Blowout Cards Forums
AD Doejo

Go Back   Blowout Cards Forums > Search Forums
Reload this Page Search Results
Register FAQ Blowout Cards Shop My iTrader Forum Rules Community Today's Posts Search

Notices

Page 1 of 4 1 234
Showing results 1 to 40 of 158
Search took 0.01 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: PunsRTonsOfFun
Forum: BASEBALL 02-27-2023, 12:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 599
Posted By PunsRTonsOfFun
Dumbass AI was looking at a Beckett from 30 years...

Dumbass AI was looking at a Beckett from 30 years ago.
Forum: GRADING 02-23-2023, 01:45 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,848
Posted By PunsRTonsOfFun
Thanks for sharing. Such a farce that PSA decided...

Thanks for sharing. Such a farce that PSA decided a year ago to finally have standards. A year ago, people were routinely cracking green CSG 8.5s and getting PSA 10s.
Forum: BASEBALL 02-15-2023, 11:01 AM
Replies: 2,428
Views: 250,932
Posted By PunsRTonsOfFun
Boxes are up at Topps website.

Boxes are up at Topps website.
Forum: BASEBALL 02-06-2023, 11:48 AM
Replies: 462
Views: 34,892
Posted By PunsRTonsOfFun
At this rate, I'm holding out for Bowman Chrome...

At this rate, I'm holding out for Bowman Chrome Draft Sapphire Cosmic Sonic Heritage Flashback.
Forum: GRADING 02-06-2023, 10:48 AM
Replies: 1,605
Views: 120,936
Posted By PunsRTonsOfFun
Given all your shilling for them here, they...

Given all your shilling for them here, they probably should have sent you more than a note, cap, and bag.
Forum: BASEBALL 02-02-2023, 12:06 PM
Replies: 301
Views: 12,045
Posted By PunsRTonsOfFun
I expect Fanatics to keep those cards right in...

I expect Fanatics to keep those cards right in their own Backyard...
Forum: BASEBALL 01-31-2023, 12:55 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,213
Posted By PunsRTonsOfFun
Corey Seager Scottie B actually did an...

Corey Seager

Scottie B actually did an excellent video on this using StatCast data on Baseball Savant.
Forum: BASEBALL 01-30-2023, 05:39 PM
Replies: 3,075
Views: 257,413
Posted By PunsRTonsOfFun
2022 Topps Chrome Update Sapphire--This Could Be the Product of the Year? (2022/2023)

Didn’t realize how much it was worth.
Forum: BASEBALL 01-30-2023, 02:54 PM
Replies: 3,075
Views: 257,413
Posted By PunsRTonsOfFun
Opened my three boxes: Tork base Cruz RD ...

Opened my three boxes:

Tork base
Cruz RD
Kwan RD
No Witt
No Julio
No Pena

I only had five color parallels in my boxes and the only somewhat decent one was Carlos Rodon Padparadscha.
Forum: GRADING 01-30-2023, 12:01 PM
Replies: 4,786
Views: 693,140
Posted By PunsRTonsOfFun
Couldn't agree more. SGC's grading and reputation...

Couldn't agree more. SGC's grading and reputation with CSG's slab, label, org, and financial backing would create a grading company that could at least pressure PSA or keep them honest. Would be the...
Forum: GRADING 01-30-2023, 11:06 AM
Replies: 4,786
Views: 693,140
Posted By PunsRTonsOfFun
This is a great point. When CSG aligned their...

This is a great point. When CSG aligned their grading scale to basically mirror SGC, I actually thought a purchase was imminent. SGC will never be able to challenge PSA for the #1 spot. Their slab is...
Forum: BASEBALL 01-27-2023, 01:17 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 4,057
Posted By PunsRTonsOfFun
You'd think MarketWatch would be considerate...

You'd think MarketWatch would be considerate enough to show us his slabs or whatever he has to show for his addiction...
Forum: BASEBALL 01-27-2023, 01:08 PM
Replies: 3,075
Views: 257,413
Posted By PunsRTonsOfFun
I haven't heard anything. Just figured Fire and...

I haven't heard anything. Just figured Fire and Chrome Update were Target's exclusives while Walmart gets Gallery and Bowman Chrome megas.
Forum: BASEBALL 01-27-2023, 09:25 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 4,057
Posted By PunsRTonsOfFun
This is why Topps and Panini treat us the way...

This is why Topps and Panini treat us the way they do. At the end of the day, they know the vast majority of us are degenerate gamblers who will continue to buy no matter what they do. Same could...
Forum: GRADING 01-26-2023, 04:58 PM
Replies: 1,605
Views: 120,936
Posted By PunsRTonsOfFun
Underrated and actually a pretty profound...

Underrated and actually a pretty profound statement.
Forum: GRADING 01-26-2023, 03:31 PM
Replies: 1,605
Views: 120,936
Posted By PunsRTonsOfFun
Count me as someone who didn't think there was...

Count me as someone who didn't think there was enough going on with TAG to warrant a 188 reply count thread.
Forum: BASEBALL 01-25-2023, 05:19 PM
Replies: 626
Views: 23,974
Posted By PunsRTonsOfFun
No pitcher has more career strikeouts and second...

No pitcher has more career strikeouts and second place is nearly 1000 behind.

Only Cy Young started more games.

7th in career shutouts. Most of the names ahead of him played in the dead ball...
Forum: BASEBALL 01-25-2023, 05:06 PM
Replies: 626
Views: 23,974
Posted By PunsRTonsOfFun
Exactly...fans and the BBWAA are idiots.

Exactly...fans and the BBWAA are idiots.
Forum: BASEBALL 01-25-2023, 04:11 PM
Replies: 626
Views: 23,974
Posted By PunsRTonsOfFun
Yeah, I couldn't stomach that either. You could...

Yeah, I couldn't stomach that either. You could make an argument he's the greatest pitcher of all time.
Forum: BASEBALL 01-25-2023, 04:10 PM
Replies: 626
Views: 23,974
Posted By PunsRTonsOfFun
I can't support using All Star selections or MVP...

I can't support using All Star selections or MVP votes for Hall of Fame criteria. Most of the people voting for those are idiots.
Forum: BASEBALL 01-25-2023, 03:54 PM
Replies: 626
Views: 23,974
Posted By PunsRTonsOfFun
I didn't shift the goal posts, I acknowledged...

I didn't shift the goal posts, I acknowledged that he won a single Silver Slugger award.
Forum: BASEBALL 01-25-2023, 03:51 PM
Replies: 626
Views: 23,974
Posted By PunsRTonsOfFun
You realize that "old saying" has actual science...

You realize that "old saying" has actual science behind it, right?

https://www.popsci.com/story/science/why-is-hitting-a-baseball-so-hard/
...
Forum: BASEBALL 01-25-2023, 03:45 PM
Replies: 626
Views: 23,974
Posted By PunsRTonsOfFun
Yes, a single one.

Yes, a single one.
Forum: BASEBALL 01-25-2023, 03:41 PM
Replies: 626
Views: 23,974
Posted By PunsRTonsOfFun
The only players whose goal is a Gold Glove are...

The only players whose goal is a Gold Glove are players who know they can't win a Silver Slugger. The truly great players are the ones who can win both.
Forum: BASEBALL 01-25-2023, 03:37 PM
Replies: 626
Views: 23,974
Posted By PunsRTonsOfFun
So when you talk about Willie Mays, the first...

So when you talk about Willie Mays, the first thing you mention is his defense and not that he's 6th all time in HRs (but really 4th)?
Forum: BASEBALL 01-25-2023, 03:36 PM
Replies: 626
Views: 23,974
Posted By PunsRTonsOfFun
I'm sorry, what evidence did you present to...

I'm sorry, what evidence did you present to backup your point?
Forum: BASEBALL 01-25-2023, 03:31 PM
Replies: 626
Views: 23,974
Posted By PunsRTonsOfFun
Nobody talks about their defense either. I love...

Nobody talks about their defense either. I love how you didn't address the point about Silver Slugger vs Gold Glove. You know I'm right so you deflected.
Forum: BASEBALL 01-25-2023, 03:24 PM
Replies: 626
Views: 23,974
Posted By PunsRTonsOfFun
I'm not wrong about it. More players focus on...

I'm not wrong about it. More players focus on being elite in hitting because, across the history of the sport, that's what matters and what people care about. Nobody talks about how Babe Ruth, Mickey...
Forum: BASEBALL 01-25-2023, 03:12 PM
Replies: 626
Views: 23,974
Posted By PunsRTonsOfFun
Baseball Reference has it 68.7 to 42.2.

Baseball Reference has it 68.7 to 42.2.
Forum: BASEBALL 01-25-2023, 03:10 PM
Replies: 626
Views: 23,974
Posted By PunsRTonsOfFun
Actually played college baseball and still coach...

Actually played college baseball and still coach today, but I appreciate you making assumptions. I never said defense was easy, I said offense is considerably more difficult. Two things can be true...
Forum: BASEBALL 01-25-2023, 03:03 PM
Replies: 626
Views: 23,974
Posted By PunsRTonsOfFun
How so? Pudge had 26 more WAR than Molina. He was...

How so? Pudge had 26 more WAR than Molina. He was better defensively and twice the hitter Molina was. Yadi is Benito Santiago with six more GGs.
Forum: BASEBALL 01-25-2023, 02:59 PM
Replies: 626
Views: 23,974
Posted By PunsRTonsOfFun
Tell me you don't know the definition of...

Tell me you don't know the definition of evidence, without telling me you don't know the definition of evidence.
Forum: GRADING 01-25-2023, 02:50 PM
Replies: 1,605
Views: 120,936
Posted By PunsRTonsOfFun
Fun Fact: this thread has almost as many replies...

Fun Fact: this thread has almost as many replies as TAG has cards graded.
Forum: BASEBALL 01-25-2023, 02:49 PM
Replies: 626
Views: 23,974
Posted By PunsRTonsOfFun
You guys are talking about Molina as if he's even...

You guys are talking about Molina as if he's even half as good as Pudge Rodriguez was. Molina shouldn't even be in the same sentence as Pudge.
Forum: BASEBALL 01-25-2023, 02:12 PM
Replies: 626
Views: 23,974
Posted By PunsRTonsOfFun
If you think Molina was great, let me tell you...

If you think Molina was great, let me tell you about this catcher named Pudge...

There's a lot of catchers that should go into the Hall before Molina. Mauer, Munson, Posey, and even Posada to name...
Forum: BASEBALL 01-25-2023, 01:34 PM
Replies: 626
Views: 23,974
Posted By PunsRTonsOfFun
I don't have as much a problem with Robinson and...

I don't have as much a problem with Robinson and Rolen getting in as I do Ozzie Smith and soon to be Molina. Especially in Molina's case. You should need to be a better offensive player than Jason...
Forum: BASEBALL 01-25-2023, 01:29 PM
Replies: 626
Views: 23,974
Posted By PunsRTonsOfFun
Batted .300 twice in 23 years. Never hit more...

Batted .300 twice in 23 years. Never hit more than 28 HRs in a season. Career OPS+ of just 105. Peak single season OPS+ of 145, never broke 126 after that season.

A lot of players go to All Star...
Forum: BASEBALL 01-25-2023, 01:17 PM
Replies: 626
Views: 23,974
Posted By PunsRTonsOfFun
Offense is far more difficult than defense so it...

Offense is far more difficult than defense so it should be valued more. The hardest thing to do in professional sports is hit a baseball. Players who can't do it above the average of their peers...
Forum: BASEBALL 01-25-2023, 01:14 PM
Replies: 626
Views: 23,974
Posted By PunsRTonsOfFun
While I do think he's overrated, I will admit...

While I do think he's overrated, I will admit Jeter's numbers (3465 hits, .310 Avg, 119 wRC+) would get anyone into the Hall of Fame. Those are better numbers than Cal Ripken Jr. The rings and...
Forum: BASEBALL 01-25-2023, 01:03 PM
Replies: 626
Views: 23,974
Posted By PunsRTonsOfFun
I'm actually not a fan of him being in the Hall...

I'm actually not a fan of him being in the Hall and I think he was the one who started the "average bat but elite glove" making the HOF.
Showing results 1 to 40 of 158
Page 1 of 4 1 234

 
Forum Jump

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:13 PM.

Contact Us - Today's Posts - www.blowoutcards.com - Archive - Top

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Copyright © 2019, Blowout Cards Inc.