Summer & Autumn 2013 Pickup Thread

[chaddurbin]

jason, i'm guessing strasburg and harper don't even sign? would love to get them on their topps all-rookies cards.

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Originally Posted by chaddurbin

jason, i'm guessing strasburg and harper don't even sign? would love to get them on their topps all-rookies cards.

Not much at all, especially during the season. I've been told by multiple people that spring training is your best bet for Harper and that Strasburg hates to sign or interact with fans.

I got Lombo to sign at the Season Plan Holder's appreciation day. Harper, Strasburg, Desmond, Ryan Zimmerman, Werth and Suzuki paraded themselves around the field as if it were a privilege to see them in the flesh. My theory is that the Nationals sell their autographed balls (except Harper) in the Team Stores for big bucks (or at least try to), so they might have asked them not to sign autographs. The SPH flyer actually noted 'no autographs'.

The rest of the players took the time to shake your hand, talk with you, smile for a few pictures and some signed a few autos. In addition to Lombo's auto on the card, I got Anthony Rendon, Taylor Jordan, Wilson Ramos and Gio Gonzales signed balls. Those guys were the best with the fans and all really nice guys. Denard Span, Adam LaRoche, Jordan Zimmermann and Davey Johnson also signed autos, but I wasn't able to get theirs.

Harper and Strasburg have signed a ton of cards and balls, all of which can easily be found on eBay and other auction sites. It can't compare to getting them in person, but you can still get them if you're willing to pony up the cash. Harper's autos are still hot while Strasburg's have cooled quite a bit.

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[chaddurbin]

jason, what happened to your team? i'm disappointed that wash has not put up more of a fight than this...seems like they've accepted being mediocre this year, what happened to the #natitude?

as for me lots of signed cards but i've only scanned these. being a dodgers fan super excited for the '91 ud pedro.

[7nohitter]

Originally Posted by chaddurbin

jason, what happened to your team? i'm disappointed that wash has not put up more of a fight than this...seems like they've accepted being mediocre this year, what happened to the #natitude?

as for me lots of signed cards but i've only scanned these. being a dodgers fan super excited for the '91 ud pedro.

Hi Chad,
Beautiful auto's! Are those TTM or in-person?

[chaddurbin]

Originally Posted by 7nohitter

Hi Chad,
Beautiful auto's! Are those TTM or in-person?

andrew--the alomar was an ebay pickup, while the other 3 were supposedly ip.

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Originally Posted by chaddurbin

jason, what happened to your team? i'm disappointed that wash has not put up more of a fight than this...seems like they've accepted being mediocre this year, what happened to the #natitude?

Good question! It's been a disappointing season for sure. We've endured several key injuries, haven't given our pitchers the necessary run support, our mid-inning relief has been terrible and our bullpen's lack of lefties hasn't helped. Could also be pressure from too much anticipation, especially since it's a pretty young team. I've been pleased with our 3 key pitchers and on some days our bats come alive. But nothing seems to be in sync this year. It started well w/ Harper hitting .435, then he got hurt, started running into walls, and it all fell apart from there. It's unfortunate because there's a ton of talent on the team.