Yesterday, Donruss, in what is clearly an effort to do its own part to boost this economy, released a statement informing the public that is has artificially (though by mistake, as Donruss states below) created a market for someone you very likely have not heard of.  But the hype that is certain to follow will make sure that you know just who Wade Miley is.

Donruss’ statement posted on its website is as follows:

Due to a production error at the time of pack-out, some 31 copies of a Wade Miley card mistakenly were inserted into packs of 2008 Playoff Prime Cuts Baseball.

Donruss officials believed they had a deal with Miley during the production cycle of Prime Cuts, but when it became apparent Miley was exclusive property of another manufacturer, Donruss pulled Miley cards before pack-out. “These few just slipped by,” a Donruss representative said. “It’s an honest mistake, and one we regret.”

There are no Miley autograph redemption cards.

Who is this other manufacturer?  It’s none other than Razor, the company that had everybody talking earlier this Summer when it signed draft pick after draft pick to exclusive deals, including #1 draft pick Tim Beckham.

Even if Miley (what an unfortunate name) doesn’t pan out, a short print like this that is due to a corrected production error is certain to create a market hype not unsimilar to that of Alex Gordon’s 2006 Topps Rookie Card which was pulled by Topps for violating the then-new MLB policy regarding rookie cards.  While Gordon was a much more touted prospect than Miley, the estimated print run on that card was round 100.

So, if you’ve busted this product already, start rifling through your rookies.  If you’re a huge Wade Miley fan (I know you’re out there), be prepared to shell out big to compete with others looking to chase yet another production error short print rookie.

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