The Top Five Diamond Awards Auction Items For Twins Geeks

[John Bonnes]

Wednesday night (12/9, 7PM) are the Diamond Awards, a virtual event that awards hardware to Twins' players and raised a ton of money to combat some very crummy neurological disease by the U of M Foundation. Because it's virtual this year, not only can you attend for free, but you can participate in the silent auction, a rare opportunity. So let's count down the best of the items up for bid.5. Byron Buxton Signed Jersey

There are a lot of signed Twins memorabilia on the auction, including some fan favorites like Nelson Cruz, Kenta Maeda and even a jersey signed by the entire 2020 Twins’ team. But seeing as readers of Twins Daily have been following Buxton obsessively since he was drafted, his signed jersey stands out, especially as it is still waiting for a first $100 bid.

 

4. Baseball Camp for kids (6-14)

The link above is to one package, but there are a couple of them, so make sure to look over the whole auction. This has everything a Twins’ crazy kid would want, including 30 hours(!) of instruction, a VIP day at the ballpark, a chance to meet a current Twins player and a full Twins uniform. 10-year-old John would’ve spontaneously combusted. A blue flash, a whiff of smoke. That would’ve been it. I’d have died happy.

 

3. Ron Yary Autographed Vikings Jersey

Having trouble finding a Christmas gift for your dad? How about an autographed jersey of Hall of Fame Vikings offensive lineman Ron Yary? The kicker is that was donated by Dick Bremer? It's your dad's best Christmas morning ever.

 

2. Golf w La Velle E Neal, III at White Bear Yacht Club

Like to golf? Like to talk Twins? Like to gossip? Or have a couple of clients that like any of these things? Bidding is already robust around this, but you’re going to find a way to write it off, and it all goes to charity, so go for it.

 

1. Booze. All The Booze

There are multiple boozy gift baskets available. It’s the perfect 2020 gift.

 

If you want to see (or buy) all the gifts, you can check out the auction here. Or to learn more about the Diamond Awards click here. Great time, great cause, great stuff.

 

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