Tuesday, July 17, 2012

1976 Topps - Leo Cardenas.

Finally got set up with a scanner. Most of my cards are still in storage since I am the only one of my family in Texas. Mrs. Spiff and the kiddos are still waiting for the house to (hopefully) sell before moving down to join me. Since the scanner is not mine I will have to get used to it some before it gets as easy to turn out posts as it was before the move.

With only one card book to choose from we come to the next card in the 1976 Topps set, number 587. Leo Cardenas had struggled in 1975 and really needed to improve his hitting to keep a spot on the team in 1976.

Apparently he wasn't able to improve enough at the plate during Spring Training in 1976. The Rangers released him on March 24th. He was unable to catch on with another team. After 16 Major League seasons, Mr. Automatic's career was over.

8 comments:

Play at the Plate said...

Welcome to the "neighborhood"! I hope the rest of the family gets to join you soon.

James Crabtree said...

Is this blog defunct?

Spiff said...

No, it is not. I am still in the process of getting moved and settled into a new job so that has cut my posting time sharply. I am planning on getting back to posting soon I hope.

Dave Tobik said...

It's not defunct - it just on sabbatical and may be canceled.

Spiff said...

You planning on canceling it Dave? I'm not.

Play at the Plate said...

That's good to hear Spiff! :)

Jim from Downingtown said...

Spiff,

How about a series on the starting nine on opening day 1972?

George Scroggins said...

You need to post something. How long does it really take?