Kreindler Raffle, WE HAVE A WINNER, see his choices

[billyb]

Sorry for all the delays, but we can finally announce the game selected by Graig himself.


8. Once all payments are received, an upcoming sporting event game will be selected, along with a secondary game in case of a rain-out or voided entry being the winner of the first game. The winning number will be the last three digits of the attendance of the selected game, as given on the New York Times website box score. The attendance on the New York Times website is the ONLY figure we will use, even if a different attendance number may be given on the radio, television or elsewhere. A back-up game will also be chosen if needed.

9. Winner is responsible for all shipping and handling fees.

STIPULATIONS: Graig does reserve the right of final word as to the content and subject matter of the painting requested. Also, he wanted to let everyone know that 16" x 20" paintings DO have limitations. Panoramic or team photos will NOT fit on a canvas that size. However, the winner may elect to "upgrade" to a larger painting size that will allow for the additional desired detail by paying the difference based on Graig's standard commission rates.



REMEMBER, WE DO HAVE VOIDED NUMBERS AND THEY ARE, 910 - 999



GAME 1 IS THE FIRST CHOICE OF GAME TO BE USED TO SELECT WINNER:
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, 3:45 GAME TIME, San Diege @ San Francisco



BACKUP GAME TO BE USED IF GAME 1 IS CANCELLED FOR ANY REASON, OR LAST THREE NUMBERS FALL ON ONE OF THE VOIDED NUMBERS.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL, 27, 8:10PM GAME TIME, CLEVELAND @ MINNESOTA














10. THE WINNING NUMBERS and WINNER WILL BE PLACED HERE: winning number is 357 Baseball Tourist





BOX SCORE WILL BE POSTED HERE.

San Diego Padres
Player IP H R ER BB K HR BFP Pit B-S ERA OpBA
A. Cashner, (L 1-2) 2.2 4 6 3 4 2 0 17 89 41 - 48 4.94 .261
M. Kirkman 1.1 6 4 4 0 0 0 10 19 5 - 14 27.00 .600
L. Perdomo 2.0 5 3 3 0 0 0 10 31 11 - 20 10.97 .453
B. Hand 1.0 0 0 0 1 0 0 4 14 8 - 6 2.08 .219
F. Rodney 1.0 1 0 0 2 1 0 6 24 11 - 13 0.00 .231

San Francisco Giants
Player IP H R ER BB K HR BFP Pit B-S ERA OpBA
J. Samardzija, (W 3-1) 5.2 5 5 5 2 7 1 23 95 39 - 56 3.86 .250
D. Law 0.1 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 5 2 - 3 0.00 .294
S. Okert 0.2 3 3 3 0 1 1 5 19 9 - 10 7.36 .308
C. Gearrin 1.1 0 0 0 1 2 0 5 22 8 - 14 2.61 .176
J. López 0.2 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 7 2 - 5 8.31 .368
M. Broadway 0.1 1 1 1 0 0 1 2 4 0 - 4 3.86 .400

Errors: SD 1, B. Wallace (1).
Double Plays: SD 1, (Weeks to A.Ramírez to Myers). SF 1, (B.Crawford to Panik to Belt).
Passed Balls: SF 1, T. Brown.

Umpires: HP--Fagan, 1B--Carapazza, 2B--Welke, 3B--Reyburn.
Time: 3:21
Attendance - 41,357

[billyb]

ENTRY LIST

001, 304, 607 Buythatcard..................PD
002, 305, 608 Buythatcard..................PD
003, 306, 609 horzverti.......................PD
004, 307, 610 horzverti.......................PD
005, 308, 611 Tiger8mush...................PD
006, 309, 612 Murphusa......................PD
007, 310, 613 RobertC........................PD
008, 311, 614 Irv.................................PD
009, 312, 615 RichardSimon................PD
010, 313, 616 TWmoore7...................PD
011, 314, 617 ulmandds.....................PD
012, 315, 618 ulmandds......................PD
013, 316, 619 yanks12025.................PD
014, 317, 620 yanks12025.................PD
015, 318, 621 Iron Horse....................PD
016, 319, 622 Iron Horse....................PD
017, 320, 623 Iron Horse....................PD
018, 321, 624 Iron Horse....................PD
019, 322, 625 Iron Horse....................PD
020, 323, 626 gregr2..........................PD
021, 324, 627 gregr2..........................PD
022, 325, 628 gregr2..........................PD
023, 326, 629 gregr2..........................PD
024, 327, 630 gregr2..........................PD
025, 328, 631 Joe G...........................PD
026, 329, 632 Joe G...........................PD
027, 330, 633 Lordstan.......................PD
028, 331, 634 Lordstan.......................PD
029, 332, 635 Lordstan.......................PD
030, 333, 636 Yanksfan09...................PD
031, 334, 637 Yanksfan09...................PD
032, 335, 638 JustinD.........................PD
033, 336, 639 Tigerden.......................PD
034, 337, 640 Tigerden.......................PD
035, 338, 641 Tigerden.......................PD
036, 339, 642 Tigerden.......................PD
037, 340, 643 effe..............................PD
038, 341, 644 bnorth..........................PD
039, 342, 645 shernan30....................PD
040, 343, 646 JoeDfan........................PD
041, 344, 647 Buythatcard..................PD
042, 345, 648 Buythatcard..................PD
043, 346, 649 Bpm0014......................PD
044, 347, 650 Bpm0014......................PD
045, 348, 651 Bpm0014......................PD
046, 349, 652 Bpm0014......................PD
047, 350, 653 Bpm0014......................PD
048, 351, 654 pokerplyr80.................PD
049, 352, 655 goCubsgo.....................PD
050, 353, 656 GaryPassamonte.............PD
051, 354, 657 GaryPassamonte.............PD
052, 355, 658 GaryPassamonte.............PD
053, 356, 659 milkit1.............................PD
054, 357, 660 baseball tourist.................PD (winner)
055, 358, 661 baseball tourist.................PD
056, 359, 662 baseball tourist.................PD
057, 360, 663 baseball tourist.................PD
058, 361, 664 baseball tourist.................PD
059, 362, 665 peachman82.....................PD
060, 363, 666 Murphusa.........................PD
061, 364, 667 billyb..............................PD
062, 365, 668 spacktrack.......................PD
063, 366, 669, spacktrack.......................PD
064, 367, 670 tombocombo...................PD
065, 368, 671 aquarius31......................PD
066, 369, 672 aquarius31......................PD
067, 370, 673 aquarius31 ....................PD
068, 371, 674 pherbener.......................PD
069, 372, 675 pherbener.......................PD
070, 373, 676 pherbener.......................PD
071, 374, 677 republicaninmass.............PD
072, 375, 678 republicaninmass.............PD
073, 376, 679 republicaninmass.............PD
074, 377, 680 Dewey............................PD
075, 378, 681 Dewey............................PD
076, 379, 682 Danny smith....................PD
077, 380, 683 Danny Smith....................PD
078, 381, 684 JKray25...........................PD
079, 382, 685 smotan02........................PD
080, 383, 686 smotan02.........................PD
081, 384, 687 smotan02.........................PD
082, 385, 688 LEHR................................PD
083, 386, 689 LEHR................................PD
084, 387, 690 LEHR................................PD
085, 388, 691 LEHR................................PD
086, 389, 692 LEHR................................PD
087, 390, 693 LEHR................................PD
088, 391, 694 Clydepepper.....................PD
089, 392, 695 bobfreedman...................PD
090, 393, 696 bobfreedman...................PD
091, 394, 697 bobfreedman...................PD
092, 395, 698 Head928..........................PD
093, 396, 699 Head928..........................PD
094, 397, 700 Head928..........................PD
095, 398, 701 Vintagesportscollector........PD
096, 399, 702 Irishdenny.........................PD
097, 400, 703 Irishdenny.........................PD
098, 401, 704 Irishdenny.........................PD
099, 402, 705 Irishdenny.........................PD
100, 403, 706 Irishdenny.........................PD
101, 404, 707 PhilNap.............................PD
102, 405, 708 PhilNap.............................PD
103, 406, 709 PhilNap............................PD
104, 407, 710 PhilNap............................PD
105, 408, 711 PhilNap............................PD
106, 409, 712 AJjohnsonsoxfan...............PD
107, 410, 713 vwtdi..............................PD
108, 411, 714 vwtdi..............................PD
109, 412, 715 OldEnglishD.....................PD
110, 413, 716 OldEnglishD.....................PD
111, 414, 717 1880nonsports...............PD
112, 415, 718 1880nonsports...............PD
113, 416, 719 1880nonsports...............PD
114, 417, 720 MrMantlecollector............PD
115, 418, 721 MrMantlecollector............PD
116, 419, 722 sam majors....................PD
117, 420, 723 sam majors....................PD
118, 421, 724 TheNavarro...................PD
119, 422, 725 TheNavarro..................PD
120, 423, 726 TheNavarro..................PD
121, 424, 727 TheNavarro..................PD
122, 425, 728 TheNavarro..................PD
123, 426, 729 Btcarfagno....................PD
124, 427, 730 Btcarfagno....................PD
125, 428, 731 MikeKam.....................PD
126, 429, 732 KingFisk......................PD
127, 430, 733 Kingfisk.......................PD
128, 431, 734 Iron Horse...................PD
129, 432, 735 Iron Horse...................PD
130, 433, 736 Iron Horse..................PD
131, 434, 737 clydepepper.................PD
132, 435, 738 clydepepper.................PD
133, 436, 739 clydepepper.................PD
134, 437, 740 clydepepper.................PD
135, 438, 741 Old13man ....................PD
136, 439, 742 JKRay25.......................PD
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138, 441, 744 Jobu.............................PD
139, 442, 745 SlideKellySlide................PD
140, 443, 746 SlideKellySlide................PD
141, 444, 747 Mark Evans...................PD
142, 445, 748 Mark Evans.................. PD
143, 446, 749 7nohitter......................PD
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145, 448, 751 McGuirecom...................PD
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148, 451, 754 Dave1943........................PD
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150, 453, 756 Vintage Yankee...............PD
151, 454, 757 Vintage Yankee...............PD
152, 455, 758 asoriano.........................PD
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156, 459, 762 asoriano.........................PD
157, 460, 763 ScottGarner.....................PD
158, 461, 764 tcornett.........................PD
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161, 464, 767 pawpawdiv9..................PD
162, 465, 768 pawpawdiv9..................PD
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164, 467, 770 wynn013......................PD
165, 468, 771 midmo.........................PD
166, 469, 772 midmo.........................PD
167, 470, 773 billyb..........................PD
168, 471, 774 billyb.........................PD
169, 472, 775 Harford20.................PD
170, 473, 776 Harford20.................PD
171, 474, 777 Sebie43....................PD
172, 475, 778 Autograf.....................PD
173, 476, 779 Autograf.....................PD
174, 477, 780 Leon...........................PD
175, 478, 781 Leon...........................PD
176, 479, 782 Yanksfan09.................PD
177, 480, 783 vwtdi..........................PD
178, 481, 784 shernan30..................PD
179, 482, 785 shernan30...................PD
180, 483, 786 CW.............................PD
181, 484, 787 gashouse34................PD
182, 485, 788 mountaineer1999........ PD
183, 486, 789 ScottGarner.................PD
184, 487, 790 ScottGarner.................PD
185, 488, 791 ScottGarner.................PD
186, 489, 792 Exhibitman..................PD
187, 490, 793 Stonepony..................PD
188, 491, 794 Stonepony..................PD
189, 492, 795 billyb.........................PD
190, 493, 796 Kawika.......................PD
191, 494, 797 Kawika........................PD
192, 495, 798 Kawika........................PD
193, 496, 799 Tigerden.......................PD
194, 497, 800 jonvancouver.................PD
195, 498, 801 jonvancouver.................PD
196, 499, 802 53Browns......................PD
197, 500, 803 DannySmith...................PD
198, 501, 804 DannySmith.................. PD
199, 502, 805 thecatspajamas.............PD
200, 503, 806 thecatspajamas.............PD
201, 504, 807 whitehse........................PD
202, 505, 808 SbFinley........................ PD
203, 506, 809 SbFinley........................ PD
204, 507, 810 Familytoad...................PD
205, 508, 811 benkenobi13................PD
206, 509, 812 benkenobi13...............PD
207, 510, 813 Parker1b2..................PD
208, 511, 814 Mark70z...................PD
209, 512, 815 Mark70z...................PD
210, 513, 816 Dave1943..................PD
211, 514, 817 Dave1943..................PD
212, 515, 818 Dave1943..................PD
213, 516, 819 ErickV........................PD
214, 517, 820 Sycks22.....................PD
215, 518, 821 glchen.......................PD
216, 519, 822 perezfan....................PD
217, 520, 823 perezfan....................PD
218, 521, 824 yanksfan09................PD
219, 522, 825 yanksfan09................PD
220, 523, 826 vintagesportcollector...PD
221, 524, 827 catspajamas...............PD
222, 525, 828 rhettyeakley...............PD
223, 526, 829 rhettyeakley...............PD
224, 527, 830 cardmd.......................PD
225, 528, 831 cardmd......................PD
226, 529, 832 MVSNYC....................PD
227, 530, 833 MVSNYC.....................PD
228, 531, 834 Murphusa..................PD
229, 532, 835 MPG..........................PD
230, 533, 836 MPG..........................PD
231, 534, 837 Bobfreedman.............PD
232, 535, 838 Bobfreedman.............PD
233, 536, 839 Bobfreedman ............PD
234, 537, 840 jb217676..................PD
235, 538, 841 jb217676 .................PD
236, 539, 842 Wite3.......................PD
237, 540, 843 catspajamas..............PD
238, 541, 844 Hot Springs Bathers....PD
239, 542, 845 Hot Springs Bathers....PD
240, 543, 846 Balltrash..................PD
241, 544, 847 Balltrash..................PD
242, 545, 848 BillyH......................PD
243, 546, 849 BillyH.....................PD
244, 547, 850 BillyH....................PD
245, 548, 851 BillyH....................PD
246, 549, 852 BillyH....................PD
247, 550, 853 BillyH....................PD
248, 551, 854 BillyH....................PD
249, 552, 855 BillyH....................PD
250, 553, 856 BillyH....................PD
251, 554, 857 BillyH..................PD....... (321 square inches)
252, 555, 858 MPG...................PD.... .... (322 square inches)
253, 556, 859 MPG..................PD..........(324 square inches)
254 557, 860 Leon..................PD......... (325 square inches)
255, 558, 861 IronHorse...........PD..........(326 square inches)
256, 559, 862 IronHorse..........PD...........(328 square inches)
257, 560, 863 Shernan30........PD..........(329 square inches)
258, 561, 864 Sherman30.......PD.........(331 square inches)
259, 562, 865 Majestic ..........PD........(332 square inches)
260, 563, 866 Majestic ..........PD........(333 square inches)
261, 564, 867 Majestic ..........PD........(335 square inches)
262, 565, 868 Majestic ..........PD........(336 square inches)
263, 566, 869 Majestic ..........PD.........(337 square inches - 14"x24")
264, 567, 870 catspajamas.....PD.........(339 square inches)
265, 568, 871 catspajamas.....PD.........(340 square inches)
266, 569, 872 IrishDenny.......PD.........(342 square inches)
267, 570, 873 IrishDenny.......PD........ (343 square inches)
268, 571, 874 IrishDenny.......PD........(344 square inches)
269, 572, 875 IrishDenny.......PD........(346 square inches)
270, 573, 876 IrishDenny........PD.......(347 square inches)
271, 574, 877 Baseball Tourist...PD.....(348 square inches)
272, 575, 878 Baseball Tourist...PD......(350 square inches)
273, 576, 879 VSshwager..........PD......(351 square inches)
274, 577, 880 Space Track........PD.......(353 square inches)
275, 578, 881 VTGMSC ............PD.......(354 square inches - 16"x22")
276, 579, 882 VintageYankee.....PD..... (355 square inches)
277, 580, 883 ZenPop................PD.......(357 square inches)
278, 581, 884 T206Jim..............PD........(358 square inches)
279, 582, 885 vansaad..............PD.......(360 square inches - 18"x20")
280, 583, 886 midmo..............PD..........(361 square inches)
281, 584, 887 midmo..............PD..........(362 square inches)
282, 585, 888 midmo..............PD......... (364 square inches -14"X26")
283, 586, 889 JeremyW...........PD.........(365 square inches)
284, 587, 890 JeremyW...........PD..........(366 square inches)
285, 588, 891 JeremyW...........PD.........(368 square inches)
286, 589, 892 JeremyW..........PD.........(369 square inches)
287, 590, 893 JeremyW...........PD.........(371 square inches)
288, 591, 894 LOUCARDFAN.....PD.........(372 square inches)
289, 592, 895 Vwtdi.................PD..........(373 square inches)
290, 593, 896 catspajamas.......PD..........(375 square inches)
291, 594, 897 1880Nonsport........PD.....(376 square inches)
292, 595, 898 1880Nonsport........PD......(377 square inches)
293, 596, 899 Forever Young........PD......(379 square inches)
294, 597, 900 Forever Young........PD......(380 square inches)
295, 598, 901 Forever Young........PD......(382 square inches)
296, 599, 902 Forever Young........PD......(383 square inches)
297, 600, 903 Forever Young.......PD.......(384 square inches - 16"X24")
298, 601, 904 Vwtdi...................PD.......(386 square inches)
299, 602, 905 4815162342..........PD......(387 square inches)
300, 603, 906 catspajamas...........PD.....(388 square inches)
301, 604, 907 Lordstan..............PD.......(390 square inches)
302, 605, 908 Shernan30...........PD.........(391 square inches)
303, 606, 909 Shernan30...........PD........(393 square inches - 14"X28")

[GKreindler]

Hey all,

Just wanted to drop a line and thank you for participating in this third raffle - seriously, I'm thrilled that so many of you have an interest in my work and are willing to play along.

With 303 entries, we were able to raise $6,060 towards a painting, which is friggin' awesome. Since at that amount, we're pretty close to an 18" x 24" ($6,264), I'm gonna bump up our starting size to that just so we have great dimensions from the get-go. And of course, whoever wins is more than welcome to put more in for a larger piece.

So with that in mind, I wish y'all good luck this time around. I know I'll be keeping my eyes on the NYTimes website boxscores that night, if only to try and guess what I'll be painting depending on the winner. And I'm hoping that whoever does win gets something that he/she truly cherishes.

Graig

PS: and again, a HUGE 'thank you' to both Bill and Lance for making this whole thing possible. Without them, I can assure you, it would have never happened.

[Forever Young]

Hey all,

Just wanted to drop a line and thank you for participating in this third raffle - seriously, I'm thrilled that so many of you have an interest in my work and are willing to play along.

With 303 entries, we were able to raise $6,060 towards a painting, which is friggin' awesome. Since at that amount, we're pretty close to an 18" x 24" ($6,264), I'm gonna bump up our starting size to that just so we have great dimensions from the get-go. And of course, whoever wins is more than willing to put more in for a larger piece.

So with that in mind, I wish y'all good luck this time around. I know I'll be keeping my eyes on the NYTimes website boxscores that night, if only to try and guess what I'll be painting depending on the winner. And I'm hoping that whoever does win gets something that he/she truly cherishes.

Graig

PS: and again, a HUGE 'thank you' to both Bill and Lance for making this whole thing possible. Without them, I can assure you, it would have never happened.

Graig Kreindler, you're my hero.

[GKreindler]

Ben, I hate you.

Good luck everybody else!!

[Lordstan]

Wow. Gaig. Tell us how you really feel.
LOL. You know you love Ben!

[ZenPop]

Well... if my beloved Giants factor into the decision, then it's all good!

Hoping for a long shot win... like the Giants in 2010, 2012, 2014!

EVEN YEAR Bullshit!!!!! Woot!!!!!

(and thanks again for doing this Graig!... your work is inspiring!)

Cheers!

[billyb]

In just two days, we will have a winner

[billyb]

Everyone is welcome to post any thoughts, ideas, photos, or just plain old discussions regarding this raffle or the upcoming game that will start about 3:30PM EST, and give us a winner about 6PM.

[thenavarro]

Win one for the Gipper!

[billyb]

Tomorrows forecast for San Francisco



WNW 16 mph
Gusts: 28 mph

Cloudy most of the time with a shower or thunderstorm around
Max UV Index: 7 (High)
Thunderstorms: 40%
Precipitation: 0.29 in
Rain: 0.29 in
Snow: 0 in
Ice: 0 in
Hours of Precipitation: 2 hrs
Hours of Rain: 2 hrs
Allergies Forecast

[whitehse]

I just wanted to say it has been my pleasure to help contribute to someone else's dream in owning an original Kreindler!

It will be fun to once again watch the work develop!

[billyb]

Thank you Andrew, you are right, we all have contributed. There is going to be a painting completed by Graig, that without every ones involvement, would never had happened.
We have all helped in the creation of what is going to be a great painting.

The very best of luck to everyone. In 24 hours, we will have a winner.

billyb

[Dewey]

This may be the greatest thing done by Giants fans for a Dodger fan. :D

[billyb]

Dewey,
HaHaHaHa.

The real question now is, for this game, are you a Giants fan?
Careful what you say, the baseball gods may be listening.

[7nohitter]

I'm more excited for this than that $1.5B Powerball a few months back!

[Scott Garner]

I was just in SF at the end of last week and caught the Giants game on Thursday vs. the D'Backs. My apologies to all Giants fans, but the Giants can't hit their way out of a wet paper bag yet, but the season is early. :eek:

On a more positive note, the day was perfect and the garlic fries and Sierra Nevada Pale Ale on draught rocked! Pac Bell Park is one beautiful venue for those that haven't been fortunate enough to have gone there yet...

All Giants fans should count their lucky stars to be able to watch baseball in such a beautiful park. Overall a terrific experience!

[billyb]

We will have a winner

TODAY

Game starts in about 7 hours from now and in about 10 hours from now, we will know who the winner will be. If you have not done it yet, now is the time to sift through some photos and start dreaming, because it has to happen for someone, it may as well be you.

billyb

[jonvancouver]

It would be hilarious if the game was a sell-out.
Capacity ends with 915 and we don't go up that high!

[thecatspajamas]

It would be hilarious if the game was a sell-out.
Capacity ends with 915 and we don't go up that high!

When selecting the game(s) to be used, we actually do consider whether the game is likely to sell out so that we do not lose that element of "randomness" in selecting the winning number. It's good to know though that in the event of an unanticipated sellout, the number would wind up being voided anyway!

[jonvancouver]

When selecting the game(s) to be used, we actually do consider whether the game is likely to sell out so that we do not lose that element of "randomness" in selecting the winning number. It's good to know though that in the event of an unanticipated sellout, the number would wind up being voided anyway!

lol ya. I was checking the Attendance results and just realized that even in a sell-out it looks like they have standing room too. Last sellout ended in 030.

[billyb]

Game time in one half hour. Starts at 3:30pm est.

Game will be on tv.

Now i am getting excited.

I THINK GRAIG SHOULD HAVE BEEN CHOSEN TO THROW OUT THE FIRST PITCH.

[MVSNYC]

Who is the winner if the last 3 digits are from 910-999?

(or 000)?

[shernan30]

Who is the winner if the last 3 digits are from 910-999?



(or 000)?



We go to the backup game selected.

[MVSNYC]

Thanks, I somehow missed that buried in the plethora of directions.

[billyb]

The way this game is going, it is going to be a 3 1/2 to 4 hour game. Score in SF 9, SD 4, and SF still hitting in the 4th.

[Scott Garner]

The way this game is going, it is going to be a 3 1/2 to 4 hour game. Score in SF 9, SD 4, and SF still hitting in the 4th.

Giants have 9 runs in the 4th inning?
Good God, that as many runs as they scored all of last week. LOL :eek:

[billyb]

Make that 10-4 at the end of 4.

[jonvancouver]

Make that 11-4 bottom of 5!

Now 12-4

[billyb]

13 - 8 end of 7th.

[billyb]

end of top of 8th..............It is getting close

[jonvancouver]

I'm predicting a fellow Canadian "Baseball Tourist" is going to win this raffle.

[billyb]

Do you have some insight????


No don't tell me.

BB

[1880nonsports]

talk about crumbing the play.....

BTW billy boy - I thought of you when I posted a sign on the bay today with your name actually on it! Floridamoment.......

[jonvancouver]

someone should tell Rodney to put his hat on straight.

[billyb]

AND THE WINNER IS


BASEBALL TOURIST, WAY TO GO CHRIS.


WE SHOULD SOON FIND OUT IF CHRIS IN MONITORING THIS.


billyb

[shernan30]

Congratulations!! Can't wait to see what you pick.


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[LEHR]

Congratulations to Baseball Tourist!

[billyb]

1880nonsport,
A sign with my name on it?????

[Scott Garner]

Congrats Chris!

[Forever Young]

Congrats bbt! Hopefully you will share the experience with us every step of the way!

[Dewey]

Congrats!

But SF. Seriously? You couldn't rustle up 20 more fans?:(

[clydepepper]

Congrats to 'baseball tourist'!!

Please be sure to share what image you want Graig to paint and the finished piece as well....I'm sure it will be great!

I'm so glad I wasn't close.

- not sure how many other practiced good superstitious habits so common to Baseball by not even bothering to select any possible images ahead of time least we jinx the outcome.

- well, that did not work for me, however my super power governing my inability to pick lottery numbers and the quickest grocery line kicked in instead - something I have grown accustomed to.

Maybe someday, there will finally be joy in my version of Mudville...so I'll keep swinging. While Hope obviously can't hit breaking stuff, it's all I have and perhaps Fate will get cocky and groove one.

:)

[billyb]

Being Chris lives in Western Canada, he probably has not yet arrived home from work.
I did leave him a message, and I can't wait to hear him chime in.

billyb

[LEHR]

I say next raffle we make a rule, no Canadians allowed. :D:p

[Bpm0014]

I feel horrible for milkit. If one person decided to stay home from the game...

[irv]

I say next raffle we make a rule, no Canadians allowed. :D:p

;)

Congrats Baseball Tourist!

[billyb]

Good one Irv.

[slidekellyslide]

Canadians are ineligible for the prize. Time to pick another game.

:D

CONGRATS CHRIS!!1 You lucky dog!

[jonvancouver]

I say next raffle we make a rule, no Canadians allowed. :D:p

I agree!!! Woulda saved me 40 bucks haha!!

[LEHR]

That's pretty funny, Irv!

[shernan30]

Since everyone pitched in on a nice gift for Chris I think we all deserve thank you cards. I'll take a '56 Mantle.


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[billyb]

Steven,
That's an idea.

billyb

[baseball tourist]

UNBELIEVABLE! I am blown away! Best news in a very long time. Thanks to Graig for agreeing to this and to Bill for organization - and to everyone who joined it to make it a possibility. This is my third such raffle and I too was a mere body or two away before, so I know how it feels.

I apologize for not monitoring this closely at the end. I just got home from work and put my lovely 15 month old daughter to bed and jumped into helping my wife (also very lovely) finish packing for our inter-provincial move happening on Friday. We are moving from Calgary to Vancouver and I also had my last day at work today.

What a week this is already!

I will certainly post the steps in the process all along but I need a few days to get the move out of the way.

Thanks again everyone!

[Dewey]

BBT the good news is you won. The bad news is that with the exchange rate, you won a 4x6. :D

Can't wait to see the chosen image. Blessings to you in your move!

[pherbener]

Congrats Chris! Jealous!

[JeremyW]

Congrats. Looking forward to seeing what you pick.

[billyb]

Chris,
Sounds as if you have a lot on the table right now.

Do you have any ideas, as to who you subject may be for you painting. If you are not sure, I am sure there are a few here who can give some suggestions.

[vintagesportscollector]

Congrats Chris, and good luck with the move.

[baseball tourist]

Chris,
Sounds as if you have a lot on the table right now.

Do you have any ideas, as to who you subject may be for you painting. If you are not sure, I am sure there are a few here who can give some suggestions.

Hi Bill -

I have a few ideas but nothing set in stone. Looking forward to getting some input.

[baseball tourist]

Congrats Chris, and good luck with the move.

Thanks Joe!

[baseball tourist]

Congrats Chris!

Thanks Scott!

[ZenPop]

Congrats, Chris!!

Since you asked for ideas... you could go for this... I'd LOVE to see Keindler's take on this one:

http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm145/johnmav2/Mickey-mantle_68_SmokingPipe.jpg


or... since you're from Canada...how about John McGraw, Christie Mathewson and Joe Thornton lifting the Stanley Cup that the Sharks will win this year?

You're welcome!

[Shoeless Moe]

Either go with Joey Votto or this guy:

[lefty147]

Congrats Chris!

[baseball tourist]

Thanks Mike and everyone for their kind congrats and good-natured, Canuck-themed pokes and suggestions.

Despite a crazy schedule (for both of us) Graig and I were able to have a kick-off chat and with a tad more feedback (helping me to rule out some ideas) I will be delighted to post some possible images for the board's feedback.

I look forward to sharing this experience via the threads with anyone who finds it interesting. Thanks again for the participation and kind kudos!

[billyb]

Chris,
Any updates? Have any subjects in mind? Are you staying with baseball related?

[irv]

If I won, I was considering one of these if, Graig hadn't painted it already?

Tons of choices out there but it would be a great feeling knowing whatever you pick is going to be put to canvas by Graig.

[sycks22]

I think a good unibrow Wally Moon would look good

[MVSNYC]

Huge congrats, Chris! This is awesome for you.

If it were me, I'd keep your dialogue between Graig & you private (what painting you're selecting, size, etc), until, and only if, you wish to share your selected painting with the board. To me, it would be a very personal and private thing, once you open it up to the board for opinions, it'll be a free for all. Just my 2 cents.

[billyb]

MVSNYC,

MVS, most who participated, feel a connection with Chris's painting. If he is having any trouble at selecting a photo for his painting, there are many here that would be willing to share their photos and ideas with Chris. Yes he can keep it personal if he wishes, especially the final decision, but it is that connection between all the members who were involved that makes these paintings from the raffle, very special.
To put icing on the cake for Chris, Graig has in the past, and I assume he will do the same again, he will post updated pictures of Chris's painting, and describe the process of how Graig creates his masterpieces. There is no other painter I know, that provides a series of these photos and description that Chris will be getting, and we get to see the process as well. Those pictures are collectible as well and something Chris can share with family and friends when they admire the painting in amazement.
MVS, we started these raffles for the purpose of thanking all the Net54 members, who are the best watch dogs in our sports collectible hobby. One gets to win this painting, the rest at least get the feeling of helping to create it. If it was not for all, the painting would not exist.

billyb

[MVSNYC]

Billy, you missed my point...I agree with most of what you said...I know Graig, as well as own an example of his work (which is fantastic). I always love seeing the progress and process of his paintings, as they unfold. I'd LOVE to see that here as well, if Chris is willing to have that shared with us.

My point was, the selection process is something very special and personal (and potentially private). It can be overwhelming to have hundreds (literally) of opinions flying in about what to have Graig paint...THAT part of it, IMO, is the special and very personal part...If he choses to open that up to the board, cool, but I was just warning him that they'll be tons of opinions, and I'm not so sure I'd want that if it were me.

ETA: The raffle was a lot of fun, and a very cool thing for Graig & you to do. Thank you for organizing.

[baseball tourist]

Chris,
Any updates? Have any subjects in mind? Are you staying with baseball related?

Moving is exhausting! I didn't physically shift our furniture etc to Vancouver but I did fly with my 15-month old daughter and 16 year old cat while my wife drove the 11 hour, 700 mile route through the Rockies (with a childhood friend and a few precious items in our car - for the road trip experience of it all).

"Camping"' in the new place until Wednesday when the truck with our stuff arrives. I apologize to all for being less available than one might be after such a win - but I assure you that I am extremely excited about this turn of good luck and ready to dive in to process with the board coming along with me.

First I must share a shot of Vancouver taken a few blocks from my new home.


http://i1166.photobucket.com/albums/q612/Jays9293/Mobile%20Uploads/61693803-7A33-4C04-9594-081DADA3EA72_zpsvgf2rss1.jpg (http://s1166.photobucket.com/user/Jays9293/media/Mobile%20Uploads/61693803-7A33-4C04-9594-081DADA3EA72_zpsvgf2rss1.jpg.html)

[billyb]

MVS,
Yea, I went a little overboard with my response. But in the first two raffles, the responses were not overwhelming, and once the subject was announced, most of the photos were of the subject that the winners chose, giving them additional choices.
Chris is free then to discuss any photos he will see, with Graig, and the final decision, will be in private, between Chris and Graig. I too recommend to Chris, to make his final decision, in private with Graig.

[baseball tourist]

Billy, you missed my point...I agree with most of what you said...I know Graig, as well as own an example of his work (which is fantastic). I always love seeing the progress and process of his paintings, as they unfold. I'd LOVE to see that here as well, if Chris is willing to have that shared with us.

My point was, the selection process is something very special and personal (and potentially private). It can be overwhelming to have hundreds (literally) of opinions flying in about what to have Graig paint...THAT part of it, IMO, is the special and very personal part...If he choses to open that up to the board, cool, but I was just warning him that they'll be tons of opinions, and I'm not so sure I'd want that if it were me.

ETA: The raffle was a lot of fun, and a very cool thing for Graig & you to do. Thank you for organizing.

I appreciate what you are saying and also what Bill has illustrated about being inclusive and transparent as well.

I expect to get some thoughtful comments and great suggestions and believe that I will raise some eyebrows with at least one of my options under consideration(pls see my next post for more on that). I look forward to it all
and after having had a great conversation with Graig I am even more determined to pick a subject that resonates with me and one that I will enjoy each and every time I view it.

[billyb]

Chris,
Looking at that picture, you have no phone, all the telephone poles are still laying on the ground.....LOL

Just kidding, that looks great. Looks like you are going to like the new location.

[MVSNYC]

"...and after having had a great conversation with Graig I am even more determined to pick a subject that resonates with me and one that I will enjoy each and every time I view it."

And that's what it's all about, Chris.

Enjoy the process. Share what you wish.

[billyb]

"...and after having had a great conversation with Graig I am even more determined to pick a subject that resonates with me and one that I will enjoy each and every time I view it."

And that's what it's all about, Chris.

Enjoy the process. Share what you wish.


I couldn't agree more

[baseball tourist]

If I won, I was considering one of these if, Graig hadn't painted it already?

Tons of choices out there but it would be a great feeling knowing whatever you pick is going to be put to canvas by Graig.

I like your style Irv!

Perhaps not a surprise to some, I am looking to ask Graig to paint a Toronto Blue Jays image. I grew up in Toronto and have been a Jays fan for 40 years (my Dad took me the team's first ever game in 1977 - i will post pics of my ticket stub and program when my belongings arrive); and worked at the SkyDome/Rogers Centre for over 15 years.

I love baseball. If it's Miami at Milwaukee - and I'm in town - I'm there! Slugfests, pitchers duels, extra innings, Spring Training....love it! I love the sights and sounds, the smells, the cadence of the game and the history.

While there are dozens of paintings of Graig's that I would be humbled to own and each portraying a subject from the pantheon of baseball - Ruth, Aaron, Gerhig, Robinson, Mays - amazing, but when I ask myself these questions - "Can I have a Yankee/Red Sox on my wall and enjoy it?" or "What connection do I have to Mathewson or Cobb?" - I answer "no" and "very little". I know that it may not be a popular choice - but it has to be a Blue Jay. Best part? Graig is into it too!

I have a short list and would love to hear the board's feedback. If you know of any other angles of these images pls share. Likewise if you think Dave Stieb's no-hitter should be considered - I'm all ears. If you hate the idea, that's OK too. I'm a big boy. I can take it.

Joe Carter ends the 1993 WS with one swing. I was there!

http://i1166.photobucket.com/albums/q612/Jays9293/Mobile%20Uploads/8D985574-8207-495F-822A-C04EFE6AC202_zpswvqetoxp.jpg (http://s1166.photobucket.com/user/Jays9293/media/Mobile%20Uploads/8D985574-8207-495F-822A-C04EFE6AC202_zpswvqetoxp.jpg.html)

http://i1166.photobucket.com/albums/q612/Jays9293/Mobile%20Uploads/940D8B03-28FF-4517-A891-910230CD4019_zps9zkw1mty.jpg (http://s1166.photobucket.com/user/Jays9293/media/Mobile%20Uploads/940D8B03-28FF-4517-A891-910230CD4019_zps9zkw1mty.jpg.html)


http://i1166.photobucket.com/albums/q612/Jays9293/Mobile%20Uploads/A16CE453-6D48-490C-BD38-3CFC2BE6FE25_zpszlwrtby1.jpg (http://s1166.photobucket.com/user/Jays9293/media/Mobile%20Uploads/A16CE453-6D48-490C-BD38-3CFC2BE6FE25_zpszlwrtby1.jpg.html)

Devo's Catch in Game 3 of 1992 WS (it was a triple play and I don't care what the umps said!). To note: I own the jersey Devon was wearing

http://i1166.photobucket.com/albums/q612/Jays9293/Mobile%20Uploads/D30964CC-742C-4E08-BB62-708EA1583EFD_zpsc4j2fc1b.jpg (http://s1166.photobucket.com/user/Jays9293/media/Mobile%20Uploads/D30964CC-742C-4E08-BB62-708EA1583EFD_zpsc4j2fc1b.jpg.html)

Bell clinched the first AL East Pennant in '85 (missed this game but was at Game 7 of the ALCS - damn you Jim Sundberg)



http://i1166.photobucket.com/albums/q612/Jays9293/Mobile%20Uploads/7F3D1230-5C6A-4038-9726-0B703530CB5F_zpscwaxs4rg.jpg (http://s1166.photobucket.com/user/Jays9293/media/Mobile%20Uploads/7F3D1230-5C6A-4038-9726-0B703530CB5F_zpscwaxs4rg.jpg.html)

Bautista's Flip - 2015 ALDS. I know, a lot of people think he disrespected everyone including the Pope, but I and many of my fellow Jays fans see it clearly as a cathartic wiping away of 22 years of playoff drought. Also, I collect Jose specifically and have a jersey, bat, and 75% of his career HR game tix)


http://i1166.photobucket.com/albums/q612/Jays9293/Mobile%20Uploads/8C0F3197-1434-4928-960B-3CE59F6B739B_zpsrxyrorgz.jpg (http://s1166.photobucket.com/user/Jays9293/media/Mobile%20Uploads/8C0F3197-1434-4928-960B-3CE59F6B739B_zpsrxyrorgz.jpg.html)

Let me hear ya!

[bnorth]

I like your style Irv!

Perhaps not a surprise to some, I am looking to ask Graig to paint a Toronto Blue Jays image. I grew up in Toronto and have been a Jays fan for 40 years (my Dad took me the team's first ever game in 1977 - i will post pics of my ticket stub and program when my belongings arrive); and worked at the SkyDome/Rogers Cente for over 15 years.

I love baseball. If it's Miami at Milwaukee - and I'm in town - I'm there! Slugfests, pitchers duels, extra innings, Spring Training....love it! I love the sights and sounds, the smells, the cadence of the game and the history.

While there are dozens of paintings of Graigs that I would be humbled to own and each portraying a subject from the pantheon of baseball - Ruth, Aaron, Gerhig, Robinson, Mays - amazing, but when I ask myself these questions - "Can I have a Yankee, Red Sox on my wall and enjoy it?" or "What connection do I have to Mathewson or Cobb?" - I answer "no" and "very little". I know that it may not be a popular choice - but it has to be a Blue Jay. Best part? Graig is into it too!

I have a short list and would love to hear the board's feedback. If you know of any other angles of these images pls share. Likewise if you think Dave Stieb's no-hitter should be considered - I'm all ears. If you hate the idea, that's OK too. I'm a big boy. I can take it.

Joe Carter ends the 1993 WS with one swing. I was there!

http://i1166.photobucket.com/albums/q612/Jays9293/Mobile%20Uploads/8D985574-8207-495F-822A-C04EFE6AC202_zpswvqetoxp.jpg (http://s1166.photobucket.com/user/Jays9293/media/Mobile%20Uploads/8D985574-8207-495F-822A-C04EFE6AC202_zpswvqetoxp.jpg.html)

http://i1166.photobucket.com/albums/q612/Jays9293/Mobile%20Uploads/940D8B03-28FF-4517-A891-910230CD4019_zps9zkw1mty.jpg (http://s1166.photobucket.com/user/Jays9293/media/Mobile%20Uploads/940D8B03-28FF-4517-A891-910230CD4019_zps9zkw1mty.jpg.html)


http://i1166.photobucket.com/albums/q612/Jays9293/Mobile%20Uploads/A16CE453-6D48-490C-BD38-3CFC2BE6FE25_zpszlwrtby1.jpg (http://s1166.photobucket.com/user/Jays9293/media/Mobile%20Uploads/A16CE453-6D48-490C-BD38-3CFC2BE6FE25_zpszlwrtby1.jpg.html)

Devo's Catch in Game 3 of 1992 WS (it was a triple play and I don't care what the umps said!). To note: I own the jersey Devon was wearing

http://i1166.photobucket.com/albums/q612/Jays9293/Mobile%20Uploads/D30964CC-742C-4E08-BB62-708EA1583EFD_zpsc4j2fc1b.jpg (http://s1166.photobucket.com/user/Jays9293/media/Mobile%20Uploads/D30964CC-742C-4E08-BB62-708EA1583EFD_zpsc4j2fc1b.jpg.html)

Bell clinched the first AL East Pennant in '85 (missed this game but wa at Game 7 of the ALCS - damn you Jim Sundberg)



http://i1166.photobucket.com/albums/q612/Jays9293/Mobile%20Uploads/7F3D1230-5C6A-4038-9726-0B703530CB5F_zpscwaxs4rg.jpg (http://s1166.photobucket.com/user/Jays9293/media/Mobile%20Uploads/7F3D1230-5C6A-4038-9726-0B703530CB5F_zpscwaxs4rg.jpg.html)

Bautista's Flip - 2015 ALDS. I know, a lot of people think he disrespected everyone including the Pope, but I and many of my fellow Jays fans see it clearly as a cathartic wiping away of 22 years of playoff drought. Also, I collect Jose specifically and have a jersey, bat, and 75% of his career HR game tix)


http://i1166.photobucket.com/albums/q612/Jays9293/Mobile%20Uploads/8C0F3197-1434-4928-960B-3CE59F6B739B_zpsrxyrorgz.jpg (http://s1166.photobucket.com/user/Jays9293/media/Mobile%20Uploads/8C0F3197-1434-4928-960B-3CE59F6B739B_zpsrxyrorgz.jpg.html)

Let me hear ya!

I really like that top picture of Joe Carter. It would be an amazing paining.

With owning the jersey Devo was wearing in the picture of his catch it would also be nice. It would be a great combo displayed next to each other.

[billyb]

Chris,
You are one avid Blue Jay fan, or I should say passionate fan. I think you are making a great choice. When a fan is as dedicated as you are, how can it be another team. This is all about making a dream come true, this is yours, enjoy.
How many Blue Jays photos are out there?

[clydepepper]

Chris - Congratulations and I hope you really enjoy the resulting masterpiece Graig will create for you!

IMHO, a Joe Carter reaction shot HAS to be the selection.

As a Braves' fan, I would deem it a great favor if you would call as little attention as possible to the 1992 series...the 1993 World Series is the one you want!

We're all looking forward to seeing the results...thanks for sharing the process with us.

-Raymond



I really like that top picture of Joe Carter. It would be an amazing paining.

With owning the jersey Devo was wearing in the picture of his catch it would also be nice. It would be a great combo displayed next to each other.

[baseball tourist]

I really like that top picture of Joe Carter. It would be an amazing paining.

Thanks Ben. I like this version a lot as well


http://i1166.photobucket.com/albums/q612/Jays9293/Mobile%20Uploads/FF8C4446-48E6-40EF-BE97-056E0EA8910E_zps9hwvunrp.jpg (http://s1166.photobucket.com/user/Jays9293/media/Mobile%20Uploads/FF8C4446-48E6-40EF-BE97-056E0EA8910E_zps9hwvunrp.jpg.html)

[baseball tourist]

Chris,
You are one avid Blue Jay fan, or I should say passionate fan. I think you are making a great choice. When a fan is as dedicated as you are, how can it be another team. This is all about making a dream come true, this is yours, enjoy.
How many Blue Jays photos are out there?

Thanks Bill. There are some nice images/events - Alomar with his arms up from the 1993 ALCS; Singer's first pitch in 1977; 1992 WS clinch mob; Winfield kills a seagull ;)

[baseball tourist]

As a Braves' fan, I would deem it a great favor if you would call as little attention as possible to the 1992 series...the 1993 World Series is the one you want!

-Raymond

Thanks Raymond! I don't know if the world is ready for "Wild Thing's" mullet to be captured on canvas for posterity ;)

[Lordstan]

While I like that first picture of Carter, I would probably go for this one. I just love the motion within the stillness of the photo. Plus the ball being there is pretty cool as well.

[baseball tourist]

While I like that first picture of Carter, I would probably go for this one. I just love the motion within the stillness of the photo. Plus the ball being there is pretty cool as well.

Thanks Mark. Strangely, I have never really pondered the batting images from Joe's HR at bat. I think that it is that I am so drawn to the joy he exudes when he leaves the box.

[murphusa]

Being from Philly, that is a sad picture

[irv]

I like your style Irv!

Perhaps not a surprise to some, I am looking to ask Graig to paint a Toronto Blue Jays image. I grew up in Toronto and have been a Jays fan for 40 years (my Dad took me the team's first ever game in 1977 - i will post pics of my ticket stub and program when my belongings arrive); and worked at the SkyDome/Rogers Centre for over 15 years.

I love baseball. If it's Miami at Milwaukee - and I'm in town - I'm there! Slugfests, pitchers duels, extra innings, Spring Training....love it! I love the sights and sounds, the smells, the cadence of the game and the history.

While there are dozens of paintings of Graigs that I would be humbled to own and each portraying a subject from the pantheon of baseball - Ruth, Aaron, Gerhig, Robinson, Mays - amazing, but when I ask myself these questions - "Can I have a Yankee, Red Sox on my wall and enjoy it?" or "What connection do I have to Mathewson or Cobb?" - I answer "no" and "very little". I know that it may not be a popular choice - but it has to be a Blue Jay. Best part? Graig is into it too!

I have a short list and would love to hear the board's feedback. If you know of any other angles of these images pls share. Likewise if you think Dave Stieb's no-hitter should be considered - I'm all ears. If you hate the idea, that's OK too. I'm a big boy. I can take it.

Joe Carter ends the 1993 WS with one swing. I was there!



Let me hear ya!

Lots of great choices out there, Chris, and you and others have shown many great options/pieces, but my personal choice would be the one I posted that you commented on.

I wrote some time ago, that if I won, I would choose the 1958 Topps Mantle/Aaron Batting foes pic, but then it got me thinking, has Graig painted any Jay's players or Jay's moments?

Picking any pic from their world series wins would be awesome, but picking one from their first would be best imo.

Not an easy task, but good luck.

(Just some more to look at https://www.google.ca/search?q=toronto+blue+jays+first+world+series+pict ures&espv=2&biw=1280&bih=595&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwinxrD_k7rMAhXH6SYKHVazA9AQsAQIGg&dpr=1.5)

[Dewey]

A screenshot from a cool angle. But the joy of Joe Carter running the bases is infectious indeed. You'd smile walking past it every day.

http://s32.postimg.org/kesrvtfvp/Screenshot_2016_05_01_11_28_36.png

[clydepepper]

Dewey - that's WAY COOL!!!

outta be a finalist at least.

- but I still think a reaction shot is best. IMHO

[btcarfagno]

I like the one that shows Carter from the back with his arms raised and with Morandini (?) leaving the field. That is an awesome shot.

Tom C

[Peter_Spaeth]

Whatever you choose has to have a good shot of his face or what's the point?

[baseball tourist]

Whatever you choose has to have a good shot of his face or what's the point?

I tend to agree, but do like all the images posted.

[MPG]

Congratulations Chris!!!! I agree with Tom C's choice with Carter's back and Mickey Morindini walking off. That shot really captures the emotion of the moment. As a lifelong Phillies fan (since 1963) it really conjures up some bad memories. Thanks a lot.....:):).

Seriously, which ever shot you choose you won't be disappointed in the result. I'm fortunate to own several of Graig's paintings and the pictures don't do them justice. Graig' the best and you'll cherish and enjoy your painting for many years to come.

All the best.

Mike G

[baseball tourist]

Congratulations Chris!!!! I agree with Tom C's choice with Carter's back and Mickey Morindini walking off. That shot really captures the emotion of the moment. As a lifelong Phillies fan (since 1963) it really conjures up some bad memories. Thanks a lot.....:):).

Seriously, which ever shot you choose you won't be disappointed in the result. I'm fortunate to own several of Graig's paintings and the pictures don't do them justice. Graig' the best and you'll cherish and enjoy your painting for many years to come.

All the best.

Mike G

Thanks Mike! I appreciate it. In honour of the Jays playing Texas at home for the first time since Game 5 of the ALDS...


https://vine.co/v/eEPAEV7FgFi

http://i1166.photobucket.com/albums/q612/Jays9293/Mobile%20Uploads/5F8D78B5-CF29-4B01-9023-5D124950A1AB_zpsjtpefq45.png (http://s1166.photobucket.com/user/Jays9293/media/Mobile%20Uploads/5F8D78B5-CF29-4B01-9023-5D124950A1AB_zpsjtpefq45.png.html)

[baseball tourist]

Thanks for responses, ideas and comments everyone!

I have had some great chats/emails with Graig and really thought long and hard about my choices. In the end, I think that I will surprise a few of you - but pls understand that this image means a lot to me (I'll explain below).

It was down to Joe Carter, '93 WS HR "trot" OR Jose Bautista's emphatic bat flip, 2015 ALDS.

I've decided to go with Joey instead of Joe

http://i1166.photobucket.com/albums/q612/Jays9293/Mobile%20Uploads/B757AAA6-E83D-4263-93E7-AD36A684AD80_zps9ck3zgve.jpg (http://s1166.photobucket.com/user/Jays9293/media/Mobile%20Uploads/B757AAA6-E83D-4263-93E7-AD36A684AD80_zps9ck3zgve.jpg.html)


I would be ecstatic with a Joe Carter image but when I look back at last season and how I had something to cheer about after over two decades of zero playoff baseball. I didn't miss a game (live or PVR) and despite a 4 hour flight, attended two regular season and two ALDS games and I was able to get into the fun with my daughter (she has a Bautista doll and at 8 months, could search for it by name - pls see photo below). Also included is a photo of my wife Katie with Millie and "friends" during the 2016 season opener (it was an early Sat in Calgary - pls excuse the PJs).

Even though it looks like Jose won't be re-signed at the end of this year (which I realize is a business decision, but like Carter, Alomar, Bell, Delgado etc, he deserves to have a place with the Jays greats) what he did while a Jay has been very special. Two HR titles, 54 bombs in 2010. Really the only star for a long while. I also have a modest Bautista player collection that this will go great with.

Carter's HR now, when looking back, seems like a cherry on top of a sundae that I couldn't finish. An embarrassment of riches from 1985-1993. All those great moments from that run blend into one pleasant memory. Bautista gave me a fresh one to hang on to and pass along to my daughter.

http://i1166.photobucket.com/albums/q612/Jays9293/Mobile%20Uploads/6935D67C-5A08-44BB-9DAD-42C4DA97DE8A_zpsrtv9ojct.jpg (http://s1166.photobucket.com/user/Jays9293/media/Mobile%20Uploads/6935D67C-5A08-44BB-9DAD-42C4DA97DE8A_zpsrtv9ojct.jpg.html)


http://i1166.photobucket.com/albums/q612/Jays9293/Mobile%20Uploads/0E0BB5F0-8612-4EDA-8B6A-CDC18814C55D_zpsagtehxfj.jpg (http://s1166.photobucket.com/user/Jays9293/media/Mobile%20Uploads/0E0BB5F0-8612-4EDA-8B6A-CDC18814C55D_zpsagtehxfj.jpg.html)

[Dewey]

The selection over Joe and the bat flip itself-- a bit unorthodox. I love it! There's no need for you to explain your decision, but I'm glad for the insight. I totally get it. I was harboring the idea, if I won, to pic an image from the Dodgers victory over the Cardinals in the 2004 NLDS. It was their first playoff win since 1988 World Series and I watched it in the labor and delivery suite with my wife and our child born an hour before the game. A good day! :) It just goes to show that so many factors play into these wonderfully personal choices. You're gonna enjoy that bat flip for a long, long time.

[baseball tourist]

The selection over Joe and the bat flip itself-- a bit unorthodox. I love it! There's no need for you to explain your decision, but I'm glad for the insight. I totally get it. I was harboring the idea, if I won, to pic an image from the Dodgers victory over the Cardinals in the 2004 NLDS. It was their first playoff win since 1988 World Series and I watched it in the labor and delivery suite with my wife and our child born an hour before the game. A good day! :) It just goes to show that so many factors play into these wonderfully personal choices. You're gonna enjoy that bat flip for a long, long time.

Thanks Dewey! I appreciate it!

[irv]

That pic, celebration will go down in infamy.

Great choice!

Looking forward to seeing it completed.

Congrats again, fellow Canuck. :)

[baseball tourist]

That pic, celebration will go down in infamy.

Great choice!

Looking forward to seeing it completed.

Congrats again, fellow Canuck. :)

Merci mon ami!

[Scott Garner]

The epic Joey Bats bat flip! I like it...

[baseball tourist]

The epic Joey Bats bat flip! I like it...

Thanks Scott!

[perezfan]

Great choice... I think it will make for a magnificent painting. One thing Graig does like nobody else is to capture the stadium background to a tee. This one will be spectacular with the frenzied fans and the Bat in mid-air (with perfect positioning of the Marucci Logo!)

A stellar choice for this size painting. Can't wait to see the end result... Congrats!

[baseball tourist]

Great choice... I think it will make for a magnificent painting. One thing Graig does like nobody else is to capture the stadium background to a tee. This one will be spectacular with the frenzied fans and the Bat in mid-air (with perfect positioning of the Marucci Logo!)

A stellar choice for this size painting. Can't wait to see the end result... Congrats!

Thanks Mark! I think so too.

[tiger8mush]

Graig is so good, I bet he could paint a .gif image

https://maplewood.worldwebs.com/res/strg1/media/images/176ff764ee290c0976a263dbe255122f42dd6c7220da36fa2b 4f22e94c674f116482f2653e3e78dbbee3b4693e4344ee8e83 64c7d37737aa3d80122c359078d3/bs1024.gif

:)

[billyb]

Chris,
Congratulations on your choice. I too am looking forward to the completion of a great moment in history.

billyb

[baseball tourist]

Graig is so good, I bet he could paint a .gif image

https://maplewood.worldwebs.com/res/strg1/media/images/176ff764ee290c0976a263dbe255122f42dd6c7220da36fa2b 4f22e94c674f116482f2653e3e78dbbee3b4693e4344ee8e83 64c7d37737aa3d80122c359078d3/bs1024.gif

:)

He could! Nice Rob!

[baseball tourist]

[QUOTE=billyb;1536045]Chris,
Congratulations on your choice. I too am looking forward to the completion of a great moment in history.

billyb[/QUOTE
Thanks Bill! And thanks VERY much for your efforts in making this happen. I am buying a ticket for you next time Sir. :)

[Teamgluck]

This ought to be an outstanding painting
Congrats!

[baseball tourist]

This ought to be an outstanding painting
Congrats!

Agreed! Thx. :)

[btcarfagno]

You should try to get Bautista to autograph the painting. Maybe get his picture with it. I would love to see his reaction when he sees it.

Autograph it in a corner that is. Can't write over the center of the masterpiece!

Tom C

[Lordstan]

I wouldn't have him sign on the painting, but perhaps Graig could use a slightly larger canvas. If he paints the size you won, he could leave a small open space at the bottom where you could have him sign.
If it's something you would like to do, I would discuss the options with Graig to see what he thinks.

Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk

[billyb]

I like the idea of obtaining a photo of Joey and the painting together, and also Chris, if you can be in that photo as well, then have him sign the photo and display it next to the painting. But that would be another dream, but, who knows, once in a while, they can come true.

[KingFisk]

Thanks for responses, ideas and comments everyone!

I have had some great chats/emails with Graig and really thought long and hard about my choices. In the end, I think that I will surprise a few of you - but pls understand that this image means a lot to me (I'll explain below).

It was down to Joe Carter, '93 WS HR "trot" OR Jose Bautista's emphatic bat flip, 2015 ALDS.

I've decided to go with Joey instead of Joe

http://i1166.photobucket.com/albums/q612/Jays9293/Mobile%20Uploads/B757AAA6-E83D-4263-93E7-AD36A684AD80_zps9ck3zgve.jpg (http://s1166.photobucket.com/user/Jays9293/media/Mobile%20Uploads/B757AAA6-E83D-4263-93E7-AD36A684AD80_zps9ck3zgve.jpg.html)


I would be ecstatic with a Joe Carter image but when I look back at last season and how I had something to cheer about after over two decades of zero playoff baseball. I didn't miss a game (live or PVR) and despite a 4 hour flight, attended two regular season and two ALDS game and I was able to get into the fun with my daughter (she has a Bautista doll and at 8 months, could search for it by name - pls see photo below). Also included is a photo of my wife Katie with Millie and "friends" during the 2016 season opener (it was an early Sat in Calgary - pls excuse the PJs).

Even though it looks like Jose won't be re-signed at the end of this year (which I realize is a business decision, but like Carter, Alomar, Bell, Delgado etc, he deserves to have a place with the Jays greats) what he did while a Jay has been very special. Two HR titles, 54 bombs in 2010. Really the only star for a long while. I also have a modest Bautista player collection that this will go great with.

Carter's HR now, when looking back, seems like a cherry on top of a sundae that I couldn't finish. An embarrassment of riches from 1985-1993. All those great moments from that run blend into one pleasant memory. Bautista gave me a fresh one to hang on to and pass along to my daughter.

http://i1166.photobucket.com/albums/q612/Jays9293/Mobile%20Uploads/6935D67C-5A08-44BB-9DAD-42C4DA97DE8A_zpsrtv9ojct.jpg (http://s1166.photobucket.com/user/Jays9293/media/Mobile%20Uploads/6935D67C-5A08-44BB-9DAD-42C4DA97DE8A_zpsrtv9ojct.jpg.html)


http://i1166.photobucket.com/albums/q612/Jays9293/Mobile%20Uploads/0E0BB5F0-8612-4EDA-8B6A-CDC18814C55D_zpsagtehxfj.jpg (http://s1166.photobucket.com/user/Jays9293/media/Mobile%20Uploads/0E0BB5F0-8612-4EDA-8B6A-CDC18814C55D_zpsagtehxfj.jpg.html)

Awesome choice and the story behind the selection makes it truly special.

[Kawika]

Or you can get Goose Gossage to sign it. :eek:
Totally terrific choice, Chris. Bautista's Bat Flip was instantly iconic in the sports annals of Canada - such a singularly gfy in your face, ace moment, and pretty much the high water mark for this country's athletic endeavours in 2015 (unless you count Young Trudeau punching out Iceman Harper).

[baseballart]

Great choice Chris

[baseball tourist]

I wouldn't have him sign on the painting, but perhaps Graig could use a slightly larger canvas. If he paints the size you won, he could leave a small open space at the bottom where you could have him sign.
If it's something you would like to do, I would discuss the options with Graig to see what he thinks.

Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk

Interesting idea Tom and Mark. I have a few Bautista signed items now. I think just displaying them adjacent would be cool.

[baseball tourist]

I like the idea of obtaining a photo of Joey and the painting together, and also Chris, if you can be in that photo as well, then have him sign the photo and display it next to the painting. But that would be another dream, but, who knows, once in a while, they can come true.

Also a great thought. I'd be nervous taking the painting anywhere! Perhaps if I ever move back to Toronto.

[baseball tourist]

Or you can get Goose Gossage to sign it. :eek:
Totally terrific choice, Chris. Bautista's Bat Flip was instantly iconic in the sports annals of Canada - such a singularly gfy in your face, ace moment, and pretty much the high water mark for this country's athletic endeavours in 2015 (unless you count Young Trudeau punching out Iceman Harper).

Thanks Carl and David!

[baseball tourist]

Great choice Chris

Thanks Max! Hey, we are back in Vancouver. Hope to see you and Jen at the C's games soon!

[clydepepper]

Chris - That's an exciting choice...man, that scene was really electric! Funny, while I know they didn't win the series, I cannot recall even who won the 'bat flip' game.

I wonder if you would consider a 'split-screen'-type effect with Joe's reaction shot on the left and the bat flip on the right...if it is possible, it's worth considering...14x28 could be enough room.

You should definitely see if Joey Bats could autograph it...but not Goose LOL

[baseball tourist]

Chris - That's an exciting choice...man, that scene was really electric! Funny, while I know they didn't win the series, I cannot recall even who won the 'bat flip' game.

I wonder if you would consider a 'split-screen'-type effect with Joe's reaction shot on the left and the bat flip on the right...if it is possible, it's worth considering...14x28 could be enough room.

You should definitely see if Joey Bats could autograph it...but not Goose LOL

Thanks Raymond. Actually, the bat flip game was the deciding game of the series and Jose's HR put the Jays ahead 6-3 (they were down 3-2 after the top of the 7th). The Jays lost Games 1 & 2 (I attended both and my buddies sent me back home saying I was a jinx!) and stormed back to win 3 straight to take the best-of-five series. Essentially Jose's HR sent them to the ALCS. They took the ALCS vs the Royal to 6 games before bowing out.

I didn't think of a split screen type approach but think that if possible, I would have to seriously upgrade the size to do the scenes justice and that isn't in the cards unfortunately - moved the family at our expense and gave up my job and looking after our child as my wife is continuing her career after 17 months off.

[baseball tourist]

Hey Max - maybe I should have considered Rodney McCray's running through the wall for the C's in 1991 :)

http://i1166.photobucket.com/albums/q612/Jays9293/Mobile%20Uploads/5C265668-3FC9-4031-A2B2-45BB2A15153F_zpswzo1tolm.jpg (http://s1166.photobucket.com/user/Jays9293/media/Mobile%20Uploads/5C265668-3FC9-4031-A2B2-45BB2A15153F_zpswzo1tolm.jpg.html)

http://www.oregonlive.com/mlb/index.ssf/2011/05/today_marks_20th_anniversay_of.html

[baseballart]

Well, there is a bobble head of Rodney and the wall .....:eek: