Very nice post. I'm not even that much of a baseball fan and I keep coming back. You guys must be doing something right....or wrong depending on your perspective.
I found myself enjoying the Walter Johnson thread as well, which is odd since I've never owned or even thought to buy any of his cards or memorabilia. The history of the game intrigues and I love hearing about it.
That pic of Sophie reminds me of Madonna in A League of Their Own. Great picture...the one of Sophie. Thought the movie was just so so.
Enjoyed reading your post. Thanks.