It's the final PWE of the week (and thus, the end of the PWE Theme Week). It's been a fun ride opening up a bunch of smaller trade envelopes - and as you've seen over the course of the week, good things can certainly come in small packages! I'm also pleased to announce that I've agreed on a couple more PWE trades over the course of the week - perhaps I'll be able to host a third PWE Week sometime soon!
Enough jibber jabber though, let's rip open the final envelope of the week. This one is courtesy of Jeff over at 2 by 3 Heroes. Jeff sent me six different Reds cards out of the blue - here they are in a mini countdown!
#6. Frank Williams
The 1989 Upper Deck set is beloved by many. I certainly agree that the cards seem to be much higher quality than sets that Topps, Fleer, Score, or Donruss were putting out at the time - however, the one weakness of the '89 UD set is that the photos all seem so dark. Not night time dark, just "crappy camera" dark.
#5. Frank Pastore
What a goofy picture! Of course, when a 1981 card shows up, I'm happy! (Hey, don't judge, 1981 is older than me.)
#4. Ron Gant
Did Gant fall asleep in the process of catching that pop fly? If so, that's impressive (or scary).
#3. Daniel Corcino
This is a 2012 Bowman (something) card. That's the best that I can do since Bowman confuses me like no other set ever has. As for the card itself, I like it - and it's shiny.
#2. Harry Spilman
Spilman looks exceedingly concerned - like he "just fouled a pitch off and knocked the head off of a lady in the third row" concerned. I hope no one was injured in the making (or photographing) of this baseball card.
#1. Todd Frazier
I like Frazier a lot - even if he's struggled mightily at times during the 2013 season. This card is even better because there's a great shot of the Reds' Mr. Red mascot on Frazier's sleeve. Good stuff!
Thanks for the surprise cards Jeff! You provided a perfect ending to PWE Week! And now, you may all return to Allen & Ginter madness. You are welcome.
Enough jibber jabber though, let's rip open the final envelope of the week. This one is courtesy of Jeff over at 2 by 3 Heroes. Jeff sent me six different Reds cards out of the blue - here they are in a mini countdown!
#6. Frank Williams
The 1989 Upper Deck set is beloved by many. I certainly agree that the cards seem to be much higher quality than sets that Topps, Fleer, Score, or Donruss were putting out at the time - however, the one weakness of the '89 UD set is that the photos all seem so dark. Not night time dark, just "crappy camera" dark.
#5. Frank Pastore
What a goofy picture! Of course, when a 1981 card shows up, I'm happy! (Hey, don't judge, 1981 is older than me.)
#4. Ron Gant
Did Gant fall asleep in the process of catching that pop fly? If so, that's impressive (or scary).
#3. Daniel Corcino
This is a 2012 Bowman (something) card. That's the best that I can do since Bowman confuses me like no other set ever has. As for the card itself, I like it - and it's shiny.
#2. Harry Spilman
Spilman looks exceedingly concerned - like he "just fouled a pitch off and knocked the head off of a lady in the third row" concerned. I hope no one was injured in the making (or photographing) of this baseball card.
#1. Todd Frazier
I like Frazier a lot - even if he's struggled mightily at times during the 2013 season. This card is even better because there's a great shot of the Reds' Mr. Red mascot on Frazier's sleeve. Good stuff!
Thanks for the surprise cards Jeff! You provided a perfect ending to PWE Week! And now, you may all return to Allen & Ginter madness. You are welcome.
I am surprised by the number of 81/82 Reds cards I pull out of those 100 pack rack pack repacks. It's either Reds or Giants. Weird.
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