Some TTM Returns Including Another John Wheeldon Super Valu Print

I'm trying to catch up from the last couple of days including adding the pictures to my last post.

On Wednesday I got back a great return from former Twin Rich Reese who signed a 1970 John Wheeldon Super Valu give-away print for me as well as a 1972 Topps.  I included $10 with my request which he returned along with the pen I also included.

Also on Wednesday I got back a 1971 and 1972 Topps signed by Ron Brand and a 1960 Topps signed by former Twin Julio Becquer.  Both wrote short replies to my letter and signed those as well.

Finally, yesterday I received a 1960 Topps signed by Joe Cunningham.

Both my sons have baseball tournaments this weekend.  My older son's team just won their first game and will play two more tomorrow.  My younger son has three games tomorrow.  Between the two of them, they'll play at least 11 games this week and more if they do well tomorrow and make it to the bracket play on Sunday.

Bobby Thomson Return and Julio Becquer Signing

Today I received a 1949 Bowman signed nicely by Bobby Thomson. I think I'm running low on other players to send to for that set.

I also received a postcard today from Tom Frantzen's in Mounds View about a Julio Becquer signing there this Saturday. I think my boys and I will head over and check it out. My older son got some hitting tips from Mr. Becquer at a Twins Clinic at the Dome a couple of years ago and had the opportunity to get his autograph afterwards.


I also read that Boof Bonser was released by the Twins today. Too bad, but he never really seemed to live up to the expectations people had for him. Hopefully he'll be successful somewhere else. Technically, the Twins "designated him for assignment". I'm not sure exactly what that means, but they had to make room for Pavano on the 40 man roster after he agreed to arbitration.

I ordered TwinsFest tickets today on the Twins website. Can't wait!