Monday, March 31, 2014

The Letter C, Sheet 11 and the Padres are undefeated

Will Cunnane; 1998 Collectors Choice; Will pitched in 108 games for the Padres from 1997 to 2000.
Aaron Cunningham; 2011 Padrographs; Aaron played in 105 games for the Padres in 2010 and 2011.
John Curtis; 1981 Topps; John pitched in 53 games for the Padres from 1980 to 1982.
Eric Cyr; 2002 Upper Deck; Eric pitched in 5 games for the Padres in 2002.

Cumulative Count
Cards-180
Players-166
Executives-4
Hall of Famers-1
Coaches-14
Sets of Brothers-2
Didn't play for the Padres-37

3 Letters completed, 23 to go.

Sunday, March 30, 2014

The Letter C, Sheet 10

 Roger Craig; 1977 Padres schedule; Roger managed the Padres in 1978 and 1979.
Cesar Crespo; 2002 Topps Total; Cesar played in 80 games for the Padres in 2001 and 2002.
Deivi Cruz; 2003 Fleer Tradition; Deivi played in 151 games for the Padres in 2002.
Jose Cruz; 2007 Topps; Jose played in 91 games for the Padres in 2007.
Luis Cruz; 2006 Bowman; Luis played in the Padres system from 2003 to 2007.
Nate Culp; 2006 Bowman; Nate played in the Padres system from 2006 to 2010.
Drew Cumberland; 2007 Tristar; Drew played in the Padres system from 2007 to 2010.




Cumulative Count
Cards-176
Players-162
Executives-4
Hall of Famers-1
Coaches-14
Sets of Brothers-2
Didn't play for the Padres-37




Saturday, March 29, 2014

The Letter C, Sheet 9

Aaron Coonrod; 2002 Bowman; Aaron played in the Padres system from 2002 to 2004.
Craig Cooper; 2007 Bowman; Craig played in the Padres system from 2006 to 2010.
Joey Cora; 1988 Topps; Joey played in 140 games for the Padres in 1987, 1989 and 1990.
Mike Corkins; 1974 Topps; Mike pitched in 157 games for the Padres from 1969 to 1974.
Pat Corrales; 1974 Topps; Pat played in 73 game for the Padres in 1972 and 1973.
Kevin Correia;  2009 Custom; Kevin pitched in 61 games for the Padres in 2009 and 2010.
John Costello; 1992 Score; John pitched in 27 games for the Padres in 1991.
Callix Crabbe; 2008 Topps; Callix played in 21 games for the Padres in 2008.


Cumulative Count
Cards-169
Players-156
Executives-4
Hall of Famers-1
Coaches-13
Sets of Brothers-2
Didn't play for the Padres-34


Friday, March 28, 2014

The Letter C, Sheet 8

Matt Clement; 1999 SP Signature Edition; Matt pitched in 69 games for the Padres from 1998 to 2000.
Pat Clements; 1990 Fleer; Pat pitched in 71 games for the Padres from 1989 to 1992.
Nate Colbert; 1977 Topps; Nate played in 866 games for the Padres from 1969 to 1974.
Alex Cole; 1990 Upper Deck; Alex played in the Padres system in 1990.
Jerry Coleman; 1980 Topps; The Colonel managed the Padres for 163 games in 1980.
Keith Comstock; 1988 Fleer; Keith pitched in 33 games for the Padres in 1987 and 1988.
Clay Condrey; 2002 Donruss; Clay pitched in 18 games for the Padres in 2002 and 2003.
Scott Coolbaugh; 1991 Stadium Club; Scott played in 60 games for the Padres in 1991.
Danny Coombs; 1971 Topps; Danny pitched in 54 games for the Padres in 1970 and 1971.
Cumulative Count
Cards-161
Players-148
Executives-4
Hall of Famers-1
Coaches-13
Sets of Brothers-2
Didn't play for the Padres-32

Thursday, March 27, 2014

The Letter C, Sheet 7

Horace Clarke; 2011 Padrographs; Horace played in 42 games for the Padres in 1974.

Cumulative Count
Cards-152
Players-140
Executives-4
Hall of Famers-1
Coaches-12
Sets of Brothers-2
Didn't play for the Padres-31


Wednesday, March 26, 2014

The Letter C, Sheet 6


Travis Chick; 2007 Bowman; Travis played in the Padres system from 2004-2006.
Floyd Chiffer; 1983 Topps; Floyd pitched in 81 games from 1982 to 1984.
Archi Cianfrocco; 1998 Upper Deck; Archi played in 402 games for the Padres between 1992-1998.
Juan Ciriaco; 2006 Bowman; Juan played in the Padres system from 2003 to 2007.
Jeff Cirillo; 2004 Topps; Jeff played in 33 games for the Padres in 2004.
Jack Krol, Deacon Jones, Harry Dunlop, Galen Cisco, Ozzie Virgil Sr.; 1985 Mother's Cookies; Jack Krol was a coach with the Padres from 1981 to 1986; Deacon Jones was a coach with the Padres from 1984 to 1987; Harry Dunlop was a coach with the Padres from 1981 to 1990; Galen Cisco was the Padres pitching coach from 1985 to 1987; Ozzie Virgil, Sr. was a  coach with the Padres from 1982 to 1985.
Jack Clark; 1990 Topps; Jack was on the Padres roster for 257 games in 1989 and 1990.
Jerald Clark; 1992 Donruss; Jerald played in 340 games for the Padres between 1988 and 1992.
Phil Clark; 1994 Topps Stadium Club; Phil played in 238 games for the Padres from 1993 to 1995.

Cumulative Count
Cards-151
Players-139
Executives-4
Hall of Famers-1
Coaches-12
Sets of Brothers-2
Didn't play for the Padres-31


Sunday, March 23, 2014

The Letter C, Sheet 5

Brad Chalk; 2008 Tristar; Brad played in the Padres system from 2007-2010.
Mike Champion; 1978 Topps; Mike played in 193 games for the Padres from 1976-1978.








Cumulative Count
Cards-142
Players-131
Executives-4
Hall of Famers-1
Coaches-7
Sets of Brothers-1
Didn't play for the Padres-29

Saturday, March 22, 2014

The Letter C, Sheet 4

Andrew Cashner; 2013 Topps Tier 1; Andrew has pitched in 64 games for the Padres in 2012 & 2013.
Jack Cassel; 2007 Topps '52; Jack pitched in 6 games for the Padres in 2007.
Scott Cassidy; 2006 Upper Deck; Scott pitched in 52 games for the Padres in 2005 & 2006.
Vinny Castilla; 2006 Topps; Vinny played in 72 games for the Padres in 2006.
Bernie Castro; 2003 Topps; Bernie played in the Padres system from 2003 to 2005.
Simon Castro; 2010 Bowman; Simon played in the Padres system from 2006 to 2011.
Zach Cates; 2011 Bowman; Zach played in the Padres system in 2011.
Andujar Cedeno; 1996 Leaf Signature Series; Andujar played in 169 games for the Padres in 1995 &1996.


Cumulative Count
Cards-142
Players-131
Executives-4
Hall of Famers-1
Coaches-7
Sets of Brothers-1
Didn't play for the Padres-28





Friday, March 21, 2014

The Letter C, Sheet 3

Buddy Carlyle; 2000 Upper Deck; Buddy pitched for the Padres in 1999 & 2000.
Javier Cardona; 2002 Upper Deck 40 Man; Javier played in 15 games for the Padres in 2002.
Luke Carlin; 2008 SP Authentic; Luke played in 36 games for the Padres in 2008.
Cesar Carillo; 2005 Topps; Cesar pitched in 3 games for the Padres in 2005.
Sawyer Carroll; 2009 Bowman; Sawyer played in the Padres system from 2008 to 2013.
Joe Carter; 1991 Donruss Grand Slammer; Joe played in 162 games for the Padres in 1990.
Yefri Carvajal; 2009 Bowman; Yefri played in the Padres system from 2006 to 2012.
Raul Casanova; 1995 Upper Deck; Raul played in the Padres system in 1993 & 1994.
Dave Cash; 1981 Donruss; Dave played in 130 games for the Padres in 1980.
Cumulative Count
Cards-134
Players-123
Executives-4
Hall of Famers-1
Coaches-7
Sets of Brothers-1
Didn't play for the Padres-25

Thursday, March 20, 2014

The Letter C, Sheet 2

Cameron Cairncross, 1994 Bowman; Cameron played in the Padres system from 1991 to 1997.
Mike Caldwell, 1973 Topps; Mike pitched for the Padres from 1971 to 1973.
Kevin Cameron, 2007 Upper Deck Future Stars; Kevin played for the Padres in 2007 and 2008.
Mike Cameron, 2006 Topps Heritage; Mike played for the Padres in 2006 and 2007.
Ken Caminiti, 2006 Donruss; Ken played for the Padres from 1995 to 1998.
Dave Campbell, 1972 Topps; Dave played for the Padres from 1970 to 1973.
Mitch Canham, 2007 Bowman Sterling; Mitch played in the Padres system from 2007 to 2010.
Chris Cannizzaro, 1971 Topps; Chris played for the Padres from 1969 to 1971.
Jorge Cantu, 2011 Topps; Jorge played for the Padres in 2011.

Cumulative Count
Cards-125
Players-114
Executives-4
Hall of Famers-1
Coaches-7
Sets of Brothers-1
Didn't play for the Padres-22

Tuesday, March 18, 2014

The Letter C, Sheet 1

Everth Cabrera, 2009 Topps; Everth has been playing with the Padres since 2009.







Jack Cain, 2010 Padrographs; Jack was the owner of several minor league teams and was the special assistant to the owner of the Portland Beavers, when they were the AAA affiliate of the Padres.






Cumulative Count
Cards-116
Players-105
Executives-4
Hall of Famers-1
Coaches-7
Sets of Brothers-1
Didn't play for the Padres-20

Monday, March 17, 2014

Recent Additions

 I picked up a couple of cards on ebay of guys that I did not have.  First there was Ian Kennedy. I hadn't sent him anything because I think his first cards with the Padres were in the update series of last year.








 I also ordered a card of Eric Stults, I saw him play last year when I was in San Diego.

The day after I got the eBay card I got two cards back that I had sent Eric Stults on February 10.  I have gotten 4 of the 5 cards I sent out then.  Nick Hundley is the only one I haven't received back.

A couple of months ago I met a 10 year old boy who was telling me his Grandpa played pro baseball with the A's and knew Connie Mack.  He hadn't ever seen a picture of his Grandpa in a baseball uniform, so a friend bought him a picture with the Portland Beavers.  I scanned the photo and made this card for them.  The picture on the back is from a team photo of the 1950 Beavers.  Found out last that my friend get to go meet Cal, he likes talking baseball with people.


Sunday, March 16, 2014

The Letter B, Sheet 13

Matthew Buschmann, 2007 Bowman; Matthew played in the Padres system from 2006 to 2011.
Homer Bush, 1994 Bowman; Homer played in the Padres system from 1991 to 1997.
Matt Bush, 2005 Topps; Matt played in the Padres system from 2004-2011.
Randall Byers, 1988 Donruss; Randall played for the Padres in 1987 & 1988.
Mike Bynum, 2001 Topps; Mike played for the Padres from 2002-2004.
Josh Byrnes, 2013 Topps; Josh has been General Manager of the Padres since 2011.






Cumulative Count
Cards-114
Players-104
Executives-3
Hall of Famers-1
Coaches-7
Sets of Brothers-1
Didn't play for the Padres-20

2 Letters down 24 to go.

Saturday, March 15, 2014

The Letter B, Sheet 12

Kevin Burford, 1998 Bowman; Kevin played in the Padres system in 1997 & 1998.
Brian Burgamy, 2003 Topps Finest; Brian played in the Padres system from 2002 to 2005.
Chris Burke; 2009 Topps; Chris played for the Padres in 2009.
Greg Burke; 2009 Bowman; Greg played for the Padres in 2009.
Kyler Burke; 2006 Bowman; Kyler played in the Padres system in 2006 & 2007.
Casey Burns; 2000 Bowman; Casey played in the Padres system from 1999-2001
Sean Burroughs; 2004 Topps; Sean played for the Padres from 2002 to 2005.





Cumulative Count
Cards-108
Players-99
Executives-2
Hall of Famers-1
Coaches-7
Sets of Brothers-1
Didn't actually play for the Padres-22

Friday, March 14, 2014

The Letter B, Sheet 11

Kevin Brown, 1998 Upper Deck Collectors Choice; Kevin played for the Padres in 1998.
Ollie Brown, 19669 Topps; Ollie was the first Major League Padres player and played for the Padres from 1969 to 1972.
Ray Brown, 1997 Bowman; Ray played in the Padres system in 1997.
Matt Bruback, 2003 Bowman; Matt played in the Padres system in 2003 and 2004.
Mike Brumley, 1989 Donruss; Mike never played for the Padres he came to the Padres after the 1988 season and was traded to the Tigers during Spring Training.
Julio Bruno, 1993 Bowman; Julio played in the Padres system from 1990 to 1996.
Jim Bruske, 1998 Pacific Royal; Jim pitched in 4 games for the Padres in 1998.
Brian Buchanan, 2003 Keebler; Brian played for the Padres from 2002 to 2004.
Al Bumbry, 1985 Mothers' Cookies; Al played for the Padres in 1985.


Cumulative Count
Cards-99
Players-89
Hall of Famers-1
Executives-2
Coaches-6
Sets of Brothers-1
Players who haven't actually played for the Padres-17


Thursday, March 13, 2014

The Letter B, Sheet 10

Russell Branyan, 2006 Upper Deck; Russell played for the Padres for parts of 2006 & 2007.
Dewon Brazelton, 2006 Upper Deck;  Dewon played for the Padres in 2006.
Danny Breeden, 1969 Topps; Danny played in the Padres system in 1973.
Craig Breslow, 2005 Upper Deck team set; Craig played for the Padres in 2005.
Dan Briggs, 1980 Topps; Dan played for the Padres in 1979.
Doug Brocail, 1993 Donruss; Doug played for the Padres from 1992-1994 and again in 2006 & '07.
Bobby Brown, 1984 Fleer; Bobby played for the Padres from 1983-1985.
Chris Brown, 1988 Fleer; Chris played for the Padres in 1987 & 1988.
Jarvis Brown, Jarvis played 47 games for the Padres in 1993.


Cumulative Count
Cards-80
Players-90
Hall of Famers-1
Executives-2
Coaches-6
Sets of Brothers-1
Players who haven't actually played for the Padres-13

Wednesday, March 12, 2014

The Letter B, Sheet 9

Larry Bowa, 1988 Topps; Larry managed the Padres in 1987 & 88.
Rob Bowen, 2005 Upper Deck; Rob played for the Padres in 2006 and part of 2007.
Jason Boyd, 2001 Upper Deck 40 Man; Jason played for the Padres in 2002.
Tagg Bozied, 2002 Topps; Tagg played in the Padres system from 2002-2005.
Brad Brach, 2011 Bowman Platinum; Brad played for the Padres from 2011 to 2013.
Milton Bradley, 2007 Topps; Milton played for the Padres for 25% of 2007.
Cooper Brannon, 2007 Bowman; his name is actually Cooper Brannan, he was a Marine who was wounded in Iraq and the Padres gave him a try out and he pitched in the minors in 2007 and 2008.




Cumulative Count
Cards-71
Players-81
Hall of Famers-1
Executives-2
Coaches-6
Sets of Brothers-1
Players who haven't actually played for the Padres-12


Tuesday, March 11, 2014

The Letter B, Sheet 8

Bruce Bochy, 1997 Mothers Cookies; Bruce played for the Padres from 1983-1987 and then managed them from 1995-2006.
Brian Boehringer, 2000 Keebler Cookies; Brian played for the Padres from 1198 through 2000.
Brennan Boesch, 2006 Bowman; Brennan has never played in the Padres system.  Topps airbrushed him into Padres uni for some reason.
Ricky Bones, 1991 Topps; Ricky played for the Padres in 1991 and once rode in my car when he was in the minors.
Juan Bonilla, 1983 Topps; Juan played for the Padres from 1981 through 1983.
Greg Booker, 1989 Padres; Greg pitched for the Padres from 1983-1989, he was a coach for the Padres from 1997-2003.
Bret Boone, 2000 Upper Deck MVP; Bret played for the Padres in 2000.
Danny Boone, 1982 Donruss; Danny played for the Padres in 1981 &; 1982.
Steve Boros, 1986 Topps; Steve managed the Padres in 1986.

Cumulative Count
Cards-64
Players-76
Hall of Famers-1
Executives-2
Coaches-5
Sets of Brothers-1
Players who haven't actually played for the Padres-11



Sunday, March 9, 2014

The Letter B, Sheet 7

Kurt Bevacqua, 1982 Topps; Kurt played for the Padres in 1979 & 1980 and then again from 1982-1985.
Dave Bialas, 1993 Mothers Cookies; Dave was the bullpen coach for the Padres in 1993 & 1994.
Dann Bilardello, 1992 Score; Dann played for the Padres in 1992 & 1993.
Bud Black, 2007 Topps; Bud has managed the Padres since 2007.
Willie Blair, 1996 Donruss Signature Series; Willie played for the Padres in 1995 & 1996.
Kyle Blanks, 2006 Bowman; Kyle has played for the Padres since 2009.
Geoff Blum, 2005 Topps; Geoff played for the Padres from 2005-2007.
Hiram Boccachica, 2007 Topps; Hiram played for the Padres in 2007.
Doug Bochtler, 1996 Leaf Signature Series; Doug played for the Padres from 1995-1997.
Cumulative Count
Cards-75
Players-68
Hall of Famers-1
Executives-2
Coaches-5
Sets of Brothers-1
Players who haven't actually played for the Padres-10

Saturday, March 8, 2014

The Letter B, Sheet 6

Andy Benes, 1990 Topps; Andy pitched for the Padres from 1989-1995.
Gary Bennett, 2003 Fleer Tradition; Gary played for the Padres in 2003.
Sean Bergman, 1996 Leaf Signature; Sean played for the Padres in 1996 & 1997.
Vic Bernal, 1977 Padres schedule card; Vic played for the Padres in 1977.
Andres Berumen, 1995 Mothers Cookies; Andres played for the Padres in 1995 & 1996.
Jim Beswick, 1979 Topps; Jim played for the Padres in 1978.







Cumulative Count
Cards-67
Players-61
Hall of Famers-1
Executives-2
Coaches-3
Sets of Brothers-1
Players who haven't actually played for the Padres-10





Friday, March 7, 2014

The Letter B, Sheet 5

Derek Bell,  1994 Score Select; Derek played for the Padres in 1993 and 1994.
Heath Bell, 2008 Topps; Heath played for the Padres from 2007-2011.
Mark Bellhorn, 2006 Topps; Mark played for the Padres in 2006.
Vince Belnome, 2010 Bowman Chrome; Vince played in the Padres organization from 2009-2012.










Cumulative Count
Cards-61
Players-55
Hall of Famers-1
Executives-2
Coaches-3
Sets of Brothers-1
Players who haven't actually played for the Padres-10











Thursday, March 6, 2014

The Letter B, Sheet 4

Buzzie Bavasi, 1977 Padres schedule card; Buzzie was the Padres General Manager from 1968-1977.
Mike Baxter, 2012 Padrographs; Mike played for the Padres in 2011,
Jason Bay, 2002 Topps Update; Jason played for the Padres in 2003;
Trey Beamon, 1997 Donruss Signature Series; Trey played in 43 games for the Padres in 1997.
Billy Bean, 1994 Topps Stadium Club; Billy played for the Padres from 1993-1995.  Hard guy to get an autograph from when I got this one.
Kevin Beavers, 2003 Bowman; Kevin played in the Padres system from 2002-2004.
Rod Beck, 2003 Upper Deck MVP; Rod played for the Padres in 2003 & 04.
Glenn Beckert, 1975 Topps; Glenn played for the Padres in 1973 & '74.
Robbie Beckett, 1993 Bowman; Robbie played in the Padres organization from 1990-1995.

Cumulative Count
Cards-57
Players-51
Hall of Famers-1
Executives-2
Coaches-3
Sets of Brothers-1
Players who haven't actually played for the Padres-9


Wednesday, March 5, 2014

The Letter B, Sheet 3

Josh Barfield, 2002 Topps; Josh played for the Padres in 2006.  I once talked to Josh on light rail after the Portland Beavers finished their season.
Jimmy Baron, 1993 Topps; Jimmy played in the Padres system from 1992-1997.
Marty Barrett, 1991 Leaf; Marty played for the Padres in 1991.
Michael Barrett, 2007 Topps; Michael played for the Padres in 2007 & 2008.
Jason Bartlett, 2011 Topps Gypsy Queen; Jason played for the Padres in 2011 & 2012.
Bob Barton, 1972 Topps; Bob played for the Padres from 1970-1972 and again in 1974.
Cliff Bartosh, 2007 Upper Deck 40 Man; Cliff played in the Padres system from 1998-2003.
Anthony Bass, 2008 Bowman; Anthony played for the Padres 2011-2013.
Randy Bass, 1982 Topps; Randy played for the Padres from 1980-1982.

Cumulative Count
Cards-48
Players-43
Hall of Famers-1
Executives-1
Coaches-3
Sets of Brothers-1
Players who haven't actually played for the Padres-7





Tuesday, March 4, 2014

The Letter B, sheet 2

Josh Bard, 2006 Upper Deck; Josh played for the Padres  from 2006-2008.

Cumulative Count
Cards-39
Players-35
Hall of Famers-1
Executives-1
Coaches-3
Sets of Brothers-1
Players who haven't actually played for the Padres-5

Monday, March 3, 2014

The letter B, sheet 1

Cha Seung Baek, 2008 Upper Deck; Baek played for the Padres in 2008, and I got this signed through the mail.
Brad Baker, 2003 Topps Heritage; Brad played in the Padres minor league system from 2002-05
Chuck Baker, 1979 Topps; Chuck played for the Padres in 1978 and 1980
John Baker, 2012 Cards from the Quarry; John played for the Padres in 2012 and 2013.
Steven Baker, 2006 Bowman; Steve played in the Padres system from 2002-2006.
Jack Baldschun, 1970 Topps; Jack played for the Padres in 1969 and '70.
Darren Balsey, 2004 Upper Deck Team Issue, Darren has been the Padres pitching coach since 2004.
Jeremy Baltz, 2013 Bowman; Jeremy has been playing in the Padres system since 2012.
Josh Banks, 2008 Topps Stadium Club, Josh played for the Padres in 2008 and 2009.

Cumulative Count
Cards-38
Players-34
Hall of Famers-1
Executives-1
Coaches-3
Sets of Brothers-1
Players who haven't actually played for the Padres-5


Saturday, March 1, 2014

Recent additions


I sent out cards to five players on February 10 and ten days later I had the cards on the left back and 15 days later I got the cards on the right back.  I had sent each player some cards to keep in addition to the two I had asked them to sign.  Tommy Medica and Robbie Erlin each signed two cards and kept the rest.  Tyson Ross however signed all six cards that I sent him.  One does not appear because the signature was so smudged that I disposed of the card.  I have not received the cards back from Eric Stults and Nick Hundley.  I am going to put the red sparkly cards into the player section and going to use one of the base cards to represent the 2014 team.  I am leaning towards using the Tommy Medica card for the year by year portion of my collection.  This bring me up to 845 cards of members of the Padres organization.  I will be posting the players whose names begin with B beginning on Monday.  After that I will be posting the people I still need.  Thanks for listening.