.
Bubba Trammell, 2002 Topps; Bubba played in 275 games for the Padres in 2001 and 2002.
Nick Trzesniak, 2003 Bowman; Nick played in the Padres system from 1999 to 2005.
Rich Troedson, 1974 Topps; Rich pitched in 18 games for the Padres in 1973 and 1 game in 1974.
J.J. Trujillo, 2002 Topps Heritage; J.J. Trujillo pitched in 4 games for the Padres in 2002.
Peter Tucci, 1999 Skybox; Peter played in the Padres system from 1999 to 2001.
Rusty Tucker, 2004 SP Authentic; Rusty played in the Padres system from 2001 to 2005.
Jerry Turner, 1981 Donruss; Jerry played in 638 games for the Padres from 1974 to 1981 and 1983.
John Urrea, 1982 Fleer; John pitched in 38 games for the Padres in 1981.

Cumulative Count
Cards-745
Players-682
Executives-8
Hall of Famers-8
Coaches-35
Sets of Brothers-9
Father/Son Combo-1
Trainer-1
Didn't play for the Padres-125
Letters done-21
Letters left-5



Friday, October 10, 2014

The Letter T, Sheet 3 and I am rooting for the Giants

Dickie Thon, 1989 Donruss; Dickie played in 95 games for the Padres in 1988.
Mark Thurmond, 1985 Donruss; Mark pitched in 106 games for the Padres from 1983 to 1986.
Yorvit Torrealba, 2011 Topps; Yorvit played in 95 games for the Padres in 2010.
Bob Tolan, 1980 Topps; Bobby played in 264 games for the Padres in 1974, 1975 and 1979.
Fred Toliver, 1990 Topps; Fred pitched in 9 games for the Padres in 1989.
Brian Tollberg, 2000 Bowman; Brian pitched in 53 games for the Padres from 2000 to 2003.
Brett Tomko, 2003 Fleer; Brett pitched in 45 games for the Padres in 2002, 2007 and 2008.
Dave Tomlin, 1978 Topps; Dave pitched in 239 games for the Padres from 1974 to 1977.
Hector Torres, 1976 SSPC; Hector played in 186 games for the Padres in 1975 and 1976.

Cumulative Count
Cards-736
Players-673
Executives-8
Hall of Famers-8
Coaches-35
Sets of Brothers-9
Father/Son Combo-1
Trainer-1
Didn't play for the Padres-122
Letters done-19
Letters left-7


Thursday, October 9, 2014

The Letter T, Sheet 2 and nothing has changed with the Pads yet

Walt Terrell, 1989 Upper Deck; Walt pitched in 19 games for the Padres in 1989.
Tim Teufel, 1992 Upper Deck; Tim played in 294 games for the Padres from 1991 to 1993.
Bob Tewksbury, 1996 Fleer; Bob pitched in 36 games for the Padres in 1996.
Joe Thatcher, 2010 Upper Deck; Joe pitched in 287 games for the Padres from 2007 to 2013.
Dale Thayer, 2006 Bowman; Dale pitched in 203 games for the Padres from 2012 to 2014.
Derrel Thomas, 1973 Topps; Derrell played in 512 games for the Padres in 1972, 1973 and 1978.
Jason Thompson, 1996 Bowman's Best; Jason  played in 13 games for the Padres in 1996.
Mike Thompson, 2006 Bowman; Mike played in 26 games for the Padres in 2006 and 2007.
Sean Thompson, 2005 Donruss Elite; Sean played in the Padres system from 2002 to 2007.
Cumulative Count
Cards-727
Players-664
Executives-8
Hall of Famers-8
Coaches-35
Sets of Brothers-9
Father/Son Combo-1
Trainer-1
Didn't play for the Padres-122
Letters done-19
Letters left-7

Wednesday, October 8, 2014

The Letter T, Sheet 1 and I should have posted this morning

Jeff Tabaka, 1995 Fleer; Jeff pitched in 44 games for the Padres in 1994 &1995.
Dennis Tankersley, 2001 Bowman; Dennis pitched in 27 games for the Padres from 2002 to 2004.
Donavan Tate, 2010 Bowman Chrome; Donavan has played in the Padres system since 2010.
Kerry Taylor,  1994 Donruss; Kerry pitched in 36 games for the Padres in 1993 and 1 in 1994.
Miguel Tejada, 2011 Topps; Miguel played in 59 games for the Padres in 2010.
Blake Tekottte, 2008 Bowman; Blake played in 30 games for the Padres in 2011 and 2012.
Tom Tellmann, 1981 Topps; Tom pitched in 7 games for the Padres in 1979 and 1980.
Garry Templeton, 1987 Topps; Garry played in 1286 games for the Padres from 1982 to 1991.
Gene Tenace, 1982 Fleer; Gene played in 573 games for the Padres from 1978 to 1980.
Cumulative Count
Cards-718
Players-655
Executives-8
Hall of Famers-8
Coaches-35
Sets of Brothers-9
Father/Son Combo-1
Trainer-1
Didn't play for the Padres-121
Letters done-19
Letters left-7


Tuesday, October 7, 2014

The Letter S, Sheet 11 and I don't know what to say

Champ Summers, 1985 Topps; Champ played in 47 games for the Padres in 1984.
Gary Sutherland, 1977 Padres schedule; Gary played for the Padres in 1977.
Brian Sweeney, 2006 Upper Deck; Brian pitched in 44 games for the Padres in 2004 and 2006.
Mark Sweeney, 1998 Upper Deck Collectors Choice; Mark played in 376 games for the Padres in 1997-1998 &; 2002 &; 2005.
Rick Sweet, 1979 Topps; Rick played in 88 games for the Padres in 1978.
Steve Swisher, 1982 Topps; Steve played in 42 games for the Padres in 1981 and 1982.
Jason Szuminski, 2004 Bowman; Jason pitched in 7 games for the Padres in 2004.









Cumulative Count
Cards-709
Players-646
Executives-8
Hall of Famers-8
Coaches-35
Sets of Brothers-9
Father/Son Combo-1
Trainer-1
Didn't play for the Padres-120
Letters done-19
Letters left-7


Monday, October 6, 2014

The Letter S, Sheet 10 and a wreck in front of our house woke us at 3:45 AM

Matt Stites, 2013 Bowman; Matt played in the Padres system from 2011 to 2013.
Bob Stoddard, 1987 Fleer,
Bob pitched in 18 games for the Padres in 1986.
Tim Stoddard, 1985 Mother's Cookies; Tim pitched in 74 games for the Padres in 1985 and 1986.
Peter Stonard,  2003 Bowman Draft; Peter played in the Padres system in 2003.
Huston Street, 2012 Topps Heritage; Huston pitched in 131 games from 2012 to 2014.
Brent Strom, 1978 Topps; Brent pitched in 62 games for the Padres from 1975 to 1977.
Eric Stults, 2014 Topps, Eric has pitched in 82 games from 2012 to 2014.
Jerry Sullivan, 2009 Bowman Draft Pick; Jerry pitched in the Padres system from 2009 to 2014.







Cumulative Count
Cards-702
Players-639
Executives-8
Hall of Famers-8
Coaches-35
Sets of Brothers-9
Father/Son Combo-1
Trainer-1
Didn't play for the Padres-120
Letters done-18
Letters left-8


Sunday, October 5, 2014

The Letter S, Sheet 9 and today I teach citizenship class


































James Steels, 1988 Donruss; James played in 62 games for the Padres in 1987.
Luke Steidlmayers, 2003 Topps Total; Luke played in the Padres system from 2002 to 2005.
Phil Stephenson, 1990 Score; Phil played in 177 games for the Padres from 1989 to 1992.
Cory Stewart, 2003 Bowman's Best; Cory played in the Padres system in 2002 to 2003.
Kurt Stillwell, 1993 Score; Kurt played in 171 games for the Padres in 1992 and 1993.
Craig Stimac, 1981 Topps; Craig played in 29 games for the Padres in 1980 and 1981.

Cumulative Count
Cards-694
Players-631
Executives-8
Hall of Famers-8
Coaches-35
Sets of Brothers-9
Father/Son Combo-1
Trainer-1
Didn't play for the Padres-117
Letters done-18
Letters left-8



Saturday, October 4, 2014

The Letter S, Sheet 8 and I am going to see my granddaughter today


















Craig Stansberry, 2007 Topps '52 Rookie Card; Craig played in 24 games from 2007 to 2009.
Dave Staton; 1994 Upper Deck Collectors Choice; Dave played in 46 games for the Padres in 1993 and 1994.
Tim Stauffer; 2004 Topps Heritage; Tim  has pitched in 182 games for the Padres from 2005 to 2014.

Cumulative Count
Cards-688
Players-625
Executives-8
Hall of Famers-8
Coaches-35
Sets of Brothers-9
Father/Son Combo-1
Trainer-1
Didn't play for the Padres-115
Letters done-18
Letters left-8

Friday, October 3, 2014

The Letter S, Sheet 7 and it's time for AJ to start dealing

Stan Spencer, 1999 Fleer Tradition; Stan pitched in 23 games for the Padres from 1998 to 2000.
Ed Spiezio, 1969 Topps; Ed played in 348 games for the Padres from 1969 to 1972.
Dan Spillner, 1976 Topps; Dan pitched in 192 games for the Padres from 1974 to 1978.
Ed Sprague, 2001 Topps; Ed played in 73 games for the Padres in 2000.
George Stablein, George pitched in 4 games for the Padres in 1980.
Larry Stahl, 1972 Topps; Larry played in 368 games for the Padres from 368 games for the Padres from 1969 to 1972.
Henri Stanley, 2004 Absolute; Henri played in the Padres system in 2004.
Matt Stairs, 2010 Padrographs; Matt played in 78 games for the Padres in 2010.







Cumulative Count
Cards-685
Players-622
Executives-8
Hall of Famers-8
Coaches-35
Sets of Brothers-9
Father/Son Combo-1
Trainer-1
Didn't play for the Padres-115
Letters done-18
Letters left-8


Thursday, October 2, 2014

The Letter S, Sheet 6 and the Giants Win

Pete Smith, 1998 Upper Deck; Pete pitched in 47 games for the Padres in 1997 and 1998.
Roger Smithberg, 1990 Bowman; Roger pitched in the Padres system from 1988 to 1991.
Jim Snyder, 1992 Keebler Cookies; Jim was a coach for the Padres in 1991 & 1992.
Eric Sogard, 2007 Bowman Draft Picks; Eric played in the Padres system from 2007 to 2011.
Elias Sosa, 1984 Fleer; Elias pitched in 41 games for the Padres in 1983.
Cory Spangenberg, 2011 Bowman Draft Picks; Cory has played in 17 games for the Padres in 2014.





Cumulative Count
Cards-677
Players-614
Executives-8
Hall of Famers-8
Coaches-35
Sets of Brothers-9
Father/Son Combo-1
Trainer-1
Didn't play for the Padres-114
Letters done-18
Letters left-8

Wednesday, October 1, 2014

The Letter S, Sheet 5 and how about the Oakland-KC game

Walter Silva, 2009 OPC;
Walter pitched in 6 games for the Padres in 2009.
Todd Simmons, 1989 Fleer, Todd pitched in the Padres system from 1985-1988.
Tommie Sisk, 1970 Topps; Tommie pitched in 53 games for the Padres in 1969.
Dick Sisler, 1976 SSPC; Dick was a coach for the Padres in 1975-1976.
Bob Skinner, 1977 Padres schedule; Bob coached for the Padres from 1970-1973 and managed one game in 1977.
Don Slaught, 1997 Mother's Cookies; Don played in 20 games for the Padres in 1997.
Terrmel Sledge, 2006 Topps Trading Places; Terrmel played in 138 games  for the Padres in 2006 and 2007.
Ron Slocum, 1970 Topps; Ron played in 80 games for the Padres from 1969-1971.
Ozzie Smith, 1981 Topps; Ozzie played in 583 games from 1978-1981.



Cumulative Count
Cards-671
Players-608
Executives-8
Hall of Famers-8
Coaches-34
Sets of Brothers-9
Father/Son Combo-1
Trainer-1
Didn't play for the Padres-112
Letters done-18
Letters left-8



Tuesday, September 30, 2014

The Letter S, Sheet 4 and I'm back

Andy Shibilo, 2002 Upper Deck 40 Man; Andy played in the Padres system in 2001 and 2002.
Craig Shipley, 1992 Topps; Craig played in 371 games for the Padres from 1991-1994 and in 1996 & 1997.
Bob Shirley, 1980 Topps; Bob pitched in 197 games for the Padres from 1977 to 1988.
Eric Show, 1986 Fleer; Eric pitched in 309 games for the Padres from 1981 to 1990.
Sonny Siebert, 1994 Mother's Cookies; Sonny was a coach for the Padres in 1994 and 1995.





Cumulative Count
Cards-662
Players-601
Executives-8
Hall of Famers-7
Coaches-32
Sets of Brothers-9
Father/Son Combo-1
Trainer-1
Didn't play for the Padres-111
Letters done-18
Letters left-8

Saturday, September 6, 2014

The Letter S, Sheet 3 and missed someone the first time around, updated with Darrell Sherman

Wascar Serrano, 2000 Skybox; Wascar pitched in 20 games for the Padres in 2001.
Al Severinsen, 1972 Topps; Al pitched in 76 games for the Padres in 1971 and 1972.
Andy Sheets, 1998 Mothers' Cookies; Andy played in 88 games for the Padres in 1998.
Gary Sheffield, 1993 Score Select; Gary played in 214 games for the Padres in 1992 and 1993.
Darrell Sherman, 1994 Score; Darrell played in 37 games for the Padres in 1993.
Norm Sherry, 1984 Mother's Cookies; Norm was a coach from 1982-1984.






Cumulative Count
Cards-657
Players-597
Executives-8
Hall of Famers-7
Coaches-31
Sets of Brothers-9
Father/Son Combo-1
Trainer-1
Didn't play for the Padres-110
Letters done-18
Letters left-8

Friday, September 5, 2014

The Letter S, Sheet 2 and the Pads lose to the snakes again

Pat Scanlon, 1978 Topps; Pat pitched in 47 games for the Padres in 1977.
Calvin Schiraldi, 1990 Fleer; Calvin pitched in 47 games for the Padres in 1989 and 1990.
Nick Schmidt, 2007 Bowman; Nick played in the Padres system from 2007 to 2011.
Mike Scioscia, 1993 Upper Deck; Mike was with the Padres in 1993 Spring Training.
John Henry Scott, 1976 SSPC; John played in 39 games for the Padres in 1974 and 1975.
Tim Scott, 1992 Donruss Rookies; Tim pitched in 74 games for the Padres from 1991 to 1993 and again in 1997.
Rudy Seanez, 2003 Topps Total; Rudy pitched in 94 games for the Padres in 1993, 2001, 2005 and 2006.
Dick Selman, 1969 Topps; Dick pitched in 4 games for the Padres in 1969.
Frank Seminara, 1993 Topps; Frank pitched in 37 games for the Padres in 1992 and 1993.




Cumulative Count
Cards-651
Players-592
Executives-8
Hall of Famers-7
Coaches-30
Sets of Brothers-9
Father/Son Combo-1
Trainer-1
Didn't play for the Padres-110
Letters done-18
Letters left-8

Thursday, September 4, 2014

The Letter S, Sheet 1 and the Diamondbacks beat the Padres

A.J. Sager, 1994 Bowman; A.J. pitched in 22 games for  the Padres in 1994.
Greg Sain, 2002 Bowman; Greg played in the Padres system from 2001 to 2005.
Luis Salazar, 1987 Topps; Luis played in 704 games for the Padres from 1980-1984, again in 1987 and again in 1989.
Keyvius Sampson, 2010 Bowman Platinum; Keyvius has played in the Padres system from 2009 to now is currently playing at AAA  El Paso.
Reggie Sanders, 1999 Keebler; Reggie played in 133 games for the Padres in 1999.
Scott Sanders, 1993 Fleer Ultra; Scott pitched in 118 games from 1993 to 1996 and in 1998.
Benito Santiago, 1988 Fleer Baseball's Exciting Stars; Benito played in 789 games for the Padres from 1986 to 1992.
Al Santorini, 1970 Topps; Al pitched in 74 games for the Padres in 1969 and 1970.
Rick Sawyer, 1977 Topps; Rick pitched in 69 games for the Padres in 1976 and 1977.


Cumulative Count
Cards-642
Players-583
Executives-8
Hall of Famers-7
Coaches-30
Sets of Brothers-9
Father/Son Combo-1
Trainer-1
Didn't play for the Padres-109
Letters done-18
Letters left-8


Monday, September 1, 2014

The Letter R, Sheet 6 and the Dodgers beat the Padres badly

Jesse Roman; 2004 Bazooka; Jesse played in the Padres system in 2004.
Vincente Romo, 1973 Topps; Vincente pitched in 103 games for the Padres in 1973 and 1974.
Leo Rosales, 2006 Bowman Chrome; Leo played in the Padres system from 2003 to 2007.
John Roskos, 2000 Fleer; John played in 14 games for the Padres in 2000.
David Ross, 2005 Upper Deck; David played in 11 games for the Padres in 2005.
Gary Ross, 1973 Topps; Gary pitched in 219 games for the Padres from 1969 to 1974.
Joe Ross, 2012 Bowman; Joe has been playing in the Padres system since 2011.
Tyson Ross, 2014 Topps; Joes' older brother Tyson has pitched in 63 games in 2013 and 2014.
Jerry Royster, 1987 Donruss; Jerry played in 205 games for the Padres in 1985 and 1986.



Cumulative Count
Cards-633
Players-574
Executives-8
Hall of Famers-7
Coaches-30
Sets of Brothers-9
Father/Son Combo-1
Trainer-1
Didn't play for the Padres-107
Letters done-18
Letters left-8







Sunday, August 31, 2014

The Letter R, Sheet 5 and Trevor Hoffman is in the Hall of Fame (the Padres HOF)

Mike Roarke, 1993 Mothers' Cookies; Mike was a coach for the Padres from 1991-1993.
Leon "Bip" Roberts, 1995 Pinnacle; Bip played in 667 games for the Padres in 1986, from 1988-1991 and in 1994 and 1995.
Dave Roberts, 1971 Topps; Dave pitched in 102 games for the Padres from 1969 to 1971.
Dave Roberts, 1979 Topps, Dave played in 509 games for the Padres from 1972 to 1975 and in 1977 and 1978.
Dave Roberts, 2005 Topps; Dave played in 244 games for the Padres in 2005 and 2006.
Dave  Robinson, 1971 Topps; Dave played in 22 games for the Padres in 1970 and 1971.
Rafael Robles, 1970 Topps; Rafael played in 47 games for the Padres in 1969, 1970 and 1972.
Rich Rodriguez, 1993 Leaf; Rich pitched in 191 games for the Padres from 1990-1993.
Luis Rodriguez, 2010 Upper Deck; Luis played in 157 games for the Padres in 2008 and 2009.




Cumulative Count
Cards-624
Players-565
Executives-8
Hall of Famers-7
Coaches-30
Sets of Brothers-8
Father/Son Combo-1
Trainer-1
Didn't play for the Padres-105
Letters done-17
Letters left-9

Saturday, August 30, 2014

The Letter R, Sheet 4 and the Padres beat the Dodgers! Life is good (for today anyway)

Ken Reynolds, 2012 Padrographs, Ken pitched in 19 games for the Padres in 1976.
Clayton Richard,  2009 Topps Heritage, Clayton pitched in 108 games for the Padres between 2009 and 2013.
Gene Richards, 1981 Topps, Gene played in 939 games for the Padres from 1977-1983.
Greg Riddoch, Greg managed the Padres to a 200-194 record from 1990-1992.
Jim Riggleman, 1994 Mothers Cookies, Jim managed the Padres to a 112-194 record from 1992-1994 succeeding Greg Riddoch.
Edinson Rincon, 2010 Bowman, Edinson played in the Padres system from 2007-2012.
Mike Rivera, 2003 Topps Total, Mike played in 19 games for the Padres in 2003.
 Ruben Rivera, 1999 SP Authentic, Ruben played in 394 games for the Padres from 1997 to 2000.
Anthony Rizzo, 2011 Topps Tier One, Anthony played in 49 games for the Padres in 2011.




Cumulative Count
Cards-615
Players-557
Executives-8
Hall of Famers-7
Coaches-29
Sets of Brothers-8
Father/Son Combo-1
Trainer-1
Didn't play for the Padres-105
Letters done-17
Letters left-9




Friday, August 29, 2014

The Letter R, Sheet 3 and I am tired of Frozen and Toy Story 3

Dennys Reyes, 2005 Topps Total, Dennys pitched in 36 games for the Padres in 2005.
Don Reynolds, 1979 Topps, Don played in 87 games for the Padres in 1978 and '79.
Harold Reynolds, 1994 Pinnacle, Don Reynolds' little brother was with the Padres in spring training in 1994 but was traded to the Angels before the season began.

Cumulative Count
Cards-615
Players-557
Executives-8
Hall of Famers-7
Coaches-29
Sets of Brothers-8
Father/Son Combo-1
Trainer-1
Didn't play for the Padres-104
Letters done-17
Letters left-9

Our almost 3 year old granddaughter has been staying with us since last Saturday while her parents attend Burning Man in the Nevada desert.  We have watched Frozen, Toy Story 3 and Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 at least 5 times each since then.  Our boys did this also when they were little.
Give me a few days before watching them again.  

Sunday, August 10, 2014

This is the story of a lovely lady, a trainer and an awesome team!

Last night my brother in law, Chuck Berry (yes, really), his son in law Ryan Scholl and I went out to Hillsboro to see the Hops (short season A, Diamondbacks) play the Eugene Emeralds (short season A, Padres).
Previously this season I had gone down to Salem-Keizer to see the Ems play the Volcanoes (Giants) and had taken a bunch of pictures in the ensuing two weeks I had finished making the set of cards you see at left, they all have backs, but I wasn't too impressed with them, so I didn't scan any of them. So all the photos up to and including Franchy Cordero on the 4th sheet are photos that I took at the games in Salem.
Last night I got to the game as the gates opened and got several signatures.  A couple of the players were amazed that I wanted their signatures.  I had made two of each card, one to get signed and one to give the player.  Before the game, Zech Lemond, the starting pitcher signed for me and asked me to hang on to his card til after the game.  He came over and got it and I got some other signatures including Mitch Mattoon the trainer.
After I got as many signatures as I could and every one had left the dugout I left the stadium and noticed the Ems bus sitting there so I waited a few minutes and a lovely lady asked me who I was looking for.  I told her and we talked and she was Nick Torres wife and she wanted to see his card, (third sheet, second row, left).  We talked and she was from a town where many of my relatives lived and had gone to Oregon State.  She then helped me id many of the players as they came out, since they look different without their hats and unis on.  Karin made Nick go back and get his card so she could have it. The players, coaches, trainer and manager all helped load the bus.  Several of the players came and talked with me about the cards. Walker Weickel (fourth sheet, center) wanted to know what game I had taken the picture of him at. So we talked for a couple of minutes.  Travis Radke, (first card) had gone through the cards with me and told me who wasn't with the team any more.  So the only cards that aren't signed are guys that weren't with the team anymore.  I had 5 cards signed before I got to the game last night, ended up with a total of 39 signed out of 43, which means that I got 34 cards signed last night.  Max Beatty (second sheet, bottom left) took the cards I had for guys on the bus and handed them out.  As the bus got fuller I was down to two guys I still needed.  Mitch, the trainer was the last guy out of the stadium and asked me if I still needed any one. I told him Marcus Davis and Tom Dorminy and he had one of the other guys ask them to come off the bus and sign the cards for me. I wanted to thank all the guys on the team for their cooperation and thank Karin for her help in identifying players and Mitch for helping me to finish with the signatures.  It was a blast taking the pictures and then composing the cards and writing up the backs and doing all the work.

 I have already started work on the design for next year.  I will be going to Salem again next year because it is one of the best places to take pictures and it has good access to the players.

On a personal note, my youngest son is getting married this weekend so we will be busy this week so I don't think I will post much this week.  And then the last week of the month we will baby sitting our 2 year old granddaughter so I don't see myself posting regularly until early next month.



Tuesday, July 29, 2014

This time the visitors lost but I got some signatures

Last night my friend Robert Jones picked me up after work and we drove down to Salem-Keizer  to see the Volcanoes play the Emeralds. I like going there because I pay for General Admission and sit in my lawn chair and talk to the guys in the bullpen.  I finally decided on a design for this years cards and this is it.  I made backs for them and started numbering them at 141, card 1, 2014.  The guys were happy as I gave them each one of their cards when they signed one for me. I am going to see the Ems play Hillsboro on August 9, so I need to get some more made before them.  I took a lot of pictures again last night but I might have to resort to getting pictures off the web.  So far I have made ten cards.