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    Rancho Cucamonga @ Inland Empire (successes)

    Went to my first ever Inland Empire game this morning. Everyone was glad to sign, but could never find Leon Landry afterwards. Thanks for the look.
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    Purdue @ UCLA

    Jeff Duncan is an assistant coach with the Boilermakers, Archi Cianfrocco has a son on the team and Scott Walter is an area scout. All were glad to sign. Thanks for the look.
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    Stanford @ UCLA (photo heavy)

    Just completed the 3-game Stanford series @ UCLA. Most of Stanford done Sunday (all the players were very gracious), UCLA ones Saturday, and the special appearance ones were just guessing that they'd be there. 1 set of Team USA for William. Thanks for the look.
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    These Devils wear jerseys

    Went to the UCLA/ASU game last night. Managed to get Deven Marrero 2/2 and Mike Benjamin 3/4 before the game. Marrero's triple won me a baseball bingo prize pack and UCLA won the game on a walk off homer. Great night all around. Thanks for the look!
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    Remember the Alamo!

    Continuing my tour of the area high schools :o , went to get Team USA 16U catcher Tyler Alamo today. Thanks for the look.
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    Rin Tin "Tim"

    Went to check out former Team USA 16U member Tim Lopes this afternoon. Also got him last year so I have extras for trade. PM if interested. Also, from this weekend, got Cody Keefer and Aaron Weimer from the 2011 UCLA team set. Thanks for the look.
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    Recent successes

    Went to the UCLA game last Tuesday and got Jiovanni Mier, who was sitting in the stands. (Long story as to why I would be carrying around a current minor leaguer's cards at a UCLA game; needless to say I am the only person to ever ask for his autograph at a UCLA game, much less recognize him)...
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    Recent Successes (Maryland @ UCLA/USC @ LB State)

    Went to check out UCLA's season opening series against Maryland. The Terps have former big leaguer Eric Milton on their staff. Also got UCLA freshman 2b Kevin Kramer. Yesterday, went to see USC and Long Beach State. The Trojans have former big leaguers Eric Munson and Gabe Alvarez. Scouting...
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    Cal State Fullerton Alumni Game

    Just came back from Cal State Fullerton and had a great time. First time going, but I hear they always have a large number of alumni who show up. Here are the successes: Active Players Justin Turner x2 Brett Pill x2 Ricky Romero x2 Kurt Suzuki x1 Vinnie Pestano x1 Mark Kotsay x3 Retired...
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    Cut to the Chase

    High School baseball season doesn't officially start in Southern California for a few more weeks, but that doesn't mean that scrimmages can't take place. Was cold as heck, but got Team USA 18U member Chase DeJong today. Thanks for the look! Jimmy
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    Area Code Games

    Just got back from the Area code Games in Long Beach and did OK. Got all the Team USA guys from out of the area who were present today and had a UCLA head coach John Savage team card handy just in case he made a cameo. Zach Green 5/5 Carson Kelly 4/4 Alex Bregman 3/3 Nelson Rodriguez 1/1 Chris...
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    Rancho Cucamonga v Lake Elsinore 7/13

    Went to a morning game between Rancho Cucamonga and Lake Elsinore today and here is the haul. Phil Plantier was a very nice guy, especially for 9:30 in the morning. Thanks for the read!
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    IP Visilia @ Rancho Cucamonga

    Took a day off from work today and braved the rare rainy California day and headed out to a morning game. Got everything I had for Visilia. No chance to get RC. David Nick 2/2 Tyler Skaggs 7/7 Doug Drabek 3/6 Keon Broxton 2/2 Jon Mark Owings 1/1 Mike Belfiore 1/1 Bobby Borchering 1/1 Eric...
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    Charge!

    Went to the Edison Chargers High School game today. The team has 3 players who played with various Team USA squads last year. Got these: Henry Owens 5/5 ('10 Topps USA) Christian Lopes 5/5 ('10 Topps USA) Timmy Lopes 6/6 (5 '10 Bowman Draft, 1 '10 Topps USA) Thanks for the read.
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    This Bud's for you!

    Went to check out a High School game today where former Cardinals/Phillies pitcher Bud Smith is the pitching coach. Got 6/6 (gave away 2 of the Appy League to parents/faculty) Coach of the other team was David Bacani and one of the parents was former Yankee minor leaguer Don Sparks. Thanks...
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    Bakersfield @ Rancho IP

    Took a hookie day from work today and went to my first minor league game and had my first go at some IP's. Thanks to greatdad for the peptalk on what to expect. Here's what I wound up with: Bakersfield: Robbie Ross 2/2 Fabio Castillo 1/0 (fellow grapher offered up one of his extra cards) Bill...
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