The last card show I hit a few weeks back was especially entertaining, as I had to put back a bunch of serial numbered cards because I already had them for the set. That is starting to happen more and more, and with that it's becoming more of a chase now. That's what I wanted in the first place.
Here you go, cards 837-840
Card #837: Brian Stokes
Serial Number: 771
Team: New York Mets, #28 out of 50
This 2009 Topps card coincides with the season that Stokes appeared in 69 times, the most in any of his 5 seasons in MLB. Brian's final season was the next year with the Angels, and unfortunately he finished his last year with an 8.10 ERA and 2.520 WHIP.
Card #838: Humberto Sanchez
Serial Number: 893
Team: New York Yankees, #39 out of 50
Just imagine, there are 2009 gold cards of this guy who pitched a grand total of 2 big league games in 2008! He bounced the minors and Mexico for the next 4 years, but it appears that he is no longer pitching professionally. (please correct me if I'm wrong)
Card 839: Adrian Beltre
Serial Number: 1204
Team: Seattle Mariners, card # 24 out of 50
We go from a couple of fringe major leaguers to a bona fide slugger. I looked at his career stats, and it surprised me that he's in his 15th season in the majors. Has it really been that long?
At age 34, Adrian needs a little over 700 hits to reach 3000. If he plays that many seasons (my guess is at least 4 more), he'll also need 143 more HRs for 500. With 4 gold gloves to his credit, can we start putting him in the conversation about the upper echelon at the hot corner if he hits those numbers?
Card # 840: Glen Perkins
Serial Number: 663
Team: Minnesota Twins, card #24 out of 50
After rocky 2009/2010 seasons, has really rebounded to enjoy some great success in 2011 and beyond. So much so that he's taken over the closer role in Minnesota, to the tune of 11 saves so far in 2013. Who knew?
Thanks for reading, Robert
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