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That's funny, because when the Cardinals are in Denver, he 'might' sign ONCE at the field and only if your in the front row and getting crushed by everyone trying to get through.
As far as I know though, same thing - NO Bats and NO Jerseys - ONLY Photos and Balls... and only Team Balls or Side Panels at that.
This year, the entire Cardinals team were lousy signers here... even Matt Holliday who still has a large fan base here avoided the autograph areas by leaving in a personal vehicle and not signing at the hotel or out back at the ballpark. He did sign one day at the stadium over the dugout that I know about (I got my AS Jsy and Hat signed there).
Pujols signed one day at the hotel and no more the rest of the trip. Berkman didn't sign at all, neither did Yadi.
LaRussa signed on Sunday in the park and McGwire actually signed a couple of days.
I'm still waiting for RJ Lucas to reveal the site he found the team signed ball on. For all we know, he got the ball signed IP during the series? The picture alone that he provided doesn't prove anything.
Has anyone else found a team WS ball available anywhere (Steiner, Mounted, etc.)?
Smitty
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Re: Disappointed in Pujols...
He signs quite often when he is in town to play the Dbacks (usually just 8X10's and baseballs though)
When he was inducted into the Arizona Fall League HoF a few years back he spent about 25 min signing autographs that night before the commencement started.Leave a comment:
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For what it is worth, he signed here (Dallas) at the hotel during the world series. I got him the first day they were in town, then I heard he signed the next day too. The last day the crowd was pretty big and he didn't sign.Leave a comment:
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Doesn't even include the whole team.Originally posted by xpress34Leave a comment:
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I don't know who to believe in this one. That site has the balls for sale, and this looks like Albert is just asking for his standard autograph fee. I wish I could get $250 to sign my name...
According to Darren Rovell of CNBC, the signing tradition was scrapped because Pujols' demands "made ball cost prohibitive." Rovell also noted that Pujols has an autograph fee of approximately $250, which is the same amount charged by Alex Rodriguez.Leave a comment:
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The Berra Auto doesnt look like what I've seen before but quick calculation makes him 86...maybe time has taken its toll...Leave a comment:
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is this outfit legit??? I can't tell if those Cardinals signatures are legit, but looking at their site, their Yogi Berra 8x10 is bad......
don't have a good feeling overallLeave a comment:
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Found it available here:
Spotlight Authentics
And if the price is any indication, Albert is getting $500+ per ball he signs. How did I determine or guess at this... I'm use to seeing prices slashed and dropped. On their site, the price of $1299.99 is slashed out and the NEW price is HIGHER - $1999.99 so I guess they anted up and paid Albert's asking price and raised their ball prices by $700.00.
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Then maybe they think they will sell... what was their $$$ on the preorders?
This information was put out by MLB Network yesterday and has legs on the web, so maybe the preorders will be cancelled. I guess we will have to wait and see.
I'm just reporting what I heard and read like so many others do on this site...
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SmittyLeave a comment:
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i never have a problem with anyone cashing in on their name.
And I certainyl think my fandom of the Rays and the small $3,000 I spend a year in merch, game used and tickets "pays" anyone's salary directly. Indirectly yes, but we as the public has accepted and tolerated our own treatment.
No player owes any fan anything in my opinion. Could it be considered rude, i guess by some people's standards.
Also, I also do not think athletes are overpaid AT ALL. Look at the top 700 people in most professions in this country, most of them are all making more than a very good percentage of athletes and can do their jobs for a couple decades. Most pro sports careers (baseball has exceptions) last on the high end 15 years. And athletes also get about 42% taken out of taxes and union fees. No they shouldn't get sympathy really, but keep in mind they are the best at what they do and millions of people have tried their same sport and failed to excel.
Guys like Peyton Manning have almost single handedly doubled the value of the franchise by their play on the field.
What value has Pujols added to St. Louis in general? Do they even make the playoffs without him? Hey, I dislike him as much as anyone, but off the field eh should be able to do what he wants and I am all for anyone cashing in on their own name. It is tough enough to make a dollar as it is, do what you have to do. And yes, he makes millions and blah, blah blah, it is is right to do it, as it is anyones right to dislike it.
Believe me if I was a pro athlete, I would be far worse than the majority of these guys on all levels.Leave a comment:
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Doesn't surprise me much. If you watch the video of Freese after the walk-off, the fan who caught the ball asked if he could get a team photo signed. Freese replied saying something about Albert not doing it to the fan. Even the pros know he won't sign it seems
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