I pretty much had to do this

After seeing this post at Dinged Corners about the New Mets Revival courtesy of Jason Bay, I was compelled to create a fitting tribute.



So who else clicked on the picture of Jason thinking it was an embedded video?

Also: I had COMPLETELY forgotten that Bay was originally an Expo. I'm really starting to slip.

The Best Upper Deck Pack I've Ever Opened

Every time I get mad at Upper Deck they send a spy out to make sure I end up with a loaded pack. Here's my first look at 2009 Upper Deck and boy, is it a doozy.

50 Julio Lugo

The cards have a gold stripe on the bottom that looks really good. I don't remember that on the preview images but it looks all classy and junk.

15 Adam Dunn

Here's the back, nice design. Everything in its own little compartment. The picture on the back is a cropped version of othe photo on the front, but it looks good.

78 Nick Swisher


22 Chipper Jones

Ok, all together now: WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

179 Torii Hunter

144 Andrew Miller

This card has a slight roller mark on it Mario, so you decide if you want it or not.

123 Jeff Francis

Another slight roller mark. You have to really eyeball it in the light to see it though.

461 Carlos Zambrano Season Highlights

This card celebrates his no hitter.

471 Team Checklist David Wright

Here's the checklist for you Mets fans.

HP-5 I WANT TO BELIEVE

Not a Mets fan. There is intelligent life out there!

20th Anniversary - 8 Touchdown Jesus

See why this pack is freaking awesome?

Mystery Discount card featuring Ken Griffey Jr.

This is the super thick decoy card. I'm not sure if the UD discount cards are all Griffey Jr, or if there are different pictures, but these are MUCH cooler than last year. Golf Claps for Upper Deck for making these interesting.

AL Aaron Laffey Autograph

Pitcher for the Indians.

452 Team Leaders Atlanta Braves

Let's say it agin... WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

466 Derek Jeter

This is the first card I've seen with a different picture on the front and back. Upper Deck has lots of Jeter photos apparently.

244 Carlos Delgado

277 Joe Mauer

Stars a Plenty. Check out that photo.

261 Derek Jeter

Sooz is jealous now...

310 Tom Gorzelanny

327 Randy Winn

361 James Shields

Note the transition from Devil Rays to Rays on the back.

Two Chippers, two Jeters, an Alien,Touchdown Jesus and an auto. Tough to top that. Thanks Upper Deck spies!