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What does it take to vault 16 spots to our number one spot? Most would say a Herculean effort, but for Buster Posey of the San Francisco Giants, it’s just another day at the office. The number five overall pick by San Fransisco in the 2008 Draft is paying off much earlier dividends than originally expected. Through the first 20 days of July, Buster is hitting .481 (25/52) with 3 doubles, 1 triple, 7 home runs and 17 RBIs. Buster has emerged as a favorite from this loaded NL rookie class that features titans like Strasburg, Heyward, Leake, Stanton, and many others who have previously graced our #1 spot.

1. 2008 Bowman Chrome Draft Prospects Buster Posey Auto (16)
2. 2008 Bowman Chrome Prospects David Price Auto (5)
3. 2010 Bowman Prospects Stephen Strasburg Auto (1)
4. 2010 Bowman Chrome Prospects Stephen Strasburg (2)
5. 1999 Topps Traded Josh Hamiliton RC Auto (21)
6. 2008 Bowman Chrome Prospects Michael Moustakas Auto (19)
7. 2009 Donruss Elite Brandon Belt Auto (NR)
8. 2008 Bowman Chrome Prospects Brennan Boesch Auto (8)
9. 2010 Bowman Chrome USA Bryce Harper (4)
10. 2008 Bowman Chrome Draft Prospects Mike Stanton Auto (9)
11. 2009 Bowman Chrome Draft Mike Minor Auto (NR)
12. 2005 Donruss EEE Ubaldo Jimenez RC Auto (5)
13. 2005 Upper Deck SPx Ubaldo Jimenez RC Auto (8)
14. 2004 Bowman Chrome Prospects Phil Hughes Auto (NR)
15. 1997 Bowman Roy Halladay Auto (NR)
16. 2009 Bowman Chrome Draft Prospects Mike Trout Auto (22)
17. 1999 Topps Traded Carl Crawford RC Auto (NR)
18. 1993 Upper Deck SP Derek Jeter RC (13)
19. 2003 Upper Deck Prospects Andre Ethier RC Auto (14)
20. 1999 Topps Traded Josh Hamilton Auto (NR)
21. 2009 Bowman Chrome Prospects Carlos Santana Auto (NR)
22. 2008 Bowman Chrome Prospect Jason Heyward Auto(11)
23. 2003 Bowman Heritage Robinson Cano Auto (10)
24. 2006 Bowman Chrome Draft Pick Evan Longoria Auto (21)
25. 2008 Bowman Chrome Prospect JP Arencibia Auto (NR)

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After an historic start to his much publicized career, Stephen Strasburg remains a mainstay atop our Hot List. Hobby enthusiasts and non-collectors alike have taken on a kinship with the buzz revolving around Strasburg and it has been reflected in the prices of most of his cards. On the heels of the greatest three-game start in MLB history, take a peak out our newest Hot List for June.

1. 2010 Bowman Prospects Stephen Strasburg Auto (1)
2. 2010 Bowman Chrome Prospects Stephen Strasburg (2)
3. 2008 Sweet Spot USA Signatures Black Stitch Red Auto Stephen Strasburg (3)
4. 2008 Upper Deck USA Stephen Strasburg (6)
5. 2008 Bowman Chrome Prospects David Price Auto (9)
6. 2010 Bowman Chrome USA Bryce Harper (4)
7. 2009 Upper Deck USA Bryce Harper (7)
8. 2008 Bowman Chrome Prospects Brennan Boesch Auto (NR)
9. 2008 Bowman Chrome Draft Prospects Mike Stanton Auto (NR)
10. 2003 Bowman Heritage Robinson Cano Auto (NR)
11. 2005 Donruss EEE Ubaldo Jimenez RC Auto (5)
12. 2005 Upper Deck SPx Ubaldo Jimenez RC Auto (8)
13. 2004 Bowman Chrome Prospects Phil Hughes Auto (NR)
14. 1997 Bowman Roy Halladay Auto (NR)
15. 2009 Bowman Chrome Draft Prospects Mike Trout Auto (22)
16. 2008 Bowman Chrome Draft Prospects Buster Posey Auto (NR)
17. 2009 Bowman Chrome Draft Prospects Mike Leake Auto (10)
18. 1993 Upper Deck SP Derek Jeter RC (13)
19. 2008 Bowman Chrome Prospects Michael Moustakas Auto (15)
20. 2003 Upper Deck Prospects Andre Ethier RC Auto (14)
21. 1999 Topps Traded Josh Hamilton Auto (NR)
22. 2009 Bowman Chrome Prospects Carlos Santana Auto (NR)
23. 2008 Bowman Chrome Prospect Jason Heyward Auto(11)
24. 2005 Bowman Chrome Draft Ryan Braun Auto (20)
25. 2006 Bowman Chrome Draft Pick Evan Longoria Auto (21)

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Almost two months into the 2010 Baseball season and a few players who have yet to lace up their MLB cleats are making splashes in the card world. Unless you live under a rock, or a remote location of the World where there is no Internet, then you have probably heard of Stephen Strasburg and Bryce Harper. These two phenoms have been lighting up the secondary sales market, recently fueled by their debuts in the 2010 Bowman products (which are just about as hot)! Take a peak at the May 2010 Hotlist.

1. 2010 Bowman Prospects Stephen Strasburg Auto
2. 2010 Bowman Chrome Prospects Stephen Strasburg
3. 2008 Sweet Spot USA Signatures Black Stitch Red Auto Stephen Strasburg
4. 2010 Bowman Chrome USA Bryce Harper
5. 2005 Donruss EEE Ubaldo Jimenez RC Auto
6. 2008 Upper Deck USA Stephen Strasburg
7. 2009 Upper Deck USA Bryce Harper
8. 2005 Upper Deck SPx Ubaldo Jimenez RC Auto
9. 2008 Bowman Chrome Prospects David Price Auto
10. 2009 Bowman Chrome Draft Prospects Mike Leake Auto
11. 2008 Bowman Chrome Prospect Jason Heyward Auto
12. 2009 Bowman Aflac Bryce Harper PROMO
13. 1993 Upper Deck SP Derek Jeter RC
14. 2003 Upper Deck Prospects Andre Ethier RC Auto
15. 2008 Bowman Chrome Prospects Michael Moustakas Auto
16. 2004 Bowman Chrome Aflac Andrew McCutchen
17. 2005 Topps Chrome Update Andrew McCutchen Auto
18. 2001 Bowman Justin Morneau RC Auto
19. 2002 Bowman Chrome Joe Mauer RC Auto
20. 2005 Bowman Chrome Draft Ryan Braun Auto
21. 2006 Bowman Chrome Draft Pick Evan Longoria Auto
22. 2009 Bowman Chrome Draft Prospects Mike Trout Auto
23. 2005 Bowman Chrome Prospects Billy Butler Auto
24. 2006 Bowman Chrome Draft Prospects Clayton Kershaw Auto
25. 2008 Bowman Chrome Draft Prospects Jesus Montero RC Auto

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The push for the exclusive invites to this years Post Season Party is in full effect. A number of teams are jockeying daily atop of the Wild Card standings with the look of a photo finish almost imminent. This month, some of our hottest cards are from players helping their team lay a stake in this years Post Season.

Here is the Top 25 Baseball Cards for September 2009:

1. 2007 Bowman Chrome Tim Lincecum RC Auto
2. 2007 Bowman Sterling Tim Lincecum RC Auto
3. 2007 Bowman Chrome Prospects Tommy Hanson RC
4. 2008 Bowman Chrome Draft Prospects Gordon Beckham RC Auto
5. 2008 Donruss EEE Pablo Sandoval RC Auto
6. 2009 Topps Chrome Tommy Hanson RC Auto
7. 2004 Bowman Chrome Felix Hernandez Auto
8. 2009 Bowman Aflac Bryce Harper PROMO
9. 2002 Bowman Chrome Joe Mauer RC Auto
10. 2008 Donruss Elite Neftali Feliz RC Auto
11. 2006 Bowman Chrome Prospects Pablo Sandoval
12. 1993 Upper Deck SP Derek Jeter RC
13. 2009 Bowman Prospects Gordon Beckham Auto
14. 2008 Bowman Chrome Draft Prospects Buster Posey RC Auto
15. 2002 Bowman Chrome Prospect Zack Greinke
16. 2008 Sweet Spot USA Signatures Black Stitch Red Auto Stephen Strasburg
17. 2002 Upper Deck Prospect Premieres Prince Fielder RC auto
18. 2008 Upper Deck USA Stephen Strasburg
19. 2004 Bowman Chrome Aflac Andrew McCutchen
20. 2005 Topps Chrome Update Andrew McCutchen Auto
21. 2008 Bowman Chrome Draft Rick Porcello RC
22. 2006 Bowman Chrome Draft Pick Evan Longoria RC AU
23. 2005 Bowman Chrome Pospects Justin Verlander Auto
24. 2009 SPx Matt Wieters Auto
25. 2008 Bowman Chrome Draft Prospects Jesus Montero RC Auto

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As teams are making their pushes toward the post season, a rash of mid-season call-ups have escalated the demand for quite a few prospect rookie cards resulting in an overwhelming demand and collectors paying out at some all-time highs for prices. For the month of August and possibly into late October, I can see that Gordon Beckham and his cards are going to very hot.

Here is the Top 25 Baseball Cards for August 2009:

1. 2008 Bowman Chrome Draft Prospects Gordon Beckham RC Auto
2. 2007 Bowman Chrome Prospects Tommy Hanson RC
3. 2007 Bowman Chrome Tim Lincecum RC Auto
4. 2009 SPx Matt Wieters Auto
5. 2008 Bowman Chrome Draft Prospects Jesus Montero RC Auto
6. 2007 Bowman Sterling Tim Lincecum RC Auto
7. 1997 Bowman Chrome Roy Halladay RC
8. 2009 Bowman Prospects Gordon Beckham Auto
9. 2008 Bowman Chrome Draft Prospects Buster Posey RC Auto
10. 2004 Bowman Chrome Aflac Andrew McCutchen
11. 2005 Topps Chrome Update Andrew McCutchen Auto
12. 2006 Bowman Chrome Draft Pick Evan Longoria RC AU
13. 2008 Bowman Sterling Evan Longoria RC Auto
14. 2009 Bowman Chrome Prospects Logan Morrison Auto
15. 2006 Bowman Chrome Justin Upton RC AU
16. 2007 Donruss EEE Matt Weiters Auto
17. 2008 Sweet Spot USA Signatures Black Stitch Red Auto Stephen Strasburg
18. 2008 Upper Deck USA Stephen Strasburg
19. 2009 Topps Red Hot Rookie Redemptions
20. 2004 Bowman Chrome Felix Hernandez Auto
21. 2002 Bowman Chrome Joe Mauer RC Auto
22. 2008 Bowman Chrome Prospects David Price Auto
23. 2008 Bowman Chrome Draft Rick Porcello RC
24. 2009 Topps Chrome Tommy Hanson RC Auto
25. 2005 Bowman Chrome Pospects Justin Verlander Auto

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Prospectors and collectors alike love the adrenaline rush from the mid-season prospect call-up or the rookie who was invited out of camp making it big in their first season of play. This year’s crop of recent call-ups and rookies have not let us down. Like previous seasons, some of our favorites and some dark horses have been putting up huge numbers on their first blush with the show.

Not only have these huge starts resulted in immediate pay-off for their big league club, it has resulted in a large pay-off for prospectors who have been sitting on a large stash, waiting for the right time to sell. Let’s take a look at some of the players making a large splash today:

Rick Porcello – SP – Detroit Tigers (9-7, 4.36 ERA, 55 Ks)
This 20 year flame thrower made it to the bigs directly out of camp. His 2008 Bowman Chrome Draft and 2008 Donruss EEE Auto continue to be hot sellers. His prices have cooled off in the past few weeks, but there is still a monumental upside to Porcello.

Elvis Andrus – SS – Texas Rangers (.263 AVG, 4 HR, 20 SB, 42 R)
Another 20 year phenom making it on the everyday roster, the Rangers saw so much talent is Andrus they moved over perennial All-Star and Gold Glove winner Michael Young to 3B. His 2006 Bowman Chrome Prospect has been selling pretty steadily all season. Plan on buying on a few these to hold as he should have a permanent spot on the roster and possible All-Star roster.

Tommy Hanson – P – Atlanta Braves (6-2, 3.22 ERA, 46 Ks)
Considered by some as the crown jewel of the very talented Atlanta Braves prospect pool, Hanson has added some much needed stability to the shaky Braves rotation. Collectors were salivating at Hanson after he started off his young career 5-0 and was making headlines across the sports world. After his June call-up, price of his 2007 Bowman Chrome Prospect sky rocketed in anticipation and reached new heights after his hot start. His first certified auto was just released in the 2009 Topps Chrome set.

Gordon Beckham – 3B – Chicago White Sox (.314 AVG, 6 HR, 38 RBI, 18 2B)
It’s hard to believe that a little over a year ago Beckham was on the main stage at the College World Series, now he is in the lime light in Chicago, working on a ROY-type season. In the past weeks his cards have started to soar in price. His 2008 Bowman Chrome Draft Auto has seen a steady incline in price. These cards could hit all new highs as the White Sox make a push towards the post season and Beckham climbs higher in the ROY ballets.

Andrew McCutchen – OF – Pittsburgh Pirates (.292 AVG, 7 HR, 32 RBI, 5 3B)
It seems every year prospectors talk about when McCutchen was going to be brought up to help the struggling Pirates organization. Consistently ranked Number 1 by Baseball America in the Pirates Organization since he was drafted, McCutchen finally got called up. The Pirates haven’t been disappointed. McCutchen’s 2004 Bowman Chrome AFLAC and 2005 Bowman Chrome Draft have seen nice gains as McCutchen has started to adjust to every day play in the bigs. He has a great shot at a NL ROY award and you could see a nice spike in sales if he would win.

Derek Holland – P – Texas Rangers (4-7, 5.60 ERA, 68 Ks)
This 25th round pick of the Rangers made his way to the starting rotation after his second full year in the minors. His 2008 Bowman Chrome Draft Auto has been steadily increasing with each start. Holland could be a number 1 starter in the coming years.

Josh Reddick – OF – Boston Red Sox (.313 AVG, 1 HR, 3 2B in 4 games)
With only a few games under his belt, Reddick has made a huge splash in the hobby with his over night success at the plated. His 2008 Bowman Chrome Draft Auto almost doubled over night. I would consider these a strong hold if you haven’t already sold.

Matt Wieters – C – Baltimore Orioles (.269 AVG, 3 HR, 14 RBI)
Easily the most anticipated prospect in all of MLB coming into the 2009 season. The Paul Bunyan-esk Weiters has got off to slow start in Baltimore but is showing leaps and bounds of adjustment and improvement to the game. Sales have remained steady on his 2007 Donruss EEE and 2009 SPx Auto.

The month of July is synonymous with one thing: HOT. Throughout the month of June, I don’t think there was a player that was as hot as Tim Lincecum. The Freak amassed freakish numbers for the month that included 3 wins, 40 Ks, 1.82 ERA, 39.2 IP in 5 games started. Lincecum’s 2007 Bowman Chrome RC Auto has been reaching freakish prices too. Close on his heels for the month is Stephen Strasburg, who has yet to even sign a MLB contract, but continues to be the buzz around the shop.

1. 2007 Bowman Chrome Tim Lincecum RC Auto
2. 1997 Bowman Chrome Roy Halladay RC
3. 2008 Sweet Spot USA Signatures Black Stitch Red Auto Stephen Strasburg
4. 2008 Upper Deck USA Stephen Strasburg
5. 2007 Bowman Sterling Tim Lincecum RC Auto
6. 2007 Donruss EEE Matt Weiters Auto
7. 2007 Bowman Chrome Prospects Tommy Hanson RC
8. 2006 Bowman Chrome Justin Upton RC AU
9. 2009 SPx Mystery Rookie Redemption Exchange
10. 2008 Bowman Chrome Prospects Josh Vitters RC Auto
11. 2008 Bowman Chrome Draft Prospects Buster Posey RC Auto
12. 2005 Topps Chrome Update Andrew McCutchen Auto
13. 2008 Bowman Chrome Draft Prospects Gordon Beckham RC Auto
14. 2006 Bowman Chrome Draft Pick Evan Longoria RC AU
15. 2008 Bowman Sterling Evan Longoria RC Auto
16. 2002 Upper Deck Prospect Premieres Zack Greinke Auto XRC
17. 2008 Bowman Chrome Draft Prospects Jesus Montero RC Auto
18. 2009 Topps Red Hot Rookie Redemptions
19. 2008 SP Authentic Evan Longoria RC Auto
20. 2002 Bowman Chrome Draft Josh Johnson RC
21. 2008 Bowman Chrome Prospects David Price Auto
22. 2008 Bowman Chrome Draft Rick Porcello RC
23. 2004 Bowman Chrome Aflac Andrew McCutchen
24. 2009 Bowman Chrome Prospects Logan Morrison Auto
25. 2008 Bowman Chrome Draft Prospects Lonnie Chisenhall RC Auto

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According to Yahoo Sports, Zach Greinke is currently listed as a Not Hot players on their Hot or Not list. I guess in his last two starts his ERA has ballooned from 0.60 to 0.84, allowing 3 ER over 15 IP, 2 BB, while having 16 KOs. I am not sure how this constitutes being placed on their Not Hot list, but I can assure you, that Greinke is anything but Not Hot. In fact, he may be the hottest player in the MLB this season and one of the brightest future stars in the league. He has already 5 complete games on the season, leads the league in wins (8), ERA (0.84), WHIP (0.88), and is second in K’s (81). With his freakish start to the season there has been a huge spike in the sales and value of some of his more sought after cards, like his 2002 Bowman Chrome RC, and 2002 Prospects Premiere Auto RC.

Our monthly hot-list is back, and there is no doubt that the hottest card on the list belongs to one of the hottest and brightest young stars in the game. Evan Longoria has been on an absolute terror this year, posting Herculean-esque numbers (.333/11/49). There is about as much upside to his 2006 Bowman Chrome Draft Pick Evan Longoria RC AU as there is with his potential for a great career. This card is great investment and with under 150 of them being graded Gem-Mint or better to date, finding one that is great condition could be a collectors dream.

1. 2006 Bowman Chrome Draft Pick Evan Longoria RC AU
2. 2008 Bowman Sterling Evan Longoria RC Auto
3. 2006 Bowman Chrome Justin Upton RC AU
4. 2002 Upper Deck Prospect Premieres Zack Greinke Auto XRC
5. 2002 Bowman Chrome Zack Greinke RC
6. 2001 Bowman Chrome Albert Pujols RC Auto
7. 2009 SPx Mystery Rookie Redemption Exchange
8. 2005 Bowman Chrome Roy Halladay RC
9. 2008 Sweet Spot USA Signatures Black Stitch Red Auto Stephen Strasburg
10. 2009 Team USA Stephen Strasburg
11. 2008 Donruss EEE Rick Porcello Auto
12. 2008 SP Authentic Evan Longoria RC Auto
13. 2007 Bowman Chrome Tim Lincecum RC Auto
14. 2007 Donruss EEE Matt Weiters Auto
15. 2008 Bowman Chrome Prospects David Price Auto
16. 2005 Bowman Chrome Ian Kinsler RC
17. 2006 SPx Ian Kinsler Auto
18. 2008 Bowman Chrome Draft Prospects Buster Posey RC Auto
19. 2009 Bowman Chrome Yu Davrish WBC
20. 2003 Upper Deck Prospects Premiere Jake Fox RC Auto
21. 2008 Bowman Chrome Draft Rick Porcello RC
22. 2007 Bowman Chrome Prospects Tommy Hanson RC
23. 2008 Razor Tim Beckham RC Auto
24. 2008 Bowman Chrome Prospects Jordan Schafer RC Auto
25. 2009 Bowman Chrome Prospects Neftali Feliz RC

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1. 2006 Bowman Chrome Draft Pick Evan Longoria RC AU
2. 2001 Bowman Draft Picks Chase Utley RC
3. 2007 Bowman Chrome Tim Lincecum RC AU
4. 1999 Topps Traded Josh Hamilton RC AU
5. 2008 Bowman Chrome Prospects David Price AU
6. 2007 Bowman Sterling Tim Lincecum RC AU
7. 1999 Bowman Chrome Josh Hamilton RC
8. 2008 Topps Chrome Evan Longoria RC
9. 2003 Bowman Chrome Hanley Ramirez RC AU
10. 2005 Bowman Chrome Draft Jay Bruce RC
11. 2006 Bowman Sterling Evan Longoria AU
12. 2007 Donruss Elite Extra Edition Matt Wieters AU
13. 2007 Donruss Elite Extra Edition David Price RC
14. 2007 Bowman’s Best Tim Lincecum RC AU
15. 2003 Upper Deck Prospect Premiers Autographs Carlos Quentin