Pierce Johnson and Alex Wimmers

Sorry for the lack of posts.  I've been busy with school lately and am now vacationing on Spring Break in Tampa.  Anyways, I've gotten a couple of returns since my last post.

Chicago Cubs prospect Pierce Johnson signed a 2012 Bowman Draft Picks in 32 days c/o Cubs Spring Training.

I got another return from last year's Spring Training as former Ohio State star Alex Wimmers signed a 2010 Bowman Draft Prospects.  I wrote about how I attend the University of Illinois, and he inscribed, "Go Big Ten!" on the card.  Definitely a nice little touch.  Wimmers also included a signed 2011 Topps Pro Debut.  This was all in 397 days c/o Twins Spring Training.  Nice to see a return back that I thought was long gone!

Multiple Successes

Been a little busy lately and haven't had a chance to post, but I've gotten 5 successes from Friday until today.  4 out of the 5 are members of the White Sox or are top prospects for them.  One of those was offseason acquisition Matt Davidson, as he signed a 2011 Topps Pro Debut in 20 days c/o White Sox Spring Training.  The Sox also got Adam Eaton from Arizona, and he signed a 2013 Topps in 21 days c/o White Sox Spring Training.  2012 1st round pick Courtney Hawkins signed a 2013 Bowman Top 100 Prospects in 17 days c/o White Sox Spring Training.  Also, current reliever Andre Rienzo signed a Topps Heritage in 25 days c/o White Sox Spring Training.  Lastly, and not a member of the White Sox, but Colby Lewis signed a 2011 Allen and Ginter in 25 days c/o Rangers Spring Training.  

Dustin Ackley

Dustin Ackley signed and personalized a 2011 Topps Update in 21 days c/o Mariners Spring Training.  Ackley turned in a stellar career at the University of North Carolina and I loved watching him in the College World Series.  Hopefully he can have a big 2014 season and live up to the expectations that were expected of him when the Mariners took him with the #2 pick in the draft.

Neal Cotts and Albert Almora

On Friday, I received a signed card from Neal Cotts.  Cotts signed a 2004 Bazooka in 17 days c/o Rangers Spring Training.  This now puts me at 8/25 for my 2005 Chicago White Sox project.  

On Saturday, I got a fantastic return as Chicago Cubs elite prospect Albert Almora signed a 2010 Bowman Drafts Prospect in 16 days c/o Cubs Spring Training.  I was so upset to see that the signature smeared a little bit but nonetheless, a great return.