TCDB 2 for Tuesday #114

Another day, another said showing by the Cardinals' pitching staff last night.  I hoped things would change from the weekend series in Boston, but the Pirates continued the onslaught.  Tonight does not get much better, as Paul Skenes is on the mound.  The losing streak could reach 5 games.  Things have turned south for the birds since winning the season's first three games.  At least I have a few new cards to lighten the mood.  Today's first trade came from member fritz63.

I rarely make a trade for just one card at a time, but I will make an exception for a Pujols variation.  This one is from 2002 Topps 206.

The second trade package came from member bdhrbob.

My first taste of 2024 Topps Heritage High Numbers.  Lopez played five games for the Cardinals in 2023.  Very odd to see him on a new card.

Nootbaar started the season red hot but has cooled off quite a bit.  Since he bats leadoff, the Cardinals have followed his lead.

Winn started ice cold but has turned it on over the weekend.  Wouldn't it be great if everyone could hit at the same time?  This is a nice black parallel from 2024 Topps Archives.

  

     

Another Sportlots Order

A few days after receiving my first Sportlots order, I placed another.  This one was slightly larger, 50 cards for a little less than $18 total.  Once again, all of these cards came from the same seller to maximize the shipping cost.    

I snagged a few OPC stickers from 1984 and 1985.  I have fond memories of the 1980s baby blue uniform era.

I hoped to finish the 1992 Fleer Update set but am still one card short.  Maybe next order. I also added some 1996 Fleer Tiffany cards.  

A few from the 1990s included a 1999 Fleer Brillants and a 1998 Topps Chrome that completed team sets.  The 1996 Stadium Club card is a silver foil parallel.

Two more finished team sets from Pacific Revolution and Invincible.  I already have both Lankford cards in my player collection, but that does not work for my team collection.

I am glad I ordered these 2001 Private Stock cards.  I did not know there was a silver parallel.  I had to adjust my have list for the base set.  

All three of the McGwire cards finished team sets.  The 1999 Ionix card was the most expensive card, costing me 50 cents.

Some random cards from 1999 and 2000 included a 2000 Skybox photo variation with blue foil. Somehow, I already had the Ankiel Gold Label.  Maybe Kerry needs a copy.

For some reason, I need several base cards from the early 2000s.  HD and Fusion are not very easy to find, so I'm glad to add them.

2003 and 2004 team set needs.  Renteria finished my 2003 Leaf Certified team set.

I also finished my 2005 Leaf Certified team set and 2004 Upper Deck Reflections.

Finally, a couple of Topps Gold parallels.  Happy to add these for about a quarter each.