# UH 92 - Eric Hinske

I doubt anyone was excited as I was when I found out the Diamondbacks had signed Eric Hinske. Not that I'm a big Hinske fan or anything. I just really wanted to get his card from the 2008 Topps Update & Highlights set signed.

The other day I went over to Salt River Fields to see Eric and the D-Backs and the 2002 American League Rookie of the Year didn't disappoint. Thanks, Eric!

# UH 92 - Eric Hinske

Progress: 507/990
 

# UH 168 - Ben Zobrist

Got this one back from a recent TTM request. 2009 American League All-Star, Ben Zobrist signed a card for our set. He also included an extra Bible card which he also signed. Thanks, Ben!

# UH 168 - Ben Zobrist

Progress: 336/990

# UH 48 - Grant Balfour

A friend on SportsGraphing.com was able to get a few Tampa Bay Rays cards signed for us through a 50/50.

The final card is of reliever, Grant Balfour. Three great cards from a team I don't get a chance to see.

# UH 48 - Grant Balfour

Progress: 317/990

# UH 27 - Reid Brignac

A friend on SportsGraphing.com was able to get a few Tampa Bay Rays cards signed for us through a 50/50.

The second is of outfielder, Reid Brignac.

# UH 27 - Reid Brignac

Progress: 316/990

# UH 321 - Jeff Niemann

A friend on SportsGraphing.com was able to get a few Tampa Bay Rays cards signed for us through a 50/50.

The first is of Rays starting pitcher, Jeff Niemann.

# UH 321 - Jeff Niemann

Progress: 315/990

# UH 296 - Gabe Gross

I remember watching Gabe Gross play in the Arizona Fall League back in 2001 and 2002. It was nice to see him again at the Oakland A's practice we went to. Always a great guy.

# UH 296 - Gabe Gross

Progress: 230/990

# 640 - Carlos Pena

Today's mail brought a signed card from Tampa Bay Rays first baseman, Carlos Pena. After subpar seasons in Texas, Oakland, Detroit, New York and Boston, Carlos resurrected his career in Tampa and was named 2007 AL Comeback Player of the Year.

It's great to be able to add another All-Star to our 08 Topps set.

# 640 - Carlos Pena

Progress: 200/990

# 36 - Brendan Harris

I remember when Brendan Harris was the big Chicago Cubs prospect. I was glad to be able to have him sign a few cards for me one Spring Training. Now Brendan is with his fifth organization and is a utility infielder for the Minnesota Twins.

# 36 - Brendan Harris

Progress: 162/990

# 354 - Edwin Jackson

Back in May we sent a card to Detroit Tigers pitcher, Edwin Jackson. Earlier this month we received it back signed! Definitely worth the wait. Thanks, Edwin!

# 354 - Edwin Jackson

Progress: 158/990

# 138 - Dan Wheeler

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher, Dan Wheeler signed a card for our set. Dan's put together a pretty good career and was even the Astros closer for a short time during the 2007 season.

# 138 - Dan Wheeler

Progress: 142/990

# 501 - Elliot Johnson

Had a GREAT surprise at the P.O. Box yesterday. Zach from Autograph Cards sent me a signed card from Elliot Johnson for our set. It was signed during a recent Durham Bulls game. Sweet! Thanks, Zach!

# 501 - Elliot Johnson

Progress: 134/990

# 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

Mail: Two more

When I went to the Post Office today, I found a nice package from a friend on SweetSpotGraphs.com. Raiderdan had sent me some more signed cards from our 50/50 including two more 08 Topps. Thanks, Dan!

# 289 - Justin Ruggiano
# 604 - Wily Mo Pena

Progress: 109/990

# 166 - Andy Sonnanstine

Another good return. This one is from Tampa Bay Rays pitcher, Andy Sonnanstine. Andy was a big part of the Rays success last year. He's off to a slower start in 2009 but I'm sure he will pull it together and put up big numbers by the end of the season.

# 166 - Andy Sonnanstine

Progress: 63/990