Albert Pujols supposedly won't sign rookie cards at upcoming signing, $155 per sig.

thenavarro · January 12, 2009 10:31AM

I saw where Albert Pujols is doing a signing in MO in February and it costs $155 to get him to sign something. I thought to myself that it is a high price, but I'd like to have him on a signed rookie that wasn't released signed by the manufacturer. IE, I've got a signed Topps Finest, but I wanted a regular card signed for my HOF signed rookie collection. So, I contacted the people that are doing the signing, and while they are willing to take a mailed in card, they will not take a rookie card as they say that Albert won't sign them. I thought maybe they just didn't want to deal with it, so I asked them if I was able to get it in person at the event, would he sign a rookie then. They claimed that he won't sign it even if you are there in person, that he claims they are too valuable and won't do them.

$155.00 and you can't even get a rookie signed. I know a lot of these players are quirky just like we are, since we are all human beings, but sometimes it borders on being ridiculous. Here is a link to the signing:

http://www.millhouseaep.com/AlbertPujolsH%ttingClinic.html

Replace the % with an i as the robot at CU won't let me post it as it says its a forbidden word.

VitoCo1972 · January 12, 2009 10:33AM

Wow, you pay $155 for a signature, but he won't sign a rookie card because it makes it too valuable? I'd now like to hear from all the Pujols fans and see what their defense of that garbage is.

prscott933 · January 12, 2009 10:36AM

I read that as he doesn't want to hurt a valuable card by writing on it.

BunchOBull · January 12, 2009 10:37AM

<< I read that as he doesn't want to hurt a valuable card by writing on it. >>

I don't know if I buy that or not...

prscott933 · January 12, 2009 10:38AM

Either way it's still pretty stupid.

BunchOBull · January 12, 2009 10:40AM

<< Either way it's still pretty stupid. >>

I concur.

VitoCo1972 · January 12, 2009 10:46AM

This is just like golfers who won't sign golf balls anymore. What the heck does any celebrity care what they sign as long as it's not degrading or pornographic? ESPECIALLY when you're PAYING to have them sign it.

MBMiller25 · January 12, 2009 10:47AM

There has to be more to this story. I am sure he could care less what the value of his cards are, signed or not. Maybe its written in a contract with Topps/UD that he can not sign his rookie cards.

mickeymantle24 · January 12, 2009 10:53AM

What a Jerk!

thenavarro · January 12, 2009 10:53AM

Ex-hockey player Bobby Orr won't sign his rookie cards either.

Mike

mickeymantle24 · January 12, 2009 10:56AM

I would sign anything for $155 a pop

frankhardy · January 12, 2009 10:59AM

That stinks. No wonder it is impossible to find a Topps Traded PSA/DNA card.

lsutigers1973 · January 12, 2009 10:59AM

<< There has to be more to this story. I am sure he could care less what the value of his cards are, signed or not. Maybe its written in a contract with Topps/UD that he can not sign his rookie cards. >>

I would have to agree with this. Maybe it was in one of his original card company contracts.

HeritageAddict · January 12, 2009 11:02AM

I wish it were a little closer so I could try it in person for you, but it's about a 3 hour drive for me. There are a couple of board members I know of that are close to that area though.

BunchOBull · January 12, 2009 11:03AM

Mike, you may have to pull a "Ventura" on him.

austinchau · January 12, 2009 11:08AM

I sign my rookie card for about $5. lmk if you guys are interested.

fandango · January 12, 2009 11:09AM

Pujols is under contract with Topps and Upper Deck....he is unable to sign a card other than his contracted cards ...(that is whY TTM usually only work with retired players)

as far as memorabilia, he signs mainly for his Charity Foundation link

swartz1 · January 12, 2009 11:14AM

wait 5 years...his auto will be $25

nam812 · January 12, 2009 11:17AM

<< wait 5 years...his auto will be $25 >>

So you're saying that in 5 years when he turns 37 his auto will be down to $25? Nice.

Ahmanfan · January 12, 2009 11:18AM

Mike it's about 2 hours for me. if it was more local i'd try for you.
John

lsutigers1973 · January 12, 2009 11:20AM

<< So you're saying that in 5 years when he turns 37 his auto will be down to $25? >>

In 5 years he will be 43.

fandango · January 12, 2009 11:24AM

no he will be 46 in 5 years.....hes 41 right?

gotta love when the haters can only bring up the guys age......LOL THAT IS SO CLASSIC!

prscott933 · January 12, 2009 11:26AM

<< I wish it were a little closer so I could try it in person for you, but it's about a 3 hour drive for me. There are a couple of board members I know of that are close to that area though. >>

holy crap, i did a google maps and i see that i could walk there.

Elemenopeo · January 12, 2009 11:27AM

<< http://www.millhouseaep.com/AlbertPujolsH%ttingClinic.html

Replace the % with an i as the robot at CU won't let me post it as it says its a forbidden word. >>

This is the part that cracks me up.

thenavarro · January 12, 2009 11:30AM

<< 

<< I wish it were a little closer so I could try it in person for you, but it's about a 3 hour drive for me. There are a couple of board members I know of that are close to that area though. >>

holy crap, i did a google maps and i see that i could walk there. >>

If anyone goes, board member MBMiller25 I believe is looking for someone to get him a graph. Matt's a great guy and I'd help him if I could but I live in Texas and won't be attending.

Mike

cwazzy · January 12, 2009 11:32AM

<< 

<< I wish it were a little closer so I could try it in person for you, but it's about a 3 hour drive for me. There are a couple of board members I know of that are close to that area though. >>

holy crap, i did a google maps and i see that i could walk there. >>

Hey Paul! You wanna sign up for the hitting class? I'm game!

Chris

Nugen · January 12, 2009 11:33AM

Navarro, do you have a Lenny Moore auto rookie? I will be attending the Ed Block Award dinner this year in Baltimore and he is usually at the event along with other retired Colts and current NFL players. LMK.

PS are you the lepercaun or the dude next to him?

fandango · January 12, 2009 11:34AM

the dude next to the leper

thenavarro · January 12, 2009 11:36AM

<< Navarro, do you have a Lenny Moore auto rookie? I will be attending the Ed Block Award dinner this year in Baltimore and he is usually at the event along with other retired Colts and current NFL players. LMK.

PS are you the lepercaun or the dude next to him? >>

That would be awesome if you would get one signed for me. When would you need the card by? Does anyone know what his rookie card is?

I'm the dude next to the Leprechaun, I was always a little too fat to be the leprechaun and when I was there we had a red headed one!!

Mike

detroitfan2 · January 12, 2009 11:36AM

Isn't there some guy out of Minnesota that has some autographed Pujols rookies for sale?

fandango · January 12, 2009 11:39AM

<< Isn't there some guy out of Minnesota that has some autographed Pujols rookies for sale? >>

just say what you mean

swartz1 · January 12, 2009 11:39AM

How many gold gloves does Pujols have?

gregm13 · January 12, 2009 11:44AM

I think it's completely retarded when players won't sign a particular card or write a particular inscription. E.g. - Art Monk won't sign his rc, Lynn Swann won't sign his Goal Line Art card, Joe Namath won't sign any insriptions... It makes no sense to me..

Greg M.

fandango · January 12, 2009 11:44AM

7x All-Star selection (2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008)
World Series champion (2006)
4x Silver Slugger Award winner (2001 3b, 2003 OF, 2004 and 2008 1b)
Gold Glove Award winner (2006)
2x NL MVP (2005, 2008)
2x The Sporting News Player of the year Award (2003, 2008)
2001 NL Rookie of the Year
2003 NL Hank Aaron Award
2004 NLCS MVP
2008 Roberto Clemente Award
2008 NL Players Choice Award as NL's Outstanding Player

swartz1 · January 12, 2009 11:46AM

I thought you said one...

fandango · January 12, 2009 11:46AM

First NL rookie to hit at least .300 with 30 home runs, 100 RBIs and 100 runs scored

-First major leaguer to make 30 starts at four different positions in a single season (1B, 3B, LF, RF)

-Fastest player to 20 HR's in a season

-Tied with Pete Rose for most consecutive seasons leading the MLB in runs scored (3).

-Most HR's in the month of April (14)

-Most hits in an NLCS (14)

-Most total bases in an NLCS (28)

-Most RBI's by an NL rookie (130)

-Most TB be an NL rookie (353)

-Most Extra base hits by an NL rookie (88)

-Most HR's in a single postseason by a Cardinal (6)

-Most runs scored by a Cardianls rookie (110)

-Tied with Ralph Kiner for most HR's in first three seasons (114)

-Played 1B, 3B, SS, LF, RF, and DH, in one season (2002)

-Only player to hit 30+ HR's in all of his first 5 seasons

-Only player to hit .300 with 100 runs, 100 RBI, and 30 home runs in each of his first two, three, four, and five, seasons

-Fastest player to reach BOTH 1,000 career hits and 200 home runs

-Only player to win the Silver Slugger Award for three different positions (1B, 3B, OF)

-Three time NL Player of the Month

-Five time Man of the Year from the St. Louis chapter of BBWAA

-Has played in the Junior College, Minor League, and Major League, World Series'

-Arizona Fall League Hall of Famer

-Arizona Fall League Team of the Decade member

-All Busch Stadium Cardinals 1B

-Cardinals rookie records for home runs, doubles, RBIs, extra-base hits, runs and total bases

-Most HR's by a Cardinals rookie (37)

-1995 All State Team Member

-1996 All State Team Member

-1997 All State Team Member

-1997 Hit a HR that landed on top of a 25 foot air conditioning unit 450 feet from home plate, at the age of 17

-1998 All State Team Member

-1999 Turned unassisted triple play at SS, and hit HR, in his first game in college

-2000 Maple Wood Community College retires Albert's number 33 after just one season of play for them.

-2000 Cardinals Minor League Player of the Year

-2000 Baseball America's Midwest League's best batting prospect

-2000 Baseball America's Top Defensive 3B

-2000 Midwest League All-Star

-2000 Midwest League Most Valuable Player

-2000 Most Valuable Player of the PCL Playoffs

-2001 NL Rookie of the Year

-2001 Baseball America Major League Rookie of the Year

-2001 Top N.L. rookie by Baseball Weekly, The Sporting News, Baseball Digest, and the Players' Choice Awards

-2001 Topps Rookie All Star (3B)

-2001 Larry Doby Award

-2001 NL Silver Slugger (3B)

-2002 NL All Star

-2003 NL Silver Slugger (OF)

-2003 NL All Star

-2003 Cardinals Roberto Clemente Award Nominee

-2003 Players' Choice Major League Player of the Year

-2003 NL Batting Title

-2003 NL Hank Aaron Award

-2003 National League's Outstanding Player

- 2003 The Sporting News N.L. All-Star team 1B

-2003 Sporting News Major League Player of the Year

-2004 NL All Star

-2004 NL Silver Slugger (1B)

-2004 NLCS Most Valuable Player

-2004 The Sporting News N.L. All-Star team 1B

-2005 NL All Star

-2005 NL Most Valuable Player

-2005 Cardinals Roberto Clemente Award Nominee

-2005 Baseball America Major League Player of the Year

-2005 Oscar Charleston Award

-2005 Most Valuable Player Award as presented by the Negro Leagues Museum

-2005 Named 1B Major League Baseball Latino Legends Team

-2005 National League Champion

...and counting.

thenavarro · January 12, 2009 11:50AM

I bet he'd sign one for Fandango!!

Fandango, your passion for Pujols is admirable, it's fun to watch.

Mike

Ahmanfan · January 12, 2009 11:53AM

Mike it is '56 topps!

John

TheHun · January 12, 2009 11:54AM

I don't own ANY Pujols cards ... and that's ok.

fandango · January 12, 2009 11:55AM

thanks Mike...

but actually right now im more into my Caramel Cards!

just have to support Pujols when i can....

MBMiller25 · January 12, 2009 11:57AM

<< Fandango, your passion for Pujols is admirable, it's fun to watch. >>

He's a great player, I truly enjoy watching him play the game.

Ahmanfan · January 12, 2009 11:58AM

Nugen who else is usually at this dinner? I am collecting the HOF signed fb RC set. here is my set if you want to take a look:

fb rc autos

I already have Moore but there are a number of guys I dont have. art donovan, eric dickerson, and ted hendricks are 3 that I need.

John

storm888 · January 12, 2009 12:00PM

"Pujols is under contract with Topps and Upper Deck....he is unable to sign a card other than his contracted cards ..."

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If the event coordinators had simply said that to thenavarro, there would have been no controversy.

IchiroDeported · January 12, 2009 12:48PM

"People have said, “Albert, I would give anything to be able to play baseball like you.” They may look at my abilities and think that being a great baseball player is the goal of my life. Believe it or not, baseball is not the chief ambition of my life. Becoming a great baseball player is important to me, but it is not my primary focus. Because I know the Hall of Fame is not my ultimate final destination.

My life’s goal is to bring glory to Jesus. My life is not mostly dedicated to the Lord, it is 100% committed to Jesus Christ and His will. God has given me the ability to succeed in the game of baseball. But baseball is not the end; baseball is the means by which Dee Dee and I glorify God. Baseball is simply my platform to elevate Jesus Christ, my Lord and Savior.

"I would also rather be known as a great husband and father than an All-Star baseball player. Perhaps one day I could be honored with an invitation into Baseball’s Hall of Fame. That would certainly be a boyhood dream of mine come true, but it is a far greater honor that one day I will be in heaven with God to enjoy Him forever.

How do I know that I will spend eternity with God in heaven?

Simple, because I charge $155 for my magical signature and I'm buying my way into heaven...and if there is ANY money leftover I'll take Fandango with me... Now step off haters i gotta go count my greenbacks. " And next year, im charging double! and the only thing I'll sign is your scrotums!"

StanTheManMusial · January 12, 2009 1:33PM

<<Albert Pujols Hitting Clinic

Coming Early February -2009 Date-Time TBD (Bats only no bags/helmets)

Public Autograph Session Before Clinic

Clinic Cost: $155 Per Player (Cash or Check Only at facility)

* No bats or jerseys Please !

Public Autograph Session: (Cost $155 per signature/ Cash or Check Only at Facility)

All proceeds go to the Millhouse AEP Facility

Clinic Includes:

Free autograph 8x10 Photo and Millhouse AEP/PUJOLS 5 Clinic T-Shirt>>

Yeah, Albert Pujols is such a bad person for donating his time for FREE. I love how some like to knock a person, and don't even know what they are saying when they are doing it. I guess it's easier to be critical of someone, rather than give them credit for a good deed that will help others. Typical of certain folks on here..

bigwilli · January 12, 2009 1:35PM

And next year, im charging double! and the only thing I'll sign is your scrotums!" ......

detroitfan2 · January 12, 2009 1:37PM

<< <<Albert Pujols Hitting Clinic

Coming Early February -2009 Date-Time TBD (Bats only no bags/helmets)

Public Autograph Session Before Clinic

Clinic Cost: $155 Per Player (Cash or Check Only at facility)

* No bats or jerseys Please !

Public Autograph Session: (Cost $155 per signature/ Cash or Check Only at Facility)

All proceeds go to the Millhouse AEP Facility

Clinic Includes:

Free autograph 8x10 Photo and Millhouse AEP/PUJOLS 5 Clinic T-Shirt>>

Yeah, Albert Pujols is such a bad person for donating his time for FREE. I love how some like to knock a person, and don't even know what they are saying when they are doing it. I guess it's easier to be critical of someone, rather than give them credit for a good deed that will help others. Typical of certain folks on here..

>>

ripkenintheminors · January 12, 2009 1:40PM

<< "Pujols is under contract with Topps and Upper Deck....he is unable to sign a card other than his contracted cards ..."

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If the event coordinators had simply said that to thenavarro, there would have been no controversy. >>

Agreed. Sometimes I have found that the player may have no idea as to what he will and will not sign. I have a pair of autographs that I obtained despite the fact that they "were not supposed to sign autographs" at that time.

lanemyer85 · January 12, 2009 2:32PM

wonder if he'll sign a bottle of HGH...

joestalin · January 12, 2009 2:35PM

<< wonder if he'll sign a bottle of HGH... >>

DOH

VitoCo1972 · January 12, 2009 3:42PM

<< wonder if he'll sign a bottle of HGH... >>

*Jim Ross Wrestling Voice*
OOOOOOOH OOOOOOOOOH. HE DID IT, HE DID IT! THAT'S FANDANGO'S MUSIC!!!!!

Albert Pujols supposedly won't sign rookie cards at upcoming signing, $155 per sig.

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