2018 Clubhouse: Cleveland Indians

#36. Edwin Encarnación

#37. Corey Kluber

#38. Francisco Lindor

#39. Andrew Miller

#40. José Ramírez

This is pretty spot-on for the Indians team set. Since Andrew Miller's been hurt a lot of the season, his spot could easily go to maybe Trevor Bauer (ew) or Carlos Carrasco, but he's still one of the best relievers in the league. Encarnación probably isn't one of the five best players on the team either but him being here doesn't seem strange to me (even though squeezing his name onto the card wasn't easy).

Miller and Lindor are the autograph subjects. Again, probably the alpha and omega autos.

And for the last parallel, how about something a little different? Since these are the least rare of the parallels (#/150), why not go a little crazy? The rainbow here paired with the ice/atomic/crackle effect is definitely unique compared to the rest of the slightly sparkly solid color borders. I can only do so much digitally but I think these would be pretty cool in-hand.

2017 SPIRIT BOX BREAK - PACK 23

293. Paul Clemens

28. Bruce Rondon

92. Aaron Sanchez

175. Tim Beckham

273. Andrew Miller

110. Nick Tropeano

268. Scott Kazmir

65. Drew Hutchison

19. Robert Gsellman (RC)

G64. Brad Boxberger

TL83. Kyle Hendricks - Team Leader (CHC-ERA)

I’m not sure what kind of presence Hendricks has in the hobby right now but I’m guessing it’s on the rise. Not a lot of “value” in this pack but there are some great photos. The Clemens, Miller and Kazmir in particular are rather strong.

Alright, one final pack coming up tomorrow. Looks like it’ll be a good one.

2014 Spirit Base: 781-795

As much as I appreciate the Giants giving me a little extra time to finish these up before the World Series ends, they can go ahead and win three more games as quickly as possible, k? Thanks.

#781 - Chase Anderson, #782 - Gus Schlosser, #783 - Andrew Miller

Try to say 'Gus Schlosser' without slurring syllables. Can't be done.

#784 - Rubby De La Rosa, #785 - Kyle Hendricks, #786 - Zach Putnam

Wow, there are a lot of pitchers in the league.

#787 - Kristopher Negron, #788 - Bryan Shaw, #789 - Franklin Morales

I really like the Morales card. Nice colorful jersey, nothing too busy going on in the background. Really nice non-action shot.

#790 - Evan Reed, #791 - Jesus Guzman, #792 - Aaron Crow

I feel partially responsible for Aaron Crow's struggles. I used to have his NWA Naturals shirsey that I'd wear to the couple of games we'd make it over to see. He was moving along pretty well into the majors and stuff. Then I lost a bunch of weight so the XL shirt didn't fit me anymore. Since banishing his shirsey to Goodwill, he's struggled with the Royals, falling down the bullpen pecking order. He was even left off the postseason roster :/ I'm sorry, Aaron.

#793 - Jason Grilli, #794 - Pedro Baez, #795 - Bryan Morris

Seriously, so many pitchers.