Goose Joak Original, Nick Green

Nick Green has been told he is the Utility Infielder until Lugo is back from surgery. Nick has had a pretty darn good spring this year. That being said he has absolutely no shot at staying around long because he is blocked by Pedrioa, Lowrie, and Lugo's monster contract

Goose Joak Original, Ownership Group

John Henry, Tom Warner, and Larry Lucchinno make up the majority owners of the Boston Red Sox. They have brought two World Series titles in the short time since they took over.


I hope they win a dozen more.

Goose Joak Original, Wakefield

What to do with Wakefield. With an abundance of pitching it is have to decide what to do with Wakefield. His low salary makes him sensible to keep but catching him has always been a problem. To top it off this year he will be caught by a rookie.


Here is Wake in last years St Patties Day game.

I love the green uniforms.

Goose Joak Original, JD Drew

JD started the year off in regular form complaining about his back. I have never seen a ballplayer the was as big a crybaby as JD is. He can obviously play but what a whiner.


Here JD is demonstrating one of his 5 tools. I just hope he doesn't pull a hammy running that fast.

Goose Joak Original, Jon Lester

The most improbable story in baseball. A twenty something pitcher that beats cancer, throws a no-hitter, and is the ace of a pitching staff. Not to mention the big contract he just signed to keep him from becoming eligible for free agency.

I thought this was a cool picture for a card. Look at the monster real close.

1997 Red Sox Want List

1997 Best - RED SOX
10 Carl Pavano
19 Robinson Checo
29 Brian Rose
31 Chris Reitsma
35 Donnie Sadler
54 Tony Armas Jr.
55 John Barnes
65 Jason Varitek
94 Cole Liniak

1997 BOWMAN
19 John Valentin
43 Mike Stanley
105 Brian Rose
140 Donnie Sadler
195 Damian Sapp RC
219 Chris Reitsma RC
277 Mo Vaughn
300 Jeff Suppan
328 Nomar Garciaparra
417 Cole Liniak RC

1997 Bowman Chrome
15 John Valentin
93 Mo Vaughn
125 Brian Rose
148 Donnie Sadler
159 Carl Pavano
196 Chris Reitsma
208 Jeff Suppan
224 Nomar Garciaparra
268 Josh Garrett
277 Cole Liniak
282 John Barnes

1997 BOWMAN BEST
7 Mo Vaughn
37 John Valentin
120 Carl Pavano
144 Brian Rose
159 Jeff Suppan
177 Nomar Garciaparra
193 Donnie Sadler

1997 Circa
19 Aaron Sele
148 Nomar Garciaparra
171 Heathcliff Slocumb
204 Trot Nixon
233 John Valentin
322 Mike Stanley

1997 Collector's Choice
25 Nomar Garciaparra
45 Jose Canseco
47 Jeff Suppan
48 Tom Gordon
49 Aaron Sele
50 Mo Vaughn
51 Darren Bragg
52 Wil Cordero
278 Reggie Jefferson
280 John Valentin
281 Troy O'Leary
282 Shane Mack
283 Mike Stanley
284 Tim Wakefield

1997 Denny's Holograms
3 Mo Vaughn

1997 Donruss
27 Roger Clemens
54 Jose Canseco
65 Mike Stanley
103 Reggie Jefferson
108 Mo Vaughn
163 John Valentin
179 Tim Naehring
208 Jeff Suppan
219 Tim Wakefield
241 Jeff Frye
250 Darren Bragg
295 Steve Avery
319 Aaron Sele
321 Troy O'Leary
347 Rudy Pemberton
362 Nomar Garciaparra
375 Jeff Suppan

1997 Elite
12 Mo Vaughn
40 Roger Clemens
52 Jose Canseco

1997 Donruss Limited
7 Eddie Murray / Reggie JeffersonC
40 Nomar Garciaparra / Mark GrudzielanekC
47 Mo Vaughn / Cecil FielderC
69 Nomar Garciaparra/ Alex RodriguezU
76 Dmitri Young/ Mo VaughnU
95 Mo Vaughn S
159 Jeff Suppan/ Jeff FasseroC
175 Javy Lopez/ Scott HattebergC
1997 Donruss Preferred
103 Mo Vaughn Gold
147 Nomar Garciaparra Gold
183 Mo Vaughn NT Bronze

1997 Donruss Signature
31 Mo Vaughn
72 Nomar Garciaparra

1997 Donruss Donruss Team Wax
46 Mike Stanley
47 Reggie Jefferson
48 Mo Vaughn
49 John Valentin
50 Tim Naehring
51 Jeff Suppan
52 Tim Wakefield
53 Jeff Frye
54 Darren Bragg
55 Steve Avery
56 Shane Mack
57 Aaron Sele
58 Troy O'Leary
59 Rudy Pemberton
60 Nomar Garciaparra

1997 Donruss VxP 1.0
26 Mo Vaughn
31 Nomar Garciaparra

1997 E-X2000
9 Steve Avery
10 Nomar Garciaparra
11 Mo Vaughn

1997 FINEST
41 Nomar Garciaparra - Bronze
101 Jose Canseco - Silver
134 Mike Stanley - Silver
153 Mo Vaughn - Gold
202 Mo Vaughn - Bronze
228 Heathcliff Slocumb - Bronze
251 John Valentin - Bronze
267 Tim Naehring - Bronze
302 John Wasdin - Silver
311 Mo Vaughn - Silver

1997 Flair
26 Nomar Garciaparra
59 Tim Naehring
75 Rudy Pemberton
113 Steve Avery

1997 Fleer
17 Darren Bragg
18 Jose Canseco
19 Roger Clemens
20 Wil Cordero
21 Jeff Frye
22 Nomar Garciaparra
23 Tom Gordon
24 Mike Greenwell
25 Reggie Jefferson
26 Jose Malave
27 Tim Naehring
28 Troy O'Leary
29 Heathcliff Slocumb
30 Mike Stanley
31 John Valentin
32 Mo Vaughn
33 Tim Wakefield

1997 Fleer Update
518 Robinson Checo RC
547 Rudy Pemberton
574 John Wasdin
603 Shane Mack
637 Steve Avery
662 Aaron Sele
681 Bill Haselman
724 Mo Vaughn CL

1997 LEAF
39 Tim Naehring
91 Reggie Jefferson
151 Mo Vaughn
167 John Valentin
178 Trot Nixon
185 Nomar Garciaparra
302 Aaron Sele
340 Jeff Suppan
346 Rudy Pemberton
400 Checklist - Nomar Gaciaparra

1997 Metal Universe
18 Darren Bragg
19 Jose Canseco
21 Nomar Garciaparra
22 Tom Gordon
23 Tim Naehring
24 Mike Stanley
25 John Valentin
26 Mo Vaughn

1997 Pacific
32 Esteban Beltre
33 Darren Bragg
34 Jose Canseco
36 Wil Cordero
37 Alex Delgado
38 Jeff Frye
39 Nomar Garciaparra
40 Tom Gordon
41 Mike Greenwell
42 Reggie Jefferson
43 Tim Naehring
44 Troy O'Leary
45 Heathcliff Slocumb
46 Lee Tinsley
47 John Valentin
48 Mo Vaughn

1997 Pacific Prism Gems of the Diamond
GD18 Roger Clemens
GD19 Vaughn Eshelman
GD20 Rich Garces
GD21 Bill Haselman
GD22 Dwayne Hosey
GD23 Mike Maddux
GD24 Jose Malave
GD25 Aaron Sele

1997 Pacific Prism
13 Jose Canseco
14 Roger Clemens
15 Nomar Garciaparra
16 Reggie Jefferson
17 Mo Vaughn

1997 Pinnacle
7 Jeff Frye
55 Roger Clemens
133 Darren Bragg
151 Mike Stanley
172 Nomar Garciaparra
190 Mo Vaughn

1997 Pinnacle Totally Certified
2 Mo Vaughn
114 Nomar Garciaparra

1997 Pinnacle Express
88 Mo Vaughn
117 Nomar Garciaparra

1997 Pinnacle Inside
44 Mo Vaughn
146 Nomar Garciaparra

1997 Pinnacle Mint
5 Mo Vaughn

1997 Pinnacle NEW
56 Tim Naehring
96 John Valentin
98 Mo Vaughn
106 Wil Cordero
170 Nomar Garciaparra

1997 Pinnacle Totally Certified
2 Mo Vaughn
114 Nomar Garciaparra

1997 Pinnacle Totally Certified Platunim
2 Mo Vaughn
114 Nomar Garciaparra

1997 Pinnacle Totally Certified Gold
2 Mo Vaughn
114 Nomar Garciaparra

1997 Pinnacle Totally Certified Red
2 Mo Vaughn
114 Nomar Garciaparra

1997 Pinnacle Totally Certified Blue
2 Mo Vaughn
114 Nomar Garciaparra

1997 SCORE
57 Wil Cordero
101 John Valentin
110 Reggie Jefferson
119 Tom Gordon
164 Mike Stanley
170 Jose Canseco
188 Darren Bragg
196 Tim Naehring
200 Jeff Frye
210 Jeff Suppan
226 Mike Greenwell
251 Troy O'Leary
312 Arquimedez Pozo
344 John Wasdin
395 Aaron Sele
461 Tim Wakefield
471 Rudy Pemberton
473 Nomar Garciaparra
510 Mo Vaughn Going Yard

1997 Score Artist Proof White Borders
57 Wil Cordero
93 Mo Vaughn
101 John Valentin
110 Reggie Jefferson
119 Tom Gordon
164 Mike Stanley
170 Jose Canseco
181 Roger Clemens
188 Darren Bragg
196 Tim Naehring
200 Jeff Frye
210 Jeff Suppan
226 Mike Greenwell
251 Troy O'Leary
312 Arquimedez Pozo

1997 Score Hobby Reserve
344 John Wasdin
395 Aaron Sele
450 Steve Avery
461 Tim Wakefield
471 Rudy Pemberton
473 Nomar Garciaparra
510 Mo Vaughn Going Yard

1997 Score Premium Stock
57 Wil Cordero
93 Mo Vaughn
101 John Valentin
110 Reggie Jefferson
119 Tom Gordon
164 Mike Stanley
170 Jose Canseco
181 Roger Clemens
188 Darren Bragg
196 Tim Naehring
200 Jeff Frye
210 Jeff Suppan
226 Mike Greenwell
251 Troy O'Leary
312 Arquimedez Pozo

1997 Red Sox Score Team Wax
1 Wil Cordero
2 Mo Vaughn
3 John Valentin
4 Reggie Jefferson
5 Tom Gordon
6 Mike Stanley
7 Jose Canseco
8 Roger Clemens
9 Darren Bragg
10 Jeff Frye
11 Jeff Suppan
12 Mike Greenwell
13 Arquimedez Pozo
14 Tim Naehring
15 Troy O'Leary

1997 Select
2 Mo Vaughn B
106 Nomar Garciaparra R
186 Jose Malave

1997 SP
3 Nomar Garciaparra
36 Steve Avery

1997 Sports Illustrated
6 Nomar Garciaparra
139 Mo Vaughn
140 Tim Naehring
141 John Valentin
171 Roger Clemens

1997 Sports Illustrated Great Shots
8 Mo Vaughn

1997 SPx
13 Nomar Garciaparra
14 Mo Vaughn

1997 Stadium Club
157 Nomar Garciaparra
168 Troy O'Leary
177 Aaron Sele
188 N.Garciaparra 2000 SP
241 John Valentin
264 Tim Wakefield
269 Tim Naehring
332 Wil Cordero
354 Heathcliff Slocumb
377 Mo Vaughn SS SP

1997 Topps Stadium Club FireBrand
FB11 Mo Vaughn

1997 Topps Stadium Club Instavision
I4 Roger Clemens

1997 Topps Stadium Club Millennium
M37 Nomar Garciaparra

1997 Topps Stadium Club Pure Gold
PG17 Mo Vaughn

1997 Stadium Club Members Only
42 Mo Vaughn
63 Mike Greenwell
157 Nomar Garciaparra
165 Mike Stanley
168 Troy O'Leary
173 Reggie Jefferson
177 Aaron Sele
188 N.Garciaparra 2000 SP
241 John Valentin
264 Tim Wakefield
269 Tim Naehring
332 Wil Cordero
354 Heathcliff Slocumb
377 Mo Vaughn SS SP

1997 Topps Stadium Club FireBrand Members Only
FB11 Mo Vaughn

1997 Topps Stadium Club Instavision Members Only
I4 Roger Clemens

1997 Topps Stadium Club Millennium Members Only
M37 Nomar Garciaparra

1997 Topps Stadium Club Pure Gold Members Only
PG17 Mo Vaughn

1997 Strat-O-Matic All-Star Game
Nomar Garciaparra

1997 Studio
36 Mo Vaughn
160 Nomar Garciaparra

1997 Studio 8 X 10
18 Mo Vaughn

1997 TOPPS
200 Bobby Rodgers/ Damian Moss/ Doug Million
493 Carl Pavano/ Darrin Blood/ Heath Murray

1997 Topps Chrome
51 John Valentin
87 Jose Canseco
99 Nomar Garciaparra
126 Roger Clemens
159 Mo Vaughn

1997 Topps Gallery
6 Mike Stanley
8 Jose Canseco
41 Roger Clemens
109 Mo Vaughn
128 John Valentin
151 Nomar Garciaparra

1997 Topps ScreenPlays
Nomar Garciaparra

1997 TOPPS STARS
27 Mo Vaughn
93 Nomar Garciaparra
109 Carl Pavano

1997 Upper Deck UD3
8 Mo Vaughn
21 Roger Clemens
46 Nomar Garciaparra

1997 ULTRA
12 Jose Canseco
13 Roger Clemens
14 Tom Gordon
15 Jose Malave
16 Tim Naehring
17 Troy O'Leary
18 Bill Selby
19 Heathcliff Slocumb
20 Mike Stanley
21 Mo Vaughn
304 Reggie Jefferson
327 Nomar Garciaparra
390 Steve Avery
401 John Valentin
431 Wil Cordero
441 Tim Wakefield
463 Shane Mack
473 Bill Haselman
479 Chris Hammond
484 Jeff Frye
520 Rudy Pemberton
539 Aaron Sele
542 John Wasdin

1997 ULTRA GOLD MEDALLION
12 Jose Canseco
13 Roger Clemens
14 Tom Gordon
15 Jose Malave
16 Tim Naehring
17 Troy O'Leary
18 Bill Selby
19 Heathcliff Slocumb
20 Mike Stanley
21 Mo Vaughn
304 Reggie Jefferson
327 Nomar Garciaparra
390 Steve Avery
401 John Valentin
431 Wil Cordero
441 Tim Wakefield
463 Shane Mack
473 Bill Haselman
479 Chris Hammond
484 Jeff Frye
520 Rudy Pemberton
539 Aaron Sele
542 John Wasdin

1997 Upper Deck
24 Jose Canseco
26 Roger Clemens
27 Tim Naehring
28 Jeff Suppan
234 Nomar Garciaparra
282 Trot Nixon
309 John Valentin
310 Heathcliff Slocumb
311 Tom Gordon
312 Mike Stanley
313 Reggie Jefferson
314 Darren Bragg
315 Troy O'Leary
417 Mo Vaughn GHL SP

1997 Zenith
41 Mo Vaughn
44 Nomar Garciaparra

1997 Zenith 8 X 10
22 Nomar Garciaparra

A big WOW from Punk Rock Paint!!

I joined a fantasy team in which Punk Rock Paint is the commissioner. He offered to make images for any team that wanted them. Knowing how good he is at it, I took him up on his offer. He went a little above and beyond; check out what he sent me.

Thanks man!! Looking forward to the draft this week.

Goose Joak Original, Tito

Tito has been able to effectivily juggle the team and the media for the last four years. I don't know of anyone that could hav edone better or even as good. Really the only knock on Francona is he sticks with his veteran guys to long sometimes. Lowell should have never been on the postseason roster last year.

Paging Collector in Duryea PA

I received an envelope from someone in Durea, PA 18642. Whoever sent it did not put thier name on the return address so I do not know how to contact them. The reason I would like to contact them is I think they sent this to me in error. In the package was a Topps gold Carlos Gomez card. If you sent this please contact me by comment or e-mail.

Also I am way behind on posting cards I have received. I have two packages to post from White Sox Cards and I have to be the blogger that is the farthest behind on posts. I got cards from him all the way back in January. I'm going to post them soon but not this week or next week but sometime in the near future, if you consider two weeks near future. I also have a package from Tribe Cards, Grand Cards, Saints of the Cheap Seats, The Pursuit of Red Sox, I am Joe Collector and The Pettitte Pursuit. Hopefully I am not missing anyone. If you sent me something and I haven't posted some cards you sent or listed you above please drop me a reminder.

Goose Joak, Red Sox Releif Edition

The Red Sox pen looks downright awesome this year. Okajima, Saito, and Ramirez linking up to Papelbon should be able to hold the line pretty well. That isn't even mentioning Delcarmen, Lopez, and sometimes (maybe unless he starts, cross my fingers)(and toes) Masterson. This has to be one, of if not, the best pens in baseball.

Here are a couple Goose Joak relievers...

Manny Delcarmen: Manny has a ton of potential but has yet to live up to it. Maybe '09 will be the year he breaks out.

Hideki Okajima: One of our most reliable guys in the pen for the last two years. Only time will tell if the 8th inning is going to be his or newly acquired Ramon . This is a great shot of his curious throwing style. Notice he doesn't even look at the plate while throwing the ball.

Justin Masterson: Lost amid the medias attention on Buchholtz and then Lester is Justin Masterson, who just may end up being the best of the three. Not only does he have great stuff but as a rookie last year performed great even when under playoff pressure.

Takashi Saito: Picked up from the Dodgers he is supposed to be the link to Papelbon. As a former closer he should have the stuff if he can make the transition to the 8th inning role.

Jonathon Papelbon: I can't help it but when I think of Papelbon he reminds me of John Rocker. I know someone is going to say "How can a Red Sox fan think that"? Well, they are both southern boys, loudmouthed, and elite closers. (at least Rocker was till he fell apart) Did I mention loudmouthed? To me Pap is also a train wreck waiting to happen. Don't get me wrong right now he is the most dominate reliever in baseball, but his antics make him look like he is one step from the edge. Hopefully I am wrong but the Red Sox seem to sense it to given their reluctance to shore him up like the rest of the young guys. Here he is in a Rocker like moment, minus the mullet.

If nobody else thinks he acts like Rocker I'll go with this one instead.

A Fantasy break from want lists

I'm sure people have grown tired of seeing my year to year want list come up on blogrolls as I try to build a list of all of the Red Sox cards I do not yet own. It has taken way longer than I imagined it would. I though I could do some copying and pasting and have it knocked out in a few days. That was weeks ago. I can't believe how many sets there were in the 90s. I think it was a good thing that MLB thinned out the herd a few years ago and only licensed Topps and Upper Deck (for now).

As a break in the checklist posts I'm going to post my new Fantasy Team. Old School Breaks put together a league and I jumped at the chance for a team. Our draft was last night. Unfortunately I didn't get to participate. My wife goes to college and they offer free dial up to all students (that is free with not so free paid tuition) so I don't shell out the cash for high speed at home. I tried to get online to participate in the draft and after an hour of trying to load the draft page it errored because the draft was done. Fortunately I had taken the time to prioritize my picks "just in case". I know I didn't rate enough players so the last few rounds were a total crap-shoot. All in all I don't think I did to bad considering that I wasn't there to pick.

Catcher - A.J. Pierzynski

This was one of those crap-shoot picks. I wonder if he doesn't like the in his name like a certain new Yankee.

1st Base - Kevin Youkilis

I'm so happy I got Youk. This is the year he breaks out. Bill James be damned I'm predicting big numbers for Youkilis this year. I had hoped to get him in the 3rd round but if it would have been live I would have probably jumped the gun and taken him in the second.

2nd Base - Kaz Matsui
Puts the crap in crap-shoot but how many 2nd baseman put up big numbers anyway.



3rd Base - Evan Longoria

He better not have a sophomore slump I'm counting on some production here.

SS - Michael Young

Not quite Hanley or Jose but solid.


OF - Manny Ramirez
He seems happy in LA and a happy Manny hits like nobody else. He only played a half year in the NL and tore it up. I think this year may end up being his best year ever. (at least I hope so)

OF - Ichiro

Somebody on this team had to steal some bases.

OF - Adam Dunn

One more thumper in the lineup. I hope he hits in the regular season like he has in the WBC so far.

UTIL - Mike Lowell

Another Red Sox on the team was just luck of the draft because I didn't rate him at all.

BN - Jorge Posada

He may be my everyday catcher if the Yankees would ever decide who was going to do all of their catching.

OF - Nelson Cruz

Again I didn't rate enough players for the late rounds. The ink wasn't even dry in the virtual contract when Nelson was placed on waivers for...

BN - Ken Griffey Jr.

I think Griffey will be my DH. Seattle did build the stadium for his swing. And since he projects to only DH this year maybe he stays healthy.

BN - Hideki Matsui

Not big on Godzilla. The Yankees have so many outfielders he may never even play.

SP - Josh Beckett

My ace. All reports from City of Palms Park say big yer from Josh this year.

SP - Jon Lester

Another Red Sox. I couldn't help myself but rank them all high. I think he deserves it though.

RP - Bobby Jenks

On again off again closer. Scary pick for me.

RP - Jose Valverde

I don't even know the guy. I thought about dropping him for Okajima but I have so may Red Sox already....

SP - Ben Sheets

UUGGGHHH!!! Always hurt not signed = Waiver wire.....

SP - Chris Carpenter

Not a bad waiver wire guy. Supposed to be healthy so far...

SP - Josh Johnson

Don't know this guy either. Mario - was this an ok pick up?

SP - Randy Johnson

Not the Randy Johnson of old but not too bad...


RP - Justin Duchscherer

I can't say his name but he pitched in the All Star game last year so he can't be to bad.


SP - Fausto Carmona

Someone has to be at the bottom of the barrel and there are not really any starting pitchers of note left.

I'm by no means a Fantasy expert but how does everyone think I did?? I think I did okay for not even participating in the draft. The league has head to head scoring and I have a lineup in my head but it would be interesting to hear what everyone else thinks I should do. There is, by the way, some kind of award on the line so I'm not above asking for help.

Goose Joak Help, Rolling the Dice

Which card do you like better for the Goose Joak set? Happy smiley Dice-K makes baseball look fun.

This in action shot looks awesome but I don't like that you can't see his face. It may be a cool enough shot though that you don't need to see it.

Leave me a comment and let me know what each of you think. I may even put up a poll to see which one wins.

One Halo A Trade

I got an e-mail from I Heart Halos offering up his Red Sox for my Angel cards. It was one Halo a trade. I am only posting a tiny portion of what he sent me.

Ryan sent me some Vintage Sox stuff. I'm not sure what set this card is from but it is awesome. You can't really tell from the scan but it is a 5x7 card.



I'm wish that Kelloggs still put cards in their cereal. I would eat cereal every single morning and maybe even a few other meals as well. I hate to think how many of these my mom threw out when I was a kid. I love the 3-D of the cards to.

He also sent a few Hostess cards. At least I don't have to cringe thinking about my mom throwing these out because I don't remember getting any Hostess stuff as a kid.

Vintage isn't all that he sent. He sent a mini JD.

And an awesome autograph. David doesn't play for the Sox anymore but had a pretty good cup of tea with them and should now be an everyday player now that he isn't locked up behind Manny anymore.

I also got my first Red Sox Patch card. This one is manufactured by Topps but it is still special since it is my first one. You always remember your first time.

He sure is a master of on-line trading.

This SP has me down to only needing 2 more 07 Heritage cards, the team card and David Murphy.

Ryan also sent me the last cards I needed to finish of the 07 Topps Team set.


Going, Going, Going, Gone....

Thanks Ryan for all the great cards.