[chasescardcave]

yeah the value seems better this year... much much better... good luck with the rest!

[shaunbaus]

I'd say box 5 was better than box sick as far as auto's are concerned IMO. A blue auto and because box 6 had 2 redemptions and who knows if they'll even get signed. J.D. is probably a little better than Dominguez too at the moment.

[pyweed]

Case #1, Box #7

Notable colored base:
Tommy Hanson gold
Mariano Rivera gold
Jarrod Parker emerald
Giancarlo Stanton ruby

Notable prospect parallels:
Jordan Swagerty refractor
Bryce Brentz refractor

Notable die-cut:
Paul Goldschmidt

Notable Top Prospects:
Matt Harvey
Noah Syndergaard
Starling Marte

Wily Peralta Green Refractor /399
Nolan Arenado Green Refractor /399
Guillermo Pimentel Blue Refractor /199

Mikie Mahtook Prospect Auto
Daniel Corcino Prospect Auto
Jaff Decker Blue Auto Relic /199

Grade: C+
Comments: I really like the Jaff Decker auto relic, but it’s probably not a high value pull. Okay, that's all for the night. I'll be able to finish the case Thursday and start the second contest. BTW, Scherzer threw 105 pitches, which is the highest anyone guessed, so if it goes to a tiebreaker, the winner will be the person who predicted the most pitches. But for now, Buchanan is the contest-leading prospect auto.

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I'd say box 5 was better than box sick as far as auto's are concerned IMO. A blue auto and because box 6 had 2 redemptions and who knows if they'll even get signed. J.D. is probably a little better than Dominguez too at the moment.

Yeah, you may be right. I really don't know how to evaluate that blue Buchanan auto.

[pyweed]

Case #1, Box #8

Notable colored base:
Yu Darvish gold
Brian McCann gold
Giancarlo Stanton
Brian McCann ruby

Notable prospect parallels:
Vincent Catricala refractor
Shelby Miller refractor
Travis D’Arnaud refractor
Trevor Bauer refractor
Matt Harvey refractor

Notable die-cut:
Brett Lawrie

Notable Top Prospects:
Jordan Swagerty
Zack Wheeler
Trevor May

Javier Baez Green Refractor /399
Matt Harvey Blue Refractor /199

Tyrell Jenkins Prospect Auto Redemption
Taijuan Walker Green Prospect Auto /399
Gerrit Cole Blue Auto Jumbo Relic Redemption /199

Grade: A+
Comments: The Gerrit Cole jumbo blue pays for the box by itself. I think it’s my second best pull so far, next to the Lawrie relic auto.

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[motu79]

Nice hit on the Green Taijuan Walker Auto as well. M's got high hopes for him.

[pyweed]

Case #1, Box #9

Notable colored base:
Zack Greinke gold
Tim Lincecum gold
Albert Pujols gold
Mike Trout emerald
Tommy Hanson ruby

Notable prospect parallels:
Bubba Starling refractor
John Hellweg refractor
Andrelton Simmons refractor
Yorman Rodriguez refractor

Notable die-cut:
Nelson Cruz
Michael Morse

Notable Top Prospects:
Jurickson Profar

Bryce Brentz Green Refractor /399
Brandon Jacobs Atomic Refractor /5

Yazy Arbelo Prospect Auto
Jonathan Galvez Prospect Auto
Paul Goldschmidt Auto Relic

Grade: A
Comments: The atomic refractor is not the player I was hoping for, but still a nice pull. The Trout emerald and the Goldschmidt auto relic more than make up for the mediocre base autos.

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Nice hit on the Green Taijuan Walker Auto as well. M's got high hopes for him.

It would be really great if he pans out.

[clarkzac]

I really enjoy your breaks. I've always liked the box by box breakdown. This years Platinum seems a whole lot better than last years.

[bazooka joe]

I wouldnt sleep on Brandon Jacobs. Thats a pretty darn good atomic to get.

Baseball America ranked him as the 6th best prospect in the Sox system back in January and he has been hitting the ball pretty well this year.

Definitely a nice pull!

[pyweed]

I wouldnt sleep on Brandon Jacobs. Thats a pretty darn good atomic to get.

Baseball America ranked him as the 6th best prospect in the Sox system back in January and he has been hitting the ball pretty well this year.

Definitely a nice pull!

Good to know, thanks. I haven't been tracking him.

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I really enjoy your breaks. I've always liked the box by box breakdown. This years Platinum seems a whole lot better than last years.

Thanks; I have to agree so far.

[pyweed]

Case #1, Box #10

Notable colored base:
Matt Kemp emerald
Yu Darvish ruby

Notable prospect parallels:
Miguel Sano refractor
Taylor Lindsey refractor
Mike Olt refractor
Jean Segura

Notable die-cut:
James Shields
Jesus Montero

Notable Top Prospects:
Jameson Taillon
Matt Adams

Nestor Molina Green Refractor /399
Jordan Swagerty Blue Refractor /199
Brad Peacock Cyan Plate 1/1

Greg Bird Prospect Auto
Joe Ross Green Prospect Auto /399
Carlos Gonzalez Gold Auto Relic /50

Grade: A+
Comments: Wow, that’s one beautiful patch. What if it hadn’t been a sticker auto? The plate, the Darvish ruby, and the green auto are nice too, but the Cargo gold patch is really something.

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