#16 - Clayton Richard - Red Hot Rookies

This one was more difficult to get than I thought it would be. Clayton Richard was signing autographs for fans after the Padres Spring Training game we went to. He kept skipping my card and seemed to be only signing for kids. Once he was finished up and about to take off, I asked him if he'd sign and personalize my card for my son. He obliged. Thanks, Clayton.

# 16 - Clayton Richard - Red Hot Rookies

# 13 - Chris Dickerson - Red Hot Rookies

Had a rough day at the Milwaukee Brewers Spring Training camp. None of the big names signed on the day I was there. I was able to get a few guys on 08 Topps cards so still ended up being a good day anyway.

The best card I got signed was of former Cincinnati Reds outfielder, Chris Dickerson. He signed his Red Hot Rookies card for us. Very cool.

# 13 - Chris Dickerson - Red Hot Rookies

Red Hot Rookies: Mike Aviles

Our friend, Raiderdan, from SweetSpotGraphs.com usually helps us out with signed cards from players who pass through the International League. This time he hooked us up with two Red Hot Rookies cards.

The second is of Kansas City Royals infielder, Mike Aviles. This is our fifth Red Hot Rookies card. Only 15 more to go!

# 5 - Mike Aviles ( Red Hot Rookies )

Red Hot Rookies: Clayton Richard

Our friend, Raiderdan, from SweetSpotGraphs.com usually helps us out with signed cards from players who pass through the International League. This time he hooked us up with two Red Hot Rookies cards.

The first is of former Chicago White Sox and current San Diego Padres pitcher, Clayton Richard. If all goes well, we should be able to get this one signed during Spring Training next year.

# 16 - Clayton Richard ( Red Hot Rookies )

# 18 - Taylor Teagarden - Red Hot Rookies

You may remember this post from last December.

Back in February we were able to get Taylor Teagarden to sign his 2008 Red Hot Rookies card. Looking at these again, I'm remembering how much I like this set. I'm going to have to try to get the rest of them.

# 18 - Taylor Teagarden ( Red Hot Rookies )

# 10 - Gio Gonzalez - Red Hot Rookies

You may remember this post from last December.

Back in February we were able to get Gio Gonzalez to sign his 2008 Red Hot Rookies card. Gio put together a pretty great 2010 season. He's always been a great guy and I'm happy to see him succeed.

# 10 - Gio Gonzalez ( Red Hot Rookies )

# 9 - Brad Ziegler - Red Hot Rookies

You may remember this post from last December.

Back in February we were able to get Brad Ziegler to sign his 2008 Red Hot Rookies card. Brad signed a ton of autographs the day we saw him. Great guy!

# 9 - Brad Ziegler ( Red Hot Rookies )

# 6 - Chris Davis - Red Hot Rookies

You may remember this post from last December.

Back in February we were able to get Chris Davis to sign his 2008 Red Hot Rookies card. These cards are pretty awesome.

# 6 - Chris Davis ( Red Hot Rookies )

Red Hot Rookies: Taylor Teagarden

The last Red Hot Rookies card we got is of Taylor Teagarden. I saw Taylor play a few games during the Arizona Fall League and am looking forward to getting this card signed during Spring Training.
With the injury to Jarrold Saltalamachia it looks like he will have a good shot at being the Rangers starting catcher in 2010. Best of luck, Taylor!

# 18 - Taylor Teagarden

Red Hot Rookies: Gio Gonzalez

Each time I've met him, Gio Gonzalez has gone out of his way to be fan friendly. He's a great guy and this is a great looking card.

All of the Red Hot Rookies are pretty cool cards. Basically they are just a Refractor with an redish-orange border. The scans look okay but they are great when you hold one in your hand.

# 10 - Gio Gonzalez ( Red Hot Rookies )

Red Hot Rookies: Brad Ziegler

The four Red Hot Rookies cards I bought are all players that I should see during Spring Training next year. So hopefully there will be an update to these posts showing an autographed version of the same cards.

I've heard Brad Ziegler collects baseball cards. I wonder if he has this one?

# 9 - Brad Ziegler ( Red Hot Rookies )

Red Hot Rookies: Chris Davis

One of the inserts from series 2 of the 2008 Topps set were the Red Hot Rookies redemption cards. While I didn't buy enough packs to pull any of these, I was easily able to go to my favorite baseball card shop ( eBay ) and pick up a few of the ones I wanted at a great price. We'll just call these an early Christmas present to myself.

I'm really hoping Chris Davis returns to the form he showed in 2008. It sounds like the Rangers might be shopping for a DH / First baseman but I hope they give him another chance and that he is able to make the most of it.

# 6 - Chris Davis ( Red Hot Rookies )