Unfortunately, Topps decided not to bring back Topps Total in 2021. I always thought the online-only format of the set was kind of a bad idea. Who wants to buy a $10.00 pack online and get a bunch of middle-relievers and utility players? I loved the set, don't get me wrong, but I always just bought the singles I wanted.
With the loss of Topps Total, Topps did an online-only format for Topps 206. I still just pick up the singles I want. One wave had several I jumped on:
Jason Varitek: Of course I had to add this one. 29 cards to go to make my goal. Unfortunately, it is becoming harder to find them.
Frank Arellanes: Arellanes is noteworthy because he was in the original T206 set. It is kind of odd to see such an obscure player in a modern set. Odd, and awesome. Arellanes pitched just three seasons in the Majors, all with the Red Sox, from 1908-1910. He had a great year as a starter and reliever in 1909, pitching in 45 games, starting 28 and finishing a league-leading 15. He notched eight saves, though it was not an official stat at the time. He had a 2.18 ERA and a 16-12 record.
Christian Arroyo: Arroyo has started to get more cards in 2022, but in 2021 he was still pretty rare in sets. Arroyo had some great moments, including a late pinch-hit grand slam against the Braves. I thought he would be the primary second-baseman this year, but he is a bit too injury-prone and Boston signed Trevor Story.
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