Trade List > Baseball > 1998

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1998 Aurora: 43

Pennant Fever:
48. Vladimir Guerrero, Montreal Expos

1998 Bowman: 17, 49, 115, 276, 297 (2), 308, 310 (2), 315, 321 (2), 363, 368, 369, 375, 387, 408, 419 (2), 424, 440

International:
40. Ken Caminiti, San Diego Padres
49. Mark Grudzielanek, Montreal Expos
59. Rondell White, Montreal Expos
69. Raul Mondesi, Los Angeles Dodgers
73. Alex Gonzalez, Florida Marlins
87. John Curtice, Boston Red Sox
237. Matt Williams, Arizona Diamondbacks
238. Charles Johnson, Los Angeles Dodgers
270. Dean Palmer, Kansas City Royals
290. Brian Jordan, St. Louis Cardinals
317. Luis Rivera, Atlanta Braves
327. Eric DuBose, Oakland Athletics
381. Mike Judd, Los Angeles Dodgers

Rookie of the Year Favorites:
ROY3. Chad Hermansen, Pittsburgh Pirates
ROY9. Ryan Minor, Baltimore Orioles

Scout's Choice:
SC17. Aramis Ramirez, Pittsburgh Pirates

1998 Bowman Chrome: 221, 237, 276, 400, 406, 439

1998 Bowman's Best: 7, 15, 22, 24, 35, 36, 41, 86, 99, 107, 110, 114, 131, 150, 160, 177, 182, 193 (2)

Best Performers:
BP5. Brad Fullmer, Montreal Expos (2)

1998 Circa Thunder: 1, 6, 16, 49, 62 (3), 65, 66, 70, 81, 84, 120, 141, 180, 198, 235, 239, 247, 267, 284, 296, 297

1998 Collector's Choice: 8, 9 (2), 10, 20, 47, 50, 51 (2), 85, 91 (2), 96 (2), 111, 119 (2), 127, 137, 145, 167, 186, 196, 198, 200, 237, 239, 245, 248, 249, 259

Evolution Revolution:
22. Al Martin, Pittsburgh Pirates

Starquest (Series One):
SQ2. Scott Rolen, Philadelphia Phillies
SQ4. Jaret Wright, Cleveland Indians
SQ5. Kevin Orie, Chicago Cubs
SQ6. Jose Guillen, Pittsburgh Pirates
SQ7. Matt Morris, St. Louis Cardinals
SQ8. Mike Cameron, Chicago White Sox
SQ12. Fernando Tatis, Texas Rangers
SQ14. Ken Cloude, Seattle Mariners
SQ24. Pedro Martinez, Montreal Expos
SQ38. Juan Gonzalez, Texas Rangers (2)
SQ39. Barry Bonds, San Francisco Giants
SQ41. Frank Thomas, Chicago White Sox
SQ42. Ray Lankford, St. Louis Cardinals
SQ44. Mike Piazza, Los Angeles Dodgers

Starquest (Series Two):
SQ5. Frank Thomas, Chicago White Sox
SQ7. Alex Rodriguez, Seattle Mariners
SQ13. Greg Maddux, Atlanta Braves
SQ19. Tony Gwynn, San Diego Padres
SQ20. Mike Piazza, Los Angeles Dodgers
SQ23. Ben Grieve, Oakland Athletics
SQ24. Scott Rolen, Philadelphia Phillies
SQ25. Nomar Garciaparra, Boston Red Sox (3)
SQ26. Paul Konerko, Los Angeles Dodgers
SQ27. Jaret Wright, Cleveland Indians
SQ28. Gary Sheffield, Florida Marlins

Stick-Ums:
10. Jim Thome, Cleveland Indians
13. Gary Shefield, Florida Marlins
18. Todd Hundley, New York Mets
21. Curt Schilling, Philadelphia Phillies
28. Ivan Rodriguez, Texas Rangers

1998 Donruss: 12, 80, 119, 139, 140, 146, 151 (2), 346

Rated Rookies:
27. Bubba Trammell, Detroit Tigers

1998 Donruss Elite: 78, 102

1998 Donruss Signature Series:

Autographs:
Magglio Ordonez, Chicago White Sox 

1998 E-X2001: 52

1998 Finest: 4, 71, 144, 164, 194, 227, 233

1998 Flair Showcase:

Row 3: 3, 59, 67 (2), 87, 93, 105

Row 2: 39, 40

Row 1: 79

1998 Fleer: 18 (2), 21, 104 (2), 109 (2), 110, 140, 144, 191 (2), 234 (2), 236, 288 (2), 296, 315 (SP), 322 (SP), 331 (SP), 362, 550, 575

Vintage '63:
4. Chipper Jones, Atlanta Braves (2)
15. David Justice, Cleveland Indians
59. Juan Gonzalez, Texas Rangers
71. Andres Galarraga, Atlanta Braves
73. Ryan Klesko, Atlanta Braves
76. Roberto Alomar, Baltimore Orioles
84. Kerry Wood, Chicago Cubs
89. Darryl Kile, Colorado Rockies
93. Livan Hernandez, Florida Marlins
94. Derrek Lee, Florida Marlins
98. Johnny Damon, Kansas City Royals
101. Marquis Grissom, Milwaukee Brewers
109. Charles Johnson, Los Angeles Dodgers
118. Ken Caminiti, San Diego Padres

Promising Forecast:
9. Paul Konerko, Los Angeles Dodgers

1998 Fleer Update: 17, 56, 92

1998 Leaf: 14, 20, 36, 55, 69, 75, 87, 109, 111, 122, 129, 145

1998 Leaf Preferred: 111

1998 Leaf Rookie and Stars: 27

1998 Metal Universe: 8, 24, 124, 127, 146, 178

1998 Pacific: 346, 353, 356, 358

1998 Pacific Paramount: 53

Copper:
53. Johnny Damon, Kansas City Royals

Gold:
187. John Jaha, Milwaukee Brewers

Holographic Silver:
187. John Jaha, Milwaukee Brewers

1998 Pinnacle: 7, 10, 17, 22, 25, 41, 47, 48, 69, 70, 79, 90, 96 (2), 103, 105, 117, 120, 122, 123, 125, 127, 129, 131, 140, 144, 151, 156, 158, 161, 168, 170, 175, 186, 195

Museum Collection:
PP71. Jeremi Gonzalez, Chicago Cubs

Hit It Here:
7. Tino Martinez, New York Yankees

1998 Pinnacle Mint:

Die-Dut: 14

Bronze: 15

Brass Coins:
1. Jeff Bagwell, Houston Astros
30. Scott Rolen, Philadelphia Phillies

1998 Pinnacle Plus: 44, 58, 153

Score: 13 (2), 215

Artist's Proof:
PP104. John Jaha, Milwaukee Brewers

1998 Score Rookie and Traded: 8, 14, 24, 38, 52, 133, 215, 249, 252, 257, 258, 263, 267

1998 Skybox Dugout Axcess:6, 61, 69, 74, 132, 138

Double Header:
5. Tony Clark, Detroit Tigers
7. Juan Gonzalez, Texas Rangers
11. Mark McGwire, St. Louis Cardinals
17. Frank Thomas, Chicago White Sox
18. Tony Gwynn, San Diego Padres
19. Travis Lee, Arizona Diamondbacks

Frequent Flyers:
FF1. Brian Hunter, Detroit Tigers
FF9. Delino DeShields, St. Louis Cardinals

1998 SP Authentic: 6, 51, 92

Chirography:
MK. Mark Kotsay, Florida Marlins

1998 Sports Illustrated: 2, 6, 8, 10, 16, 24, 31, 44, 50, 63, 69, 72, 77, 83, 90, 92, 97, 105, 115, 117, 127, 129, 132, 146, 157, 158, 162 (2), 168, 173, 175 (2), 181, 182, 201

Covers:
10. Jose Canseco, Oakland Athletics (2)

Editor's Note:
10EC. Jose Cruz Jr., Toronto Blue Jays

1998 Sports Illustrated Then and Now: 15, 19, 51, 53, 62, 72, 118, 126, 130, 134, 144

1998 SPx: 182, 202, 218, 242, 252, 262, 264, 273, 278, 294, 295, 296, 312, 319, 322, 344

Radiance:
134. Rusty Greer, Texas Rangers (1349/4500)
198. Corey Koskie, Minnesota Twins (1949/2500)
216. Vinny Castilla, Colorado Rockies (1087/3500)
229. Travis Lee, Arizona Diamondbacks (1104/3500)
251. Brady Anderson, Baltimore Orioles (3636/4500) (2397/4500) (2)
277. Edgar Renteria, Florida Marlins (0967/4500)
282. Jeff King, Kansas City Royals (0671/4500)
284. Johnny Damon, Kansas City Royals (0307/4500)
311. Brian Jordan, St. Louis Cardinals (2918/4500)
314. Greg Vaughn, San Diego Padres (1371/4500)

Spectrum:
195. A.J. Hinch, Oakland Athletics (0890/1250)
238. Rafael Palmeiro, Baltimore Orioles (1642/1750)
245. Matt Williams, Arizona Diamondbacks (0661/2250)
277. Edgar Renteria, Florida Marlins (1743/2250)
279. Cliff Floyd, Florida Marlins (0297/2250)
311. Brian Jordan, St. Louis Cardinals (2222/2250)
1548. John Wetteland, Texas Rangers (1548/2250)

1998 Stadium Club: 182, 216, 278, 377

Bowman Preview:
BP2. Brad Fullmer, Montreal Expos
BP9. A.J. Hinch, Oakland Athletics

Playing With Passion:
P6. Juan Gonzalez, Texas Rangers

1998 Studio: 38, 124, 143, 214

Gold Press Proofs:
20. Damon Buford, Texas Rangers
77. Jeff Cirillo, Milwaukee Brewers
84. Derek Bell, Houston Astros
117. Paul O'Neill, New York Yankees
119. Jermaine Dye, Kansas City Royals
133. Paul Wilson, New York Mets
161. Bob Abreu, Houston Astros

1998 Topps: 1 (2), 2, 11, 34, 65, 73 (2), 84, 106, 140, 143, 150 (2), 168 (2), 169, 172, 175, 176, 181, 184, 221, 229 (2), 242, 249, 254, 285, 293, 297, 301 (3), 310, 316 (2), 329, 342, 362, 369, 390 (2), 392, 418, 448

Minted in Cooperstown:
260. Chad Hermansen, Pittsburgh Pirates/Brett Butler, St. Louis Cardinals/Warren Morris, Texas Rangers
470. Bubba Trammell, Tampa Bay Devil Rays

Focal Point:
FP10. Frank Thomas, Chicago White Sox

Roberto Clemente Tribute:
RC3. Roberto Clemente, Pittsburgh Pirates
RC5. Roberto Clemente, Pittsburgh Pirates

Rookie Class:
R6. Derrek Lee, San Diego Padres

1998 Topps Inaugural Devil Rays: 32

1998 Topps Chrome: 221, 362, 413, 491

1998 Topps Gold Label: 88

1998 Topps Opening Day: 15

1998 Topps Stars:

21. Vladimir Guerrero, Montreal Expos (2765/9799)
85. Travis Lee, Arizona Diamondbacks (3342/9799)
97. Brad Fullmer, Montreal Expos (2813/4399)

1998 UD3: 9, 34, 35, 38 (2), 53 (2), 54, 105, 130, 137, 159 (2), 164, 176, 179 (2), 180 (2), 187, 189, 200, 206, 208, 209

Die Cut:
60. Ken Griffey Jr., Seattle Mariners (1961/2000)
99. Magglio Ordonez, Chicago White Sox (0890/1000)

1998 Ultra: 3, 13, 27, 38, 54, 57, 72, 78, 86, 87, 117, 124, 128, 140, 176, 188, 199 (3), 204, 227, 249

Gold Medallion:
112G. Johnny Damon, Kansas City Royals
199G. John Jaha, Milwaukee Brewers

Back to the Future:
10BF. Vladimir Guerrero, Montreal Expos

Big Shots:
12BS. Jim Thome, Cleveland Indians
14. Mike Piazza, Los Angeles Dodgers

1998 Upper Deck: 35 (2), 37, 56, 57, 129, 132, 134, 143, 146, 149, 150, 157, 164, 175, 179, 187, 196 (2), 202, 208, 222 (2), 224, 228, 250, 252, 253, 332, 465, 562, 575, 659, 675, 719

10th Anniversary Preview:
59. Chili Davis, Minnesota Twins

The Agony of Defeat

It's been about nine months since I've found an addition to my John Jaha collection. Needing only a handful of cards for a complete run, it's not very often that something comes along that I need. About ten days ago one did: a 1998 Circa Thunder Super Rave numbered out of 25. The opening bid was $20, which is about what I'd expect to pay. I had to exchange a couple of emails with the seller to get them to set up to allow Canadian bids but once he did, I put in a bid of a little over $30. And there the card sat for the next six days.

For whatever reason the closing time was 4:00 AM so I was going to wake up either the victor or stung with a last-second bid. I wouldn't be in lamentation mode if I won the card. But while only one other bidder came along, I think I would have lost no matter what. You see, the seller had a few other Super Raves up for auction. Name-wise, Curt Schilling was the biggest. However he must know that there's a couple people out there building sets because I was shocked by some of the closing bids from lowest to highest:

• Jaha $34.56
• Reggie Jefferson $50.18
• Shannon Stewart $82.81
• Curt Schilling $91.38
• Joe Nunally $100.00
• Delino DeShields $229.49

How the heck can a Joe Nunally card reach three figures? Or a DeShields card for almost $230? I honestly don't know which is more shocking - the $17,000 Strasburg or the fact that a Joe Nunally card reached $100.

What these auctions do show is how frowned upon most of the current low-numbered stuff, including 1/1s, are regarded in comparison to some of the tough-to-find late-90s parallels and inserts. I regularly see generic 1/1s from superstars going for a fraction of these prices.

This was only the second or third Jaha Super Rave that I've seen. Hopefully with that low finishing price, I won't have much competition for the next one that comes along in 2014 or so.

Moment in History Passes With Death of Millvina Dean, Last Titanic Survivor

Millvina Dean, the last survivor of the Titanic, has passed away at the age of 97. Much will be written in the coming hours and days about the fateful voyage of the 'unsinkable' liner and its place in history. While the sinking of the enormous ship and the tragedy that went with it is very saddening, I'd argue that the Titanic has become just as much a part of pop culture as it has become a part of history.

From T-shirts to books to 3D puzzles to the highest grossing film of all-time, Titanic-mania is a historical brand up there with Elvis Presley, Marilyn Monroe and Princess Diana. It's pretty creepy how tragedy solidifies our collective imaginations. Non-sport cards have not been immune to Titanic-mania, especially since teenage girls first fell in love with Leonardo Dicaprio.

It was only after the film came out and was a huge success that Inkworks produced a set based on the Titanic movie in 1998. Available only as a factory set, the 25 movie cards came in a fancy steamer trunk. The set was "limited" to 10,000 copies and included a certificate of authenticity. It turns out 10,000 isn't all that limited when it comes to card collecting so the set can still be tracked down. Buy It Now prices on eBay have it going for around $30-40.

Another closed non-sport producer, Dart Flipcards, went the historical route for their 1998 set. The 72-card base set features a mix of photographs and artwork on the card fronts and informational text on the back. Inserts included six die-cut gold-foil White Star cards inserted 1:18 packs. Two autographs, one from Dean (pictured above) and one from Ralph White, the late filmmaker who documented the discovery of the Titanic in 1985, were inserted at a rate of 1:246 packs (one in seven boxes). Factory sets also included four bonus cards. Dart made three promo cards as well as four show exclusive promos to help generate buzz for the set.

The Titanic hasn't escaped the pop culture craze that has invaded sports sets either. 2008 Topps Mayo Football included a card of the ship in their mini inserts dedicated to famous ships.

Mega-Box of Joy from gcrl

From the on-going journey of catching up and checking in comes some highlights from the Mega-Box of Joy sent my way from gcrl.

There were

Expos looking to make the catch,

 

and others making the catch.

There was

 

 

Matt Stairs making a fool of himself and

 

Matt Stairs making a fool of himself (I think someone at Pinnacle Brands in 1998 hated him).

There was

 

famous Canadians and

 

not-so-famous Canadians.

Finally, there was

old set needs and

new-ish set needs of old guys.

Thanks, GCRL!