Joey Votto spent his career as the disciplined heart of the Reds lineup, combining elite plate patience, power, and consistency to become an MVP and one of the smartest hitters of his era. He built a reputation for controlling the strike zone better than almost anyone, piling up on-base percentage, big hits, and respect as one of Cincinnati’s all-time greats.

José Reyes was the electric sparkplug of the Mets in the 2000s, winning a batting title in 2011 and dazzling fans with his speed, defense, and flair at shortstop. Paired with David Wright at third base, the two formed one of the most exciting infields in baseball, Reyes setting the table and wreaking havoc on the bases while Wright delivered power and leadership. Their chemistry symbolized a golden era for the Mets, blending flash and fundamentals into a combo that defined the team for nearly a decade.

Yeah, I made up a new word. Brrakingly: the act of breaking amazing packs. I need to slow down though. But the rewards are so gooooood. Btw, been breaking on BreakerToolbox.com. Tell them Spoon sent you.

1989-90 Hoops David Robinson Draft pic. One of my wants as a kid. Glad it’s in my collection now as a old man.

Going through my childhood collection, I’m discovering the rookies that I have and NEVER knew I had. Brett Favre rookie (it’s not worth much), Deion Sanders, Derek Jeter (Score), and even a few Canseco's. Now every card has the RC or Rated Rookie, so you will never miss a good RC, or the other 6,000 parallels, or image variations. Is the base the true one rookie? Asking for a friend. I’m that friend.