Can J-Rod's Hobby Rebound?
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- Опубліковано 29 чер 2024
- Julio Rodriguez's performance has been underwhelming over the first three months, especially based on his standards. In this episode the Spitballin' team discusses J-Rod as well as a few other intriguing players as we approach the All-Star Break in 2024.
I agree with Ty; going after pitchers is fun. Picked up a Dylan Cease and Aaron Nola Bow Chro Autos, and don't have to worry about price movement because they are inexpensive. When I started collecting in Jan 2024 and a few months later jumped on the Bow Chro 1st auto train, Alex Clemmey and Sean Sullivan (Rockies not Pirates) became targets of my obsession with completing "rainbows." Clemmey is 18 and Sullivan 21. The likelihood that values tend toward zero are pretty high. But so what. It's fun. The Clemmey Psa 10 Red auto will always be a really good looking collectible. And success or not I have 3 or 4 years of following this kid through the minors. I do this with hitters as well but it gets much more expensive very very quickly if one targets players that have seemingly any chance for success.
Chris here - you’re damn right it gets expensive REAL quick.
Glad you found a way to make the hobby fun!
HOF pitcher autos are pretty affordable and have no injury risk! I’ve enjoyed getting those
Chris here - this is true! I look at guys like Pedro and Maddux and you can’t help but feel they’re undervalued. Or under appreciated. Absolute all time greats.
Love this trio. Great conversation and analysis.
Thanks for watching and commenting!
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Hey thanks, really appreciate the support! We’ll have to have T-Pott on Blabbin’ ‘Bout Slabbin’ sometime!
I hope J-Rod picks it back up. It was fun to watch.
So much talent. Too much talent to struggle much longer.
Good stuff Gents. Interesting to see that J-Rod stuff is still higher that Witt's. I guess that may change by the end of the year. A few guys that I have been buying is Vople (SS for the Yankees), Tatis (The Padres have quietly been playing better baseball since acquiring Arraez and his stuff is too low due to the PED plus he is hurt) and long-term I really like T-Pott's guy Riley Greene. Now of course buy at your own risk, but I generally stick to cards less than $150 so the risk is not nearly as high. Until next time....
@@MG-FS_Sports_Cards thanks for watching and commenting!
Chris here - and yeah, I’d bet Witt’s cards outpace JRod by the end of the season. Barring something dramatic happening.
I like Tatis, too. He was having a great year until his injury, which frankly sounds scary.
His cards are so far down from where they were, it seems like a decent risk.
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Delightfully surprised in the Johan chat! That 3rd CYA would've completely changed the narrative.
Chris here - absolutely it would have!
Voters were so dumb back then
He was a MONSTER for that stretch, a third CY would have definitely changed things.
I was just about to say the same thing. I am a huge Twins fan and Santana was just so dominate over a 5-year period. Probably doesn't help they couldn't be the Yankees in the playoffs either.
@@MG-FS_Sports_Cards those playoff series were tough to watch.
@SpitballinCards Tell me about. Yankees still own the Twins. Can't explain it
You guys covered one Mariner who’s a great buy-low candidate… but you forgot to mention another GREAT buy-low candidate, this one a FORMER Mariner… I am, of course, talking about El Blanco Acuna… Jarred Kelenic!!!! JK’s figuring isht out and he’s about to pop off like the 4th of July!! ATL gonna see real soon 🫣🤩
@@theseatownfunkpodcast1332 Chris here - you know I love me some Kelenic!! Jeff too. But his cards… I don’t know…
I’m waiting for the bump to sell some! 😂
“I gotta funny little feeling” that the MVP 2005 soundtrack was even better than 2004.
@@thekeithy4999 thanks for watching!
Kudos with the Hiura love. He has looked so good in SLC and I hope that playing closer to home will lead to success. I just picked up his Topps Chrome Gold Auto and Gold Wave auto this week at prices I could have never expected.
@@TheProfessorsDugout Chris here - hey man! I’d love to see him get an opportunity for the angels and really take off in the second half. It’s not like they’ve got a loaded roster. Nothing to lose!
And maybe Ron Washington can unlock something in Hiura too!
Love it! Great kid, hope he gets a chance with the big club
I like T Pot love pitchers too and that Ssp of Julio is one of my favorite cards I actually pulled it out of hanger 👍🏼
What a hanger pull! 😮💪🏼
Chris here - holy shit!! A hanger?!?!
Was it backwards? How did you react!!
@@SpitballinCards oh yes a hanger, upside down and when i saw Ichiro on the card i was pumped even more pumped when it Gemed up 😃😃
@@FANO562 that’s so awesome!
Congrats again!!
@@SpitballinCards thanks guys appreciate it!
Scott must have took the day off to redecorate…
We’ll find out this week!
Don’t hold your breath! 😂
I've been collecting 90s/2000s pitchers for 20+ years now:
Roy Oswalt
Tim Hudson
Johan Santana
Kevin Brown
Mark Buehrle
Plus some other newer guys like Darvish and Burnes.
They're all pretty cheap. Even a 67 WAR guy like Brown is super cheap.
Hard to justify buying active pitchers, but go wild on retired players.
@@mofny Chris here - Brown was so disrespected by HOF voters. Crazy!
Hudson has some great looking cards. 2011-2012 Topps Chrome come to mind. Great images.
If voters end up looking more at peak than longevity, Santana should and maybe WILL get another, longer look. Despite the terrible cy young voting.
I just picked up Julio's 2022 Diamond Icons Red Auto /5. 100% think he's going to rebound this 2nd half and look forward to holding it until he retires.
@@rk5634 Chris here - I’m a big fan and long term believer too!
But that might be a bad sign…
Wyatt Langford just hit for the cycle tonight during the Baltimore game
Chris here - what a performance! On Sunday night baseball!
Young guy starting to hit his stride?
Cole actually has better career postseason numbers than regular season. Postseason: ERA 2.93 WHIP .949 Regular season: ERA 3.19 WHIP 1.09
Thanks for the insights! Hoping he gets a chance to add to that postseason legacy this year.
He was such a beast for Houston in 2019!
JRod happens to be “My guy” great or garbage, I’m grabbing it all, (or as much as I can)
@@Mr.Enfuego Chris we’re - hey man! Great guy to have! I see a lot of sellers just trying to hold the line. If there’s a bigger dip, I’m all in too!
@@SpitballinCards good idea, a lot of ppl expect consistent greatness and that’s not always the case, but I do foresee a significant boost in performance for this kid
@@Mr.Enfuego my fantasy team needs a big second half! And so do the mariners!
Love it
Love the strong hands! And as you said, maybe an opportunity to grab some that you didn’t think you’d be able to get. I’m cheering for him to have a big second half!
I’m currently sat on his Gold Label Class 3 1/1 RC so I’m hoping he turns it round! 😅
Chris here - too talent to be this bad all season…
I think…
I, too, hope to see UC Irvine legend Keston Hiura up in Anaheim soon
Yes!!! He can hit his way into that lineup!
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He’s up and hitting!
@@Blabbin_Bout_Slabbin We've always had faith!
Zake Wheeler's arm was attacked by 2 vultures. Reports indicate Wheeler's UCL was eaten lol
Chris here - I want to laugh, but I also rushed over to Espn to make sure this was a joke!
@@SpitballinCards hahahaha you are the best. Love the content and the humor.
@@Joe-cf3vo 🍻🍻
Wheeler OK but I think Nola is a better choice
Looking to buy Kyle Tucker while he is out of mind for a little while
@@timothyfrancis4130 Chris here - I feel like Kyle Tucker has always been out of mind!
JRod was just pulled in the 1st inning with a Quad injury Smh i swear once these boyz get that 💰Ext they turn into Fragile Divas im good i have s few Julio Rodriguez RC SGC 10's & some RAW he was my pick to be in the AL MVP conversation but i guess thats not gonna happened this is Saturday 7-6-24
@@sportscardyankee2151 saw that yesterday. Quad soreness. Ugh. Going for imaging.
I have the Hifi Futures Julio Rainbow, underwater on it most likely, but no problem holding… feels like his talent is too great for him to not to be at some point be an MVP in this league. Feels like every year he’ll be in contention for a golden glove or silver slugger if not both.
Chris here - I agree. Just too much talent to be this bad all season. Maybe just a couple small adjustments and he can take off.
We’ll see. Mariners could use a big second half from him
@@SpitballinCardsseems like his swing is really off balance, almost as if he’s using primarily his upper body. Noticed a few times his back foot comes out of his stance first… I don’t know, seems unnatural 🤷🏼♂️
@@sparkerlewis. hmmmm I hope he isn’t playing through an injury
What is your take on prices of Aaron Judge rookie autos? Personally I believe Aaron Judge is doing rather well this year but his cards are still lower than his toe injury price. What does Julio need to do to regain his hype prices during his rookie year?
@@LeoMcGregor1 Chris here - I think he’s just got to stay healthy.
Long IL stints in 4 of his 7 seasons so far have a lot of collectors/investors gunshy.
He’s been superhuman since 2021.
I agree with Chris, health is the key. He stays healthy and productive for even 3-4 more seasons, I can’t see his collecting floor ever bottoming out.
Luis Robert may be worth a gamble!!
@@seanwilkins528 Chris here - a trade to a better team can only help.
Man his market is dead!
@@SpitballinCards absolutely right!!
Gotta open that 2021 Finest Flashbacks box.
@@slimthumbtak Chris here - I like how you think!!
Tempting! 😂
in 5 years we can all collect the entire rainbow of vladdy jr.! yay
Oh no! 😂
Oh boy….
Evening gents.
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Thanks for tuning in!
What’s your thoughts on the IA for subbed cards? I did a 15 card order with some banger cards and really like the TAGs grading and how their sub grades are shown. I can share them with you all via email and get your thoughts with the channel? Judge 1/1, Shohel auto /25, RC cards Posey, Verlander, Adley RC auto, Bo Chrome RC auto, Freeman RC, etc
Chris here - personally, I’ll just stick with PSA. At least for the immediate future.
The resale value and my OCD win out. It’s been too tough to sell non-PSA slabs and random slabs in my PC hurt my brain.
Thanks for watching!
I hope this question isn't off topic but it applies to any of the Allstar caliber players. Do you big-time spenders bother to collect the cheaper RCs of your favorite players? For example I just bought a Freeman Topps heritage RC. It's only a $8 card but I think it's still worth owning. What say you?
@@stevenbetge6538 Chris here - as a freeman fan and collector, I tried to get one of each of his rookie cards. Even topps lineage!
One of my favorite looking cards is the Lineage ROOKIES insert. It looks like the glossy inserts from the 80’s.
I like his Heritage rookie too. 1962 design looks good, classic image.
If I really like a player and I think a card looks good, has a great image I’ll need one for my PC.
I’m not sure if he can rebound
@@godisgreat8462 Chris here - his second half numbers for his career are much better than his first half.
But ma he has looked very lost so far this year.
Shockingly so
Yeah will be tough for sure
I picked up a nice Josh Jung, idk he seems pretty cool
Love that guy, just need him back out on the field!
Chris here - seems like a really good player! Just started late and has had some real shitty luck.
I wonder from 2019 to now how you guys view the RC crop and if there’s any hidden gems.
@@fliplife67 2019 was headlined by Guerrero and Tatis but it’s been Kyle Tucker who’s had the better career so far.
Maybe the hobby will notice at some point!
@@SpitballinCards U think because he’s playing in Houston or is it something else.
@@fliplife67 Houston is a part of it. Also just zero hype around him and the hobby loves flashy things!!
Jeff, have some cards you may be interested in of Keston auto and others
Chris were - don’t tempt poor jeff!!
Damn Chris, you really had to go pick up Zach Wheeler? I would pray for his elbow, but I don't think I can fight your evil powers.
Chris here - I’m putting my “powers” to the test. But I think wheeler is too strong and too good for it to affect him.
@@SpitballinCards go ahead, keep testing the baseball jinx gods LOL
@@ProspectChaseBox 😂😂😂
I’m thinking of picking up a Home field Advantage Elly De La Cruz just never hear anyone talk about them do you guys think it’s underrated or not worth investing long term.
@@DeadPandaSociety Chris here - I’m personally not a fan of most inserts. They’re just not something I collect.
But those cards look cool and if you like how it looks, and it’s under $100, go grab one!
Just don’t do it as an “investment.” Do it because you like the card.
Any love for Darvish?
Chris here - one thing I like about Darvish’s cards is that his rookies are in 2012, right when image variations were gaining steam. He’s got a great topps chrome variation in 2012 and 2013.
Those are the only cards of his I have.
TPot: What's your opinion on Matt Vierling?
I am targeting JROD
I think JROD is way too talented to not break out at some point. I sold all my JROD in 2022, in the process of buying it back now.
@@ryanra44 Chris here - prices are definitely lower than when you sold! Good time to buy in if you believe!
I had a dream Tovar got hurt last night because Chris bought his cards
@@bayleycoleman you sure it was a dream??
Chris here - I promise, no Tovar cards!
I absolutely love Tovar I picked up his 2023 Topps finest gold mini diamond RC treasure box exclusive in a PSA 10
@@AlanForest so it will be YOUR fault if anything happens to him!
@@SpitballinCards 😂
Chris causing people nightmares for forty years! 💪🏼
Given J-Rod’s hype, he’s been atrocious this year. Teams are catching on that he swings at everything. Reminds me of a young Javy Baez career.
Chris here - wow! That’s got to be the most insulting comparison possible for any major league hitter!!
Hopefully Jrod sees that comment and it fires him up!!!
This just in 🚨🚨🚨 Zack Wheeler's arm was Bitten off by a T-REX!!! 🚨🚨🚨
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😉😫😂🤣😭 How Could this happen???🤔🤔🤔
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T-Pott - Not as bad as you think? No, it’s as bad as one thinks. J-Rod has been atrocious given his hype.
Chris here - he’s probably the most disappointing healthy player in baseball this year. Crazy.
I think he can have a big second half but what a hole he’s dug for himself statistically.
putrid slugging % ~
@@simondaughtry4619 HORRIFIC
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@@SpitballinCards I thank Sweet Jesus of Nazareth I refrained from buying that bucket of nails.
This is why I always advise DON'T BUY SINGLES!!!! You're gonna have stacks of guys that flash brilliance then turn into bums! Crack packs for diversity in your 1 of 1's, RC autos, and supers. You're welcome.
@@cshecks Chris here - if this is satire, well done!!
Cracking packs to diversify my Superfractor collection? 😂😂😂
Love it!
Thanks for watching!!
I'm picking up Vlad Jr. Hoping for that trade deadline magic. Bring on the pinstripes and that Yankee tax!
Chris here - it’s crazy how far his prices have fallen! But also very Warrantee warranted based on performance. He’s only 25 so he’s a very interesting/tempting buy low candidate.
Let’s hope Cole didn’t shatter his hand yesterday.
Low risk move now, I like it!
Nah we don't want Vlad Jr. in the Bronx we have Ben Rice going crazy 3HRs today bye bye👋🏼 Rizzo we've found our New Rookie 1st basemen hopefully Cashmen doesn't send him dwn to Triple A 🤦
@@sportscardyankee2151 hell of a day for Rice!
Honestly i think his 🐱breaking his ❤ maybe having his 🧠a bit out of the game
@@sportscardyankee2151 did that happen?
Chris here - I try not to learn too much about any player’s personal life.
I'm still buying the crap out of Elly de la Cruz. Kid is HIM
Chris here - he’s so much fun to watch. If he can just get his K rate under control…
If only he could play the Brewers every game - dude is especially electric against the Crew!
Elly Top 5 in Triples Top 10 in OPS in NL, Top 10 in homeruns in NL? Top10 in Runs in NL, #1 in steals. Elly is most entertaining man in ⚾️
@@adambaldwin7816 he’s so much fun to watch!