I'm curious to see what replaces the 150 years Online subset this year - maybe something already has? Anyway, I was happy that Rod Carew's 1977 MVP season made the cut for this checklist.
The post season awards did result in a few Twins getting recognition for a record setting season. Cruz won a Silver Slugger Award at DH, and was also named the 2019 ALL-MLB 1st Team DH.
The Silver Slugger Award also went to Twins Catcher Mitch Garver, thanks to a tremendous season that set team records for homers by a backstop.
I was hoping to find some 2020 Topps Series 1 at Target today, but I struck out again. I did finally add a 2020 Topps card to my collection, though. The Topps NOW design hasn't changed yet for the new year, but obviously from the date, this card came out in January.
There was another one for sale yesterday featuring Kenta Maeda as the newest Twin, but we'll have to wait and see if he really becomes one! Today's news was that the Red Sox were expressing concerns that Brusdar Graterol's injury history projected him as a reliever instead of a starter. The young pitcher frequently tops 100 mph on his fastball and has a wicked slider, but had Tommy John surgery a few years ago and a minor shoulder issue during the season last year. Personally, I was looking forward to Graterol being a regular in the Twins bullpen in 2020, but getting a pitcher like Maeda that can help the rotation this year is an opportunity that can't be missed.
Thanks for putting Garver on my radar! I'd like to see the Twins have a great season. Not much to cheer about here in Michigan.
ReplyDeleteBe funny if the trade doesn't go through. Those would end up being some interesting cards, the Topps Now with the new teams. Surprised Topps didn't wait for the deal to be official.
ReplyDeleteAs far as (bloated) 100 cards (250 for the full set) inserts this year - there are THREE. Decade's Best, Turkey Reds, and 1985 tributes.
ReplyDeleteThe Decade's Best look interesting, but the only hope for completing them is to find them at dealer tables for 25¢ each or less. I bought two hanger boxes at Wal-Mart yesterday and got eight Turkey Reds, but only one Decade's insert. Not a viable ratio....