A Gut Shot and a Low Blow

I just got done watching the Pirates and Penguins game.  It wasn't a good sports for the city of Pittsburgh. First an extra innings loss to the Reds and then an overtime loss to the Capitals.

My Buccos really need to right the ship defensively.  They have had a handful of games already this year where the defense was the main culprit in a loss.  They just have too many holes to fill with the losses of Freese and Frazier to injury and the Marte and Kang issues.

The Pens might be in trouble because Crosby got his brain scrambled on a cross check.  Hopefully he isn't concussed for the 20th time.

How about some cards.

I'm sitting on a couple of trade packages that I need to post.  I know John Miller and Doug sent me something last week.  Those will probably get scanned tomorrow and posted late this week. Between enjoying the nice weather and watching these games I tend to get sidetracked.  Rest assured the packages arrived safe and sound.

You know what makes things feel 100 times better.  Kevin Young baseball cards!!!!

2001 Topps Gold Label Kevin Young /299 Class 3

I always think of these memes when I see Gold Label cards.

Hopefully your cities team had a better day today.  Unless your team is the Capitals and then you can go straight to hades.

Ok I'm meme'd out.  Time for some sleep.

Wolverine and I Have This in Common

It seems that I share a birthday with Wolverine himself, Hugh Jackman.

Nothing too fancy going on at the headquarters of Bob Walk the Plank.  My big gift was the Lexus Club tickets for the Pirates game at the end of September.  Some coworkers took me out for a couple of drinks after work today to celebrate which is always nice. For all you beer nerds out there this was on tap....

If you like bourbon barrel stouts this is about as good as it gets.

How about a few cards!

2000 Fleer Showcase Legacy /20

1999 UD Encore /125

Two cards that are right up my alley! I'll probably give the 1999 UD the win because of the Jason Kendall cameo. Plus you can always tell the crap turf of Three Rivers Stadium.

For rarity, the Showcase card was a good find.  I don't hide the fact that I love inserts and parallels from this time period.  Finding a Legacy parallel is a pretty big deal since they are numbered to 20. They just have a more boring look than the traditional UD Encore parallel.

It feels weird to have no baseball today.  I think I'll have another beer! Any recommendations?

Thanks for reading.