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Silas Barnaby · 08-01-2024, 11:09 AM

Jazz Chisholm as a Yankee for one of next week's cards?

Joliet Jake · 08-01-2024, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Silas Barnaby

Jazz Chisholm as a Yankee for one of next week's cards?

With the start he's had since the trade, and being the Yankees, I can see Topps capitalizing on it.

So many players were moved, I'm curious to see which duplicate player we see first.

eldavojohn · 08-01-2024, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by jaredkelley

The strong print run on the Yamamoto card puts him in the no.5 spot on my Top 10 All-Time Prints Runs list, pushing out Alec Bohm. Thanks to all the Yamamoto fans who made it happen!

Doesn't make the list but Chourio is another solid PR Topps MLB® Living Set® Card #747 - Jackson Chourio - PR: 3764

jaredkelley · 08-01-2024, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by eldavojohn

Doesn't make the list but Chourio is another solid PR Topps MLB® Living Set® Card #747 - Jackson Chourio - PR: 3764

Cool....I didn't know the print runs were posted yet. Thanks!

By the way, the current print run average for 2024 is 2764 per card.

Excluding the Wander Franco mega-anomaly from the mix, 2024 has the healthiest average print run in the last 5 years.

Print Run Averages
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2020 = 2397 PR
2021 = 2340 PR
2022 = 2280 PR (Excludes Wander Franco outlier)
2023 = 2124 PR
2024 = 2764 PR

Someone with better data tracking skills can double check me on that claim. Overall, I've been really pleased with Topps selections this year. It's been a blast seeing my lineups each month. (I hope Angel agrees with me. His amazing art is a large reason the average print run is as high as it is right now.)

astroshane · 08-02-2024, 07:06 AM

I'm not sure if anyone else has watched the Pete Rose documentary? There have been some serious allegations against him over the years aside from betting on baseball. I'd be surprised if he ever gets a card with so much suspicion and questions about his character.

I'll be clear this isn't a Pete Rose is guilty or not guilty post. It's simply an observation. With so many different allegations against him and his character I'd be surprised if any card company would rush to align themselves with him at this point.

Chihuahuas · 08-02-2024, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by jaredkelley

Cool....I didn't know the print runs were posted yet. Thanks!

By the way, the current print run average for 2024 is 2764 per card.

Excluding the Wander Franco mega-anomaly from the mix, 2024 has the healthiest average print run in the last 5 years.

Print Run Averages
=============
2020 = 2397 PR
2021 = 2340 PR
2022 = 2280 PR (Excludes Wander Franco outlier)
2023 = 2124 PR
2024 = 2764 PR

Someone with better data tracking skills can double check me on that claim. Overall, I've been really pleased with Topps selections this year. It's been a blast seeing my lineups each month. (I hope Angel agrees with me. His amazing art is a large reason the average print run is as high as it is right now.)

Super interesting facts. Glad to hear. Thanks Jared. The selection this year, along with the art, has been excellent. Long live the Living Set.

TUAlum96 · 08-03-2024, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Joliet Jake

I can't believe we got another Cubs player. PCA is the 4th in the last 9 weeks.

As a Royals fan...

Natsfan32 · 08-03-2024, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by astroshane

I'll be clear this isn't a Pete Rose is guilty or not guilty post. It's simply an observation. With so many different allegations against him and his character I'd be surprised if any card company would rush to align themselves with him at this point.

Topps produced some Pete Rose inserts for 2024 Bowman, so they have already "aligned" themselves with Rose. Rose is a baseball icon regardless of his personality defects so he should be in the set.

Natsfan32 · 08-03-2024, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Silas Barnaby

Jazz Chisholm as a Yankee for one of next week's cards?

I hope not. There are plenty of great players who haven't been included in the set. Chisholm is barely above average.

Joliet Jake · 08-03-2024, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by TUAlum96

As a Royals fan...

Haha.

The Cubs Living Set cards this year have been the only enjoyment the team has brought me.

As for the Royals, what can I do to help you get Quisenberry in the set? I always enjoy seeing a player a collector has been beating the drum for. Maybe we can start a petition and send it to Topps.

Jared, can we get this man his Dan Quisenberry card?!

astroshane · 08-04-2024, 04:00 PM

Fernando Valenzuela remains the only player to win Rookie of the Year and the Cy Young Award in the same year. With what Paul Skenes is doing this year Topps Living set could used some Fernando Mania !! It would be a big seller.

MtnAg08 · 08-04-2024, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by astroshane

Fernando Valenzuela remains the only player to win Rookie of the Year and the Cy Young Award in the same year. With what Paul Skenes is doing this year Topps Living set could used some Fernando Mania !! It would be a big seller.

Maybe they'll wait and see if Skenes pulls that off after the awards are announced this fall and then do them as a pair in the same week? It would make for a fun pairing.

Joliet Jake · 08-05-2024, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by MtnAg08

Maybe they'll wait and see if Skenes pulls that off after the awards are announced this fall and then do them as a pair in the same week? It would make for a fun pairing.

I think Topps should commit to the pairing regardless. I don’t expect them to wait until awards season to release a Skenes card.

ewokpelts · 08-05-2024, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Natsfan32

Topps produced some Pete Rose inserts for 2024 Bowman, so they have already "aligned" themselves with Rose. Rose is a baseball icon regardless of his personality defects so he should be in the set.

Depends on what the license allows. Bowman is a prospect set with non union players, so they might be able to squeak him in. But a mainline set with major league players may be a no.

ewokpelts · 08-05-2024, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Joliet Jake

Haha.

The Cubs Living Set cards this year have been the only enjoyment the team has brought me.

As for the Royals, what can I do to help you get Quisenberry in the set? I always enjoy seeing a player a collector has been beating the drum for. Maybe we can start a petition and send it to Topps.

Jared, can we get this man his Dan Quisenberry card?!

What about Paul dejong?!

Chihuahuas · 08-06-2024, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by MtnAg08

Maybe they'll wait and see if Skenes pulls that off after the awards are announced this fall and then do them as a pair in the same week? It would make for a fun pairing.

That would be epic!

PedroPapi · 08-06-2024, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by MtnAg08

Maybe they'll wait and see if Skenes pulls that off after the awards are announced this fall and then do them as a pair in the same week? It would make for a fun pairing.

I wish Topps put a little more thought into the weekly pairings. Skenes/Fernando would be incredible. Jackson Holliday/Matt Holliday would be fun.

MtnAg08 · 08-06-2024, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by PedroPapi

I wish Topps put a little more thought into the weekly pairings. Skenes/Fernando would be incredible. Jackson Holliday/Matt Holliday would be fun.

I'm surprised they haven't done more family pairings. I really enjoyed the week they did Craig & Cavan Biggio together. The Guerrero's, Bichette's, Rodriguez's and Alou's are the only other father/son combos I can think of off the top of my head that have both been released and none of them were paired. Griffey Jr already has his card so can't pair him if they release Sr. I guess they did both Yaz's together (a grandson/granddad combo).

I know it won't happen but it would be cool if they did a 4 card special week to have all 4 Boone's at once. I think they're still the only 3 generation family to have all members make at least one All-Star team.

Natsfan32 · 08-06-2024, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by ewokpelts

Depends on what the license allows. Bowman is a prospect set with non union players, so they might be able to squeak him in. But a mainline set with major league players may be a no.

This assumes Topps has different licenses for players in Topps and Bowman sets. I can't say that isn't true but it seems unlikely.

TUAlum96 · 08-07-2024, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by ewokpelts

What about Paul dejong?!

I’m fully expecting it to be Garrett Hampson when they finally get around to another Royal.

eldavojohn · 08-07-2024, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by MtnAg08

I'm sure both he and Jared Jones will make it in before the calendar turns to 2025.

Nailed it https://www.topps.com/products/topps...red-jones.html

And Chris Sale on the Braves today ...

Joliet Jake · 08-07-2024, 11:16 AM

Topps MLB® Living Set® Card #751 - Jared Jones - PR: 1,767
Jared Jones is the Pittsburgh Pirates 24th franchise and team member, and 242nd rookie featured.

Topps MLB® Living Set® Card #752 - Chris Sale - PR: 1,349
Chris Sale is the Atlanta Braves 33rd franchise and 31st team member, and 48th repeat and 43rd duplicate player featured.

Chihuahuas · 08-07-2024, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by MtnAg08

I'm surprised they haven't done more family pairings. I really enjoyed the week they did Craig & Cavan Biggio together. The Guerrero's, Bichette's, Rodriguez's and Alou's are the only other father/son combos I can think of off the top of my head that have both been released and none of them were paired. Griffey Jr already has his card so can't pair him if they release Sr. I guess they did both Yaz's together (a grandson/granddad combo).

I know it won't happen but it would be cool if they did a 4 card special week to have all 4 Boone's at once. I think they're still the only 3 generation family to have all members make at least one All-Star team.

I too like the father/son or family cards and have all those mentioned paired in my little collection. I think this is a super idea and would be loads of fun in the set every once in a while.

MtnAg08 · 08-07-2024, 04:24 PM

Looking at the picture of the back of Sale's card it took me a minute to realize that was his signature. I thought it was weird he didn't have one and that instead somebody had circled three different items they wanted pointed out on the card lol.

Fsegaud · 08-07-2024, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by MtnAg08

Looking at the picture of the back of Sale's card it took me a minute to realize that was his signature. I thought it was weird he didn't have one and that instead somebody had circled three different items they wanted pointed out on the card lol.

The first few years of Topps Now, Sale had a lot of autographs issued with that same autograph...still better than most soccer players.

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astroshane Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Posts: 161	I'm not sure if anyone else has watched the Pete Rose documentary? There have been some serious allegations against him over the years aside from betting on baseball. I'd be surprised if he ever gets a card with so much suspicion and questions about his character. I'll be clear this isn't a Pete Rose is guilty or not guilty post. It's simply an observation. With so many different allegations against him and his character I'd be surprised if any card company would rush to align themselves with him at this point. Last edited by astroshane; 08-02-2024 at 07:09 AM.

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Joliet Jake Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,769 bluesbrother1908 Joliet_Jake	Product is available from Aug 07, 2024 and expires on Aug 14, 2024. Topps MLB® Living Set® Card #751 - Jared Jones - PR: 1,767 Jared Jones is the Pittsburgh Pirates 24th franchise and team member, and 242nd rookie featured. Topps MLB® Living Set® Card #752 - Chris Sale - PR: 1,349 Chris Sale is the Atlanta Braves 33rd franchise and 31st team member, and 48th repeat and 43rd duplicate player featured. __________________ Focused Collecting: Topps MLB Living Set, Topps NBA Living Set, Brad Kilby, Chris Kinsey, Mike Tonis, Casey Weathers Last edited by Joliet Jake; 08-19-2024 at 09:56 AM. Reason: Updated print runs.

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Silas Barnaby Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Bogeyland Posts: 8,242	Jazz Chisholm as a Yankee for one of next week's cards?

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astroshane Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Posts: 161	Fernando Valenzuela remains the only player to win Rookie of the Year and the Cy Young Award in the same year. With what Paul Skenes is doing this year Topps Living set could used some Fernando Mania !! It would be a big seller.

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MtnAg08 Member Join Date: Feb 2023 Location: Avon, CO via Bryan, TX Posts: 265	Looking at the picture of the back of Sale's card it took me a minute to realize that was his signature. I thought it was weird he didn't have one and that instead somebody had circled three different items they wanted pointed out on the card lol.