Brandon McCarthy

Mailed on 6/22/09 and received 2/2 back on 8/6/09.  This is a great return from a very solid pitcher in the big leagues.  I remember a time when Brandon was a top notch prospect here in Chicago and he was supposed to be the next big thing.  I remember the protest when the Sox dealt Brandon to the Texas Rangers and the Sox got John Danks and others.  In the end it was a great deal for the Sox but Brandon has become a reliable pitcher.  Both of these cards look great.  I love the Turkey Red cards they were some of the first Retro looking cards that are now very popular.  These Topps cards are kind of weird.... They photoshopped some of the pictures.  When these cards were printed Brandon had never pitched in a Rangers uniform but the picture clearly shows him in a Rangers uniform.  You can tell if you look closely at the uniform and such.  Oh well this one doesn't look to bad but others in the set look awful.  Overall great return very happy.  Cards were mailed to the Rangers.