Perusing the checklist, (which of course is subject to change), I see that many of the players who will appear on this set are in the the low minors (Class A, Rookie Leagues). Not too many players in AA or AAA leagues, which I think defeats the purpose of getting the MiLB license. But then again, who's to say that Topps won't come up with a product for the teams in both of the high levels later in the year. Many GCL and Arizona teams represented, as well as a handful of players from the five A leagues (Carolina, California, Florida, Midwest, SAL). All 30 MLB teams have players among the first 200 cards. The team with the most? The Yankees of course.
Now I know what many of you are thinking. "Why the sudden interest in minor league cards?" Well, because the set utilizes the 2010 Topps design, I thought it would make a nice complementary set to add to the 2010 collection. And while I'm not planning on looking for relics and autos, the base inserts (which does by the way have AA and AAA players) are worth getting. And thanks to the CMG agreement, we will also get ten HOF players in their minor league unis (Babe Ruth, Rickey Henderson, and eight others).
It looks to be a fun set. Can't wait to see what full master sets will run on the Bay in March.
Sincerely,
JayBee Anama
