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06/21/2005 5:00 PM ET
Tribe inks 1st Round Draft Pick
Arizona standout outfielder Crowe signs; participates in 1st pro workout

The Cleveland Indians today agreed to terms with their 1st Round selection (14th overall) in this year's amatuer player draft, Trevor Crowe.  Crowe, who was named Co-PAC-10 Player of the Year following an outstanding season at the University of Arizona, leading his team to the NCAA College World Series, participated in his first professional workout at Jacobs Field following the contract signing.

BTD060742 – Cleveland Indians Baseball Cap (worn 06/21/05) 

Trevor has signed this cap "Trevor T. Crowe", adding the inscription "'05 #1 Pick" using a silver Sharpie on the top of the bill. "CROWE" is written in red under the bill along the crown.
BTD Price: $149.95    

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06/20/2006 5:00 PM ET
Reds' 1st Round Pick makes pro debut with Billings
Former Longhorn standout taken 8th overall; looks for quick start with the Mustangs

Drew Stubbs, the Reds' 1st Round selection in the 2006 amatuer player draft (#8 overall), began his professional career last night with the Billings Mustangs.  Stubbs, a standout collegian whose amatuer career included a NCAA Championship and a gold-medal with Team USA in the World University Championships, is expected to move quickly once he makes adjustments to the pace of the professional game.  

BTD060709 – Billing Mustangs Baseball Cap (Game Worn 06/20/06)
Drew has signed the cap on the top of the bill, placing his signature on the left side of the bill and the inscription “1st Professional Game 2006” on the right side of the bill.
BTD Price:      SOLD

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BTD060702 – B45 Model B141 Pro Select Bat (1st AAA Hit - 2008)
Drew has signed the barrel of the bat, placing his signature to the right of the logo, adding the inscription “1st AAA Hit 2008" above his signature.
BTD Price:  SOLD

BTD060710 – Louisville Bats Baseball Cap (1st AAA Game - 2008)
Drew has signed the cap on the top of the bill, placing his signature on the left side of the bill and the inscription “1st AAA Game 2008” on the right side of the bill.
BTD Price:      SOLD

BTD060711 – Chattanooga Lookouts Baseball Cap (1st AA Game - 2008)
Drew has signed the cap on the top of the bill, placing his signature on the left side of the bill and the inscription “1st AA Game 2008” on the right side of the bill.
BTD Price:      SOLD

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07/07/2008 7:30 PM ET
Rangers call up Harrison; wins MLB Debut
Lefty outduels All-Star Saunders to secure 3-2 win versus Angels

Matt Harrison limited the Los Angeles Angels to two runs in his major league debut and Josh Hamilton drove in two runs in a 3-2 Texas Rangers win Tuesday.  Harrison (1-0), recalled from Class AAA Oklahoma, scattered five hits and a walk over seven innings. He struck out one.

BTD060784 – Mizuno Pro Limited GZP13 Fielders Glove (used July 7, 2008)
Glove is from Matt's personal collection.  Matt has signed this glove, adding his number (54) using a silver Sharpie on the outer thumb and the inner palm.
BTD Price:     SOLD

BTD060794 – Texas Rangers Home Baseball Cap (worn July 7, 2008)
Cap is from Matt's personal collection.  Matt has signed this cap using a silver Sharpie on the top of the bill, adding his jersey number (54).
BTD Price:     SOLD

BTD060796 – Mizuno Wave 9-Spike Pro Limited Low G4 Spikes (worn July 7, 2008)
Spikes are from Matt's personal collection.  Matt has signed each spike using a silver Sharpie along the outer toe, adding his number (54)
BTD Price:     SOLD

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09/01/2008 8:00 PM ET
M's purchase Thomas' contract; debuts vs. Rangers
Lefty reliever to provide much needed help from the pen

On September 1, 2008 the Seattle Mariners purchased Thomas' contract from Triple-A Tacoma. Thomas made his major league debut on September 1, 2008, taking on the Texas Rangers. In one inning of work, he gave up no runs on no hits, walking none and striking out Marlon Byrd to end the game.

BTD060770 – Nike  ZoomAir Coop IV Baseball Spikes (worn 09/01/08)
These spikes come from Justin's personal collection.  Justin has both spikes along the outer toe, adding the inscription "MLB Debut Sept 1, 2008" on the tongue flap of the right spike.

BTD Price:     $249.95          Click HERE to order this item.  Be sure to include the item number.

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04/07/2009 11:30 PM ET
Veal makes Major League debut vs. Cardinals
Lefty reliever survives surreal inning in first Major League action

Donnie Veal, selected in last year's Rule 5 Draft, made his Major League debut tonight for versus the St. Louis Cardinals...and was it ever memorable!  Veal entered the game in the 5th inning, with the Pirates trailing 8-1.  The first batter he faced, Yadier Molina, homered on Donnie's third big league pitch.  Then, after striking out Joe Thurston and Kyle Lohse, Veal issued four-pitch walks to Skip Schumaker, Colby Rasmus, and Albert Pujols to load the bases.  Veal ended any further threat by quickly returning to form and striking out Chris Duncan to end the inning, making his final line for the inning 0-0, 9.00, 3 BB, 3 SO.

BTD061156 – Pittsburgh Pirates Road Cap (worn 04/07/09)
This cap comes from Donnie's personal collection.  Donnie has signed the cap on the top of the bill using a silver Sharpie, adding the inscription "Game Used Major League Debut April 7, 2009" on the crown of the cap.

BTD Price:     TBD          Click HERE to order this item.  Be sure to include the item number.

BTD061159 – Rawlings PRO1000-9PBM Fielders Glove (used 04/07/09)
This glove comes from Donnie's personal collection.  Donnie has signed the glove on the outer fingers using a silver Sharpie, adding the inscription "Game Used Major League Debut April 7, 2009".

BTD Price:     TBD          Click HERE to order this item.  Be sure to include the item number.

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08/19-20/2009 11:00 PM ET
Stubbs debuts; walk-off HR in 2nd game
Speed and defense were expected; power is a nice bonus

Drew Stubbs, the Reds' 1st round selection in the 2006 draft, made his Major League debut in centerfield for the Reds Wednesday night, going 2-4 with a double (his 1st ML hit) in the 3rd inning.  He followed up a solid debut with 10th-inning heroics the following day, hitting a walk-off home run (his 1st ML HR) in the bottom of the 10th to give the Reds the win over the San Francisco Giants.

BTD061030 - Louisville Slugger M301 Bat (Game Used 08/19-20/09)
Drew has signed this bat with inscriptions noting its use for his 1st Major League At-Bat (08/19), his 1st Major League Hit (08/19), and his 1st Major League HR (08/20).
BTD Price:     SOLD

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09/11/2009 11:00 PM PT
Angels call-up Pettit to provide needed OF depth
Speedy prospect was hitting .321 with 8 HR, 58 RBI, and 18 SB in 96 AAA games

Pettit, one of the Angels' top outfield prospects and a former Angels' Minor League Player of the Year, debuted as a pinch runner and remained in the game as a late-inning defensive replacement in the outfield against the White Sox.  Pettit, whose bat and speed have ranked him among the most consistent offensive players in the Minors since he was drafted in the 19th round of hte 2006 draft, will provide needed depth off the bench in preparation for an extended role with the big league club next season.

BTD061108 - Los Angeles Angels Home Cap (game worn 09/11/09)
Cap is from Chris's personal collection.  Chris signed the cap on the top of the bill, adding the inscription "MLB Debut 9-11-09 Game Used".
BTD Price:     $199.95          Click HERE to order this item.  Be sure to include the item number.

BTD061126 - Reebok Batting Gloves (used 09/11/09)
Gloves are from Chris's personal collection.  Chris has signed both gloves on the outer surface with the inscription "MLb Debut 9-11-09".
BTD Price:     $149.95          Click HERE to order this item.  Be sure to include the item number.

BTD061129 - Reebok Baseball Spikes (Game Used 09/11/09)
Spikes come from Chris's personal collection.  Chris has signed both spikes with the inscription "MLB Debut 9-11-09".
BTD Price:     $199.95          Click HERE to order this item.  Be sure to include the item number.