Some Recent Orioles Autographs

So far this year I've gotten less autographs than in past seasons. I've had less time than I've had in previous years but I guess getting married will do that to you. At least the quality of the autographs has made up for the decrease in quantity.

My favorite additions to the collection have been upgrading my Vlad, D-Lee and Hardy autographs to Orioles cards.

  

The biggest thrill by far was getting Vladdy to sign his first and only O's card. I even got to mention to him that I had seen him play with the Senators in the mid-90s and he commented that was "a long time ago."

 

Adding Derrek Lee not five minutes after I got Vlad was pretty exciting too.  Although his signature leaves a bit to be desired. 

 

Hardy signed for a bunch of fans on his first day back from his DL stint. And he's had a pretty good week at the plate too.

 

I don't have much nice to say about Gonzo at this point. But I am glad to finally have his only actual O's card signed.

 

 I didn't really know what to say to Simon. "All that murder accusation business over?" sounded a little heavy. He seemed happy to be back in Baltimore though. 

 

 I remember being a huge fan of this card when this set came out 15 odd years ago, so it's cool to have it signed now.

 

I'm confident that I haven't heard Russell say a word to anyone during the two times I've seen him sign. How quintessentially '80s is this card? Awesome. 

 

I was shocked to see JJ sign, he doesn't seem to enjoy it too much.