Friday, June 15, 2018

Manny Machado PC (1300th Post and a contest)


Well, dang it, I've come to another big round number. This one is a little scary for me, as I'm an admitted semi triskaidekaphobe. I'm not super militant against it, but like when my car stereo had a numeral volume level, I would set it at 12 or 14, even though 13 was the optimal setting.. and at the gym when I ride the exercise bike, I never set the resistance on 13, just because I'm weak minded and think maybe it will bring bad luck (like a douchey guy will enter the gym. Full disclosure I don't like most of the other regulars at my work gym, but I'm just easily annoyed.)

As far as baseball players who were brave enough to wear jersey number 13, the best active player is Manny Machado (I guess Hanley Ramirez isn't officially retired yet.. but.. you know.)


(Edit: whoops, missed Greinke up there. But he no longer wears #13, so whatever.)

So I figured I'd use this as an excuse to sort out my Manny Machado PC and show it off.


Here are my earliest cards of him. His "1st Bowman" is in 2010.. would be nice to add one someday. And he's got some Team USA cards in 2009.


Lots of 2013 RCs.


2014 pt 1, featuring my only relic card of the guy.


2014 pt 2.


2015 pt 1


2015 pt 2


2016 pt 1. Here's another look at the only Manny Machado auto I've got.. I like it! Another nice pickup from 2016 Topps The Mint.
And check out those 2 cards on the bottom.. Sure seem to be from the same photoshoot, but one has a real background, and the other has an "enhanced for Heritage" background by Topps. Funny.


2016 pt 2


2016 pt 3.


2016 pt 4


2017 pt 1


2017 pt 2, featuring a plastic Jackie "patch".


2017 pt 3.


2017 pt 4, including a half-assed sketchcard I made.


And finally 2018.

By my count, that's 97 unique cards. And I know for a fact I've got other cards from him sitting in 3 complete sets that I didn't bother digging out for this post, so I think I can now consider him a member of my Hundred Card Club. As such, I'll likely bump him off my official wantlist soon, though I'll still be happy to accept any cards of his I don't have, via trades or opening packs. He's an exciting young player and fun to watch. Doesn't look like he'll be with the Orioles much longer; it'll be interesting to see where he ends up.


Here's a pile of dupes I weeded out while sorting the PC. Available for trade!


I'd hate to do a milestone-number post without a contest, and it's been a while, so let's do it. Just leave a comment on this post to enter, and I'll random off a winner in a few days. The prize will be some solid cards tailored to the winner's collecting preference. I'll do a little shopping if necessary. If the winner hasn't commented on any of my other posts so far in 2018, the prize will be a PWE. (Come on, guys, don't be afraid to comment on non-contest posts! I know I'm not always the best at replying to comments unless I've got something to add, but the interaction/feedback is much appreciated.) Otherwise it'll probably be a more substantial package.

Thanks as always for reading and have a great weekend!

Holy shit. I just remembered today is my blog's anniversary. Seriously, I typed up this whole thing and then it hit me. Baseball Card Breakdown turns 5 today! What a coincidence that it's also the 1300th post. (Funny enough, my 500th post was on the 2 year anniversary, though I sorta planned for that one to coincide.) Ok, I guess I'll have to pick a couple winners, one celebrating the 1300th post, and another celebrating 5 years. So yeah, comment below to be entered in both. Thanks!

(UPDATE 6/19/18: ok, the entry period is now closed. Thanks to all who entered!)


33 comments:

  1. Congrats on 5 years and on 1,300 posts, both numbers to be proud of for sure!

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  2. Congrats on the 1,300 posts and 5 years! I love the shiny cards you got going.

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  3. I always thought the Topps Flagship picture of Machado from '13 and '14 were the same picture. Now that I have them in the same post I can see they aren't even the same uniform. I think I'm losing it.
    Congrats on the 1300th and 5 years!
    Watch out for post 1,313... it may get you!

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  4. Congratulations on being able to crank out so many posts in such a relatively short amount of time!

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  5. Congratulations! I've said if before but I think yours was the first card blog I ever clicked on. You need to post a lot more to get past 1300...

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  6. Congrats Gavin, missed you at the show last Saturday. I got one card for my 1956 Flags of the World set.

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  7. Congrats on the double milestone!that's a sharp looking auto. I like the design!

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  8. I think I speak for many out here (maybe) that lurk but never comment. I quit buying packs, boxes etc... a few years ago and strictly focus on Kansas City (Royals, Chiefs, Kings, FC, Scouts). BUT, I still like to see and hear about all of the other cards that are out there and the joy that they bring. I salute you sir for the incredible service you provide those like me. Congratulations on your milestones and I look forward to many more in the future.

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  9. Hey Gavin, always enjoy your posts though I don't comment often. Congratulations on the double milestone!

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  10. Congrats on hitting both of those marks. I always enjoy your posts!

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  11. Congratulations on both amazing milestones! Here's to Year 6 and post #1400!

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  12. Long-time and semi-frequent commenter. Happy milestones. And I have no idea why Topps feels it necessary to play with the backgrounds in Heritage.

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  13. Congrats! Thanks for the contest.

    I think Machado wears 13 because of ARod.

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  14. Congrats on 5 years and 1300 posts. Looking forward to a lot more!

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  15. Congrats on hitting both milestones!

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  17. Congrats and glad to be of help filling holes in your collection over the past several months.

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  18. You are a blogging machine! Congrats on the dual milestones!

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  19. Congrats! 13 to me is joe Ferguson, but if machado were to wind up in dodger blue I might make a change.

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  20. "...as I'm an admitted semi triskaidekaphobe"

    WIMP! I used to wear 13 all the time. When I played soccer, any foreign players would give me a side eye and think something was wrong with me. And that's why I wore the number.

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  21. Congrats on the milestone(s)! Call it serendipity that five years and #1,300 fell on the same day.

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  22. congrats on the addition and milestone!

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  23. Congrats on 5! I'll have to see if I can dig out any extra Machado cards for you, even if you won't be actively seeking them.

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  24. Congratulations on the double milestone.

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  25. Happy anniversary! That autograph is sweet... but that half-assed sketchcard is sweeter.

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  26. Congratulations on reaching 1300 blog posts! I really enjoy your blog, and look forward to another trade with you. Keep up the great work.

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  27. I was the kind of jerk as a kid that I decided 13 would be my lucky number. In fact that was part of why i picked Mike Pagliarulo as my favorite player as a kid, he wore #13. Thanks for the contest!

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  28. Machado Man! I always set him aside for you. You can expect that package sometime btwn now and Christmas. Congrats and Happy 'Versary!!

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  29. I'm quite happy you've been around this long and are still around today! Happy milestones Gavin!

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  30. Congratulations, and thank you for the contest!

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