[mbartosiak]

Here's a few questions for you - I was going through my binder of cards contains mainly prospects and rookie cards and wondered if you can give me an update on a few players. I like to do spring cleaning and clear out the dead weight to make room for newer players. For former stars you may ask "Where are they now?". For these young players I'll ask "When will they be?"<br />
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I have a 2007 USA Basecard Card #20 of Andrew Brackman. Last I saw - he was in the Yankee system. How is he doing now? Is he still a potential major leaguer?<br />
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2007 Bowman draft BDPP93 Adrian Cardenas. SS in the Phillies system. Haven't heard his name lately. Obviously blocked by Jimmy Rollins. Is he playing well in the minors?<br />
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2007 Bowman draft BDPP34 Matt Dominguez. 3B in the Marlins system. He was supposed to be a potential power hitter.<br />
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What is going on with Justin Germano? Looking at his Fleer Ultra 2004 #382 makes me wonder what happened to him. He was injuried and I guess the recovery didn't work out? I would think with the current state of the Padres that any young arm with potential would be on the big club.<br />
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The 2007 Bowman Draft Chrome BDPP58 Jarrod Parker makes me wonder how his return from Tommy John surgery is going? Is he pitching in the minors yet?<br />
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Being a big Red Sox fan I am reminded of Jeremy Papelbon, Jon Papelbon's brother. The 2007 Bowman Chrome BC6 says he was in the Cubs system. Does it look like the majors are in his future? How about Josh Papelbon? The 2007 Bowman Heritage BHP67 card makes me wonder how he is pitching?<br />
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Should I pretty much rule out Mark Rogers from ever making the majors? Is it time to retire the 2005 Bowman #164 from my prospect binder? With the current state of the Brew Crew rotation, if he was doing anything, I would think I would have heard something about the former #1 draft pick during spring training.<br />
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My 2005 Topps Update UH231 makes me wonder how this over 6 foot lefty is doing? <br />
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I collect just main set cards - very little high dollar or short series stuff. I still enjoy buying a few packs at a time and seeing what gems make come out. I have a simple small website that shows some of my cards at <a shape="rect" href="http://bart73man.tripod.com/" shape="rect">http://bart73man.tripod.com/</a>. I'm a Red Sox and Marlin fan. I consider myself an old school collector - I collect for fun. I'm aware of the prices, but if they where worth nothing, I would still get the same enjoyment out of collecting them.