Preston's 2008 BASEBALL thread

[Preston]

OK so I'm getting this started and will post how I did tonight...I am going after the Nashville Sounds, they're playing my alumni (Belmont...yes, the team that ALMOST beat Duke).

[Preston]

NOT a bad first night at all...here's how I did:

PREGAME:

Russell Branyan 2/4
Ozzie Chavez 2/4
Adam Heether 1/1
Ben Howard 8/8
Hernan Iribarren 7/8
Zach Jackson 1/2 (always a pleasant --sarcasm-- one per)
Brendan Katin 3/3
Frank Kremblas 7/7
Chris Narveson 2/4
Laynce Nix 8/8
Abraham Nunez 3/8
Jeff Paxson (trainer) 1/1
Luis Pena 4/8
Vinny Rottino 4/8
Steven Sollmann 4/4
Mitch Stetter 1/1

POSTGAME:

Russell Branyan 2/2
Tim Dillard 3/3
Richie Gardner 3/3
Eric Munson 3/8
Chris Narveson 2/2
Brad Nelson 2/2
Abraham Nunez 2/5
Luis Pena 4/4
Jason Shiell 8/8
Harry Spilman 2/2

And the surprise of the day...

Yovani Gallardo 3/3 - very nice guy still. Is doing two rehab starts w/ Nashville so he will do one in New Orleans and wherever else Nashville goes before they come back to play Iowa.

If I added it up right my total so far is 88. I am shooting for 3,000 again.

[Trav1105]

Nice job with Gallardo. He's always been a real cool guy.

[geauxtigers]

One of your Branyans wouldn't happen to be 05 Bowman Heritage would it? I am doing that set and would love to get it off of you if so. Just let me know.

Thanks,
William

[Preston]

unfortunately no but if I pick one up and get it signed I'll definitely keep you in mind.

[geauxtigers]

I can send you one if you want

William

[Preston]

IOWA @ NASHVILLE - SAT & SUN, APRIL 12-13

BEFORE:

Andres Blanco 7/7
Jake Fox 4/4
Josh Kroeger 2/4
Pat Listasch 1/1
Mike Mason 8/8
Juan Mateo 4/4
Matt Murton 1/1
Bobby Scales 3/3
Andres Torres 8/8

AFTER:

Andres Blanco 6/8
Neal Cotts 4/4
Luis Figueroa 1/1
Mark Holliman 5/5
Von Joshua 3/3
Randy Keisler 2/2
Pat Listasch 1/1
Eric Patterson 3/8
Les Walrond 1/1 game used hat

TOTAL FOR SATURDAY: 68 cards + 1

SUNDAY BEFORE:

Luis Figueroa 1/1
Sam Fuld 7/7
Sean Gallagher 3/3
Koyie Hill 6/8 no dupes
Pat Listasch 2/2
Mike Mason 2/2
Juan Mateo 2/2
Matt Murton 1/1
Tony Richie 7/7

SUNDAY AFTER:

Andy Cavazos
Jake Fox 2/2
Sean Gallagher 1/1
Josh Kroeger 1/1
J.R. Mathes 4/4
Casey McGehee 1/1
Eric Patterson 2/5
Carmen Pignatiello 2/2

TOTAL FOR SUNDAY: 45
TOTAL ON THE YEAR: 201

[Preston]

OMAHA @ NASHVILLE:

Before:

Angel Berroa 2/3
Terry Bradshaw 8/8
Brian Buchanan 3/8
Tom Burgmeier 8/8
Shane Costa 3/8
Kyle Davies 8/8
Jorge de la Rosa 1/5
Damaso Espino 4/4
Damon Hollins 4/8
Ken Huckaby 5/5
Chris Lubanski 3/3 (gave him a card)
Mike Maroth 1/2
Neal Musser 3/8
Ryan Shealy 8/8
Jason Smith 8/8
Mike Stodolka 4/8

After:

Brian Buchanan 2/2
Shane Costa 2/3
Jeff Fulchino 4/4
Luke Hochevar 3/8 (gave him a card he didn't have)
Damon Hollins 4/4
Mike Maroth 1/1
Dave Matranga 2/2
Joel Peralta 6/6
Brad Salmon 3/3
Jason Smith 2/2

Total for Tuesday: 102
Total for the season: 303

[Preston]

OMAHA @ NASHVILLE:

I only did before yesterday but am doing before and after tonight.

Brian Buchanan 3/4
Shane Costa 3/3
Kyle Davies 6/6
Brandon Duckworth 1/1
Jeff Fulchino 2/2
Luke Hochevar 1/3 (not pleasant at the least)
Damon Hollins 4/4
Mitch Maier 8/8
Neal Musser 2/5
Ryan Shealy 8/8
Jason Smith 8/8
Mike Stodolka 4/4

Total for the day: 50
Total on the year: 353

[Preston]

Short night...got rained out but this is how I finished w/ Omaha:

Before:

Brian Buchanan 3/3
Shane Costa 3/3
Brandon Duckworth 1/1
Luke Hochevar 1/3 (though he signed 2 cheap baseballs each for 3 people)
Mike Stodolka 3/3

After:

Mike Aviles 3/3
Shane Costa 3/3
Jorge de la Rosa 1/1

Total on the day...a whopping 17
Total on the year: 370

[Preston]

Colorado Springs v. Nashville

Only did before as it was rainy and cold

Alberto Arias 6/6
Sean Barker 4/4
Valerio de los Santos 7/7
Joe Koshansky 4/6
Rene Lachemann 6/6
Juan Morillo 7/7
Omar Quintanilla 4/8
Greg Reynolds 3/8
Seth Smith 1/6 (ouch)
Josh Towers 3/4

Total for the day: 45
Total on the year: 415

[Preston]

Sky Sox Thursday:

Before:

Edwin Bellorin 2/4
Christian Colonel 4/4
Humberto Cota 2/2
Joe Koshansky 4/4
Jayson Nix 4/4
Seth Smith 1/4
Ian Stewart 4/8
Cory Sullivan 2/8

Total on the day: 23
Total on the year: 438

[Preston]

Salt Lake @ Nashville

BEFORE:

Dee Brown 3/8
Matt Brown 3/8
Ryan Budde 8/8
Jason Bulger 4/4
Jim Eppard 7/7
Terry Evans 5/8 (no dupes)
Bobby Mitchell 1/1
Rafael Rodriguez 1/1
Freddy Sandoval 3/3
Alex Serrano 6/6
Rich Thompson 6/6
Bobby Wilson 2/2

AFTER:

Did the Sounds because of fireworks night

Russell Branyan 2/2
Eric Munson 4/4
Abraham Nunez 3/4
Vinny Rottino 4/4
Jeff Weaver 8/8

Total on the night: 68
Total for the year: 506

Amy (gorphils) I'll most likely get your cards signed tomorrow after the game.

[Preston]

Salt Lake @ Nashville:

BEFORE:

Dee Brown 2/3
Matt Brown 2/3
Ryan Budde 2/2
Bradley Coon 1/1 logo card
Terry Evans 4/7 (2 bled b/c I forgot to powder)
Nick Green 1/1
Shane Loux 4/4
Rafael Rodriguez 1/1
Alberto Rosario 1/1 logo card

AFTER:

Russell Branyan 3/6
Zach Jackson 1/1 (actually in a non pissy mood...said he welcomes the move to the bullpen)
Brendan Katin 2/4
Laynce Nix 7/7
Chris Narveson 1/2
Abraham Nunez 2/3 (1 for gorphils)
Erasmo Ramirez 3/3
Vinny Rottino 4/4
Steven Sollmann 5/5
Jeff Weaver 8/8

Did not see Shiell, Iribarren, or Stocker

Total on the day: 54 (-1 for personal total so "53" - Gorphils)
Total on the year: 559

[gorphils]

Crap I need that Shiell!