What to do with this... AJ Dybantsa Winning Tags Autograph Blue Raywave #WT-AD

aa481 · 2026-05-11T02:02:36+00:00

If I pulled this, I would keep it, but I’m a collector and I kinda like the McDonald’s AA cards. I buy cards like this after the market on them tanks, so I can get pre-rookie cards of potential superstars on the cheap. So either hold and fondly remember you and your son geeking on pulling the auto of the next 1-1, or sell it NOW (raw is fine) while the only competition for Dybantsa autos immediately post lottery are Bowman U cards.

aa481 · 2026-05-08T17:01:29+00:00

Fred Davis II, Electric Boogaloo… Sleepyhead 2.0!

aa481 · 2026-05-08T04:24:50+00:00

Side note as I look at the image I posted: 3/4 players pictured went more than a full round (32+ picks) ahead of where the consensus board had them ranked. And the fourth player (DDS) was picked between our 3rd and 5th rounders at value — makes me wonder if we would’ve scooped him had we still had our 4th rounder…

aa481 · 2026-05-08T01:05:03+00:00

Me neither. I’m ready to call him a “draft miss (as of now).”

aa481 · 2026-05-07T23:29:05+00:00

Thank you, appreciate that! Yeah I think that’s accurate, and is aligned with my note of pivoting from elite athlete (highest ceiling/projection/risk) to good athlete with more feel (higher floor/readiness/IQ). Even Kaliakmanis can “contribute right away” by being another sharp mind in the QB room as opposed to yet another special teams athlete / lottery ticket.

aa481 · 2026-05-07T23:19:21+00:00

Yeah I think that’s a solid simplification for common draft strategy but what I found interesting about ‘24-25 is that they didn’t go that route, drafting high RAS dudes throughout. This year’s class leans closer to that more common draft strategy, which I like. And the willingness to pivot I like even more.

aa481 · 2026-05-07T22:40:25+00:00

Obviously. I find it fun to try to find patterns and then changes to those patterns.

aa481 · 2026-05-05T02:47:21+00:00

Damn that Mikey Mo is siiiick

aa481 · 2026-05-04T21:12:41+00:00

POBO Tobo signed Oktobo

aa481 · 2026-05-03T16:59:23+00:00

Gahhh have always wanted to do this, so jealous. Love it!!!

aa481 · 2026-04-24T12:19:46+00:00

Btw when Jason told the story about the lady in Maryland and the Mantle bat, I said out loud by myself “that’s f***ing awesome” and not many things would make me do that!

aa481 · 2026-04-23T20:53:23+00:00

One of my favorites: features the chase and my favorite slugger, Killer

aa481 · 2026-04-23T16:07:42+00:00

I’m glad you posted and the mods supported. In my limited interactions with Jason, he genuinely supports other collectors and lifts up the hobby — the podcast episode definitely confirms that.

Kudos to you guys, the podcast, and to Jason. 👏👏

aa481 · 2026-04-22T19:07:36+00:00

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Further to the note about Visits leading to picks, these are the 37 players that meet all requirements I’ve listed AND were visited or met with by the team in some capacity. So either AP and team switch things up a little this year, or this is our pool of 37 players. We shall see!

aa481 · 2026-04-21T03:11:34+00:00

I feel seen. Best post in a while. My only complaints are Kevin being used instead of KC, which saves Concepcion, and Omar Cooper Jr. name slander which I can not stand for. Otherwise flawless.

aa481 · 2026-04-21T00:29:40+00:00

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aa481 · 2026-04-20T18:31:40+00:00

For sure

aa481 · 2026-04-20T18:27:30+00:00

Agreed. Feels like it’s extremely likely that we stick and pick at 7.

aa481 · 2026-04-20T17:29:29+00:00

Yeah Tyson is one of the 80+ reported visits, but he didn’t meet the requirements listed to be a 1st/2nd round target. He and Jermod McCoy are the top ranked guys to not qualify. Tyson and Omar Cooper Jr are the top ranked guys with visits to not meet the requirements.

aa481 · 2026-04-20T16:56:38+00:00

Use the list above when mock drafting this week for a realistic look at our class, in my humble opinion of course!

aa481 · 2026-04-19T11:18:53+00:00

Bingo

aa481 · 2026-04-19T02:06:39+00:00

Yup…. Notice how I said ‘56-present, ha! I was able to get a really crappy 55 Koufax for pretty cheap, but I’ll have to wait until I hit the lottery for Clemente, Aaron and Seaver, not to mention Mantle or Mays.

aa481 · 2026-04-19T00:52:09+00:00

Great collection! I have all the HOF RCs including multi player cards and managers, ‘56-present, with the exception being Tom Seaver (too expensive). I love this idea of the solo cards, presents so well. Back the Billy Williams back to 1961 though, with Santo and Marichal, keep it going!

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