Go Red! 2014 Topps Target Red Yoenis Cespedes

February is American Heart Month. As a nod to the Go Red for Women activities going on this month to help raise awareness, I thought I'd contribute several "red" themed posts sprinkled throughout the month.

Let's talk about this card...

Yoenis Cespedes had a short unmemorable stint with the Red Sox. He was anchored with being the main return in the Jon Lester trade. Perhaps his biggest contribution was being the main chip that brought in future Cy Young award winner Rick Porcello to Boston. 

Pretty average card here. "Batter in mid swing" is a common photo topic. In this case, he's showing a bit more effort than most, at least. Otherwise, it's a rather non-descript card. Which I guess you get every once in a while.

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I'm sure you all remember forever Miss District of Columbia Jude Maboné from her interview with us. Her "heart health" community service initiative is, obviously, quite relevant this month. As such, she's supporting the Simon's Heart campaign this month (and every month). I highly recommend you join her efforts with a donation if you are able. You can find the link here.

Support her efforts, and Go Red!

Three More Videos with Guest Closers!

These Gust Closers are so much fun! I love letting everyone participate in the videos.

Be sure to check out the Section 36 Sportscards Youtube channel to see more guest closers, and all the other pack openings. You won't be disappointed!

I wonder who the next "Guest Closer" will be. Maybe you?

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Another Guest Closer! This Time It's Francesca!

I love these guest closers! The ability to get everyone to participate in the videos makes things so much more fun. This time Francesca joins the party to let everyone know exactly where she'd rather be!

Be sure to check out the Section 36 Sportscards Youtube Channel to see more guest closers, and all the other pack openings. You won't be disappointed.

I wonder who the next "Guest Closer" will be. Maybe you?

More Guest Closers! Youtube visit from Caroline!

Since you've all been watching every YouTube video I post, you know that I close each one by reminding everyone that I'd rather be in Section 36. Wouldn't we all? It's defintily something I say wherever I am, and whichever account I'm using. Some people have made the fun decision that they'd also like to remind everyone where they'd rather be. So here is another of our "guest closers"!

Introducing "Guest Closers"

I'm sure you've all been watching every YouTube video I post. Since you do, you know that I close each one by reminding everyone that I'd rather be in Section 36. Wouldn't we all? It'd defintily something I say wherever I am, and whichever account I'm using. Some people have made the fun decision that they'd also like to remind everyone where they'd rather be. So here are a few of our first "guest closers"!

Gold Together: 2022 Topps Walmart Gold Star Parallel Jack Lopez

 September is Childhood Cancer Awareness month. As a nod to the Gold Together activities going on this month to help raise awareness of the leading cause of death by disease in children, I thought I'd contribute several "gold" themed posts sprinkled throughout the month. Here's the next one.

Let's talk about this card...

I've mentioned it before. The retail sets are a fun way to easily add some variety to my collection. These Gold Star versions are an great way to do it. With one in three factory sets coming with a parallel, there are enough of them to make them obtainable. But, rare enough to be something a little different. Which is great.

This is a pretty generic picture of Lopez here. The red socks really pop, and almost make it look like he's wearing shin guards or something. Otherwise, nothing to exciting to talk about. Just your basic "hitter hitting" base card.

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I'm sure you all remember Mina Smith from her interview with us. Through her social impact initiative "Love Your Neighbor" she is fundraising to brind awareness to childhood cancer through Dance Hope Cure. I highly recommend you support her efforts with a donation if you are able. You can find the link here.

Thank you for supporting her efforts to Love Your Neighbor!

Go Red! 2014 Topps Target Red Kelly Johnson

 February is American Heart Month. As a nod to the Go Red for Women activities going on this month to help raise awareness, I thought I'd contribute several "red" themed posts sprinkled throughout the month.

Let's talk about this card...

Kelly Johnson played ten gmes for the Red Sox in 2014. He was acquired from the Yankees at the deadline for Stephen Drew. A month later, he was traded to the Orioles in a four players deal. So, obviously, not a lot to say about his Red Sox career. Glad he was able to get a card out of it, though.

It's a simple card. I'm guessing there weren't a ton of pictures to choose from. I don't actually remember the Red sox wearing the blue and red combo like that. That's nice to see. Otherwise, it's a rather non-descript card. Which I guess you get every once in a while.

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This month, and every month, if you are able please consider donating to American Heart Association and their Go Red For Women campaign.

"For 100 years the American Heart Association has been leading the fight to save lives from heart disease and stroke. We've invested more than $5 billion in heart and brain research, leading to the development of the artificial heart valve, the defibrillator, and even CPR.

Countless lives have been saved. But we are still losing someone every 34 seconds in this country to heart disease. It's the cause of death of 1 in 5 people - that's more than all forms of cancer combined. Chances are you or someone you love will be affected by this deadly disease."

This month, and every month, if you are able please consider donating to American Heart Association and their Go Red For Women campaign.