Cards From My Rookie Box

I'm a Boston Sports collector. (Ok, New England) That's my main collecting focus. I try to acquire as many cards of the Red Sox, Celtics, Bruins, and Patriots as I can. And even the Revolution from time to time. I will actively seek these cards out. I will buy packs that contain a big Boston rookie. I will collect their cards from packs. I will seek out lots to buy of their cards. Trade for them. Almost exclusively at the expense of every other card in my collection. Five Derek Jeters to trade for five Pedros? Done. A low numbered Ohtani hit? Where can I sell it the fastest?

But, I do know that there are other teams out there. And I know they have decent players. So I have started to hang on to key rookies from other teams as well. Now, these aren't usually cards I seek out. But, if I'm opening packs and happen to get one, I might save the best version I find of these players cards. Or, if I have a COMC order ready to ship with a few bucks left in my account, I may grab one to fill out the order.But that's really it.

It's just a way to have a well rounded collection. So that if a friend ever says, "Say, you collect cards...do you have a XXX rookie?" I can say that yes, I do. Just increasing the overall appeal of my collection. 

For instance, what if they ask...

Do you have a roookie of that superstar De La Criz guy I keep hearing about? Why yes. When I bought my All-Star game foil set, he was in it.

Do you have a rookie of the two-time Cy Young? Yes. While opening packs hunting for Benintendis, his card was in one of them.

Do you have a card of the future Hall-of-Famer who took out Pedroia? Why yes, A spent a couple bucks on it to fill out a COMC order.

And so on. 

In fact, here's a video I made of some of the "active baseball stars" in my rookie box. There's another one on the way, as well as videos for other sports and ones including retired stars and Hall of Famers. They're fun to look through. Hopefully you'll think these additions make for a "well rounded" collection.

Be sure to watch the rest of my videos, and subscribe to the channel so you can see the rest of my rookie box, and so much more.

Red Sox World Series Champions!

There was a time where the idea of making a video like this would be laughable. Showing cards of Red Sox world champions would have been hard enough. But finding as many players as you'd need to have 20 minutes of them? The only players that would qualify were from more than 75 years ago. There weren't that many cards. But, with four championships in the last 25 years, suddenly there was an abundance. So, what a better time to have some fun and listen in?

Catching Up With Guest Closers!

I am just loving all the guest closer videos! I hope you've been checking them all out on the Youtube Channel.  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?

2026 Topps Blaster Opening!

Is there anything better than opening those first packs of the new year? I can't imagine what it would be. That's what I just did with the 2026 cards. I really like the design this year. For one thing, I CAN READ THE NAMES! There's no foil over them, or lines drawn through them. They're just sitting there big and bold in the corner. It's like a fever dream. Of course, the big hunt is the Roman Anthony rookies. It's always nice when the big chase is a Red Sox card. Adds that extra element to it.

How it go?

Let's find out!

Here's what the box looks like. Shocker to see Judge and Ohtani on there. They never seem to get the features.

First Red Sox card of the season!! This second year card of Marcelo Mayer "Future Stars". Like I said, I can read the name. I can see the team logo. The vertical stripe adds just enough design. I really have no complaints.

Carlos Narvaez is the other Red Sox card from the blaster. What a great image.

And those were the only two Sox. Guess I can't complain too much.

Check out my YouTube Channel to see all the packs from the blaster. The video of the first three packs has already been posted. Check it out below.

How have your packs gone?

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!