Jason Isringhausen

I want to say I remember a 'fond' memory of Jason Isringhausen - who has survived the cut and will likely be in the Angels bullpen on 2012 Opening Day.

When he was with the A's in the early 2000's, he was leaving the stadium - not that he was any sort of big star [then or now] that he'd avoid people intentionally, but he was probably about to make a clean get away, past people who were waiting for autographs and other fans after the game.

I spotted him and got his autograph - I don't know if I felt bad for him or thought it was funny, when he had to stop for about five or 10 minutes more than he had to, because he was ambushed by everyone else.

Autograph request through the mail received: Mike Lieberthal

Mike Lieberthal c/o home - the former Philadelphia Phillies and Dodgers [for one lone season] catcher signed my cards in blue ink and kept one in about two weeks.

The 2006 Topps Allen and Ginter's, 2005 Topps Turkey Red and 2004 Topps Cracker Jack are 'setters' to add to my collection - from these sets I collect, I have no misconceptions of the cards I can or can't get signed, but it is nice to be able to get three more out of the way.

I've always liked the 2001 Topps HD because I didn't have many of the super premium quality cards printed on thick glossy card stock - unfortunately the autograph is sort of obscured because it was signed in a dark area.