Alex started his career with the White Sox, and finished with Florida - spending a total of about 10 years (10 playing years over a span of 11 years). Alex was a solid starting pitcher for Chicago for a number of years, and even kept it up through the final years with Florida.
Alex was never an MVP, but someone that was a solid part of the team.
As for the cards shown above, almost all are Chicago related and heavy on the early 90s, but not a surprise there.
Next up...
Dave Fleming did not last as long, or play as well as Alex, but for a couple years, he was "there" - in 1992 and 1993. He sputtered and after 4 and a half years with Seattle, a short stint with the Royals was all to end his career after the 1995 season.
Lastly, and most dependably from the group...
I remember Jim most for his time in the 90s with California/Anaheim, but he spent just as long (a bit longer actually), with St. Louis. Jim won a number of golden glove awards, even a silver slugger award, and was in the top 5 for MVP voting a couple years as well.
Jim hit almost 400 career home runs, with a .284 career average, but never did get a World Series to his name unfortunately.
Now, all that said, what do these cards do for me and my collection? Well, with a handful of set helpers, and the Fleming Scouting Report insert...not too bad considering I'm not a PC guy.
Can't believe I am blanking on Alex Fernandez, but 11 years in the bigs and I don't recall him somehow. Edmonds though was one of the first players I ever saw live when the Angels visited the Yankees at the old stadium in 1996. I don't PC him, but I don't turn down his inserts either lol.
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