Cards We SHOULD'VE GOTTEN For the New TA Drop
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They gave us prospects who've never played in the big leagues before some deserving legends. Ah, SDS, you really never run out of ways to [censored] us off. Anyway, let's go over each card and see what SDS should've done.
Yankees - Derek Jeter - No problems with this one
Rays - Chandler Simpson - smh, we need for Rays legends. A Carl Crawford or David Price would be splendid but we're stuck with Carlos Pena and Kevin Kiermaier, so either one of those two should've gotten it.
Red Sox - Marcelo Mayer - A Jason Varitek would've been nice. I mean even a Xander Bogaerts would've been a better option than Mayer/
Blue Jays - Shawn Green - another TA Shawn Green but he's a legend so I don't have a problem.
Orioles - Adley Rutschman I assume - I mean there's Brooks Robinson who hasn't gotten a card all year, Mike Mussina, Eddie Murray, Cal Ripken Jr., the same old pool of legends, but yk what, Adley's a good choice.
Twins - Walker Jenkins: Harmon Killebrew exists, you know. So does Bert Blyleven, Joe Mauer, Tony Oliva, and Joe Nathan.
Guardians - Travis Bazzana: Jim Thome or Bob Feller would've been better options but what do I know?
White Sox - Kyle Teel - Luis Aparicio, Jose Abreu, Tim Anderson, Jose Quintana, even Chris Sale, but we give it to Kyle Teel instead. Wtf
Royals - Jac Caglianone - Wish we had more Royals legends like Bret Saberhagen, Frank White, Danny Tartabull, Danny Duffy or Greg Holland but we still could've gotten a Zack Greinke or a Whit Merrifield or Adalberto Mondesi.
Tigers - Kevin McGonigle - Al Kaline or Hal Newhouser
Astros - Lance Berkman - finally one I have no problems with.
Athletics - Tyler Soderstrom - I miss Reggie Jackson, but Rickey Henderson, Vida Blue, Dennis Eckersley and Rollie Fingers should've gotten this.
Rangers - Rafael Palmeiro - no problem
Angels - Logan O'Hoppe - I really wish we had a Chuck Finley or Tim Salmon, the latter they removed from the game, but still, Vladimir Guerrero or Troy Glaus
Mariners - Colt Emerson - Raul Ibanez or Richie Sexson but they just have to go with a minor leaguer for [censored] purposes
Braves - Ozzie Albies - I mean he's okay, would've preferred Eddie Matthews or Tom Glavine but I guess he'll do.
Nationals - Jordan Zimmerman - Gary Carter or Andre Dawson would've been better picks but I like Jordan Zimmerman
Mets - Curtis Granderson - THIS ONE REALLY [censored] PISSES ME OFF. WE HAVEN'T GOTTEN A 99 MIKE PIAZZA IN TWO YEARS BUT CURTIS GRANDERSON GETS THE 99. I mean the 96th Team Affinity Tom Seaver would've been a better choice.
Phillies - Bobby Abreu - good choice
Marlins - Eury Perez - I guess he'll do, but Dontrelle Willis also hasn't gotten a 99 in a while.
Cardinals - JJ Wetherholt - We don't have a 99 Ozzie Smith, Lou Brock, Bob Gibson, or Stan Musial but JJ Wetherholt is top on their list for Cardinals players. @Dolenz_PSN I feel bad for you man.
Brewers - Jesus Made - Ryan Braun or Christian Yelich but they might be saving the latter for the lightning card. I mean I would've been happy if Brandon Woodruff or Devin Williams or Josh Hader got a card.
Cubs - Anthony Rizzo - Good choice, but a Lee Smith would've been nice.
Reds - Hunter Greene - I mean I guess he's alright but the 15th TA Johnny Bench we've ever gotten, Joe Morgan, or a Johnny Cueto would've been great.
Pirates - Konnor Griffin - Honus Wagner, Andrew McCutchen, or Bill Mazeroski would've been better options.
Dodgers - Adrian Beltre - I like it
Diamondbacks - Geraldo Perdomo - They keep avoiding Luis Gonzalez and Steve Finley for some reason.
Giants - Willie Mays - IN Team Affinity? A bit shocking but I like it
Rockies - Charlie Condon - Matt Holliday anyone? Even Vinny Castilla or Nolan Arenado
Padres - Idk who it is but if it's not Tony Gwynn or Trevor Hoffman (which it looks like it won't be Hoffman for sure) I'm not gonna be too happy. -
That's a lot to read bro...
But those cards are just new TA Programs, there are 30 new TA Missions within "My Journey", its possible we get more cards within that too.
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@DOCxMAVERICK_PSN said in Cards We SHOULD'VE GOTTEN For the New TA Drop:
That's a lot to read bro...
But those cards are just new TA Programs, there are 30 new TA Missions within "My Journey", its possible we get more cards within that too.
I think that is wishful thinking. I mean it would be nice but I would not get my hopes up
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They should’ve done Josh Smith for Texas with his fake face. Lol.
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I don't mind Granderson.
I would have been bummed if it was Piazza honestly, because he still needs a Hall of Fame card which I assume is coming in the next inning or two.
McNeil would have been the optimal choice for theme team
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@DOCxMAVERICK_PSN They are not going to add any more cards to the TA quest lines for teams. They haven't all year and they aren't likely to start now.
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I like the mix of players for variety. Some of those cards are fun new gems in ‘25 like Simpson and Jenkins so getting 99’s of them will be fun. Plus 99 guys like Albies and Berkman not being behind a paywall is refreshing.
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@Teak2112_MLBTS Grandy cards usually rake
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They just dropped images for TA collection
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@TheBigPapa55_PSN Hoffman would have been a terrible pick. The Padres are loaded with relievers. I know we need a 99 Hoffman, but this isn’t the time. The Padres last captain was a reliever. This needed to be a bat. It looks like Merrill which is a perfect choice. The Padres desperately need a CF option for their theme team and a position player captain is ideal.
