Wednesday, April 29, 2015

A Rare High-End Purchase

I don't usually buy much from the higher-end sets.  I don't have an LCS nearby so I am resigned to buying retail.  I also typically don't buy many singles from the set unless something really jumps out at me.  That something is typically due to a unique player option or combination.  I always check out the upcoming checklists to determine if something appeals to me.  Earlier this year, I looked at the Topps Museum checklist and found one card that really grabbed my attention.  I determined if I could find it, I would go for it.  Here it is:
This card represents my first game-used pieces of four current Red Sox.  Two of whom are expected to be stars.  We have a terrific-looking three colored piece of rising star Mookie Betts.  A red piece of role player Allen Craig.  A white piece of Cuban free agent Rusney Castillo.  And a white piece of valuable bench player Daniel Nava.  What a great-looking card.

7 comments:

  1. Man that's an awesome card. Rusney Castillo is going to be a beast now that all the attention is on Moncada.

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  2. It is only a matter of time before Rusney Castillo is up in the majors. I expect it within a few weeks.

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  3. Awesome card, and I love that Betts' swatch is the nicest of the four.

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  4. Wow, awesome card! Nava should NOT be on the bench, it's crazy that he is...

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  5. That is awesome. The Mookie patch is beautiful. Great pick up!

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