Trade Stack 44: Thoughts and Prayers on This Day of Tragedy

Here is how this works:

Every so often (i.e. whenever I feel like it), I will add a card to a "Trade Stack".  Whenever the stack becomes appealing enough to someone, that person needs to comment on the post saying they'd like to claim the stack AND tell me which card they are sending off of my want list.  That's all you have to do - trade me ONE card (or more, of course) card from my want list for the entire stack of cards that I'm offering.  Each time, it will be first come, first serve...so act quickly (unless of course you are a gambler and hope to wait it out until there are 10+ cards in the stack that you want in exchange for a single 2004 UD Vintage card that I am looking for)!

The Trade Stack:

Last update:  12/14/12

Before I show the newest card added to the stack, I'd like to take a moment to send my heartfelt prayers out to all the people affected by the latest tragedy.  While I have no desire to get into a gun debate, I think we can all agree that the mindless slaughtering of children in our schools has got to stop.  I'm sure we will learn more about the so-called motivations of the killer in the next few days, but what we ought to be focusing on is how to somehow make the holiday season bearable for all of those families affected.  It's truly a tragic event, and one that should remind all of us just how fragile life can be.  Remember to tell those you love that you love them.  Remember to hug those you care about.  And most of all, remember that there are things that are bigger than all of us - so enjoy (and cherish) every moment you have.  

Today's card addition to the stack was chosen in a bit of symbolism.  It's a Future Star card of Chris Snelling which is apropos for a few reasons today.  One, it hearkens to the future where all of our young people could become stars...and two, it's black-and-white proof that we really have no idea what will happen in the future.

Remember, to claim the stack, all you need to do is offer me any ONE card (though you can trade more than one card of course) from my want list.  

2003 Fleer Authentix:

104.  Chris Snelling - Mariners

2012 Topps Archives:

12.  Pablo Sandoval - Giants

1998 Upper Deck Collector's Choice:

54.  Kevin Foster - Cubs

1991 Donruss:
(MVP Subset)
412.  Chris Sabo - Reds

2005 Upper Deck Classics:
98.  Lyman Bostock - Twins

Want the card(s) in the stack?  Act fast - tell me which card you will send me off my want list in the comments below!  You must leave a comment on the trade stack post in order to claim the card - no more claims via email!  If no one claims this card within a reasonable amount of time (a few hours up to a few days, depending) - I'll add another card to the stack and the process will start again!

Previously Claimed Trade Stacks:

Stack 01:  2 cards by dayf
Stack 02:  8 cards by Justin
Stack 03:  17 cards by Cam
Stack 04:  4 cards by Cam
Stack 05:  9 cards by Daily Dimwit
Stack 06:  4 cards by The Lost Collector
Stack 07:  1 card by Baseball Dad
Stack 08:  1 card by M. Spiegel
Stack 09:  6 cards by bwsmith25
Stack 10:  6 cards by Baseball Dad
Stack 11:  1 card by Patrick
Stack 12:  5 cards by Matt B.
Stack 13:  4 cards by Steve G.
Stack 14:  3 cards by ShaneK
Stack 15:  7 cards by Ryan G
Stack 16:  1 card by longlivethewho
Stack 17:  4 cards by hiflew
Stack 18:  4 cards by Potch
Stack 19:  2 cards by Axemanohio
Stack 20:  5 cards by by Play at the Plate
Stack 21:  5 cards by BA Benny
Stack 22:  1 card by IkesCards
Stack 23:  8 cards by Axemanohio
Stack 24:  1 card by BA Benny
Stack 25:  2 cards by Jeff P.
Stack 26:  10 cards by Axemanohio
Stack 27:  1 card by BA Benny
Stack 28:  7 cards by ThingsAreFunnerHere
Stack 29:  3 cards by TheBrooklynMet
Stack 30:  4 cards by Adam C.
Stack 31:  10 cards by Play at the Plate
Stack 32:  8 cards by Josh D.
Stack 33:  6 cards by Baseball Dad
Stack 34:  1 card by Potch
Stack 35:  9 cards by Cool Breeze
Stack 36:  11 cards by Kev 
Stack 37:  6 cards by Tunguska
Stack 38:  12 cards by Baseball Dad
Stack 39:  8 cards by Spiegel83
Stack 40:  1 card by Kyle4KC
Stack 41:  4 cards by dayf
Stack 42:  1 card by AdamE
Stack 43:  1 card by madding
Stack 44:  ?? by ??