Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Blog Kiosk: 1/20/2011

Have no fear folks, Baseball is around the corner.
  • If you are planning to tie that knot soon, then you gotta check this out. Topps is giving away a $10,000.00 diamond engagement ring away to one lucky couple as a part of their diamond 60th anniversary promotion. Get all the details right here.
  • At Baseball by the Letters, Norm Sherry shares a bit about hitting homers against Spahn.
  • Have you ever wanted to go to the Football Hall of Fame? Well, here's a chance to go for free. Hershey is running a contest that includes a free trip. You can also win a whole bevy of other prizes. Go here to check it out.
  • Gary at the always great Infinite Baseball Card Set has really outdone himself with an awesome card and biography on Major League Murderer Blackie Schwamb. Bringing back the past to fascinate us in the present.

Auto Collection: Beltre Showcase

Unfortunately, Beltre will be showcasing his defensive talents with another club. Fortunately, him going elsewhere means the Dodgers won't be on the hook for an outrageous sum. 6 years for $96Mil? Are you kidding me? Texas can have him! Anyway, here is a 2005 Fleer Showcase Legacy Autographed card of Adrian Beltre. It is numbered 116 out of 180.