I'm featuring 1988 Topps Cards featuring members of my beloved Blue Jays that are featured on this blog.
In the years before the trade that brought Roberto Alomar to town, second base was occupied by Neson Liriano and Manny Lee. Liriano and Lee platooned at the position after Damaso Garcia was shipped to the Braves in 1987.
Nelson Liriano actually retired with more triples than home runs. He was a stereotypical light hitting infielder whose claim to fame was a one-out triple in the ninth on April 23, 1989. That triple broke up a Nolan Ryan no-hit bid.
Needless to say, Robbie Alomar was one hell of an upgrade.
