Monday, August 24, 2015

My Twins Frankenset Page 8

I've seen a few FrankenSets out there - for example John has a Braves set and a Uniform Number Set, Tom has a Cubs set, Nick has the Dime Box FrankenSet, Robert has a serial numbered card set, Night Owl has a night card set. Jeff's got a White Sox FrankenSet. I'm sure there are many others. Tell me about yours in the comments!

I decided this would be a good way to at least start organizing my Twins cards.

My own "rules" for the set are pretty simple -
1. Each card should be a Twins player in a Twins uniform (and exclude multi-team cards)
2. If at all possible, each page should have 9 unique players and 9 unique sets
3. Have Fun (Mandatory)

Here's Page 8:


And the Backs:

64 - Gary Gaetti 1989 Donruss
65 - Rick Aguilera 1992 Donruss Triple Play
66 - Gene Larkin 1992 Topps Stadium Club
67 - Joe Mauer 2008 Topps Stadium Club 1st Day Issue
68 - Kirby Puckett 2004 Fleer Greats
69 - Byron Buxton 2014 Bowman Chrome
70 - Harmon Killebrew 2012 Topps Archives (1962 Reprint)
71 - David Ortiz 1998 Bowman
72 - Rod Carew 2003 Topps Gallery

Digging deep with the Gene Larkin card - he's fresh off his 1991 World Series game 7 winning base hit on that card. I thought about getting the original Killebrew for the #70 spot (I have a copy of the card, but it's with all the other Killebrew cards in a PC binder), but this one was a quarter and looks great in the binder.

The great news is that Buxton is probably back for good in the majors!

4 comments:

  1. I saw Buxton got his first RBI the other day. He's in my keeper league and I'm counting on big things from him!

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    1. His bat will probably be the last tool to develop as Major League Ready, but he's already one of the fastest guys in the American League, and a great defender in the outfield.
      Now, Sano, on the other hand, has great plate discipline and serious power. I wouldn't be surprised if he hit 30 homers next season.

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    1. It's kind of the opposite of a Tatooine card - maybe a "Forest of Endor" Card?

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