# 349 - Mike Mussina

Got back a signed card today from five time All-Star, Mike Mussina. Mike won 270 games and struck out over 2800 batters in his career. Stats like those along with seven gold gloves may be just enough to earn his election to the Hall of Fame.

Another great addition to our set. Thanks, Mike.

# 349 - Mike Mussina

Progress: 115/990

08 Topps: Series One Master Set

The other day I was searching eBay to see what kind of 2008 Topps cards I could find. I came accross a listing for a Series 1 "Master Set." In addition to the regular 330 cards, this auction included all of the inserts as well.

For the low, low price of 99 cents plus shipping, I couldn't pass this one up. Here's everything that I got:

Series One Base Set 1-330
Campaign 2008 Set of 12
Exclusive Target Set 1-15
Own the Game Set 1-25
Trading Card History Set 1-25
50th Anniversary All-Star Rookie Team Set 1-55
Year in Review Set 1-60
Mickey Mantle Home Run History 502-536
Micky Mantle Story 46-55

# 243 - Akinori Iwamura

Tampa Bay Rays infielder, Akinori Iwamura signed the card below for our set. Akinori was a big part of the Rays success last year. Unfortunately, he will miss the rest of the 2009 season due to an injury.

# 243 - Akinori Iwamura

Progress: 114/990

# 114 - Mike Fontenot

Chicago Cubs infielder, Mike Fontenot signed a card nicely in blue Sharpie for our set. Thanks, Mike! Go Cubs!

# 114 - Mike Fontenot

Progress: 113/990

# 546 - Francisco Liriano

Minnesota Twins pitcher, Francisco Liriano signed the card below. Francisco had a fabulous rookie season in 2006. He was 12-3 with a 2.16 ERA. Francisco hasn't quite matched those numbers due to injuries, etc. Hopefully he can turn it around the second half of this season.

# 546 - Francisco Liriano

Progress: 112/990

# 549 - Gregg Zaun

Long-time back up catcher, Gregg Zaun signed the card below for our set in just over a week.

# 549 - Gregg Zaun

Progress: 111/990

Silk Collection: Chris Young

One of the inserts Topps put in its 2008 set was something called Topps Silk Collection. I picked up a silk card of Padres starter, Chris Young for a dollar plus shipping off eBay. Chris is one of my favorite players so I thought it would be cool to get this special card of him.

I had heard about the silk cards but hadn't actually seen on in person. I'm not really impressed by these. I'm happy to own one but I won't be in a hurry to get more.