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Don't Call Me Al
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#Mets fan and sports fanatic. Born in Queens, living in Jersey. Addicted to coffee. T7LA member since 2017. Designed for Topps and Fleer between 2000 and 2007 #CardSky #LGM #NYR #NYL #NYK #LVR #JUVE #NYFC
Agreed. There's actually a steady rotation with our bench now, and that helps keep the starters fresh.
November 17, 2025 at 4:54 PM
I met Chico a couple of weeks ago. Garrett Morris is still going strong!
November 16, 2025 at 10:25 PM
@mightylark.bsky.social posted a
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November 16, 2025 at 4:50 PM
May I claim the Larry Johnson and Shawn Marrion, please?
November 16, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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Claim up to 3 cards.

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November 16, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Can I claim Goose and George, please?
November 16, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Claim up to 3 cards.

Preference given to those who post cards/have posted in the past.
November 16, 2025 at 2:02 PM
I thought that too at first, but then realized we'd only see the bottom bar of the backboard and not a full net. It's more impactful this way.

I'm sure they looked at proofs of both during production and decided this looked better.
November 12, 2025 at 5:59 PM
I was very surprised they used it for a base card as well! Grateful they did though. Photography has always been the strongest attribute of Topps' basketball offering. Panini doesn't even come close!
November 12, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Thanks for posting this. Today's my birthday, and besides Sammy Sosa, I always wondered which other ball players I shared my birthday with!
November 12, 2025 at 1:05 PM
I wouldn't mind trying Baty at first actually. I never gave that idea a thought.
November 10, 2025 at 10:01 PM
I can see that. The Pittsburgh Pirates owner will definitely be complaining about the Dodgers, Mets, etc... If you can't afford to own a team, and understand what it takes to own a team, you shouldn't own a team. MLB is also at fault for approving some of these low rent owners.
November 10, 2025 at 9:40 PM
I fell in love with Vientos in 2024, and went all-in on his baseball cards. Beyond being a huge Mets fan for 40 years, I do have a bit of a selfish reason to be hopeful he turns it around this year. 😅
November 10, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Also, I think the expiring CBA agreement on 12/1/2026 is in the back of everyone's mind. Another reason not to add Bregman on a long term contract.
November 10, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Similar to Alonso in that regard. He needs some more Triple A at bats. Maybe by the all-Star break he'll be ready? I agree with you.

Even Pete Alonso needed the extra year, which is why the Mets tried the Adrian Gonzalez experiment in 2018.
November 10, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Isn't that always the case? Look at Pete Crow-Armstrong. 😞
November 10, 2025 at 8:42 PM
We absolutely need better output at DH.
November 10, 2025 at 8:41 PM