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Old 07-15-2011, 09:17 AM   #1
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Picked this up... $120. Kids gonna be huge

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Old 07-15-2011, 09:18 AM   #2
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I heard he may be over 16...questions about his true age may come out. He looks over 18.

With that said, we'll know in a few years if it's a good deal or not.
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Old 07-15-2011, 09:19 AM   #3
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I heard he may be over 16...questions about his true age may come out. He looks over 18.
He's still in high school though in NYC
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Old 07-15-2011, 09:19 AM   #4
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I live in NYC...kids can get into any HS without proper documentation of their age...it happens.
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Old 07-15-2011, 09:20 AM   #5
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I live in NYC...kids can get into any HS without proper documentation of their age...it happens.
Oh I see. But would that even hurt the value of the card if he lied about his age?
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Old 07-15-2011, 09:23 AM   #6
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Well, his reputation could be in question. Basically, you're a varsity player destroying pitching of kids 2 or 3 years younger...not too impressive.

If it's a steal or not, the jury is still out with all the "16 and under" autos...need to wait a few years to find out.

Personally, I would stay away and invest in other REAL 16 and under guys...
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Old 07-15-2011, 09:24 AM   #7
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Yeah, like a kid hasn't lied about his age to get signed before.
Adrian Beltre, Miguel Tejada, that one pitcher on that little league team, etc.
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Old 07-15-2011, 09:25 AM   #8
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Yeah, like a kid hasn't lied about his age to get signed before.
Adrian Beltre, Miguel Tejada, that one pitcher on that little league team, etc.
And where is he now...bagging groceries somewhere?

My whole point is that there are better investments out there than this kid...reputation is everything and if he lied about his age...what else could be be lying about....
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Old 07-15-2011, 10:20 AM   #9
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Not a steal. Perhaps a decent investment though, if the hype builds and it's not revealed that he's actually 20.
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Old 07-15-2011, 12:37 PM   #10
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And where is he now...bagging groceries somewhere?

My whole point is that there are better investments out there than this kid...reputation is everything and if he lied about his age...what else could be be lying about....
Stop it. That is a bit of a leap don't you think. To the O.P., nice pick up and a solid investment regardless of his age. A fast, power hitting catcher, with a rocket arm is sure to do well in the draft.
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Old 07-15-2011, 02:24 PM   #11
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Stop it. That is a bit of a leap don't you think. To the O.P., nice pick up and a solid investment regardless of his age. A fast, power hitting catcher, with a rocket arm is sure to do well in the draft.
Thanks Warren
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Old 07-15-2011, 02:27 PM   #12
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Yeah, like a kid hasn't lied about his age to get signed before.
Adrian Beltre, Miguel Tejada, that one pitcher on that little league team, etc.
Danny Almonte.

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Ouch! Worse than bagging groceries! lol
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Old 07-18-2011, 02:25 PM   #14
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everyone trying to buy this kid now haha..
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Haha card came in today it's perfect. Also got a Ref auto today
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Old 07-18-2011, 02:45 PM   #16
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very nice pickup, hopefully he pans out for you man!
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