Alex Rodriguez Official Thread

[sctizzle]

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My only Arod item...2012 helmet, photo matched to him becoming #5 all time on the HR record after passing Griffey Jr. in April of 2012. Tons of use all over the helmet and has been photo matched through most of May as well.

-Scott
sjnyr@aol.com

[spartanservitto]

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My understanding is buy backs are older cards purchased by Upper Deck and re-inserted into packs at a later date. I also know that they blew up the 94 rookie and had Arod sign them. The buy backs are cool though.

-Tony

[advan24r]

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Can anyone shed some light on this one..

Were the 1994 RC SPs inserted into 1997 packs all serial numbered?

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Here was the item from the previous owner

1994 SP Buy Back Auto Alex Rodriguez RC Autograph UDA | eBay

Also, here is one that ended awhile ago and the description is the same inserted rc but shows a hand serial on it.

(click for more descriptions and the picture since the picture I linked became broken)
1997 SP 1994 Vintage Buyback AUTO Alex Rodriguez ROOKIE

[spartanservitto]

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Here are my 2002 and 2003 Arod Gamers. I know people dont like Texas bats, but these ones are pounded, cracked. Could never get rid of these.

[joelsabi]

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I know this isn't game used, but thought some of you might like to see it. I went to a game in 1994 at my local minor league stadium - the West Michigan Whitecaps. My cousin mentioned that the Foxes had a highly touted prospect, but I had never bothered getting a minor leaguers autograph before. ARod was not signing for anybody prior to the game. I was talking to one of the relief pitchers on the Appleton Foxes and offered to "trade" him a hotdog to get me Alex's autograph on a Bobby Brown American League baseball. After some prodding he took my ball and when he came back with it signed, the pitcher told me not to worry about getting him the hotdog . I vividly remember that same pitcher getting yelled at in one of the later innings by an Appleton coach for screwing around during the game in the bullpen. Here is a picture (you cannot see the #3 he added, as the signature wraps so far around the ball):



So, what do early ARod balls like this go for? I haven't gotten it PSA'd or anything like that because I don't plan to sell it, just curious...

Hi mbrieve,

Great hotdog story. Do you remember the pitcher's name? Early autograph baseballs of ARod go for a premium. Bobby Brown logo baseballs date to 1994 and then his signature changed by 1995 when the Bulig logo baseball came into play. Now ARod is signing inscribed baseballs saying "1st homerun 06/12/95" and "major league debut 07/08/94" on Selig logo baseballs. I just don't see the added value in these new baseballs.

[mbrieve]

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Thanks, Tony! That ball seems like a steal for $89...I'm definitely hanging on to my ball.

[3arod13]

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I know this isn't game used, but thought some of you might like to see it. I went to a game in 1994 at my local minor league stadium - the West Michigan Whitecaps. My cousin mentioned that the Foxes had a highly touted prospect, but I had never bothered getting a minor leaguers autograph before. ARod was not signing for anybody prior to the game. I was talking to one of the relief pitchers on the Appleton Foxes and offered to "trade" him a hotdog to get me Alex's autograph on a Bobby Brown American League baseball. After some prodding he took my ball and when he came back with it signed, the pitcher told me not to worry about getting him the hotdog . I vividly remember that same pitcher getting yelled at in one of the later innings by an Appleton coach for screwing around during the game in the bullpen. Here is a picture (you cannot see the #3 he added, as the signature wraps so far around the ball):




So, what do early ARod balls like this go for? I haven't gotten it PSA'd or anything like that because I don't plan to sell it, just curious...

Nice Arod ball. I like Arods 94-95 signature the best. I owned 3 other balls from 94, one on a AL ball, Minor League Ball, and NL Ball. Sold them to Joel to make another purchased. Hated letting them do, but they're in another Arod collectors hands.

Here's a 1995 ball I picked up, for only $89. This was a ball Arod signed for a Doctor with the Baltimore Orioles. I love the inscription, "Doc, Thanks 4 everything save my lockers." Doc obviously hooked up Arod with more than one locker, hence Arod underlining lockers.

Regards, Tony

[mbrieve]

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I know this isn't game used, but thought some of you might like to see it. I went to a game in 1994 at my local minor league stadium - the West Michigan Whitecaps. My cousin mentioned that the Foxes had a highly touted prospect, but I had never bothered getting a minor leaguers autograph before. ARod was not signing for anybody prior to the game. I was talking to one of the relief pitchers on the Appleton Foxes and offered to "trade" him a hotdog to get me Alex's autograph on a Bobby Brown American League baseball. After some prodding he took my ball and when he came back with it signed, the pitcher told me not to worry about getting him the hotdog . I vividly remember that same pitcher getting yelled at in one of the later innings by an Appleton coach for screwing around during the game in the bullpen. Here is a picture (you cannot see the #3 he added, as the signature wraps so far around the ball):




So, what do early ARod balls like this go for? I haven't gotten it PSA'd or anything like that because I don't plan to sell it, just curious...

[nycsports]

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Hi Joel,

I remember corresponding with you a few months back. If I remember correctly, I think I e-mailed you about a 40/40 A-Rod baseball.

Yes, I have purchased some baseballs (A-Rod and other players) from Ballhawk--always great to deal with!

Great thread idea by the way! I am frequently checking it to see what other A-Rod items are out there.

Matt

[joelsabi]

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Here is my Alex Rodriguez collection. I collect baseballs that were hit by A-Rod. The ball at top left is a Calgary Cannons HR ball that was hit and signed by A-Rod. The other 5 baseballs are BP home run balls.

Hi Matt,

Glad you found this thread. I believe we corresponded thru email and you collect baseballs that were actually hit by ARod. I remember you telling me it was an official PCL baseball but I don't remember you telling me it was a HR baseball.

BTW, it looks like some of your baseballs came from ballhawknet, who is a member of this forum too.

Thanks for sharing.

[3arod13]

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Looks like Arod has a few drinks before signing the 1994 ball

Regards, Tony

[nycsports]

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Here is my Alex Rodriguez collection. I collect baseballs that were hit by A-Rod. The ball at top left is a Calgary Cannons HR ball that was hit and signed by A-Rod. The other 5 baseballs are BP home run balls.


I am always looking to add more A-Rod hit baseballs to my colletion.


Matt
mjmonte1279@hotmail.com

[joelsabi]

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The 40/40 ball has Alex on the sweetspot & its from reggiejackson.com

Hey G,

Mine comes from the same source. Reggiejackson.com also does some nice limited stat baseball for HOFers. I have seen Canseco on the sweet spot too on a 40/40 ball, which makes sense since he was the first person to do 40/40. I wonder if Canseco or ARod will sign such a baseball now after Canseco second book.

Anyways, if you find an opportunity for Alfonso Soriano to sign your baseball, let me know.

Regards,

Joel

[joelsabi]

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Joel,

I believe those are the cleats that were list numerous times on ebay and never sold. Believe the price listed was around $3,500.

I picked this Arod card up from Millcreek Sports. Love the signature. Also picked up this McGwire card. Couldn't pass it up. Such an awesome, large early signature. I was really in to autograph cards for many years. Still do it, when I see a really nice sig.

Regards, Tony

Hi Tony,

Just checked AM auction results from last night and the cleats did not sell. It seems as though only the fielding glove sold at $10,736.

I am assuming, since it was a reserve auction and there is $0 currently showing on the other items, that their reserves were not met. I guess most consignors are not willing to take a loss on their original investment. Before the steroid admission, the All-Star Jersey had sold on AM for $13,459 and as you mentioned, the cleats were on ebay for $3500.

Regards,

Joel

[Eurostar09]

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The 40/40 ball has Alex on the sweetspot & its from reggiejackson.com