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MLB Free Agency Kicks Off

You don’t have to look too hard to see how quickly a team can reap the benefits of success in free agency. Fans and Yankees memorabilia collectors can thank newbies Mark Teixeira, C.C. Sabathia and A.J. Burnett for their latest versions of Yankees World Series items. A new set of superstars filed for free agency this morning including Jason Bay, Matt Holliday and John Lackey. While Red Sox autograph collectors hope to re-sign their 31-year old left fielder, it looks like Holliday and Lackey will be donning new MLB jerseys come 2010.

Johnson Looks To Lock Up Chase

Fans and NASCAR memorabilia collectors are on the verge of witnessing history in the Sprint Cup Series. With Jimmie Johnson on the verge of winning his fourth consecutive Cup championship, it’s no surprise that searches for his autographed NASCAR photos and licensed racing apparel are at all-time highs. As the Chase turns to Texas, the three-time reigning champion has a monstrous 184-point lead over teammate Mark Martin with only three races left in 2009. It would take something like a miracle to catch the 48 team this late in the season. Johnson currently owns a demonstrative 29% winning percentage in NASCAR’s playoff.

Yanks, Phils Set For Game Six

Fans and Yankees memorabilia collectors have given manager Joe Girardi a fair amount of flak during the team’s postseason run. Despite being within 27 outs of their 27th World Championship, the Yankees manager has rested his hopes on three starters on a combined nine days rest. While A.J. Burnett autographs have been popular MLB memorabilia items over the past few months, the 32-year old seemed over-excited and under-rested during game 5, a game the Yankees would lose 8-6.

The storyline is thick for the defending World Series Champs, their fans and sports autograph collectors as Pedro Martinez will take the hill tonight looking to push the series to a decisive game seven.

Yanks Rock Lidge, Take 3-1 Lead

A season-long battle to repeat as champions came all but crashing down in just a mere two minutes Sunday. Philadelphia Phillies’ closer Brad Lidge was unable to hold a 4-4 tie in the top of the ninth inning, and the Yankees rallied to a 7-4 victory to take a 3-1 series lead in the 2009 World Series. While Johnny Damon’s double steal and A-Rod’s clutch go-ahead double will be unforgettable for fans, Yankees autographs collectors and anyone who has invested in 2009 Yankees World Series memorabilia, the image of the Phillies closer give up yet another lead is one all too familar for fans and Phillies memorabilia collectors.

With a 3-1 lead in their pocket, the Yankees and Phillies face off tonight at Citizens Bank Park with the champagne on ice and the World Series trophy waiting in the visitors’ locker room.

Exciting Start To ‘09 NBA Season

Fans and NBA memorabilia collectors were treated to an exciting start to the 2009-’10 regular season as the Boston Celtics defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 95-89. In a rematch of the 2008 Eastern Conference Finals, the big three of Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce and Ray Allen combined for 52 points while Rasheed Wallace put in 12 off the bench.

Lebron James put in a game-high 38, but that wasn’t enough as the Pierce hit clutch shot after clutch shot in the game’s final 90 seconds to give the Celtics their first victory in Quicken Loans arena in almost three seasons. The game had to remind fans and Celtics autographs collectors of the 2008 Playoffs when Pierce was practically unstoppable.

The NBA’s best team at home last season, the Cavs will look to bounce back on the road against rookie Jonny Flynn and the Minnesota Timberwolves tomorrow night at the Target Center.

All Eyes On Blake Griffin

Some breaking news for fans and basketball autograph collectors: Clippers rookie Blake Griffin has a broken left kneecap and will likely miss most of the first two months of the season. It’s another tough break for the Clippers, although it seems fans and Clippers memorabilia collectors actually do have a lot to look forward to this season. Along with Griffin, the Clips have solid front court talent in the forms of Chris Kaman and Marcus Camby. The electrifying Baron Davis will be running the point, but all fans, season ticket holders and sports memorabilia eyes will be on top pick Griffin and his acclimation to life in the NBA.

Jordan Still Top Asset

Yesterday marked one of the truly important moments in sports history. A young man named Michael Jordan stepped onto an NBA court for the first time back on October 26th, 1984. While fans and NBA memorabilia collectors could never imagine the career that would come to be, Jordan would go on to become the greatest player in basketball history and one of the truly iconic figures in American history. Few sports autographs are more in demand each and every day than Michael Jordan signed items, and with Jordan’s entrance into the Pro Basketball Hall of Fame this past summer that demand may be more intense than ever.

Ozzie Smith Items Set For Auction

The best news for an MLB memorabilia collector during a recession? Player’s and star’s restaurants going out of business, and some of the rare sports memorabilia lining their walls hits the open market. Just is the case for fans and Cardinals memorabilia collectors. As the legendary Ozzie Smith had to close the doors on his two decade-old restaurant, many unique and rare items including autographed baseball jerseys, photos and displays.

Sakic Items Up For Auction

A prominent sports collectibles magazine has a featured article this week stating that NHL memorabilia collectors will be able to bid on a limited edition of NHL jerseys from Joe Sakic’s retirement night. Worn by Colorado players during the first game of the current NHL season, the set will include 20 game-used hockey jerseys and four that were game-issued but not worn on the ice. The NHL also plans to let fans bid on up to 12 game-used pucks. The bidding runs through October 29th.

Jordan Rookie Jersey Set For Sale

Vintage jersey specialist Mitchell & Ness has been a hit for fans looking for vintage sports apparel and throwback NFL jerseys, but fans and NBA memorabilia collectors may have to stretch their wallets a little farther with the company’s newest product. M&N is set to release the Michael Jordan rookie jersey, an exact replica of the Bulls jersey his young airness wore back in his rookie campaign of 1984-85. The jersey will be limited to only 1,264 editions, one for every game of Jordan’s professional career, and will sell for $375 a pop.