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Justin Stirewalt
@justinstirewalt.bsky.social
Christian, Husband, Father, Canes/Pens, Yanks, Tar Heels (alum x2). Ball Cards: Mattingly, Donruss, MiLB.
Today's #MiLBCoD is 1990 ProCards Vancouver Canadians Tracy Woodson. Windbreaker under jersey ✔️. 2-flap helmet ✔️. Dual matching batting gloves ✔️. Majestic, perfection.

Tell me your favorite story about the player, team, ballpark, etc. Especially if it's Minor League.

RPs appreciated.
November 29, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Today's #MiLBCoD is Team Issue 1992 Richmond Braves coach Sonny Jackson. Card back failed to mention he was a Colt .45/Astro, & Brave in his playing days.

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November 28, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Today's #MiLBCoD is Team Issue 1990 @durhambulls.bsky.social Popeye Cole. Another great MiLB nickname. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

Tell me your favorite story about the player, team, ballpark, etc. Especially if it's a Minor League memory.

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November 27, 2025 at 2:29 PM
From the "sports memorabilia items I didn't realize I had" file.
November 27, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Today's #MiLBCoD is Team Issue 1988 @nashvillesounds.bsky.social Skeeter Barnes. Played for the Reds, Expos, Cards, & Tigers. One of my favorite baseball names.

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November 26, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Today's #MiLBCoD is a TCMA two-fer. 1986 Jackson Mets Glenn Abbott & Mike Cubbage (autos). Both made it to the bigs, well liked guys.

#TCMATuesday appreciation post.

Tell me your favorite story about the player, team, ballpark, etc. Especially MiLB memories.

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November 25, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Today's #MiLBCoD is Action Packed 1995 Franchise Gem @portlandseadogs.bsky.social Charles Johnson. 4x GG, 2x AS, 2x 1st Round Draft Pick. Gonna be an Immaculate Grid legend.

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November 24, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Today's #MiLBCoD is Pacific 1991 Daytona Beach Explorers Rick Lysander. Pitcher of the Year! Pitched parts of 4 seasons with the A's & Twins.

Sundays feature the Sr. League.

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November 23, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Today's #MiLBCoD is Best 1990 Cedar Rapids Reds William Risley. 35 years too late. He would get all sorts of love from the kids. He's the Riz! And his number would be 67. You're welcome.

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November 22, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Hey @gritz.bsky.social. I got this jewel on my 1971 set build trading adventure.
November 22, 2025 at 12:05 AM
We still go to see the Disco Turkeys there for the college summer league games.
November 21, 2025 at 4:56 PM
SO COOL TO MEET ANOTHER W-S SPIRITS GUY!!! I'm pumped. Ernie Shore Field is where I went as a kid. The smell of concessions & the RJR Tobacco factory hanging in the summer air. The 2 & 3 high local business ads on the outfield wall. The hot bleachers & hopes of catching a foul ball. Fireworks!
November 21, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Today's #MiLBCoD is Classic 1992 Draft Picks Flashback Penn Baseball Doug Glanville. Ivy League legend & 1st Round Pick. One of my favorite Winston-Salem Spirits legends also.

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November 21, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Today's #MiLBCoD is Press Pass 2009 Nebraska Cornhuskers Joba Chamberlain. Retrospective card. One of my favorite Yanks pitchers back then. We're the same age!

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November 20, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Today's #MiLBCoD is Best 1990 Birmingham Barons Cornelio Garcia. I really hope his nickname was "The Great Cornelio." If you grew up in the 90s, you understand. You had to be there.

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November 19, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Today's #MiLBCoD is TCMA 1983 Glens Falls White Sox Adrian Garrett. 8 seasons with 4 teams. Biggest year was 1975. Nicknames were Pat & Smokey.

#TCMATuesday appreciation post.

Tell me your favorite story about the player, team, ballpark, etc. Especially MiLB memories.

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November 18, 2025 at 2:35 PM
I haven't updated the player run yet, but absent this card, here's what his career looks like in cards. Both seasons of SPBA.
November 17, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Today's #MiLBCoD is Team Issue 2023-5 @thesavbananas.bsky.social Bill "Spaceman" Lee (Earth 2025). He'll play forever. He'll never stop.

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November 17, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Today's #MiLBCoD is Elite 1990 Fort Myers Sun Sox Dennis Leonard. I had him on my mind this week, so I'll put him up today. A loving gaze.

Sundays feature the Sr. League.

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November 16, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Today's #MiLBCoD is Star 1988 Carolina League All-Star Winston-Salem Spirits Phil Harrison. Stopped OSU's win streak was big time college baseball at the time.

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November 15, 2025 at 3:22 PM
I had the pleasure of getting to meet Danny yesterday evening. We live in the same area. He kindly gifted me a copy of his new book, Keep Digging. I wish I had time to hang around the cage.

I can't wait to read it. Do yourself a favor & order a copy at the link below.

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November 14, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Today's #MiLBCoD is TCMA 1987 Pawtucket Red Sox Danny Sheaffer. Our paths finally crossed. I showed him a pic of this card. He said look at the back of it, I hit .340 that season. I'd remember that.

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November 14, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Today's #MiLBCoD is Best 1990 Cedar Rapids Reds Robert (Bob) Ayala. Played for the Reds, Mariners, Expos, and Cubs. A very 90s pose on the card front.

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November 13, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Today's #MiLBCoD is TCMA 1978 Columbus Clippers Pitching Coach Cot Deal (IP auto). He played for the Red Sox & Cards. He also played for Columbus from 49-51.

#TCMATuesday appreciation post.

Tell me your favorite story about the player, team, ballpark, etc. Especially MiLB.
November 12, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Today's #MiLBCoD is a Happy Veteran's Day Greensboro Yankees Bobby Murcer. He missed a couple early seasons to serve.

Thank you to all of the veterans who served, today and every day.
November 11, 2025 at 3:52 PM