The First White Sox Doubles Trade

Drumroll please!

The first ever White Sox doubles trade goes to...

Payton!

Who is Payton you may wonder? Payton is the son of Adam of Thoughts And Sox. While Adam collects the Red Sox, Payton collects White Sox cards.

I received a large package in the mail today. Inside, there were five small wrapped packages. While opening each package, I discovered that the wrapping paper was actually pages of ESPN magazine.

I don't subscribe because I get to catch up on all the issues that I missed when I get the oil changed in my car. So this was a nice treat.

In all, there were 112 White Sox cards. 91 of those cards, I still needed. So, Payton will be getting quite a haul in return. There was also a handwritten note, from Payton. Not only do I like the cards you sent... I love them! Almost all of the cards came from a period where I didn't collect, so it's always enjoyable seeing cards for the first time.

And yes, being around friends and family, I will have a merry Christmas. I hope you have a merry Christmas as well, Payton!

What did Payton send that I needed? Let's find out!

1991 Studio
33 – Scott Fletcher

1992 Ultra
39 – Ron Karkovice
41 – Donn Pall

1994 Bowman
651 – Joe Hall

1994 Ultra
32 – Joey Cora
336 – Craig Grebeck

1994 Upper Deck
468 – Roberto Hernandez

1995 SP Championship Series Die Cut
141 – Alex Fernandez

1996 Leaf Preferred
141 – Chris Snopek

1996 Stadium Club
7 – Ray Durham
54 – Lyle Mouton

1997 Finest
259 – Jaime Navarro

1998 Bowman
147 – Jeff Abbott

1998 Donruss
287 – Greg Norton
319 – Jeff Abbott

1998 Finest
31 – Mike Cameron
191 – Ray Durham

1998 Leaf Rookies & Stars
114 – Mike Cameron
235 – Mario Valdez
244 – Mike Caruso
264 – Jeff Abbott

1998 Pacific
58 – Matt Karchner
60 – Dave Martinez

1998 Pacific Online
159 – Jeff Abbott
164 – Mike Caruso
165 – Carlos Castillo
168 – Scott Eyre

1998 Pinnacle Performers
96 – Jeff Abbott

1998 Stadium Club
11 – Mike Cameron
167 – James Baldwin
197 – Jaime Navarro
339 – Ray Durham
346 – Mike Caruso

1998 Topps Gallery
37 – Ray Durham
110 – Mike Cameron

1999 Bowman
128 – Jeff Liefer

1999 Topps
364 – Bobby Howry
413 – Jim Parque

1999 Ultra
106 – Ray Durham

1999 UD Choice
71 – Mike Caruso

1999 UD Ultimate Victory
28 – Ray Durham

2000 Fleer Gamers
7 – Chris Singleton
80 – Ray Durham

2000 Fleer Tradition
161 – Mike Sirotka

2000 Skybox
43 – Ray Durham
57 – Bobby Howry
97 – Chris Singleton

2000 Stadium Club
9 – Mike Caruso

2000 Ultra
46 – Ray Durham
213 – Mike Caruso

2000 Upper Deck
79 – Bobby Howry
277 – Aaron Myette
352 – Brook Fordyce
355 – Greg Norton

2001 Absolute Memorabilia
148 – David Wells

2001 Donruss Classics
93 – Carlos Lee

2001 Pacific
92 – Ray Durham

2001 SP Authentic
33 – Magglio Ordonez

2001 SP Legendary Cuts
75 – Minnie Minoso

2001 Stadium Club
9 – Chris Singleton
47 – Ray Durham
107 – Jose Valentin
129 – Mark Johnson

2001 UD Victory
219 – Jose Valentin

2002 Absolute Memorabilia
34 – Keith Foulke

2002 Bowman
437 – Dan Wright

2002 Bowman Gold
437 – Dan Wright

2002 Donruss Elite
81 – Ray Durham

2002 Leaf
107 – Ray Durham

2002 SP Authentic
37 – Kenny Lofton

2002 Topps Traded
T43 – Ryan Kohlmeier
T60 – Todd Ritchie

2002 Ultra
160 – Chris Singleton

2002 Upper Deck
622 – Todd Ritchie
623 – Jon Rauch

2002 UD 40 Man
1087 – Kenny Lofton

2002 UD Chasing History
CH15 – Kenny Lofton

2002 UD Vintage
112 – Jon Garland

2003 Donruss Champions
292 – Josh Stewart

2003 Fleer Showcase
10 – Bartolo Colon

2003 Topps
246 – Jose Valentin
267 – Jerry Manuel

2003 Upper Deck
122 – Jose Valentin
125 – Jon Garland

2004 Bowman Draft
BDP127 – Arnie Munoz

2004 Studio
53 – Joe Borchard

2004 Upper Deck
121 – Billy Koch


91 cards! That is impressive! It would have been more, but I have received a couple of the cards in the last week or so.

So, let's see. That's 91 cards that I didn't have. I'll double that number. 21 cards that I did have. I'll match that number. So, Payton will be getting 203 different White Sox cards!

Thank you, Payton (and Adam) for your generosity! All of these cards will have a wonderful new home. I hope that you like the cards I am sending in return. I picked them out special. I will get them in the mail after Christmas. This way, you'll get one last Christmas present to open.