A Charmed Hallpass

Each year during the month of October, I show off only pink (and shades of pink like magenta, peach, etc) to help raise awareness of Breast Cancer, a leading cause of death for females in the United States.  For each (meaningful, non spam) comment left by those that follow the blog I donate a dollar to hopefully help at least one woman get a much needed mammogram.  Early detection is key!!!

If you want to make your own private donation please visit the National Breast Cancer Foundation.  There is a donate button on the main page and it only takes a minute of your time.  Every little bit helps.

I have focused primarily on cards that only feature Andrew McCutchen on the card, but in recent years have also featured cards with a cameo appearance (either being seen on the card or as a name cameo on the back of the card).  Last year I created Falco Files which discussed players that replaced (Shane Falco Replacements movie reference) on an active roster, number worn, or trade.  I will continue to utilize these styles of posts as we celebrate the 4th Collecting Cutch Save Second Base event (I am no longer counting my first run on the Pirates Treasure Room I did back in 2014.)

Please be sure to click here for a Babe Ruth relic card I am offering as a contest prize to one lucky person who posts their own pink cards for the month.  I am matching the $1 per comment on YOUR BLOGS too if you show off pink cards. 

You ready to get started?

Alyssa Milano will be the featured subject today.

When I was in my late teens, Alyssa was one of the hottest women on TV.

Appearing first on Who's The Boss and later on Charmed, I seemed to have grown up with Milano being the slightly older hottie on TV I always crushed on.

Alyssa was born in 1972 and has been acting since 1984.  

From her early roots as an actress she has publicly showed her appreciation as a fan by attending many Dodgers games a year.

She has even partnered with MLB to design her own clothing for female sports fans, modeling off the Dodgers above.

A movie I just remembered that she was in was Hallpass

The movie concept is for one week you get a "hallpass" that basically allows you to do whatever you want with no repercussions from your significant other.  Comedy ensues as they begin thinking they can hookup with other women.

Speaking of cheating with no repurcussions, I wonder how Dodgers fans feel about this bunch?

Dodgers fans around the world would like greater punishment to the 2017 Astros.  With the Astros clinching their 4th straight ALCS last night it is very possible that a Dodgers Astros rematch could be in the cards for this year.

Turn over the above 2016 card and you will see that it is an Andrew McCutchen name cameo on the back of this pink checklist highlights card (he is number 20 on the checklist)

Yup, I'm adding checklists to the card portfolio now too so keep your eyes out for any checklists you may have.

On a very serious matter, Alyssa has recently been in the news for battling COVID-19.  Prayers for Alyssa on a speedy and safe recovery.

She has posted about the damages it has caused to her health and appearance since getting symptoms.  

#WearADamnMask

Can you believe this guy?

I always had a soft spot for the Houston Astros because growing up I was always around my uncle who happened to be really good friends with Ken Caminiti.

One player who is finally getting some national coverage is George Springer.  He has had 4 leadoff homeruns in the first week of the season.  

Fortunately for my fantasy baseball team, he has been a stud and I currently have 1st place on lockdown (still very early in the season). 

George Springer was drafted 11th overall in the 2011 draft.  In 2012 Bowman created dual autos recognizing the most recent draft with top stars of that time period who were drafted in the same spot.  

A few years back when Sports Illustrated predicted the Astros winning the World Series, they predicted a monster season for George Springer.  So far that prediction looks like it could have some merit.

What I don't like is that Topps got lazy and used the same writeups on the back of the Autograph version and the insert card.

What do you guys think about Springer's hot start to the season?  Can he keep it up?  A few years back he almost finished a shorter minor league season with 40/40 stats.