Buzz has spent a lot of the off-season watching MLB Network because there's plenty going on when it comes to transactions, baseball chatter and there's always time for documentaries.

And there's Intentional Talk, too.

But watching a lot of the Network also got Buzz wondering about autographs of many of the people on the air bringing the news to us. Many are former players who have certified autographs that were placed into packs of baseball cards -- but there are some who have far fewer cards than others. Who might cost you the most between Billy Ripken, Kevin Millar, Sean Casey and Peter Gammons? It might be surprising -- but the first challenge is to just find a signed card from some of them.

It's surprising that a card company hasn't attempted some type of card set focusing on the Network (signed or not). An unsigned set would immediately become a favorite of through-the-mail autograph seekers -- and probably a good piece of marketing for MLB, too.

Keep reading for a rundown of the MLB Network roster when it comes to certified autos ...

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What: 2016 Leaf Greatest Hits baseball cards
Arrives: March 2016
Box basics: Four buyback cards plus one Cal Ripken Jr. Metal autograph.

What's buzz-worthy: Some of the greatest hits in the history of baseball cards will be found in this buyback brand along with a Salute to the Ironman.

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When Panini America first revealed 2015 Elite Extra Edition back in October, it promised that the annual prospecting staple would include plenty of autographs -- eight to 10 in the warmest of Hot Box scenarios and six autos for the standard boxes.

But there will be even more ink when it arrives next Thursday.

A lot more in every case.

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What: 2016 Donruss baseball cards
Arrives: March 2016
Box basics: Three autographs or memorabilia cards per box

What's buzz-worthy: A new wave of retro-styled but modern Donruss baseball cards arrives during spring training next year as Panini America revealed the basics on this new one, which will include autographed buybacks, plenty of inserts, plenty of base cards and more hits than the typical lower-end brand. Among the surprises? A memorabilia card for the famed The Famous (San Diego) Chicken mascot.

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