Friday, March 27, 2015

IP Chicago Cubs Spring Training Recap at Sloan Park 175+ cards signed photo ops and more 3/27/15

Mesa, AZ- Wow today was great I got so many guys and a ton of cards signed. This was my first full day here and I did really well. Thanks to everyone who signed here is what I got I got them in alphabetical but I am not sure if I can continue to do that because it took a very long time:
Daily total: 177

Trip total: 208

From top left to bottom right:
Tyler Alamo 2011 Bowman Team USA 16u National Team baseball card AUTOGRAPH #'d 481/499
Tyler Alamo 2011 Bowman Chicago Cubs custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Tyler Alamo 1980 Topps Chicago Cubs custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Tyler Alamo 1980 Topps Chicago Cubs custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Tyler Alamo 1985 Topps Team USA custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Tyler Alamo 1952 Topps Perfect Game custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Tyler Alamo 2015 Topps Chicago Cubs custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Adbert Alzolay Turkey Red Boise Hawks custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Adbert Alzolay 2015 Topps Chicago Cubs custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH

Tyler Alamo:
This is me and Tyler when he signed for me

Tyler was so nice but I guess you can't tell from the photo.. He signed all the cards I handed him and gave me a beautiful signature. Thanks Tyer!

Adbert Alzolay: Adbert's English needs work and so does his penmanship but he signed my two cards. Thanks Adbert.

From top left to bottom right:
Gioskar Amaya 2013 Bowman Chicago Cubs baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Gioskar Amaya 2014 Topps Pro Debut Kane County Cougars baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Gioskar Amaya 2014 Grandstand Daytona Cubs baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Gioskar Amaya 1962 Topps Sporting News Florida State League All-Star custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Gioskar Amaya 1990 Topps Daytona Cubs custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Gioskar Amaya 2003 Topps Future Star Boise Hawks custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Justin Amlung 1990 Topps Daytona Cubs custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Justin Amlung 2014 Grandstand Kane County Cougars baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Justin Amlung 2014 Bowman Louisville Cardinals custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH

Gioskar Amaya: Gioskar was very nice and signed everything I had he is working one becoming a catcher now.

Justin Amlung: Justin was very nice when signing he signed all and took his time. Thanks Justin.

From top left to bottom right:
Justin Amlung 2013 Topps Louisville Cardinals custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Tom Beyers 2014 Grandstand Kane County Cougars baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Jordan Brink 2014 Panini Prizm Perennial Draft Picks Chicago Cubs baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Jordan Brink 1961 Fleer Bulldogs custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Cael Brockmeyer 2014 Grandstand Kane County Cougars baseball card AUTOGRAPH '
Cael Brockmeyer 2013 Topps Cotuit Kettlers custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Cael Brockmeyer 1952 Topps Perfect Game custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Cael Brockmeyer 1961 Fleer Power Showcase custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH

Justin Amlung: Justin was very nice when signing he signed all and took his time. Thanks Justin.

Tom Beyers: Tom was very nice and always signs for me.

Jordan Brink: Jordan was so nice and he was showing all the other people the Panini card. Thanks Jordan!

Cael Brockmeyer: Cael was nice and easy to recognize (he's like 6'5") Thanks for signing Cael!


From top left to bottom right:
Kevin Brown 2014 Choice Boise Hawks baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Kevin Brown Gypsy Queen Kane County Cougars custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH "MWL CHAMPS"
Danny Canela 2014 Grandstand Kane County Cougars baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Daniel Canela 2014 Choice Boise Hawks baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Victor Caratini 2014 Bowman Chrome Atlanta Braves baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Victor Caratini 2014 Topps Heritage New Age Performers custom baseball card AUTO
Victor Caratini 1966 Topps Atlanta Braves custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH

Kevin Brown: Kevin Brown was nice he loved the inscription.

Danny Canela: He was nice and always had gear on.

Victor Caratini: Victor acted like he was in a rush even though he wasn't and he smeared the bowman... Thanks Victor.

From top left to bottom right:
Ben Carhard 2014 Grandstand Kane County Cougars baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Ben Carhart 2011 Bowman Kane County Cougars custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Ben Carhart 2014 Topps Heritage New Age Performers custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Ben Carhart 1990 Topps Daytona Cubs custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Ben Carhart 1952 Topps Perfect Game custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Zach Cates 2014 Grandstand Daytona Cubs baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Zach Cates 2014 Topps Heritage New Age Performers custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Zach Cates 2014 Bowman Mesa Solar Sox custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH

Ben Carhart: Ben was nice as always and gave me an excellent signature thanks Ben!

Zach Cates: Zach was nice he stopped in mid sprint to sign for me thanks Zach.

Dylan Cease 2014 Bowman Draft Chicago Cubs baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Dylan Cease 2014 Bowman Chrome Draft Chicago Cubs baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Dylan Cease 1962 Topps Sporting News Under Armour All-American custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH "2013 All-American"
Dylan Cease 1968 Topps Under Armour All-American custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH "13 All American"
Gerardo Concepcion custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH (My first custom ever)
Gerardo Concepcion 2009 Topps Industriales custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Gerardo Concepcion 2014 Grandstand Kane County Cougars baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Wilson Contreras 2014 Grandstand Daytona Cubs baseball card AUTOGRAPH

Dylan Cease:
Me and Dylan when he signed my cards.

Dylan was so nice he liked my customs and I told him I met him at the Under Armour game and we talked for a while. He is rehabbing from Tommy John as well so I wish you a speedy recovery. Thanks Dylan and good luck.

Gerardo Concepcion: Gerardo was nice and he signed my first custom ever!

Wilson Contreras: Wilson was cool. He's been in the Cubs organization for a while and hasn't really moved up.

From top left to bottom right:
Tim Cossins 1993 Fleer ProCards Erie Sailers baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Tim Cossins 1994 Fleer ProCards Hudson Valley Renegades baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Rashad Crawford 2014 Choice Boise Hawks baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Rashad Crawford 1961 Fleer custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Taylor Davis 2014 Grandstand Tennessee Smokies baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Shawon Dunston Jr. 2012 Bowman Green Refractor baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Shawon Dunston Jr. 2014 Grandstand Kane County Cougars baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Greyfer Eregua 1990 Topps Boise Hawks custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Greyfer Eregua 2014 Choice Boise Hawks baseball card AUTOGRAPH

Tim Cossins: Tim was nice I tried a few times for him and failed but I finally got him and he wanted to see my Buddy Bailey cards so I showed him. Thanks Tim!

Rashad Crawford: Rashad was nice and he is easy to spot he is like 6'5" thanks for signing Rashad and good luck!

Taylor Davis: Taylor signed when he was with the other Catchers including Ben Carhart

Shawon Dunston Jr.:
Shawon signed a ball he threw me between innings at Kane County

Shawon was so chill and nice I think he is rehabbing and I am so happy I got this done! Thanks Shawon!

Greyfer Eregua: is this a name or an eye chart... Greyfer signed my two cards.

From top left to bottom right:
Jose Flores 1990 Fleer ProCards Auburn Astros baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Jose Flores 1991 Fleer ProCards Asheville Tourists baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Jose Flores 1992 Classic Best Asheville Tourists baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Jose Flores 1994 Fleer ProCards Jackson generals baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Jose Flores 1990 Best Auburn Astros baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Jose Flores 1993 Fleer ProCards Osceola Astros baseball card AUTOGRAPH
David Garner 1995 Score Harbor Hawks custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH
David Garner 2014 Choice Boise Hawks Baseball card AUTOGRAPH

Jose Flores: Jose was nice he signed all my cards and asked where I got them

David Garner: David was chill he signed all of my cards and put his number.

From top left to bottom right
David Garner 2013 Topps Michigan State custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Dustin Geiger 1961 Topps Daytona Cubs custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Dustin Geiger 2014 Grandstand Tennessee Smokies baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Dustin Geiger Turkey Red custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Dustin Geiger Gypsy Queen custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Gonzalez Germen 2014 Topps New York Mets Baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Gonzalez Germen 2014 Topps Red Flare New York Mets baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Gonzalez Germen 2014 Topps Gold border new York mets baseball card autograph

David Garner: David was chill he signed all of my cards and put his number.

Dustin Geiger:

Me and Dustin when he signed for me

He was nice as always I have gotten him so many times I needed to make customs. Thanks for signing Dustin!

Gonzalez Germen: Gonzalez was nice but I don't think he knew I was calling him he walked right past me then I got in front of him and he signed.

From top left to bottom right:
Gonzalez Germen 2014 Topps Chicago Cubs custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Trevor Graham 2003 Topps Future Stars Boise Hawks custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Trevor Graham 2014 Choice Boise Hawks baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Trevor Graham 1990 Topps Boise Hawks custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Jacob Hannemann 2014 Grandstand Kane County Cougars baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Jacob Hannemann 1962 Topps Kane County Cougars custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Jesse Hodges 2014 Choice Boise Hawks baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Jesse Hodges 1985 Topps Team Canada custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Anthony Iapoce 2000 Blueline Indianapolis Indians baseball card AUTOGRAPH

Gonzalez Germen: Gonzalez was nice but I don't think he knew I was calling him he walked right past me then I got in front of him and he signed.

Trevor Graham: Trevor was nice and he loved my customs and had a very nice beard.

Jacob Hannemann:
Me and Jacob when he signed my cards

Jacob was really nice and funny and he liked my cards he asked what my name was too thanks Jacob!

Jesse Hodges:
 Me and Jesse when he signed my cards

Jesse was so nice he loved the team Canada card and he shook my hand and asked for my name. Thanks for signing Jesse!

Anthony Iapoce: Anthony was nice and funny he looked at all of the cards I had and told Cossins about the Buddy Bailey cards. Thanks Anthony.

 From top left to bottom right:
Tyler Ihrig 2014 Choice Boise Hawks baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Tyler Ihrig 2011 Bowman Boise Hawks custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Eloy Jimenez 1990 Topps Chicago Cubs custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Eloy Jimenez 2014 Bowman Chrome Chicago Cubs baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Eloy Jimenez 2014 Bowman Chicago Cubs baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Eloy Jimenez 2014 Bowman Cracked Ice Chicago Cubs baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Eloy Jimenez 2015 Topps Chicago Cubs custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH

Tyler Ihrig: Tyler was nice and liked my cards

Eloy Jimenez: Eloy was nice and signed all of my cards and he is freaking huge! Huge potential and best of luck to you Eloy! 

From top left to bottom right: 
Pierce Johnson 2015 Topps Chicago Cubs custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH "2012 1st round"
Pierce Johnson Turkey Red custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH "2012 1st round" 
Pierce Johnson 1984 Topps Chicago Cubs custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH "2012 1st round" 
Erick Leal 2014 Choice Boise Hawks baseball card AUTOGRAPH 
Erick Leal 2011 Bowman Boise Hawks custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Erick Leal 1959 Topps Arizona Diamondbacks custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Daniel Lewis 2013 Topps Cotuit Kettlers custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Daniel Lewis 2015 Topps Chicago Cubs custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH 

Pierce Johnson: 
Me and Pierce when he signed for me.

Pierce was nice as always and signed and inscribed my cards and took a photo with me. Thanks Pierce you have great hair.

Erick Leal: Erick was nice and these are some nice customs I had another but I cant find it hopefully it turns up and I can get it signed later in the week.

Daniel Lewis: This guy had a great story of coming to professional baseball thanks for everything Daniel it was great meeting you.

Dillon Maples 2012 Bowman USA FLAG Chicago Cubs baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Dillon Maples 2014 Topps Pro Debut Kane County Cougars baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Brad Markey 1952 Topps Perfect Game Custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Brad Markey 2009 Topps C.M. Wright High School custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Brad Markey Turkey Red custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Brad Markey 2013 Topps Virginia Tech custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Ryan McNeil 1971 Topps Chicago Cubs custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Ryan McNeil 2014 Bowman Chrome Chicago Cubs baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Ryan McNeil 1952 Topps Perfect Game custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH

Dillon Maples: Dillon was nice and willing to sign as always I wish I had made customs I am never sure if he is going to be here. Thanks Dillon.

Brad Markey: Brad Markey was nice and liked my customs too he thought they were real. Thanks Brad.

Ryan McNeil: Thanks for signing Ryan he is one of my favorite prospects he liked my cards but I wish he didn't cut his hair it was better last year.

From top left to bottom right:
Ryan McNeil 1968 Topps Perfect Game All-American custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Kevonte Mitchell 1990 Topps Chicago Cubs custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Kevonte Mitchell 2015 Topps Chicago Cubs custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Kevonte Mitchell 2015 Topps Heritage Chicago Cubs custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH
James Norwood 2014 Donruss Elite Xtra Edition Purple Die Cut baseball card AUTOGRAPH
James Norwood 2014 Panini Prizms Draft Picks baseball card AUTOGRAPH 
James Norwood 2014 Panini Prizm Prizms baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Ariel Ovando 2012 Rize Houston Astros baseball card AUTOGRAPH 

Ryan McNeil: Thanks for signing Ryan he is one of my favorite prospects he liked my cards but I wish he didn't cut his hair it was better last year.

Kevonte Mitchell: Kevonte was nice he was surprised I had his cards but I made them so.. Thanks for signing Kevonte great signature.

James Norwood: What cool cards! Thanks for signing these James and good luck!

Ariel Ovando: I had to corner him like Germen he didn't think I wanted him but thanks for signing. He is a pitcher now.

From top left to bottom right:
Juan Paniagua 2014 Grandstand Kane County Cougars baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Juan Paniagua 2015 Topps Heritage New Age Performers custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Juan Paniagua 2014 Bowman Daytona Cubs custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Juan Paniagua 1961 Fleer custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Juan Paniagua 2015 Topps Chicago Cubs custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Jose Paulino 2015 Topps Cubs custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Jose Paulino 2001 Topps Chicago Cubs custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Tyler Pearson 1990 Topps Chicago Cubs custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Tyler Pearson 2015 Topps Chicago Cubs custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH

Juan Paniagua: Juan was very nice he had good english and signed all of my cards. Thanks Juan!

Jose Paulino: That signature needs work but Jose signed my two cards and a bunch of other players watched. This guy has potential.

Tyler Pearson: I got Tyler before a catching seminar and he liked my cards! Thanks Tyler!

From top left to bottom right:
Stephen Perakslis 1961 Fleer custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Stephen Perakslis 2014 Grandstand Daytona Cubs baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Austin Reed 2014 Grandstand Daytona Cubs baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Austin Reed 2011 Topps Pro Debut AZL Cubs baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Austin Reed 1961 Fleer custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Armando Rivero 2009 Topps Industriales custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Armando Rivero 1990 Topps Chicago Cubs custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Armando Rivero 2014 Brandt Iowa Cubs baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Armando Rivero 2014 Bowman Chrome Chicago Cubs baseball card AUTOGRAPH

Stephen Perakslis: Stephen was nice and signed my cards and liked my custom.

Austin Reed:
Me and Austin when he signed for me

Austin was nice and he signed my cards. He is Addison's younger brother.

Armando Rivero:
Armando when he signed for me

Armando was chill and I am happy to get him it was my first time getting him.

From top left to bottom right:
Armando Rivero 2014 Grandstand Tennessee Smokies baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Armando Rivero 2014 Bowman Chicago Cubs baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Carson Sands 2011 Bowman Chrome Team USA baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Carson Sands 2011 Bowman Blue Border Team USA baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Carson Sands 2014 Bowman Chicago Cubs baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Carson Sands 2013 Leaf Perfect Game National Showcase baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Carson Sands 2012 Panini Team USA baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Carson Sands 2014 Bowman Blue Border Chicago Cubs baseball card AUTOGRAPH

Armando Rivero: Armando was chill and I am happy to get him it was my first time getting him.

Carson Sands:
Me and Carson when he signed for me
 
Carson is one of my favorites I loved meeting him at the Under Armour game in 2013 and his brother at the Under Armour game in 2014. Thanks Carson!
 
 
From top left to bottom right:
Rubi Silva 2015 Topps Heritage custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Rubi Silva 1961 Fleer custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Rubi Silva 2014 Grandstand Tennessee Smokies baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Justin Steele 2015 Toops Heritage custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Justin Steele 2014 Bowman Chrome Refractor Chicago Cubs baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Justin Steele 2014 Bowman Chicago Cubs baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Justin Steele 2014 Panini Prizm Draft Picks baseball card AUTOGRAPH
 
Rubi Silva: Rubi's English needs work but he signed my cards thanks Rubi!
 
Justin Steele: Justin was very nice and signed my cards too bad the one bubbled.
 
From top left to bottom right:
Jake Stinnett 2014 Bowman Chicago Cubs baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Jake Stinnett 2014 Bowman Chrome Chicago Cubs baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Jake Stinnett 2014 Panini Prizm Draft Picks baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Jake Stinnett 2013 Topps Maryland custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Daury Torrez 2014 Grandstand Kane County Cougars baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Daury Torrez 2011 Bowman Kane County Cougars custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Daury Torrez 2015 Topps Heritage New Age Performers custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH
 
Jake Stinnett: Jake was super nice I had other cards and he would have signed then but I only handed him these. Thanks Jake.
 
Daury Torrez: a big part of the 2014 MWL Champion team. He signed my cards for me. Thanks Daury.
 
From top left to bottom right:
Jen-Ho Tseng 2014 Grandstand Kane County Cougars baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Jen-Ho Tseng 2001 Topps Chicago Cubs custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Jen-Ho Tseng 2014 Topps Tribute Team Taiwan baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Jen-Ho Tseng World baseball classic custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Rick Tronerud 1984 TCMA Albany-Colonie A's baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Dan Vogelbach 2014 Bowman Platinum Chicago Cubs baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Dan Vogelbach 2014 Topps Heritage Minors Daytona Cubs baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Dan Vogelbach 2014 Topps Pro Debut Kane County Cougars baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Dan Vogelbach 2014 Bowman Platinum Purple Chicago Cubs baseball card AUTOGRAPH
 
Jen-Ho Tseng: I got him two times today and he signed my cards I do think he liked the customs but he didn't speak any English so I don't know what he was saying.
 
Rick Tronurud: RICK TRONERUD!!! I have had this card for like 5 years and I brought it every year to spring training and every year I saw him but I did not know it was him he does not look even remotely the same. Nice addition.
 
Dan Vogelbach: Dan is still good about signing which is good but he is a badass he has one goal: the MLB. He will but probably not as a Cub.
 
From top left to bottom right:
Ben Wells 1990 Topps Daytona Cubs custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Ben Wells 2011 Bowman Peoria Chiefs custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Ben Wells 2015 Topps Chicago Cubs custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Ryan Williams Turkey Red custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Ryan Williams Gypsy Queen custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Sam Wilson 2011 Bowman Boise Hawks custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Sam Wilson 1952 Topps Perfect Game custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Sam Wilson 2015 Topps Heritage New Age Performers custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Sam Wilson 2014 Choice Boise Hawks baseball card AUTOGRAPH
 
Ben Wells: Ben was nice when signing and he liked the cards I made.
 
Ryan Williams: Ryan was nice and he was showing everyone the cards I made.
 
Sam Wilson: Sam is one of the nicest guys ever and he signed all of my cards some didn't come out great though.
 
From top left to bottom right:
Mark Zagunis 2014 Donruss Elire Xtra Edition baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Mark Zagunis 2014 Bowman Chrome Chicago Cubs baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Mark Zagunis 2014 Panini Prizm Draft Picks baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Mark Zagunis 1995 Score Virginia Tech custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Mark Zagunis 1955 Bowman Virginia Tech custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH
 
Mark Zagunis: Mark was nice he liked my cards and I have more I will get later this week. Thanks Mark!
 
That's all! What a day I did really well I can't wait until tomorrow don't forget to subscribe to my blog and follow by email. Thanks for everyone who signed.


1 comment:

  1. Cool collection! We were down there too and have a few autographs that we can't figure out. Maybe you could help us figure out who they are?

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