Little-known fact: Just two days before Cincinnati Reds second baseman Brandon Phillips belted a two-run, sixth-inning homer in support of teammate Homer Bailey's second career no-hitter, he was rubbing elbows with Panini America Baseball Acquisitions Manager Tone Stakes in a posh Dallas-area resort hotel.
Little-known fact: Just two days before Cincinnati Reds second baseman Brandon Phillips belted a two-run, sixth-inning homer yesterday in support of teammate Homer Bailey’s second career no-hitter, he was rubbing elbows with Panini America Baseball Acquisitions Manager Tone Stakes in a posh Dallas-area resort hotel.
Actually, to be fair, they weren’t so much rubbing elbows as they were conducting hardcore baseball-card business. In addition to procuring a Phillips game-used bat and delivering stickers for him to sign for upcoming Panini America products like 2013 Pinnacle Baseball and 2013 Prizm Baseball, Stakes also landed a fun, revealing “Five Questions” interview with the Reds star that you can watch below.
Oh, there was one other benefit of the weekend business meeting, and it’s one that Phillips Tweeted about on Monday night:
#BEPNEWS: Visit Tone Stakes’ @PaniniAmerica to WIN this COOL #DatDudeBP autographed card! GOODLUCK? #VotePhillips pic.twitter.com/jUlgElecnj
— Brandon Phillips (@DatDudeBP) July 2, 2013
You see that sweet 2012 Prizm Baseball card in the picture Phillips Tweeted? The one autographed by Phillips and inscribed with his @DatDudeBP Twitter handle?
Well, we’re giving you a chance to win it.
To be eligible, all you have to do is follow Panini America on Twitter (if you don’t already) and watch Stakes’ interview with Phillips. After you’ve watched it, tell us, as a comment to this post, what Phillips’ favorite song is right now and leave your Twitter handle in your comment, too.
Your deadline for entry is 11:59 p.m. Friday (July 5). Good luck and enjoy the interview.
Pyramids by Frank Ocean is Brandon Phillips’ favourite song at the moment and my twitter handle is @Shady_White_Van
I’m the first comment. Oh yeah. I love @DatDudeBP. He is such a great player. He is awesome on Defense and Offense. This is amazing to be able to have an insight into a player’s thoughts.
My twitter handle is cmarsee3 and his favorite song is Pyramids by Frank Ocean. Realized I forgot that.
pyramids by frank ocean. @alienisgod
why after 2 days is my comment still awaiting moderation?
BP’s Fav song is – Pyramids By Frank Ocean Twitter Handle @FairchildIII
Pyramids by Frank Ocean.
Oops forgot Twitter name is @RatliffsCards
pyramids by frank ocean
@heinoskovgaard
Pyramids by Frank Ocean
@muskiesfan
3 perfect games is impressive! I was surprised by bowling. He’s such an athletic guy I expected something different. Not taking anything away from bowlers. lol
Pyramids by Frank [email protected]
Brandon Phillips favorite song is pyramids by frank ocean. My twitter handle is @Cards_Rule44.
Pyramids by Frank Ocean
@stuffmiami
Pyramids by Frank Ocean. @kczkrib Thanks and cool interview.
Pyramids by frank ocean
His favorite song is Pyramids by Frank Ocean.
Twitter @DebbieMangus
Thanks Panini!
I saw his tweet the other day with the card! He said his favorite song right now is Pyramids by Frank Ocean and my twitter handle is @jdetter23
brandons favorite song right now is pyramids by frank ocean. @datdudebp is the man! GO REDS! Thanks for the chance at a great auto.
@GoebelGeoff
Phillips’ favorite song right now: Pyramids by Frank Ocean
Twitter Handle: @Bosoxfaninak
Frank Ocean – Pyramids
@harynjk
You heard the man. Pyramids by Frank Ocean “speaks to him.” @craigfaris1. Now have a heart and let the Pirates make the playoffs. Just kidding. Good luck, brother.
Pyramids by Frank Ocean
@gordonfan24ever
Pyramids By Frank Ocean is Brandon Phillips favorite song right now
@gordonfan24ever
Pyramids by Frank Ocean
@MikeYaufman
“Pyramids” by Frank Ocean (@jgranger)
“Pyramids” by Frank Ocean (powder132366)
Pyramids @flaviusgintus
Pyramids by Frank Ocean. @scottfrost12. Thanks for the contest.
His favorite song is Pyramids by Frank Ocean.
Twitter handle is @ld8759.
Thanks for the contest!
Pyramids by Frank Ocean. Thanks for the contest!!! My Twitter handle is @Cotton69Candy4M
hi favorite song right now is Pyramids by Frank Oceans
Twitter handle is Mark Knowles @ mark_a_knowles
Frank Ocean – “Pyramids” @ryjwalters
Thanks Panini!
Pyramids by Frank Ocean. @jheathpt
Brandon Phillips is one classy dude. He’s accessible and has an open personality. To answer the question, his favorite song is “Pyramids” by Frank Ocean. My Twitter handle is: @burkcw61
@Brettn110 Pyramids by Frank Ocean is Mr. Philip’s favorite song.
Pyramids – Frank Ocean (Great choice, Brandon)
Twitter = @travisstevens81
Pyramids by Frank Ocean–@vinbaker42
Pyramids – Frank Ocean @SethSnipps
Brandons’s favorite song is Pyramids by Frank Ocean. @tragsdel
@PaniniAmerica @DatDudeBP’s favorite song right now is Pyramids by Frank Ocean ? love it! @thelorikeet
Favorite Song – Pyramids by Frank Ocean
Twitter – @ThomasAuyeung
Thanks for the contest!
Pyramids by Frank Ocean
@cole_f333
Pyramids by Frank Ocean
Those were great questions! I applaud Tone for those fantastic questions.
Favorite Song right now:
Pyramids – Frank Ocean
@r9tee
Awesome video, great work by Tone and Brandon Phillips as he seems like one of the coolest and fan friendly pros always taking pictures at games. 3 perfect games? Amazingly talented athlete there. His favorite song at the moment he said is “Pyramids” by Frank Ocean. Good taste in music as he said he like The-Dream and Kanye too. Thanks for the fun 5 questions!
Mr. Phillip’s favorite song right now is Pyramids by Frank Ocean.
Awesome interview, and awesome contest! Thanks Panini!
Very Honest answeres!!
He is a future Hall of Famer!!
His favorite song now is Pyramids…. by
Just an FYI that we’ll approve all comments on this post as soon as the contest ends. Thanks.
Thanks for the contest Panini!
Phillips (who BTW, seems like an awesome guy) said his favourite song right now is Pyramids by Frank Ocean.
@Ky_Guy9
yay looks like i win be default 😛 ?!?
Thanks so much to everyone who participated in this fun contest. We couldn’t do this stuff without you all. Congrats to our winner this time: muskiesfan. (We’ll be in touch to get your address.) Thanks again to everyone.