I mentioned previously that due to the inability to find cards in stores in my area, that I have been buying case breaks of the Red Sox. This was the first one of 2021, Topps Series 1.
Here in the first scan, we have the base team set and an insert of hopeful 2022 HOFer David Ortiz. It is kind of a small team set this year. We have the oligatory hot rookie card of Bobby Dalbec, who was all over the place in sets this year, and a few stars and regular players. The big surprise here is the inclusion of Ryan Brasier. Middle relievers do not get a lot of cards typically and Brasier went into this season without a clear role and injured. Andrew Benintendi was traded just prior to Spring Training, so it is not too odd that he is pictured with Boston.
This scan shows off a bunch of other inserts and parallels. Those Stars in Service cards are kind of strange. Is Pedro playing volleyball? The big card of the break is the autograph card of Rule 5 draftee Jonathan Arauz. I was kind of surprised at his inclusion in sets. Boston plucked him from the Astros and kept him around all season. His defensive versatility gave him enough value to stick around all year and stay in the system. He even made it back to the Majors for a little bit this season. I am not sure if he will ever be a regular Major Leaguer, but he had some moments.
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