Topps Living Set - Page 598

Fsegaud · 10-31-2024, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by tscbaseball

I was glad to get Lawlar in the set as a rookie. Also the first Diamondbacks card released in over a year. While injured most of this year, we expect him to be a key player for the team in the future.

Over a year??? I get annoyed when the Cubs go without a card in 3 months. Woof!

Joliet Jake · 10-31-2024, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by tscbaseball

I was glad to get Lawlar in the set as a rookie. Also the first Diamondbacks card released in over a year. While injured most of this year, we expect him to be a key player for the team in the future.

Wow!

I hadn't realized it had been that long between Diamondbacks cards.

Prior to this week's release, the last Diamondbacks card was #630 Gabriel Moreno, released the week of 6/7/2023.

I'm glad you got another card!

MtnAg08 · 10-31-2024, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by tscbaseball

I was glad to get Lawlar in the set as a rookie. Also the first Diamondbacks card released in over a year.

Didn't realize it'd been that long since a D-Back was featured. It's definitely a bummer when you go a long time without a card on your team. I know the Royals just ended a big drought. My two teams are currently on some long dry spells. Yainer Diaz was the last Astro on Dec 6. It will be 11 full months at the next release date. Nolan Jones was the last Rockie on April 12, 2023...almost 19 months ago!

ewokpelts · 10-31-2024, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by MtnAg08

Didn't realize it'd been that long since a D-Back was featured. It's definitely a bummer when you go a long time without a card on your team. I know the Royals just ended a big drought. My two teams are currently on some long dry spells. Yainer Diaz was the last Astro on Dec 6. It will be 11 full months at the next release date. Nolan Jones was the last Rockie on April 12, 2023...almost 19 months ago!

we wont be getting a white sox player for a while. at least a current player

Joliet Jake · 10-31-2024, 03:42 PM

The Award Winners tab is complete in my spreadsheet.

The list includes the following accolades.

MVP
Cy Young
Rookie of the Year
Manager of the Year

I've also included the year, card no., team, and artist for the corresponding Living Set card.

If a player has been featured in the set, but not with the team for which he won the award, the Living Set card has been italicized.

Please let me know if there are additional awards you'd like me to add, or if another data set interests anyone.

tscbaseball · 11-01-2024, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Fsegaud

Over a year??? I get annoyed when the Cubs go without a card in 3 months. Woof!

I know the Diamondbacks (and other newer teams) won't get as many cards as teams with longer histories, but I think each team should get at least two per year.

Natsfan32 · 11-01-2024, 10:32 AM

The last Washington Nationals card was CJ Abrams - card #549 on 8/31/22. That must be the record. Looking forward to James Wood and Dylan Crews cards in 2025/

Fsegaud · 11-01-2024, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by tscbaseball

I know the Diamondbacks (and other newer teams) won't get as many cards as teams with longer histories, but I think each team should get at least two per year.

Sounds fair to me...kind of like the All-Star game having to have a representative from every team.

MtnAg08 · 11-01-2024, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by tscbaseball

I know the Diamondbacks (and other newer teams) won't get as many cards as teams with longer histories, but I think each team should get at least two per year.

I've always thought the same. With 104 cards a year that still gives you 44 cards to give over the two limit for teams with a lot of exciting rookies that year, lots of retired vets still not featured, etc. Even the newer teams still have plenty of retired guys they could feature if all the current players worth doing are already featured.

halldogg · 11-01-2024, 01:58 PM

I don't check this thread everyday and its hard to keep up. But a Pete Rose would be amazing!

Joliet Jake · 11-01-2024, 02:05 PM

If we're thinking two cards per active team each year, that would still leave plenty of room for rookies, veterans, and past players, as MtnAg08 mentioned.

If we adjust it to two cards per active franchise, there's more wiggle room.

As Natsfan32 mentioned, the last Nationals card was #549 CJ Abrams, released the week of 8/31/2022. Even crazier, the art was done by Seto, so neither Aviles nor Kelley have drawn a Nationals player.

However, we have had three Expos cards since the last Nationals card.

#580 Tim Raines (Seto)
#604 Felipe Alou (Aviles)
#640 Moises Alou (Aviles)

In that case, the Nationals have a 2-year drought, but the franchise last received a card the week of 7/12/2023. Still more than a year ago, which I agree, is disappointing.

spw2214 · 11-02-2024, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Joliet Jake

As Natsfan32 mentioned, the last Nationals card was #549 CJ Abrams, released the week of 8/31/2022. Even crazier, the art was done by Seto, so neither Aviles nor Kelley have drawn a Nationals player.

Living Set trivia question: I believe Kelley actually did paint a Nationals player. Who was it?

Joliet Jake · 11-02-2024, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by spw2214

Living Set trivia question: I believe Kelley actually did paint a Nationals player. Who was it?

He painted Schwarber, but had to change the hat to Boston at the last minute because Schwarber had just been traded.

jaredkelley · 11-03-2024, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by spw2214

Living Set trivia question: I believe Kelley actually did paint a Nationals player. Who was it?

I actually had to research this myself

I've only painted 2 Nationals since working on the Living Set. I painted Luis Garcia in 2021. There is indeed one other (not counting the Schwarber edit - good recall on that one JolietJake).

Joliet Jake · 11-03-2024, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by jaredkelley

I actually had to research this myself

I've only painted 2 Nationals since working on the Living Set. I painted Luis Garcia in 2021. There is indeed one other (not counting the Schwarber edit - good recall on that one JolietJake).

Josiah Gray

jaredkelley · 11-03-2024, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Joliet Jake

Josiah Gray

That's it.

By the way, the Nationals and the Miami Marlins are tied for my all-time least painted among active MLB teams, both having only 2 players represented.

Joliet Jake · 11-04-2024, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by jaredkelley

That's it.

By the way, the Nationals and the Miami Marlins are tied for my all-time least painted among active MLB teams, both having only 2 players represented.

I remembered Jazz, but I had to look up the second player, Trevor Rogers.

Chihuahuas · 11-06-2024, 12:47 PM

I love the OMG on card today.

Joliet Jake · 11-06-2024, 01:15 PM

Topps MLB® Living Set® Card #777 - Jose Iglesias - PR: 1,547
Jose Iglesias is the New York Mets 28th franchise and team member featured.

Topps MLB® Living Set® Card #778 - Kyle Harrison - PR: 1,288
Kyle Harrison is the San Francisco Giants 27th franchise and 25th team member, and 254th rookie featured.

Joliet Jake · 11-06-2024, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Chihuahuas

I love the OMG on card today.

It's a great not-so-subtle Easter egg.

kidfan9 · 11-06-2024, 07:42 PM

Angel & Jared, any change both of you might have some sway with Topps about bringing back the yearly subscription for LS orders? Hopefully other weekly collectors feel the same way I do!

Lawmaker · 11-07-2024, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by kidfan9

Angel & Jared, any change both of you might have some sway with Topps about bringing back the yearly subscription for LS orders? Hopefully other weekly collectors feel the same way I do!

Feel the same

dream34 · 11-09-2024, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by halldogg

I don't check this thread everyday and its hard to keep up. But a Pete Rose would be amazing!

Saving him for Card #4256

Fsegaud · 11-11-2024, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by dream34

Saving him for Card #4256

LOL...someone needs to come up with the date for that.

edit: March 6, 2058.

Joliet Jake · 11-13-2024, 02:23 PM

Topps MLB® Living Set® Card #779 - Bill Madlock - PR: 1,390
Bill Madlock is the Pittsburgh Pirates 26th franchise and team member featured.

Topps MLB® Living Set® Card #780 - Ronny Mauricio - PR: 1,390
Ronny Mauricio is the New York Mets 29th franchise and team member, and 255th rookie featured.

10-31-2024, 03:42 PM	#14930
Joliet Jake Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,632 bluesbrother1908 Joliet_Jake	The Award Winners tab is complete in my spreadsheet. The list includes the following accolades. MVP Cy Young Rookie of the Year Manager of the Year I've also included the year, card no., team, and artist for the corresponding Living Set card. If a player has been featured in the set, but not with the team for which he won the award, the Living Set card has been italicized. Please let me know if there are additional awards you'd like me to add, or if another data set interests anyone. __________________ Focused Collecting: Topps MLB Living Set, Brad Kilby, Chris Kinsey, Mike Tonis, Casey Weathers

11-01-2024, 01:58 PM	#14935
halldogg Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: The Free State Of Florida Posts: 765	I don't check this thread everyday and its hard to keep up. But a Pete Rose would be amazing! __________________ USAF Retired 1996-2016

11-01-2024, 02:05 PM	#14936
Joliet Jake Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,632 bluesbrother1908 Joliet_Jake	If we're thinking two cards per active team each year, that would still leave plenty of room for rookies, veterans, and past players, as MtnAg08 mentioned. If we adjust it to two cards per active franchise, there's more wiggle room. As Natsfan32 mentioned, the last Nationals card was #549 CJ Abrams, released the week of 8/31/2022. Even crazier, the art was done by Seto, so neither Aviles nor Kelley have drawn a Nationals player. However, we have had three Expos cards since the last Nationals card. #580 Tim Raines (Seto) #604 Felipe Alou (Aviles) #640 Moises Alou (Aviles) In that case, the Nationals have a 2-year drought, but the franchise last received a card the week of 7/12/2023. Still more than a year ago, which I agree, is disappointing. __________________ Focused Collecting: Topps MLB Living Set, Brad Kilby, Chris Kinsey, Mike Tonis, Casey Weathers

11-06-2024, 01:15 PM	#14944
Joliet Jake Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,632 bluesbrother1908 Joliet_Jake	Product is available from Nov 6, 2024 and expires on Nov 13, 2024 Topps MLB® Living Set® Card #777 - Jose Iglesias - PR: 1,547 Jose Iglesias is the New York Mets 28th franchise and team member featured. Topps MLB® Living Set® Card #778 - Kyle Harrison - PR: 1,288 Kyle Harrison is the San Francisco Giants 27th franchise and 25th team member, and 254th rookie featured. __________________ Focused Collecting: Topps MLB Living Set, Brad Kilby, Chris Kinsey, Mike Tonis, Casey Weathers Last edited by Joliet Jake; 11-14-2024 at 06:35 PM. Reason: Add print runs.

11-06-2024, 07:42 PM	#14946
kidfan9 Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Tennessee Posts: 2,559	Angel & Jared, any change both of you might have some sway with Topps about bringing back the yearly subscription for LS orders? Hopefully other weekly collectors feel the same way I do! __________________ Ted Williams-Baseball's last .400 hitter

11-01-2024, 10:32 AM	#14932
Natsfan32 Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Posts: 162	The last Washington Nationals card was CJ Abrams - card #549 on 8/31/22. That must be the record. Looking forward to James Wood and Dylan Crews cards in 2025/

11-06-2024, 12:47 PM	#14943
Chihuahuas Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Posts: 227	I love the OMG on card today.

11-13-2024, 02:23 PM	#14950
Joliet Jake Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,632 bluesbrother1908 Joliet_Jake	Product is available from Nov 13, 2024 and expires on Nov 20, 2024 Topps MLB® Living Set® Card #779 - Bill Madlock - PR: 1,390 Bill Madlock is the Pittsburgh Pirates 26th franchise and team member featured. Topps MLB® Living Set® Card #780 - Ronny Mauricio - PR: 1,390 Ronny Mauricio is the New York Mets 29th franchise and team member, and 255th rookie featured. __________________ Focused Collecting: Topps MLB Living Set, Brad Kilby, Chris Kinsey, Mike Tonis, Casey Weathers Last edited by Joliet Jake; 11-26-2024 at 06:35 PM. Reason: Update #779 back. Add print runs.