Paul Skenes Superfractor Ends in Goldin

[Bliggity]

Originally Posted by Exhibitman

You lost me at "superfractor"...; I gather that is some form of shiny crap?

Just wait until you learn about the TacoFractor.

(it's a real thing)

[jp1216]

Tacofractor.......

[Exhibitman]

Originally Posted by jp1216

Tacofractor.......

[D. Bergin]

Originally Posted by jp1216

Tacofractor.......

Wish I coulda been in on THAT pitch meeting.

Did they start at Hot Dog and Eggplant and then work their way back to Taco as a compromise?

[BioCRN]

Originally Posted by D. Bergin

Wish I coulda been in on THAT pitch meeting.

Did they start at Hot Dog and Eggplant and then work their way back to Taco as a compromise?

It's even stupider, but makes some sense. If you have the *sigh* Tacofractor card of the first player to steal a base during the World Series you win Taco Bell for life.

This is not a joke. This is what we're doing in the hobby right now.

Whatever. Room for everyone in the hobby and all that.

[D. Bergin]

Originally Posted by BioCRN

It's even stupider, but makes some sense. If you have the *sigh* Tacofractor card of the first player to steal a base during the World Series you win Taco Bell for life.

This is not a joke. This is what we're doing in the hobby right now.

Whatever. Room for everyone in the hobby and all that.

I kind of figured Taco Bell must have had something to do with it. Do you also win Wet Naps for life?

[BeanTown]

Skenes could be one pitch away from Tommy John Surgery, which would keep him out for 2 years. Complete gambling by spending 80k on that card. Batters aren’t as risky as pitchers, but it’s all a gamble. Heck, look at Acuna who is gonna be out for another year now for the second time with a major injury, of his young career.

Big Congrats to Ryan on picking up that amazing Cy Young Rookie Cabinet. Cards, cabinets, postcards, photos, supplements, Programs, Magazines, etc… It’s all paper related with an image. It’s ALL good if Cy Young is on it. Heck, we can add bats, pins, balls, autographs to the list as well with him. His stats aren’t going to change and he will forever be one of key pitchers to ever be elected to the HOF. Very safe investment and there wasn’t too much available from 1891-1902 with a Cy Young image on it.

[Fred]

What happens if Skenes has a career ending injury this year (no, let's hope that doesn't happen). What would that refractor be worth? I can't imagine anybody would pay much for it. Total speculation. Even if he goes on to have a decent career, let's say borderline HOF worthy, what will the card be worth in 15-20 years? It just blows my mind people have this kind of money to just piss away. But then again, what if he has a prolific pitching career and is a first ballot HOFer. What would it be worth then? Well, to me, not much.

[Fred]

What happens if Skenes has a career ending injury this year (no, let's hope that doesn't happen). What would that refractor be worth? I can't imagine anybody would pay much for it. Total speculation. Even if he goes on to have a decent career, let's say borderline HOF worthy, what will the card be worth in 15-20 years? It just blows my mind people have this kind of money to just piss away. But then again, what if he has a prolific pitching career and is a first ballot HOFer. What would it be worth then? Well, to me, not much.

[Exhibitman]

"Superfractor"; maybe it's a remake of an ABBA song?