The Card: 2006 Upper Deck #769
How I got the Auto: TTM
About Brian Sweeney: After graduating from Mercy University in Dobbs Ferry, NY Brian played with Lafayette in an independent league. In September of 1996 he was purchased by the Mariners. He made it to the majors with Seattle in 2003. In January of 2004 he was traded to the Padres, he pitched in 42 games for the Padres in 2004 and 2006. He last pitched for the Mariners in 2010. He had several minor league stints with the Rays, Diamondbacks and Mets. He also pitched in Japan in 2009. In 2022 he was hired as the pitching coach for the Royals, a job he still holds. He also acted as the pitching coach for Italy at the 2017 and 2023 at the World Baseball Classic.
Between: Gary Sutherland and Mark Sweeney
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I am looking forward to a Robinson Cano and Rougned Odor signed cards later this month.
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