No Longer Updating

I just wanted to say I will no longer be posting my TTM successes. It was a huge time obligation and I just do not have the time anymore. I appreciate all the nice comments I got over the years, I hope I was able to help a few of you. All the best and I hope you all have full mailboxes!

Joe Thornton

Mailed on 11/5/10 and received 1/2 back on 8/30/11. A HOCKEY SUCCESS! Its certainly been a while, with the offseason upon us its hard to write to hockey guys which is why I have switched gears to baseball for now. But every once in a while a straggler like this one will find its way back. Joe has always been a good signer, he takes his time and usually signs in the offseason but you usually get your stuff back. Sometimes you can get him to sign 2 cards but this time I just got one but it was the card I really wanted signed so its all good. These Champs cards look awesome very happy with this one. Cards were mailed to the Sharks.

Gordon Beckham

Mailed on 7/23/11 and received 1/1 back on 8/29/11. Two White Sox in one day is pretty cool, team must have mailed out a bunch of stuff for the players that day. Gordon is an interesting young player, he had a great rookie season and had everyone here in Chicago excited for his career ahead. He hasn't been able to totally recapture that magic but he has a lot of time ahead of him. Always been a good signer glad to finally add him to the collection. Card was mailed to the White Sox

Jeremy Giambi

Mailed on 8/13/11 and received 5/5 back on 8/29/11. I always love a 5/5 request. Mr. Giambi had a nice career for a few different teams but is maybe remembered most for getting tagged out at home in the A's/Yankees playoff game thanks to a great play by Derek Jeter. Great blue signatures on all five, very happy overall. Cards were mailed to his home.

A.J. Pierzynski

Mailed on 7/21/11 and received 1/2 back on 8/29/11. AJ has been a boss behind the plate for a long time and its a shame to see him on the DL for the first time in his career. But with some extra time on his hands it seems he is picking up the pen and signing. My only gripe about this one is that he signed it as if the card was a landscape card and not the vertical it is. Regardless though, nice to add AJ to the collection. Cards were mailed to the White Sox

Koji Uehara

Mailed on 7/26/11 and received 2/2 back on 8/27/11. Mr. Uehara has been a great signer since coming over from Japan and he really proved that with this success. I mailed this one out when he was with the Orioles then shortly after I sent it out he was traded to the Texas Rangers (a danger of writing to baseball guys during the trading deadline). He took his mail with him though and I was very glad to get this one back. Cards were mailed to the O's.

Bill Mueller

Mailed on 8/5/11 and received 5/5 back on 8/26/11. Mr. Mueller was a great hitter for a long time in the bigs for a few different teams but most memorably (for me at least) with the Cubs and Red Sox. I rubbed these cards down with an eraser but he must have signed the cards quickly and thrown them one behind the other because they still got smudged. They don't look awful but don't look that great either. The only one that didn't get smudged is my Bazooka comic strip showing Mr. Muellers game where he hit a grand slam from both sides of the plate. Cards were mailed to his home.

Carl Pavano

Mailed on 7/18/11 and received 1/1 back on 8/26/11. Mr. Pavano has been a reliable "one-per"signer recently. I figured I would get one off to him while he is hot with the sharpie. Interesting signature, loops his C in Carl into the P in Pavano. Looks more like some sort of weird symbol but it works. Mr. Pavano has had an interesting career, he had some great years with the Marlins then signed a big contract with the Yankees but he never stayed health in his Yankee years. He has now turned into a horse for the Twins, logging 200+ innings a year. Card was mailed to the Twins.

Clint Robinson

Mailed on 8/9/11 and received 3/3 back on 8/24/11. I've gotten Mr. Robinson a few times before, he has always been a reliable signer for me. These are signed in silver which looks better in person then they do in these pictures. It's tough to get these Chrome Bowman cards to look good in the pictures. Clint is having a monster season in AAA for the Omaha Storm Chasers and I'm sure we will see him this September with the Royals once the rosters expand. Cards were mailed to the Omaha Storm Chasers.

Eric Milton

Mailed on 8/5/11 and received 5/5 back on 8/22/11. Another fast return from a former long time big leaguer. Mr. Milton has a very reliable lefty for the Twins and he even threw a no hitter in his career. A no-hitter is in my opinion one of the coolest things you can do in sports. An entire game of domination by one player is as good as it gets. He nicely signed all 5 cards I sent in thin blue sharpie. Cards were mailed to his home.

Kris Medlen

Mailed on 8/5/11 and received 1/1 back on 8/22/11. Kris is a great young pitcher for the Braves working his way back from injury. He is a great signer and is also very fan friendly on Twitter. Nice blue signature on this card, looks great! Card was mailed to the Braves

Carlos Santana

Mailed on 8/5/11 and received 1/1 back on 8/20/11. Awesome success from one of the best young players in the game. This kid is gunna be a stud in the middle of the Cleveland lineup for a long time. Get him while he is signing! This card did get a little smudged but still looks awesome. I have to say, the Cleveland Indians seem to be the best signing team in the league. I've gotten a bunch of their guys and I have more requests out to guys I've seen a lot of success with. Glad they take the time for their fans.

I just got back from a week of vacation so it was fun to open up the 12 envelopes that I had waiting for me from the week. I don't have specific dates of these so I just labeled them all successes today. All baseball and I got some great stuff. Enjoy!

Matt Harrison

Mailed on 7/28/11 and received 1/1 back on 8/20/11. Matt is a young arm for the Texas Rangers and has really established himself this season. He has some great stuff and will develop into a great starter in this league for a long time. This card got a little smudged but still looks great. Card was mailed to the Rangers.

Mike Leake

Mailed on 7/12/11 and received 1/1 back on 8/20/11. Mike has been a reliable arm for the Reds since coming into the league last season. He didn't play in the minors which makes his big league success even better. He has been a great signer this season and I'm glad I could get him. Card was mailed to the Reds.

Nyjer Morgan

Mailed on 8/5/11 and received 1/1 back on 8/20/11. Nyjer has been a great addition for the Brewers this season. He has provided a lot of energy and clutch hitting for the young and talented Brewers. He has had a troubled past but has put all that aside and played great baseball all year. I previously mailed to Mr. Morgan when he was with the Nationals but I never got it back. Glad to finally get him. Card was mailed to the Brewers.

Justin Masterson

Mailed on 7/18/11 and received 1/1 back on 8/20/11. Mr. Masterson is having a breakout season with the Indians and will be anchoring that rotation for a long time. He has been a great signer over the years but this is the first time I managed to get him. I only mailed to him one other time and it never came back. It was when he got traded to Cleveland from Boston and I guess mine got lost in translation. He has a great signature, glad to add him to my collection. Card was mailed to the Indians.

Brad Ausmus

Mailed on 7/12/11 and received 2/2 back on 8/20/11. One of my all-time favorites, Mr. Ausmus was amazing behind the dish with the Astros pitching staff when they were really good. It didn't matter if he never got a hit, he was so valuable with his defense and baseball smarts at the most important position in baseball (I'm a pitcher but I know how important a good catcher is!) He has always been a great signer in person and TTM. He is now working with the Padres and I hope he will soon have a managing position in the MLB. Cards were mailed to the Padres.

Juan Pierre

Mailed on 6/29/11 and received 2/3 back on 8/20/11. Mr. Pierre has been a speedster and great leadoff man for so long in the MLB. He is still getting it done with the White Sox and he has been a reliable signer his whole career. He nicely signed these two cards and added a Bible verse to both cards which was pretty sweet. Its a great Psalm that he added, I encourage you to go look it up! Cards were mailed to the White Sox.

Mike Williams

Mailed on 7/29/11 and received 1/3 back on 8/20/11. He kept two of my cards and returned this one nicely signed. It is a little tough to see on the card but it looks sweet in person. I love these Fleer Tradition cards, he kept the base card from this set but this is one of the insert from the set and they look great signed. Mr. Williams had some great seasons as the Pirates closer and I'm glad he signed one for me. Cards were mailed to his home.

Wilson Valdez

Mailed on 6/22/11 and received 3/3 back on 8/20/11. Mr. Valdez has been a nice player for the Phillies this season, filling in where ever he has needed to for the Phillies. He won a game on the mound this season as well! Definitely not something you see everyday from an infielder. The coolest thing was he set down the middle of the Reds roster in order. Interesting signature from Mr. Valdez and I'm glad he signed all three of my cards. Cards were mailed to the Phillies.