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Old 12-26-2018, 09:39 PM   #56
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I like your Mattingly , Before I got Carew I tried to get Don but he was not on the Auction block. He has 22 doubles already for you this year. I like his card but they cheated him on defense in my opinion. I remember him being a top first baseman.
I've been on the lookout for this version of Mattingly since the beginning, but they've been hard to find. I've had the silver version, but really wanted to upgrade. I saw this Sunday, and I'm quite certain I overpaid, but have no regrets. He was the first player I remember following coming up as a rookie and watching become a star. I grew up in Massachusetts, but it was the combo of Mattingly and Phil Rizzuto announcing that were really responsible for me being a Yankee fan. To have both on my team is pretty cool to me.

I'm probably biased, but do think he is a little underrated on defense. I still do want to get your version of Rod Carew too, not sure how to fit them both, but just having them is worth it. I remember collecting baseball cards and my uncle giving me a rookie Rod Carew card. I was so excited, although upon getting it although I learned my uncle drew a mustache on Rod Carew. I like those pure-hitter types though.

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wow, I am in over my head. You rock with all this spreadsheet info you make.
I can definitely without a doubt say you aren't in over your head, you definitely belong at the top level.

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10 in a row. That puts you right in the middle of wild card race. GREAT JOB..
I feel like I have a couple holes before I'm ready to compete at the top level. But everytime I go on a run I'm tempted to make a big purchase.
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