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  • Okay Kids... Today's Lesson = Never Give Up!

    By now I'm sure you've read or heard about Jason Lane's impressive MLBreturn this past Tuesday evening.

    If not, watch this:

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    Even if I wasn't a Padresfan, I'd be impressed with his impressive MLBcomeback that's been almost seven years in the making. The last time he played at the Major Leaguelevel, he was an outfielder back in 2007. Since then he's spent the bulk of that time at the AAA level for numerous MLB teams. Fast forward to Tuesday when he replaced Jesse Hahn on the mound in the top of the 4th. He then proceeded to retire all ten batters he faced in the Padres'loss to the Pirates.

    Who knows what the future holds in store for Mr. Lane. But one thing is for sure... it's a great comeback story whatever the outcome.

    I found a pair of Jason Lanecards sitting in one of my trade bait boxes. The first one is a really cool memorabilia card out of 2002 Fleer Box Score:



    In an era where memorabilia cards have lost its luster among many collectors, I actually applaud Fleer and their creative use of actual USA Today Baseball Weeklybox scores from the player's debut game.





    Unfortunately... Fleer screwed up. Lane actually made his MLB debut on May 10th, 2002... instead of on the 11th.






    It doesn't matter. It's the thought that counts. Next up is this sweet memorabilia card from 2002 Leaf Certified:


    I only own a handful of patch cards and it's probably safe to say that this is coolest of the bunch.

    Congratulations Jason on your amazing comeback! When I heard your story, this song immediately popped into my head:


    Happy Thursday and sayonara!

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    Great story to read & hear about. Now hopefully Lane & keep up the Ks & he'll a permanent place on the roster.
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      Cool. Kinda like the Rick Ankiel story, except he went from being a very impressive pitcher with a tremendous future, getting the yips, unable to pitch again, to reinventing himself as a very good outfielder. He was always an offensive threat.

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        He made his first MLB start two weeks ago and did really well. Right now he's back in the minors... but hopefully he'll be back sooner than later.

        Originally posted by texansrangerfan73 View Post
        Great story to read & hear about. Now hopefully Lane & keep up the Ks & he'll a permanent place on the roster.

        Same guy I was thinking about. Him and Sean Doolittle.

        Originally posted by jwgreen68 View Post
        Cool. Kinda like the Rick Ankiel story, except he went from being a very impressive pitcher with a tremendous future, getting the yips, unable to pitch again, to reinventing himself as a very good outfielder. He was always an offensive threat.
        Collecting autographs, game-used cards, & certain inserts/parallels of the following players/teams: Tony Gwynn/Padres, Kurt Suzuki/A's, Greg Maddux, Brett Favre/Packers, Steve Largent/Seahawks, Kobe Bryant/Lakers, & Devin Setoguchi/Sharks.

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