What Bob Gibson says about the Cardinals’ Bullpen

I hope the Cardinals have lots and lots of good friends.

2004 Play Ball Pujols Relics

2004 Play Ball Albert Pujols Jersey numbered 14 of 50.



This was a cheap ebay pick up last month. that was made even better when we found this card in the package. This is a 2004 Play Ball Pujols Bat card numbered 25 of 25. The seller included it as a freebie as the card was slightly damaged. You can barely make out a slight crease in the lower right point in the star.

2004 Yadier Molina Rookie Cards

We’ve started picking up Yadier Molina rookie cards lately. The bad news for us is that they’re more expensive here in St. Louis than online or in other cities. My dad picked these up for me. I have a lot of cards to trade so please let me know if you have any 2004 or 2005 Molina’s available.
2004 Bowman Chrome

2004 Fleer Ultra


Dad - I asked Isaac why he was wearing his Sizemore shirt today. "So that Grady and the Indians sweep the Reds!"

2004 Donruss Elite Molina Rookie Autograph

Not sure when it started, but I’ve been picking up Wainwright and Molina rookie cards when I come across them cheap. I picked this one up on ebay last month. Its not bad for a sticker auto but Yadi is definitely someone Ike wants to get in person.

Another Rack Pack Box of 2004 Fleer Platinum

My dad got us another box of 2004 Fleer Platinum Hobby Rack Packs. No Ryan Howard or even anyone close this time. There was one repeat autograph though.

Javier Vazquez


Rich Harden


Richie Weeks


And the repeat autograph goes to….a Billy Wagner redemption. BOOO!


These are all up for trade.

2004 Fleer Platinum Hobby Rack Pack Box

Dad: So I bought the kid a cheap box from Atlanta Sports Cards. Four rack packs per box, one auto per pack, and a shot at a Pujols autograph… or a dreaded expired redemption. We had a blast opening the box and wait until you see what he pulled out of the last pack!

First – the base cards. Those throwback uni’s are great.


And one for CCC…


And now the autos…
Delmon Young #86 of 210


Vernon Wells #180 of 200


Billy Wagner Redemption – Ugh!


… and the last auto more than makes up for the redemption. Ryan Howard! One for Ike’s favorite player binder!!! #40 of 160.


And just for kicks – there’s nothing Platinum about the checklist cards.

2004 Bowman Heritage Box 2

My mom said my breathing sounds like Darth Vader.

2004 Bowman Heritage Box 1

Ikes first video box break. Should have made him make the bed first...

Ike's First Box Break?

Picked up two blasters of 2004 Bowman Heritage at the flea market today... CHEAP! Isaac wants to do a video box break. We'll see how the video looks but this may be his Internet debut! If not, we'll scan and post the  good ones.

Topps Million Traded: 2004 Mike Matheny

Wow. I posted our first trade offer and BOOM, an hour later someone accepted. Its nice to have Matheny back in the Cardinals fold as a special instructor... hopefully his role will expand as his kids get older and we'll see more of him at Busch in the future.