Monthly Failure Report: February 2020

No Response from February 2019:
Don Mattingly
Don Nelson
Drew Brees
James Paxton
Jordan Montgomery
Carlos Carrasco
Jason Witten
Luis Castillo
Rich Hill
Sean Doolittle
Sean Manaea
Steve Cishek
Terry Francona
Zack Godley
Chris Taylor
Jean Segura
Ryon Healy
Starling Marte
Trea Turner
Tyler Naquin
Jeremy Hellickson
Steve Kerr
Colin Powell
Todd Worrell
Mike Trout

Tanyon Sturtze

Tanyon Sturtze played in twelve MLB seasons, winning 40 games.  He worked mostly as a reliever and had a three-year stint with the Yankees late in his career.  Thanks, Tanyon!

Mailed: 2-4-20
Received Back: 2-22-20
Turnaround Time: 18 Days

Johnny Robinson

An offensive weapon the first few years of his career, Johnny Robinson became one of the all-time great Safetys, playing for the Texans/Chiefs franchise for twelve years.  He won a Super Bowl and three AFL titles, finishing his career with 57 regular season Interceptions, seven Pro Bowl nods, and a place in the Hall of Fame.  Thanks, Johnny!

Mailed: 2-4-20
Received Back: 2-22-20
Turnaround Time: 18 Days

Orlando Merced

Orlando Merced played in 13 MLB seasons, hitting 103 HR with 585 RBI and a .277 batting average.  He finished second in the 1991 NL Rookie of the Year voting.  Thanks, Orlando!

Mailed: 12-13-18
Received Back: 2-19-20
Turnaround Time: 433 Days

The Golden Brett

I had to get current Blues Executive VP Brett Hull to sign his rookie card, and he did not disappoint.  Hull, of course, had a Hall of Fame playing career.  Thanks again, Brett!

Mailed: 1-31-20
Received Back: 2-13-20
Turnaround Time: 13 Days

Jordy Nelson

Jordy Nelson played ten NFL seasons, nine of which were with the Packers.  He won a Super Bowl, made a Pro Bowl team, and caught 613 passes for 8,587 yards and 72 TDs.  Thanks, Jordy!

Mailed: 10-9-18
Received Back: 2-10-20
Turnaround Time: 489 Days

Dick LeBeau

Dick LeBeau spent 14 years with the Lions and was one of the all-time great Defensive Backs.  He made three Pro Bowl teams and was inducted into the Hall of Fame.  He intercepted 62 regular season passes.  Thanks, Dick!

Mailed: 1-31-20
Received Back: 2-8-20
Turnaround Time: 8 Days

Jason Varitek

Jason Varitek won two World Series, made three All-Star teams, and earned a Gold Glove and a Silver Slugger Award during his 15-year MLB career.  He played for the Red Sox for his entire career, hitting 193 Home Runs and driving in 757.  Thanks, Jason!

Mailed: 1-16-20
Received Back: 2-7-20
Turnaround Time: 22 Days

Mike Vrabel

Mike Vrabel was one of the league's best Linebackers over his 14 years in the NFL.  He played for the Steelers, Patriots, and Chiefs, winning three Super Bowls with New England and making a Pro Bowl team.  He also caught ten passes for ten TDs during the regular season, adding two more receptions for two TDs in the playoffs.  He's currently the Head Coach of the Tennessee Titans.  Thanks, Mike!

Mailed: 1-15-20
Received Back: 2-6-20
Turnaround Time: 22 Days

Danny Ferry

Danny Ferry averaged seven points per game over 13 NBA seasons, with the Cavaliers and Spurs.  He won a championship with the Spurs during his final season.  After his playing days, Ferry moved to the front office.  Thanks, Danny!

Mailed: 10-15-19
Received Back: 2-5-20
Turnaround Time: 113 Days

Kent Graham

Kent Graham played for four teams over nine NFL seasons, throwing for 7,801 yards and 39 TDs.  He ran for five touchdowns as well.  He mostly played as a backup QB.  Thanks, Kent!

Mailed: 8-26-19
Received Back: 2-4-20
Turnaround Time: 162 Days