Help From Nick and TTM Returns From Kaline and Korcheck

Nick, from Baseball Happenings was kind enough to email a while back to see if I needed some autographs from a few guys he was going to be seeing.  I was able to get two cards signed by Jim "Mudcat" Grant and the 1972 Yankees Rookie Stars signed by Rusty Torres (already signed by Closter).  Thanks Nick!

I also got two ttm requests back today.  Not bad for a Tuesday!  Al Kaline signed the 1958 Topps "Tigers' Big Bats" card.  I'm not sure why I waited so long to get this card signed, but I finally have it.

Also, Steve Korchek signed his 1959 Topps for me and wrote me a very nice letter in response to my letter.  How nice!

Johnny's TwinsFest Autographs

Despite waiting in Morneau's line for the first two sessions of Friday night (and not getting Morneau), my older son Johnny still got through a couple of lines.

He went to Jim "Mudcat" Grant's line, which was also supposed to have Jim Perry, but Perry didn't attend. John got a nice older picture of Mudcat signed, and personalized.

After that, John went to Michael Cuddyer and Jon Rauch. He had Cuddyer sign a ball, and Jon Rauch signed a 2008 Topps Heritage.




I think that John has learned his lesson over the last two years and won't try to get the big names, at least not on Friday night. There is an upcoming signing via Lojo Sports for Morneau, and an SCN contact is taking mail order for it. Unfortunately, they aren't taking bats, but I plan to send in a jersey, and the boys are getting mini helmets signed.