Panini changed up the design of their annual Contenders set a bit this year by adding a border... and a fake QR code? That seems weird. I guess it's trying to fit with its game ticket-inspired theme and the fact that tickets to most events are becoming more digital and less physical these days. Here's a pack from a blaster box.
25 - Adolis Garcia - The former Cardinals farmhand suddenly became an All-Star last season. Odds might not be great that he'll continue on that path, but we'll see.
90 - Tim Anderson - I don't know why the first thing I think of when I see Tim Anderson is "bat flip", because that shouldn't be career-defining or anything.
44 - Giancarlo Stanton Green - Green foil parallels are a common retail occurrence. They don't scan well, though.
TTS-JB - Javier Baez Ticket to Stardom - I think this is my first card of Javy Baez on the Mets, or... well, we're not allowed to call them that on Panini cards. The New York team. Yeah.
64 - Miguel Rojas Optic Red Wave - Blasters come with a few Optic "wave" parallels. I'm guessing this is a red one, based on the background.
3 comments:
No logos, plus the facemasks over most of the batters, make these cards look very anonymous.
Yep, the reason why many stay away from Panini baseball cards...digging those all white Miami uniforms!
I try getting past Panini not having the license but these are just so lacking. And the photos seem a big small within the frame. Overall I don't mind the design.
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