Great idea from the Cardinals and Royals

[lakeerie92]

I got this info from BigLeagueBaseballs.com, the Cardinals and Royals are using special commemorative items to raise money for tornado victims in Joplin, MO. According to the different articles I read it is difficult to tell if the commemorative baseballs are going to be only ceremonial first pitch or also used in the game. I have read conflicting information. If anybody sees a game used ball with the logo I will gladly offer a reward/finders fee/trade on an authenticated one.

http://governor.mo.gov/newsroom/2011/Teams_Unite_For_Joplin_initiative

[frikativ54]

Re: Great idea from the Cardinals and Royals

I'm watching that game on MLB.tv. Kind of wanted to see Berkman in a Cards uniform...but anyway, I think that's a great idea, and I'll let you know if I see anything.

[frikativ54]

Re: Great idea from the Cardinals and Royals

The Joplin High hats are now on MLB.com Auctions.

http://auction.mlb.com/cgi-bin/ncomm...unbr=157343381.

[sox83cubs84]

Re: Great idea from the Cardinals and Royals

Also, both teams are selling the uniform patches worn for the three-game series at $10 each online. Patches can be purchased at cardinals.com/Joplin or royals.com/Joplin.

Dave Miedema

[frikativ54]

Re: Great idea from the Cardinals and Royals

http://auction.mlb.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ProductDisplay?prrfnbr=156726331&prmenbr=33072944&aunbr=157073041

http://auction.mlb.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ProductDisplay?prrfnbr=156726332&prmenbr=33072944&aunbr=157073042

Autographed Joplin logo baseballs

[frikativ54]

Re: Great idea from the Cardinals and Royals

http://auction.mlb.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ProductDisplay?prrfnbr=156813809&prmenbr=33072944&aunbr=157160519

One of three bases

[sox83cubs84]

Re: Great idea from the Cardinals and Royals

In the event MLB.com auctions jerseys from this series, the Cardinals wore their home whites for all 3 games, while the Royals wore road greys...no alternate unies were used in the 3 games.

Dave Miedema

[CampWest]

Re: Great idea from the Cardinals and Royals

In the event MLB.com auctions jerseys from this series, the Cardinals wore their home whites for all 3 games, while the Royals wore road greys...no alternate unies were used in the 3 games.

Dave Miedema

I believe this weekend, at one of the Royals games they are doing scratcher tickets to win the Royals jerseys.... Not sure how many jerseys they wore.

Joplin Jersey Hand-Off Fundraiser: Attend the Saturday, June 25 Royals-Cubs game for the opportunity to win one of the autographed "Teams Unite for Joplin" jerseys from a Royals player during the Joplin Jersey Hand-Off fundraiser that evening. Volunteers will sell $1 instant-win scratch tickets with all proceeds benefiting the American Red Cross and Royals Charities disaster relief efforts. Following the club's 6:10 p.m. game against the Chicago Cubs, winners will be escorted to the field where Royals players and coaches will award the jerseys they wore during the Royals-Cardinals series. Fans may also bid on the opportunity to guarantee a spot on the field. Please note that this auction item will close on Monday, June 20.

[lakeerie92]

Re: Great idea from the Cardinals and Royals

Now the game used baseballs are for sale.

http://cardinals.auction.mlb.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ProductDisplay?prrfnbr=157271547&prmenbr=33285929&aunbr=157618257

[frikativ54]

Re: Great idea from the Cardinals and Royals

Now the game used baseballs are for sale.

http://cardinals.auction.mlb.com/cgi...unbr=157618257

Glad you found what you were looking for.

[lakeerie92]

Re: Great idea from the Cardinals and Royals

I am confused, because I found photos from both Friday's game and Sunday's game on the Cardinals website and they clearly show regular non commemorative baseballs being pitched. I watched on MLB.TV and clearly saw a commemorative ball on Saturday so that is the day I purchased. Sunday's ball is $10 more than Friday's or Saturday's. I wonder if that is due to the walk off or Pujols injury or just the last day.

[sox83cubs84]

Re: Great idea from the Cardinals and Royals

I believe this weekend, at one of the Royals games they are doing scratcher tickets to win the Royals jerseys.... Not sure how many jerseys they wore.

Joplin Jersey Hand-Off Fundraiser: Attend the Saturday, June 25 Royals-Cubs game for the opportunity to win one of the autographed "Teams Unite for Joplin" jerseys from a Royals player during the Joplin Jersey Hand-Off fundraiser that evening. Volunteers will sell $1 instant-win scratch tickets with all proceeds benefiting the American Red Cross and Royals Charities disaster relief efforts. Following the club's 6:10 p.m. game against the Chicago Cubs, winners will be escorted to the field where Royals players and coaches will award the jerseys they wore during the Royals-Cardinals series. Fans may also bid on the opportunity to guarantee a spot on the field. Please note that this auction item will close on Monday, June 20.

CampWest:

Thanks for the update.

With fan raffles/drawings on both teams' jerseys,we may not see too many of these hit the hobby anytime soon.

Dave M.

[CampWest]

Re: Great idea from the Cardinals and Royals

CampWest:

Thanks for the update.

With fan raffles/drawings on both teams' jerseys,we may not see too many of these hit the hobby anytime soon.

Dave M.

AND ... Sadly I cannot attend the game, because my daughter has a softball game at 7. Grrr... I'd have dropped $50-100 on the scratcher tickets for a chance to grab a jersey or two... Not sure what the odds are, but even if I lost, its a worthwhile cause.

[lakeerie92]

Re: Great idea from the Cardinals and Royals

The search continues... I just received the two baseballs from the Joplin series I bought and despite the auction showing a commemorative baseball and stating that I was purchasing a "game used commemorative baseball" I received two regular MLB baseballs. Big disappointment. I emailed my contact with the Cardinals Care auctions to see if I bought another one if they could make sure it was a commemorative baseball. I know they at least used them on Saturday, so maybe it will all work out. I have no problem buying another since the money is going to a good cause. I just want to get ONE for my collection.

[frikativ54]

Re: Great idea from the Cardinals and Royals

Some more "Teams Unite for Joplin" items are now on MLB.com Auctions. The Royals have a couple of jerseys:

http://auction.mlb.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ProductDisplay?prrfnbr=183943768&prmenbr=33072944&aunbr=184290478

Hosmer Game Used Jersey

http://auction.mlb.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ProductDisplay?prrfnbr=183943767&prmenbr=33072944&aunbr=184290477

Moustakas Game Used Jersey.

There are also a couple of signed patches under the Miscellaneous tab on MLB.com Auctions. There is also a jersey of a lesser name.