The Frankenset Recap (Page 38: Cards 335-343)

Welcome to another installment of a series covering my completed Frankenset. I thought it would be fun to share the set page by page on this blog, and also provide some random commentary with each page. More information on the Frankenset as well as links to the pages that have been revealed can be found here.

Today we'll look at page 38 of the set, which includes cards #335 to 343. 

1994 Topps #335, Kevin Mitchell

Kevin Mitchell signing autos, likely at Riverfront Stadium. Mitchell actually played parts of three seasons in Cincinnati, clubbing 30 homeruns in just 95 games in 1994. 

1992 Topps #336, Greg Anthony

If 1992 was a shirt, this would be it. 

1999 Topps #337, John Burkett

The follow through on this swing really looks like an AL pitcher, doesn't it? 

 

1992 Bowman # 338, Hensley Meulens

Meulens never lived up to expectations as a highly-touted Yankees prospect. His autograph can be had for a few dollars on eBay. 

1993 Upper Deck #339, Duane Ward

Was it magic gum? Ward posted a 1.95 ERA in 79 relief appearances in 1992. 

1990 Fleer #340, Robin Yount

Modern analytics wouldn't approve of bunting with a guy like Yount, the 1989 NL MVP. 

 

1992 Upper Deck #341, Glenn Braggs

Something's about to go down here, and it might get ugly. 

2001 Bowman #342, Grady Sizemore

Sizemore began his career with the Expos organization before being traded in 2002 along with Cliff Lee, Brandon Phillips, and Lee Stevens. In exchange, Cleveland sent Bartolo Colon and Tim Drew (J.D.'s brother) to Montreal. The Indians definitely got the better end of the deal. 

1990 Upper Deck #343, Ellis Burks

Keep your eye on the ball, Ellis. 

Do you have a favorite from this page? There's not a definite standout for me, but I'd say Sizemore with the Expos would be my pick. I also enjoy the Greg Anthony shirt and Robin Yount bunting.

Thanks for reading!

Picture Day

Picture day at school was the worst. So many questions. What to wear? How bright will the lights be? Is it going to be right after gym class so I'll be extra sweaty? And then the whole thing about me not being photogenic...

There seems to be only two common refrains when it comes to being photogenic. You hear one of the following:

1) She's so photogenic!

2) I'm not photogenic at all!

Does anyone ever say someone is somewhat photogenic? If they have, I haven't heard it. But in reality, most people fall into this middle range. 

Everyone takes a bad picture once in a while. Most of us don't end up having said picture plastered on a piece of cardboard that is mass distributed, however. These guys can't say the same. And so I present to you, a gallery of unintentionally awkward pictures of baseball players (non-game action edition).

Group 1: The "It's bright and I'm tired" Crew

1987 Donruss Rob Woodward

1990 Score Greg Blosser

Group 2: The "Really? Are you serious right now?" Squad

1987 Topps John Cerutti

1990 Fleer Mark Thurmond

Group 3: The "Want to take it outside?" Cohort

1988 Topps John Smiley (Ironic name alert)

1987 Topps Otis Nixon

Group 4: The Bad Timing Group

1985 Donruss Ralph Citarella

1990 Topps Roberto Kelly

Group 5: The Bewildered Corps

1989 Fleer Tony Armas

1990 Donruss Ken Patterson

I hope this post was more exciting than whatever Britt Burns was experiencing.

1983 Fleer Britt Burns

A package of these photos can be ordered for $50 sight unseen and will include:
1 - 8 x 10
2 - 5 x 7
4 - 4 x 6
12 - Wallet size

You may choose from the blue background, the starry background, or the somewhat bluer blue background.

Retake date is TBD.