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We're happy to announce the first three of our weekly prizes courtesy of Tri-Star Productions. They are:



Week 1: Hank Blalock Autographed Name Model Bat



Week 2: Orlando Cabrera Autographed Major League Baseball



Week 3: Steve Carlton Autographed Major League Baseball



Good luck everyone.

What did the NFBC do to Tri Star to put them on their "b" list?

Last year most of the weekly prizes were of the Griffey, Jeter, Clemens types. I have a bat just like Blalock"s, I swear I should hit .300 with it but I keep getting .263

Originally posted by DOUGHBOYS:

What did the NFBC do to Tri Star to put them on their "b" list?

Last year most of the weekly prizes were of the Griffey, Jeter, Clemens types.Not meaning to pile on, but this is true; the first three weekly prizes are quite lame.



I realize that this is not why we play the game, but it is a definite bummer to win any competition and then discover that the prize blows.





If a suggestion can be passed along to Tri-Star Productions, they should be informed that more appropriate items for this kind of thing are:


Historic/Superstar players (Jeter, Griffey, Clemente, Mays or Mantle... not Cabrera or Blalock... Carlton is fine)
Autographed jerseys or significant framed images that aren't tiny (not signed baseballs)

No one expects a Honus Wagner rookie card, or the ball hit for a record-breaking Home Run, but it's not that hard to spice things up a bit. A cool photo of Jeter's playoff shuttle pass in Oakland, or when he flew into the 4th row making that catch, could be a great prize. A shot of Kirk Gibson's 1988 World Series Home Run would be cool as well. The Ken Griffey Jr. #30 Reds jersey from last year was an excellent idea. The key is really having Griffey/Jeter/Pujols/etc... not Orlando Cabrera, Steve Finley or Trot Nixon.

I see this as a bit small minded - these are free extra gifts / prizes. I think we should be thanking them...



Spy

These are gifts guys. Win the 100K and buy anything you want

Doughboys' comments = tongue in cheek



Rodger's comments = serious as cancer



Hey, I'm glad the prizes are autographed items. I thought Greg had mentioned Tri Star Promotions. I was afraid we were getting foam fingers.



http://www.tri-starpromo.com/

Originally posted by RODGER:

quote:Originally posted by DOUGHBOYS:

What did the NFBC do to Tri Star to put them on their "b" list?

Last year most of the weekly prizes were of the Griffey, Jeter, Clemens types.Not meaning to pile on, but this is true; the first three weekly prizes are quite lame.



I realize that this is not why we play the game, but it is a definite bummer to win any competition and then discover that the prize blows.





If a suggestion can be passed along to Tri-Star Productions, they should be informed that more appropriate items for this kind of thing are:


Historic/Superstar players (Jeter, Griffey, Clemente, Mays or Mantle... not Cabrera or Blalock... Carlton is fine)
Autographed jerseys or significant framed images that aren't tiny (not signed baseballs)

No one expects a Honus Wagner rookie card, or the ball hit for a record-breaking Home Run, but it's not that hard to spice things up a bit. A cool photo of Jeter's playoff shuttle pass in Oakland, or when he flew into the 4th row making that catch, could be a great prize. A shot of Kirk Gibson's 1988 World Series Home Run would be cool as well. The Ken Griffey Jr. #30 Reds jersey from last year was an excellent idea. The key is really having Griffey/Jeter/Pujols/etc... not Orlando Cabrera, Steve Finley or Trot Nixon. [/QUOTE]Rodger do you like Carlton because people always tell you your personality reminds them of him?

I see it two ways...



1) Thank you very much...anything is better than nothing...much appreciated.



2) see 1).



Both sides have their merit.



~Lance



[ March 31, 2006, 03:50 PM: Message edited by: sportsbettingman ]

Ungrateful. Insulting. Classless. Embarassing.

Originally posted by GoldenEagle:

Ungrateful. Insulting. Classless. Embarassing. Agreed. Agreed. Agreed. Agreed.

Hell, i'll take a meatloaf signed picture!! Wow and i thought the guy complaining about $200 was a jerk. Cmon guys, Blalock is a young 30+HR guy who everyone knows has .300 ability but hasnt done it yet. Orlando Cabrera won a world series with the BoSox!! hell i'll take a theo epstein signed photo. Not like it matters anyways because i will be winning the prizes!

If the complainers win anything, shouldn't they out of principle not accept it?

Originally posted by RODGER:

Not meaning to pile on, but this is true; the first three weekly prizes are quite lame.



I realize that this is not why we play the game, but it is a definite bummer to win any competition and then discover that the prize blows.





If a suggestion can be passed along to Tri-Star Productions, they should be informed that more appropriate items for this kind of thing are:


Historic/Superstar players (Jeter, Griffey, Clemente, Mays or Mantle... not Cabrera or Blalock... Carlton is fine)
Autographed jerseys or significant framed images that aren't tiny (not signed baseballs)

No one expects a Honus Wagner rookie card, or the ball hit for a record-breaking Home Run, but it's not that hard to spice things up a bit. A cool photo of Jeter's playoff shuttle pass in Oakland, or when he flew into the 4th row making that catch, could be a great prize. A shot of Kirk Gibson's 1988 World Series Home Run would be cool as well. The Ken Griffey Jr. #30 Reds jersey from last year was an excellent idea. The key is really having Griffey/Jeter/Pujols/etc... not Orlando Cabrera, Steve Finley or Trot Nixon. Holy cow, Rodg! Look at the first five words of your post and then re-read the rest.

Wow... there are weekly prizes? Cool - and thanks!

i would like to take a second and truley thank greg and tom for the prizes!!! i cannot believe how classless some people are. may karma be with them!!!!

It's like giving a bum A dollar and him saying that's it...I'd be happy with an autograph from Bip Roberts or Paul Zuvella

I just wish to clarify that my stance is "Happy to get anything as a comp...much appreciated."



By the way...is good old Bip still in a booth, helping to call games? He wasn't bad if I remember correctly.



~Lance

Originally posted by RODGER:

quote:Originally posted by DOUGHBOYS:

What did the NFBC do to Tri Star to put them on their "b" list?

Last year most of the weekly prizes were of the Griffey, Jeter, Clemens types.Not meaning to pile on, but this is true; the first three weekly prizes are quite lame.



I realize that this is not why we play the game, but it is a definite bummer to win any competition and then discover that the prize blows.





If a suggestion can be passed along to Tri-Star Productions, they should be informed that more appropriate items for this kind of thing are:


Historic/Superstar players (Jeter, Griffey, Clemente, Mays or Mantle... not Cabrera or Blalock... Carlton is fine)
Autographed jerseys or significant framed images that aren't tiny (not signed baseballs)

No one expects a Honus Wagner rookie card, or the ball hit for a record-breaking Home Run, but it's not that hard to spice things up a bit. A cool photo of Jeter's playoff shuttle pass in Oakland, or when he flew into the 4th row making that catch, could be a great prize. A shot of Kirk Gibson's 1988 World Series Home Run would be cool as well. The Ken Griffey Jr. #30 Reds jersey from last year was an excellent idea. The key is really having Griffey/Jeter/Pujols/etc... not Orlando Cabrera, Steve Finley or Trot Nixon. [/QUOTE]Is this your Christmas list? You have to be kidding me here. We are getting the chance to win free prizes and you want autographed jerseys, mantle autos, autographed frames that aren't tiny!!! If you happen to win that Trot Nixon autographed ball please mail it to me. I'd appreciate it a heck of alot more than your requested jeter photo diving into the stands to catch a fair ball.

Greg and Tom have earned even more respect from me for not responding to such rubbish. Don't let the turkeys get you down guys -- this is not how the masses feel!



F'ing ingrates!

Frankly, I was horrified reading Rodger's post. What a complete A-hole! These are EXTRAS you ungrateful POS! How can winning an autographed ball from a Hall of Fame pitcher with 300+ wins be lame? I say thanks to Greg and Tom for going to the trouble of getting a new sponsor for this season. It's nice to play for a little extra each week.

Usually, I try to stay away from these kinds of "debates," but I have to agree with most people on this. I would be happy to have any of these prizes. Sure, the bat Kirk Gibson used to hit the HR would be great, and so would the EMPTY bottle of cream and clear that Bonds used (had to say it...)

I think the thing that needs to be said is that it's too bad the NFBC lost Upper Deck Authenticated for the weekly prizes. But like everyone else I'll take what I can get.



Here is a list from last year....



1. Roger Clemens autographed Astros photo worth $300



2. Tony Gwynn autographed 3x10 photo worth $200



3. Wade Boggs autographed 5x7 3000 hit club photo worth $100



4. Hank Aaron autographed 16x20 photo worth $250



5. Ken Griffey Jr. auotgraphed home jersey with a 500th home run patch worth $750



6. Nomar Garciaparra autographed Cubs cap worth $380



7. Tony Gwynn autographed navy blue jersey worth $600



8. Hideki Matsui autographed Yankees batting helmet worth $650



9. Jeff Bagwell autographed 16x20 photo worth $200



10. Ken Griffey Jr. autographed home jersey with a 500th home run patch worth $750



11. Sean Burroughs autographed photo with a sweet spot baseball worth $200



12. Ken Griffey Jr. autographed photo framed with his home number worth $450



13. Ken Griffey Jr. autographed 8x10 photo with sweet spot worth $280



14. Lou Brock autographed 5x7 3000 hit club photo worth $100



15. Mark Prior autographed 16x20 photo worth $350



16. Mark Prior autographed interleague baseball worth $200



17. Nomar Garciaparra autographed 2004 Cubs cap worth $380



18. Nomar Garciaparra autographed Louisville Slugger bat worth $550



19. Paul Molitor autographed 5x7 3000 hit club photo worth $100



20. Dave Winfield autographed 5x7 3000 hit club photo worth $100



21. Ken Griffey Jr. autographed bat with a 500th home run logo worth $450



22. Derek Jeter autographed 16x20 photo worth $550



23. Dave Winfield autographed 5x7 3000 hit club photo worth $100



24. Stan Musial autographed 8x10 framed photo worth $350



25. Tony Gwynn autographed navy blue jersey worth $600



26. Ted Williams autogphared photo worth $700

Sorry one more. This is the 2004 list....



1. Ichiro Suzuki 2003 autographed All-Star baseball, $500.

2. Ken Griffey Jr. autographed bat, $400.

3. Hideki Matsui autographed bat, $850.

4. Ivan Rodriguez autographed catcher's mitt, $550.

5. Roger Clemens autographed Yankees cap, $350.

6. Ken Griffey Jr. autographed Reds road jersey, $650.

7. Jeff Bagwell autographed 16x20 photo unframed, $200.

8. Craig Biggio autographed triple exposure unframed, $200.

9. Ken Griffey Jr. autographed photo at the plate unframed, $250.

10. Derek Jeter autographed 16x20 photo unframed, $450.

11. Robin Yount, autographed 5x7 3,000 Hit framed, $100.

12. Paul Molitor, autographed 5x7 3,000 Hit framed, $100.

13. George Brett, autographed 5x7 3,000 Hit framed, $100.

14. Al Kaline, autographed 5x7 3,000 Hit framed, $100.

15. Wade Boggs, autographed 5x7 3,000 Hit framed, $100.

16. Rod Carew, autographed 5x7 3,000 Hit framed, $100.

17. Eddie Murray, autographed 5x7 3,000 Hit framed, $100.

18. Lou Brock, autographed 5x7 3,000 Hit framed, $100.

19. Tony Gwynn, autographed 5x7 3,000 Hit framed, $100.

20. Stan Musial, autographed 5x7 3,000 Hit framed, $100.

21. Hideki Matsui, autographed batting helmet, $650.

22. Alex Rodriguez, autographed Rangers jersey, $650.

23. Tony Gwynn, autographed glove, $550.

24. Hideki Matsui, autographed 2003 All-Star workout jersey, $1,100.

25. Hideki Matsui, autographed Numbers Piece, $800.

26. Ichiro Suzuki autographed Numbers Piece 2001 Rookie of the Year, $700

I'm also grateful for the weekly prizes, trying to give Greg and Tom a little jab and it was taken to another level. Sorry about that.

Sean Burroughs has to be patting himself on the back for being in that company last year. Maybe that autographed picture was during his best years, in little league.

Originally posted by Snord35:

5. Roger Clemens autographed Yankees cap, $350.I still have this -- a memory of my brief time in first place