But for those completists out there, here be the variants:
15. Dustin Pedroia, Yankees logo
83. Derek Jeter, Red Sox logo
250. Albret Pujols, All-Rookie Design
545. Neftali Feliz, Black and White Image
563. Pedro Martinez, Black and White Head Shot
569. Alex Rios, Black and White Head Shot
Occasionally, I like variants. In some retro sets, one can use the excuse of an homage that winks at an old error or variation. Even the stupid squirrel in 2007 Topps Baseball was kind of funny (at least to the Yankees fans who know of the squirrel). But seriously, who wants a Derek Jeter card with a Red Sox logo? Jeter fans don't like the Red Sox and Red Sox fans see Jeter as a sworn enemy. It's the same idea with Pedroia. The black and white images - whatever. And why do we need a random rookie trophy of a rookie from 2001?
2 comments:
The silly variations are a blessing. I have no interest in trying to pull the few Heritage High Number cards I want from over-priced packs.
This way, there should be an abundance of singles & team sets on eBay since the case breakers will have something worth chasing.
These are basically intentional error cards. Their value will be short-lived. Also, shame on Topps for putting a Red Sox logo on a Derek Jeter card. Blasphemy!
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