Gint-A-Cuffs II, Packs 17-24

Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and girls of all ages! Welcome to the last of he packs from the 2010 Allen and Ginter stacks!  These cards will amaze you, astound you, and make you want to slap your grandma!  Well, maybe not astound you...

PACK 17
Francisco Rodriguez (Mets) 0 points
Dustin Pedroia (Red Sox) 2 points (other fp)
--I enjoy getting other people's cards. It makes me feel all fuzzy. Wait, that's the webcam.

Chad Billingsley (Dodgers) 0 points
Jorge Cantu (Marilns) 0 points

Nick Swisher (Yankees) -1 point
--And here come the Yankees to pull down my score...
Kelly Johnson (Diamondbacks) 2 points (short print)

Carlos Gomez (Brewers) Mini 0 points
Stephen Drew (Diamondbacks) TDiH 1 point
--Drew had the highest-priced card on eTopps at one point. I suspect that has changed a bit recently.

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PACK 18
Matt Carson (A's) 0 points
Randy Wolf (Brewers) 0 points

Andy Pettitte (Yankees) -1 point
--AW, C'Mon, man! Is this "A Yankee in every pack day!?"
Josh Hamilton (Rangers) 0 points

Kevin Youkilis (Red Sox) 2 points (other fp)
--Your favorite = my points!

Ichiro (Mariners) Sketch Card 3 points
--Hey, if I gotta get another Ichiro, at least it's a sketch card.
Madison Bumgarner (Giants) Mini AG ad 2 points
--With his name, I think his parents had dreams of law school. Of course, then he wouldn't have ended up a mini AG with an AG ad on the back.

Carlos Gonzalez (Rockies) TDiH 1 point

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PACK 19
Ben Zobrist (Rays) 0 points
Jules Verne (Author) 0 points

Jason Heyward (Braves) 2 points (other fp)
--We had a great time in Atlanta watching him play! 
Jason Kubel (Twins) 0 points

Joba Chamberlain (Yankees) -1 point
--Ya gotta be kiddin' me!?

Ryan Doumit (Pirates) 2 points (short print)
Chris Young (Padres) AG ad 2 points

Jay Bruce (Reds) TDiH 1 point
--I'm sending this one to Sandra Bullock...

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PACK 20
Ian Desmond (Nationals) 0 points
Jason Bay (Mets) 0 points
Yadier Molina (Cardinals) 0 points

Mariano Rivera (Yankees) -1 point
--A heavy sigh followed by a look of utter discontent and disbelief. ANOTHER Yankee.  If the Yanks were my favorite team, I'd have racked up.

AJ Pierzynski (White Sox) -1 point (penalty)
--(music) "And then it was 'Oh, no, what have I pulled?' And I can't even spell HIS laaaaaaasst name..."(music)

Huston Street (Rockies) 0 points
Koi (Japan) National Animal 2 points
--Something fishy going on here...

Andrew McCutchen (Pirates) TDiH 1 point

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PACK 21
Regis Philbin (TV Host) 0 points
Manny Ramirez (Dodgers) 0 points

Robinson Cano (Yankees) -1 point
--This is an outrage!! I demand a new box!

BJ Upton (Rays) 0 points
Scott Baker (Twins) 0 points

Ricky Nolasco (Marlins) 2 points (short print)
Felix Hernandez (Mariners) 0 points

Jason Heyward (Braves) TDiH 1 point (TDiH) 2 points (other fp)

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PACK 22

Ron Teasley (Negro Leagues) 2 points
--It's nice too what a tribute the Negro Leagues have seen recently. In Atlanta, Negro League apparel was EVERYWHERE!

Wandy Rodriguez (Astros) 0 points
Craig Gentry (Rangers) 0 points

Michael Brantley (Indians) 1 point (fav team)
--Hey! Hey! Pulled a Triber here folks!
Felix Hernandez (Mariners) 0 points

Brett Gardner (Yankees) -1 point +2 points (short print)
--This is getting old. Really, really, old.  At least this has no bearing on Tribe-or-no-Tribe...
Denard Span (Twins) Mini AG ad 2 points

Ryan Zimmerman (Nationals) TDiH 1 point

Crack the Code ad card

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PACK 23

Lucy (bones) 0 points
--Hold the phone! This is not the LUCY we all know and love over at Dinged Corners! I think she should get this card.  Then again, that might a little freaky. 
Wade Davis (Rays) 0 points
Martin Prado (Braves) 0 points
Andre Ethier (Dodgers) 0 points

Andre Ethier (Dodgers) JERSEY RELIC 8 points
--Nice Jersey relic card! Is it coincidence that I pull a base version immediately before pulling the jersey of the same player? Hmmm...

Drew Stubbs (Reds) Mini AG Ad 2 points

Gordon Beckham (White Sox) TDiH 1 point

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PACK 24
Preston Pittman (Turkey-calling champ) 0 points
Kanekoa Texeira (Mariners) 0 points
David Price (Rays) 0 points
Aaron Hill (Blue Jays) 0 points

Todd Helton (Rockies) JERSEY RELIC 8 points
--A 2nd Jersey Relic card in the box.  Not a bad day at all, if it weren't for those meddling Yankees cards...

Carlos Gonzalez (Rockies) 0 points

Curtis Granderson (Yankees) TDiH -1 Yankees +1 TDiH

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And there you have it folks!  Those are the last of the packs from my 2010 AG Gint-a-cuffs break.  I'll post the point breakdown cards next time with the unofficial final tally.  We'll see how I did.  Of course, I don't have any other scores to compare it to, but I have seen some "hot" box breaks online and this would pale by comparison.  No matter what happens, it was a lot of fun to break this open!

Gint-A-Cuffs II, Packs 09-16

Here are the results from opening packs 09 through 16 in my hobby box for the Gint-A-Cuffs contest:

PACK 09
Geovany Soto (Cubs) 0 points

Ken Griffey Jr (Mariners) 2 points (other fp)
--Pulled a Junior!

Joe Mauer (Twins) 2 points (other fp)
--Other people's Picks are netting me some needed points!

Mark DeRosa (Giants) 0 points
Nelson Cruz (Rangers) 0 points

Placido Polanco (Phillies) 2 points (short print)

Chase Headley (Padres) Mini Black 3 points
--This one turned a weird blue color when I took a picture. Hmmm....

Miguel Cabrera (Tigers) TDiH 1 point

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PACK 10
Brandon Allen (Diamondbacks) 0 points
Anthony Gatto (Juggling Champ) 0 points
Billy Butler (Royals) 0 points
Daniel McCutchen (Pirates) 0 points
David DeJesus (Royals) 0 points
Jim Thome (Twins) 0 points

Carcharodontosaurus (Monsters of Mesozoic) Mini 3 points
--I have to say, these dino cards are fantastic!

Jimmy Rollins (Phillies) TDiH 1 point

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PACK 11

Robert Scott (Negro Leagues) 2 points
--The Negro League cards a very nicely done.

Matt LaPorta (Indians) 1 point (my ft)
--Alright! Score a Triber for me!

Ichiro (Mariners) 0 points
Albert Pujols (Cardinals) 0 points

Carlos Zambrano (Cubs) RIP CARD 75/99 -1 (penalty) +20 RIP card
--The RIP cards a very cool!  Nice stock, serial number, and a little tab of temptation!

RIPPED Adam Dunn Mini (Nationals) 2 points (short print) 2 points (other fp)
--Oh, heck yeah I ripped it. What did I get? Rip short print card. Bummer. I wanted an original AG.

Prince Fielder (Brewers) Mini 0 points
Andre Ethier (Dodgers) TDiH 1 point

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PACK 12
Brandon Webb (Diamondbacks) 0 points
Tom Knapp (Target Champ) 0 points
Bobby Jenks (White Sox) 0 points
Miguel Cabrera (Tigers) 0 points
Matt Cain (Giants) 0 points
Victor Martinez (Red Sox) 0 points

Ponce De Leon (Sailors of the Seven Seas) 4 points
--These SoSS cards look great! Nice colors, fun artwork. Nice!

Hanley Ramirez (Marlins) TDiH 2 points (other fp) 1 point (TDiH)

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PACK 13
Travis Snider (Blue Jays) 0 points
Gary Stewart (Pogo Stick Champ) 0 points
Chris Tillman (Orioles) 0 points
Carlos Beltran (Mets) 0 points
Jose Reyes (Mets) 0 points
Edwin Jackson (Diamondbacks) 0 points

Persephone (Lords of Olympus) 3 points
--I have to say, the mini inserts have a varied and unique look to them.  Cool!

Aaron Hill (Blue Jays) TDiH 1 point

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PACK 14
Tyler Bradt (Waterfall Kayaking Champ) 0 points
Cameron Maybin (Marlins) 0 points

Evan Longoria (Rays) 2 points (other fp)
Tyson Ross (A's) 0 points
Ricky Romero (Blue Jays) 0 points

Daniel Murphy (Mets) AG Sketch Card 3 points
--Oh, man! Gotta love the sketch cards!  Neat stuff here, Topps!

Dionysus (Lords of Olympus) 3 points
--Another LoO card! Party time!

Robinson Cano (Yankees) TDiH -1 Yankees +1 TDiH

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PACK 15
Kosuke Fukudome (Cubs) 0 points
Machiavelli (Philosopher/Writer) 0 points
Paul Konerko (White Sox) 0 points
Daniel Murphy (Mets) 0 points
Todd Helton (Rockies) 0 points
Hunter Pence (Astros) 0 points

Ankylosaurus (Monsters of Mesozoic) 3 points
-- Have I mentioned how neat these dino cards are!?

Justin Upton (Diamondbacks) TDiH 1 point (TDiH)

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PACK 16
Ervin Santana (Angels) 0 points
Wawra (Fire Eating Champ) 0 points

Carl Crawford (Rays) 2 points (other fp)
--I know someone that might like to have this one.
Daniel Runzler (Giants) 0 points
Tommy Hanson (Braves) 0 points

Ryan Theriot (Cubs) 2 points (short print)
Yovani Gallardo (Brewers) Mini 0 points

BJ Upton (Rays) TDiH 1 point

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 A lot of neat pulls in the group. Of course, the Zambrano was *the* pull here.  Do I wish I had left it unRIPped?  Nah.  But I do want to know the odds of pulling certain special rip-only players.  Are the actual rip minis have lower odds than the rip cards that house them? You would think they'd have to have lower odds of popping up.

I will post a single post with all scored finds with a final tally.  That post will appear after my next one: Packs 17-24...

Gint-A-Cuffs II, Packs 02-08

Though there are some scoring issues to be ironed out, I don't feel like waiting to post my A&G cards for the Gint-A-Cuffs contest!  So, I am posting these with scoring uncertainty and ambiguity! Consequences be what they may.

PACK 02
Franklin Gutierrez (Mariners) 0 points
Sig Hansen (Crab Fisherman) 0 points
Alfonso Soriano (Cubs) 0 points
Dan Uggla (Marlins)  0 points
Jose Lopez (Mariners) 0 points
Roy Oswalt (Astros)  2 points (short print)

Alex Gordon (Royals) Mini A&G Ad 2 points
--Er, at least I *think* this is an A&G ad card. Yeah, I'm clueless. Read on.

Yovani Gallardo TDiH (Brewers) ?points
Crack the Code Ad card 0 points

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PACK 03
Sir Isaac Newton (Scientist) 0 points
Nick Jacoby (2009 code champ) 1 point
--Oh, this is awesome! I'm sending to him to have him auto it.  Think I'll have TTM success?

Kurt Suzuki (A's) 0 points
Jimmy Rollins (Phillies) 0 points
Kyle Blanks (Padres) 0 points
Derek Holland (Rangers) 0 points
Gordon Beckham (White Sox) Mini Black Border 3 points
--Man, these mini black border cards a SWEET to behold!

Brandon Phillips (Reds) TDiH ?points
Crack the Code Ad card 0 points

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PACK 04
Area 51 (Secret Base) 1 point
--Wahoo! The "Super Secret" card.  Is this part of the code!? You have to assume so!

Kevin Millwood (Orioles) 0 points
Dan Haren (Diamondbacks) 0 points
Shane Victorino (Phillies) 0 points
Justin Upton (Diamondbacks) 0 points
Milton Bradley (Mariners) -1 point (penalty)
--D'OH! Two minute penalty for having the same name as a game publisher.

Dan Uggla (Marlins) Mini Black Border 3 points
--Yeah, I am really liking these mini black bordered babies!

Ichiro (Mariners) TDiH 0 points

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PACK 05
Luis Durango (Padres) 0 points
Alexei Ramirez (White Sox) 0 points
Andrew McCutchen (Pirates) 0 points
Delmon Young (Twins) 0 points
Mike Leake (Reds) 0 points

 Francisco Liriano (Twins) 2 points (short print)
--Am I supposed to post these? Oh well, I'm posting them anyway.

Alpaca (Peru) Mini 2 points (National Animal)
--Are all National Animals mini cards? I have no idea.  My mother-in-law almost bought into the whole alpaca thing.

Ryan Braun (Brewers) TDiH x1.7 (fp), ? points TDiH
--Hey, a card from someone else's fave list! Nice!

Crack the Code Ad card 0 points

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PACK 06
Johannes Gutenberg (Movable Type) 1 point (bonus)
--Exceelent - another "bonus" card!

Adam LaRoche (Diamondbacks) 0 points
Brian McCann (Braves) 0 points
Garrett Jones (Pirates) 0 points
Chipper Jones (Braves) 0 points
Orlando Cabrera (Reds) 0 points

Stag (Ireland) Mini 2 points (National Animal)
--I think there's a joke in here somewhere. How could a STAG not be part of the code? I dunno.
Dan Haren (Diamondbacks) TDiH ? points

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PACK 07

David Wright (Mets) 2 points
-- Another card from another person's fave list!  If they don't have it yet, this goes to Lucy and the other girls at Dinged Corners.
Avery Jenkins (Disc Golf Champ) 0 points
Josh Willingham (Nationals) 0 points
Eric Young Jr (Rockies) 0 points
Adam Lind (Blue Jays) 0 points

Trevor Cahill (A's) 2 points (short print)
-- Anyone think the short prints are a major part of the code this year? I'm starting the rumor here.
Andrew Bailey (A's) Mini 0 points

Alex Rodriguez (Yankees) TDiH -?points
-- HOLY CRAP. Man, yet another Yankees card. Dang.

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PACK 08
Rich Harden (Rangers) 0 points
Nemo (Submariner) 0 points
Brian Roberts (Orioles) 0 points
Justin Verlander (Tigers) 0 points
Clay Buchholz (Red Sox) 0 points
Barry Zito (Giants) 0 points
-- Zito may also find itself on the way to Dinged Corners after this is over.

Marcus Aurelius (Wordsmiths) Mini 4 points (wordsmiths) ?points MINI?
-- These are VERY nice-looking cards!  Are they all mini?

Mark Teixeira (Yankees) TDiH ?points
--UGH! How many Yankees will I end up with!?  It's my punishment for choosing Jeter.

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Well, there you have packs 02-08 from my box!  I'll update scores once I get the ruling on some of the ones I'm not sure about.  Thanks for stopping by!  Tune in next time for packs 09-16!