2024 Topps Tribute League Inauguration Elly DeLa Cruz

As a Reds fan, I’m still not 100% sure how I feel about Elly De La Cruz. When he’s on his own, he can absolutely take over a game—he’s electric, a true highlight-reel type of player. But he’s also been really inconsistent… it feels like he’s either all or nothing.

It reminds me of other Reds players who came on big but never quite lived up to the hype—guys like Aristides Aquino, Billy Hamilton, or even Homer Bailey, who had all the tools but couldn’t put it together for the long haul. Sometimes that early hype turns into stardom, sometimes it fades, but it’s always part of what makes this hobby fun.

I’d love nothing more than for Elly to be the guy who carries this Reds team into a new era. The question is—can he find that consistency to make it happen?

Grant Delpit

2020 Donruss Elite

Elite Rookie Auto 162/349 #RA-GD Browns

This is arguably one of Tim Duncan‘s best cards! His rookie Skybox Autographics, blue variation numbered out of 50 in high grade. Along with his credentials, rubies, and other rookie parallels this is one I’ve wanted to add to my collection for a long time. Duncan recently started signing again, but had a long hiatus after signing for a few years for Skybox, and Topps. He did sign some early Press Pass cards prior to his rookie year as well. The value for his signatures will drop slightly with him starting to sign again, however, I still believe his rookie autographs, especially the rare ones like this, will continue to hold their value over time. Known as “The Big Fundamental”, Duncan led the Spurs dynasty, along with Manu Ginobili and Tony Parker. He’s on my list of top 10 to 20 players all time and is a one of the NBA’s good guys.

2024 Topps Chrome Black RC Emerson Hancock Auto Green Refractor 44/99 - #CBA-EH - Seattle Mariners

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