Clippard Gets the Call

Yesterday’s Call-Ups:
Atlanta Braces: RHP Charlie Morton from Triple-A Richmond
Colorado Rockies: C Edwin Bellorin from Triple-A Colorado Springs
St. Louis Cardinals: RHP Anthony Reyes from Triple-A Memphis
Washington Nationals: RHP Tyler Clippard from Triple-A Columbus

Today’s Call-Ups:
Texas Rangers: LHP Kason Gabbard from Triple-A Oklahoma

The Focus:
(RHP) CHARLIE MORTON (23-Years Old, Drafted 2002 – Atlanta Braves)

Low End: 2002 Bowman Chrome Draft #91 RC
High End: 2002 Bowman Chrome Draft #91 GOLD REF RC

Yankees Drop Duncan, Call Up Gonzalez

Today’s Call-Ups:
Chicago White Sox: RHP Adam Russell from Triple-A Charlotte
New York Yankees: INF Alberto Gonzalez from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre
Seattle Mariners: RHP Roy Corcoran from Triple-A Tacoma

The Focus:
(INF) ALBERTO GONZALEZ (25-Years Old, Non-Drafted Free-Agent 2002)

Low End: 2008 Finest #126 RC, 2008 Upper Deck #316
High End: 2008 UD Premier #214 AU/99 RC, 2008 UD Spectrum #101 AU,RC

Eric Patterson – 2006 Bowman Chrome Draft

Eric was called up just today and I couldn’t resist picking up a few chrome 1st cards. I mean c’mon, he’s Corey Pattersons little brother! He actually played LF today and went 1-5, with 2 LOB.

Spike’s Investment:
(4) Eric Patterson – 2006 Bowman Chrome Draft Future’s Game Prospects #15
Cost: $2.48/4 = $0.62/ea.
Sell: TBD.

A Pair of Cubbies Called Up to Wrigley

Today’s Call-Ups:
Chicago Cubs: Micah Hoffpauir and Eric Patterson from Triple-A Iowa
Kansas City Royals: Carlos Rosa from Triple-A Omaha
Minnesota Twins: Brian Buscher from Triple-A Rochester

The Focus:
(3B) BRIAN BUSCHER (27-Years Old, Drafted 2003 – San Francisco Giants)

Low End: 2003 Upper Deck Prospect Premieres #14 XRC
High End: 2003 Upper Deck Prospect Premieres Autographs #P14
(2B) ERIC PATTERSON (25-Years Old, Drafted 2004 – Chicago Cubs)

Low End: 2006 Bowman Chrome Draft Future’s Game Prospects #15 REF
High End: 2004 SP Prospects AUTO /400 #446