Garko signs with...

[WadeInBmore]

Espn just reported that Ryan Garko signed a one year deal with the Mariners! I know that there are some Garko collectors on this site and wanted to share, incase you hadn't heard yet. Now the all important question...Does anyone have a contact at the M's so that Garko items can be obtained by his collectors

Happy Monday all

wade

[mariner_gamers]

Funny this kind of plays into the whole collecting "quality" vs quantity scenarios that have been posted so much here lately. I personally know 3 people who will be going after Garko's Mariners bats. That does not include any Garko collectors. With the absolute trickle of Mariners used stuff available the past few years and the high prices asked by the team it could get expensive!!! I am hoping the buzz generated by last seasons record and the Fanfest turnout this past weekend a few local shops will get involved in buying players game stuff again. If not it is going to be another long year of adding players to my want list.

[MarinersFan34]

I am in the area and will keep an eye out for things. As Davis mentioned, prices are steep and there's no way they're coming down unless a big bulk closeout deal is done like KruK cards did.

I have tracked down a few items for folks incl. a number of GU/TI items from the sale at FanFest. I've gotten to most emails but will follow up on the rest tonight.

Davis, can you send me an updated wantlist when you get a chance or I'll dig up an old email and send you a message.

[ziggy]

was surprised all he could get was a one year deal for $550,000.

[LastingsMilledge85]

He probably won't start though. He's going to have to at least compete for the starting job with Kotchman at first base.

[Buster]

I forgot to say, as a Giants fan, I am glad to hear of this.

[GarkoCollector]

I am in the area and will keep an eye out for things. As Davis mentioned, prices are steep and there's no way they're coming down unless a big bulk closeout deal is done like KruK cards did.

I have tracked down a few items for folks incl. a number of GU/TI items from the sale at FanFest. I've gotten to most emails but will follow up on the rest tonight.

Davis, can you send me an updated wantlist when you get a chance or I'll dig up an old email and send you a message.

I'd appreciate a heads up if you find anything that comes up available.
Thanks,
Tom

[GarkoCollector]

was surprised all he could get was a one year deal for $550,000.

His contract is very incentive laden and can be worth up to 3 times that amount.

[Lokee]

I guess he was screwed for catching in Cleveland because of V-Mart. I heard he will be the Mariners 3rd string catcher. It would be cool to see him possibly catch Cliff Lee as he did in AA and AAA.

[GarkoCollector]

I guess he was screwed for catching in Cleveland because of V-Mart. I heard he will be the Mariners 3rd string catcher. It would be cool to see him possibly catch Cliff Lee as he did in AA and AAA.

Well, he decided to work on another position when they signed VMart to the 5 year deal. He knew the dish wasnt gonna be in his immediate future. He IS to be the 3rd string catcher, but if he could return to form, he has a hell of an arm. Johnny Bench winner arm. Funny theres 3 Indians from the beginning of last year on that Roster now.