A little bit of background here. This package actually arrived in mid-to-late December. I always post these in the order in which they are received, and when this trade was up next on the docket, we were in the week between Christmas and New Year's. During that time, first my wife, and then I, got really sick. She was diagnosed with type A influenza. For four days it was mostly body aches and feeling like doing absolutely nothing, even sleeping, since that was usually when I felt the worst. She felt better by New Year's Eve and was out with the kids doing some round robin drinks and merriment with some of the neighbors. They got home a little after midnight, and I had already been in bed for a while, feeling like garbage. Then I woke up around 1:15 in the morning and felt great all of a sudden. Within that hour it finally went away. School started up again on January 2nd, and there's been a lot going on otherwise, so that's why I'm just getting to share this trade today. In a strange way, the delay makes this one so much better. You'll see.
This one is from Patrick (aka Zpop).
Giving:
#T89CU-60 Pedro Martinez 1989 Topps 35th Anniversary Refractor, #AT-35 Stephen Strasburg Autumn Tales
Getting:
1997 Upper Deck Collector's Choice Sealed Factory Set
Wow! I think that's the first time something like this has ever been traded to me for TMA. That's overly generous and greatly appreciated.
I wish I had the words for this one. When this card was sent and received, Bob was still with us. I'm still going back and forth on whether I should write a tribute post. There's not much I could say that would properly honor his legacy. In short, the team didn't deserve his talent. He was the best ever at what he did. You can argue with that, but you'd be wrong. He made a horrible, miserly franchise fun to listen to. He deserved better.
Thanks for the trade, Patrick! The single card you sent was oddly prescient. You should go do some gambling with that skill of yours.
A. Glad you and your wife are feeling better.
ReplyDeleteB. A complete factory set of Collector's Choice for two cards? That's awesome!
C. But that Uecker police issue is even more awesome!