# 331 - Dave Roberts

Another good TTM return. Former Giants outfielder, Dave Roberts signed a card for our set. Dave is currently a coach for the San Diego Padres. We sent him a request early last season and just got it back.

# 331 - Dave Roberts

Progress: 473/990

# UH 279 - Alex Hinshaw

We've been doing a lot of non-2008 Topps posts lately but that doesn't mean we're non still working hard on the set. I'm finding that posting cards from our Luis Aparicio player collection or of other things I like keep blogging more entertaining for me.

That being said, next up is another signed 2008 Topps card. This one is of San Francisco Giants reliever, Alex Hinshaw.

# UH 279 - Alex Hinshaw

Progress: 460/990

# 493 - Steve Holm

Our friend Raiderdan sent us another signed card for our set. This one is of former Giants catcher, Steve Holm.

# 493 - Steve Holm

Progress: 448/990

# 397 - Brian Wilson

I actually got this card from a friend on SportsGraphing.com last summer. This was well before Brian Wilson turned into the legend and superstar he is today. It was before the beard, before the commercials, and before the World Series ring.

I guess that's why the guy let it go for only a few bucks. Obviously we're glad to have this one for our set.

# 397 - Brian Wilson

Progress: 431/990

# 309 - John Bowker

Another day, another signed 08 Topps card. This one is of former Giants infielder, John Bowker. John is now with the Pittsburgh Pirates.

In other blog-related news, I just got the prize for our first contest. It was donated to us by the fine folks at Atlanta Sports Cards. I'm still debating on how I want to give it away. Right now I'm shooting for something simple beginning on New Year's day.

# 309 - John Bowker

Progress: 360/990

# UH 255 - Brian Horwitz

Brian "The Rabbi" Horwitz signed a card for our set. Brian made his major league debut on May 30, 2008 for the San Francisco Giants. It just so happens that today is his 28th birthday. Happy Birthday, Brian!

# UH 255 - Brian Horwitz

Progress: 347/990

# 551 - Erick Threets

Former San Francisco Giants reliever, Erick Threets signed a card for our set. Erick ended the 2010 season with the Chicago White Sox organization.

# 551 - Erick Threets

Progress: 346/990

# 469 - Brian Bocock

Former San Francisco Giants infielder, Brian Bocock signed a card for our set. Brian spent most of 2010 with the Lehigh Valley IronPigs but did see some time in the big leagues with the Philadelphia Phillies.

# 469 - Brian Bocock

Progress: 345/990

# 113 - Kevin Frandsen

This card was signed the day that Kevin Frandsen on April 28th. The same day he was designated for assignment by the Boston Red Sox. Kevin was with the Pawtucket Red Sox at the time and was claimed off waivers by Los Angeles Angels the very next day.

# 113 - Kevin Frandsen

Progress: 344/990

# 569 - Brad Hennessey

Raiderdan from SweetSpotGraphs.com hooked us up with six more signed 08 Topps cards.

The third signed card is of former San Francisco Giants pitcher, Brad Hennessey. Brad is currently with the Minnesota Twins organization but hasn't pitched in the Majors since he was with the Giants in 2008.

# 569 - Brad Hennessey

Progress: 332/990

# 646 - Rajai Davis

2009 was a breakout season for Rajai Davis. The Oakland A's outfielder hit .305 and stole 41 bases. After spending time with the Pirates and Giants, he seems to have found a home in Oakland.

# 646 - Rajai Davis

Progress: 225/990

# 523 - Noah Lowry

Got a nice package in the mail from blog reader Dan. It included two signed 08 Topps cards.

The second card was of for Noah Lowry. Noah's career has been plagued by injuries. He hasn't pitched in the big leagues since 2007. The Giants released him back in October and it is unclear if he will ever play again.

Thanks for the great cards, blog reader Dan! I'll try to have a thank you package sent out shortly.

# 523 - Noah Lowry

Progress: 195/990

# 598 - Bruce Bochy

The final signed 08 Topps card from our trade is of current San Francisco Giants manager, Bruce Bochy.

# 598 - Bruce Bochy

Progress: 167/990

# UH 262 - Brian Wilson

After a slight delay I am going to try to get back on track this weekend with the final two cards I received in a trade worked out on SweetSpotGraphs.com.

# UH 262 - Brian Wilson

Progress: 166/990

# 164 - Nate Schierholtz

Another one for the set! San Francisco Giants right fielder, Nate Schierholtz signed the card below. Nate's done pretty well when they've given him a chance to play ( .272/5/29 in 100 games).

# 164 - Nate Schierholtz

Progress: 146/900

# 547 - Fred Lewis

San Francisco Giants outfielder, Fred Lewis signed the card below. Another nice addition to our set.

# 547 - Fred Lewis

Progress: 116/990

# 291 - Eugenio Velez

San Francisco Giants infielder, Eugenio Velez signed the card below for our set. Looks good. Thanks, Eugenio.

# 291 - Eugenio Velez

Progress: 76/990