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| 2016 Chachi Alumni #8 |
I introduced an
Alumni insert set within last year's overall Chachi offering, and in checking my records, I realized I never officially released the final card in that eight-card set. To right that wrong, Shane Victorino's 2016 Chachi Alumni card is presented here and I believe it's one of his few (if not his only) virtual baseball card featuring him with the Cubs. Victorino was signed by the Cubs as a minor league free agent last February 26th, but a little over a month later he was released.
I wanted to repeat the alumni theme this year, but I also wanted to include a card for non-alumni, but Phillies Room favorite, Mike Trout. Therefore, after careful consideration, I'm introducing the new 2017 Chachi Fan Favorites set . . . which consists entirely of Phillies alumni and Trout.
Chase Utley in blue is still a strange sight for me, as is Cole Hamels with a full mountain man beard. But perhaps the strangest sight this year is that of Jimmy Rollins in Giants orange and black. Rollins has a chance to make the club as a back-up infielder. I'll add to this checklist as more Phillies players move around or as additional players are deemed worthy enough to be called Chachi Fan Favorites. (Suggestions welcome!)
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Fun set idea! You get extra custom "points" for including Darin Ruf with his Korean team.
ReplyDeleteI have a suggestion - and it's truly a suggestion, I'm not requesting anyone in particular. You could include former Phillies who are managers or coaches for other teams... although whether they'd be a "fan favorite" would be another question entirely (I'm looking at you, Ruben Amaro, Jr).
Baseball Reference makes it easy to find potential subjects...
http://www.baseball-reference.com/bullpen/List_of_current_Major_League_Baseball_managers
http://www.baseball-reference.com/bullpen/List_of_current_Major_League_Baseball_coaching_staffs
...finding photos to use might be another story, though.
I almost made a Ruben Amaro, Jr. Red Sox card, but I had already included him in last year's Alumni insert set.
ReplyDeleteI never knew BR maintained a page tracking each team's coaches. Thanks for providing the link as I love seeing where former Phillies show up. I hadn't realized that Roger McDowell was now with the Orioles.
These look great, Jim! I especially like the Ruf card too. It will be interesting to see whether Ryan Howard catches on with someone--it doesn't look likely at this point. As for Trout, I prefer to think of him as a future Phillie....
ReplyDeleteThanks Steve. I agree about the Trout card being for a future Phillie . . . it's only a matter of time.
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