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In their first trade, the Senators traded which Gold Golve winning pitcher to the Pirates for Bennie Daniels, Harry Bright, and R.C. Stevens?

Bobby Shantz. Bobby Shantz won every pitching Gold Glove from 1957-1964, and was the AL MVP in 1952.

On December 12, 1964, the Senators acquired which four-time All-Star from the Dodgers for Claude Osteen, John Kennedy, and cash?

Frank Howard. The Senators also picked up Ken McMullen, Phil Ortega, Pete Richert, and Dick Nen in the deal.

In October 1970, the Senators acquired which troubled pitcher in a trade with the Tigers?

Denny McLain. The Tigers got Ed Brinkman, Auerlio Rodriguez, Joe Coleman, and Jim Hannan, for McLain, Don Wert, Elliot Maddox, and Norm McRae.

On November 3, 1970, the Senators acquired another controversial player in a trade with the Phillies for Greg Goosen, Jeff Terpko, and Gene Martin. Who did the Senators acquire?

Curt Flood. Flood was unhappy after the Cardinals had traded him to Philadelphia, and challenged baseball's reserve clause in court. He lost his case but opened the door for free agency.

Which future Royals star pitcher was acquired by the Rangers from the Cubs for Mike Paul?

Larry Gura. Gura would be traded to the Yankees before even pitching for the Rangers. He would go on to play in Kansas City from 1976-1985.

In October 1973, which future Hall of Famer was traded to the Rangers for future batting champ Bill Madlock and Vic Harris?

Fergie Jenkins. Jenkins would be inducted to the Hall of Fame in 1991.

In June 1975, the Rangers traded for Gaylord Perry. Which team sent Perry to Texas for Jim Bibby, Jackie Brown, Rick Waits, and cash?

Indians. Cleveland traded Perry after a 21-13 season in 1974 and a 6-9 start to the 1975 season.

After two years in Texas, Fergie Jenkins was traded away to which AL East team in 1975?

Red Sox. The Red Sox sent Juan Beniquez, Steve Barr, and Craig Skok, to Texas in the deal.

On June 1, 1976, the Twins traded Bert Blyleven and Danny Thompson to the Rangers for Bill Singer, Mike Cubbbage, Joe Gideon, cash, and which future All-Star?

Roy Smalley. Smalley would play in the 1979 All-Star game.

In December of 1976, Jeff Burroughs was traded to Atlanta for cash and how many players?

5. The five players the Rangers picked up for the 1974 AL MVP were Carl Morton, Ken Henderson, Adrian Devine, Dave May, and Roger Moret.

In December 1977, the Rangers were involved in a big four team trade. Which of the following teams wasn't involved in the trade?

Cardinals. The Rangers traded away Adrian Devine, Tommy Boggs, Tom Greive, Eddie Miller, Bert Blyleven, and Ken Henderson, for Al Oliver, Nelson Norman, and John Matlack.

Which former AL Cy Young award winner was acquired from the Yankees in Novemeber 1978?

Sparky Lyle. Lyle was traded with Mike Heath, Domingo Ramos, Larry McCall, Dave Rajsich, and cash, for Dave Righetti, Juan Beniquez, Mike Griffin, Paul Mirabella, and Greg Jemison

In a December 1978 trade, the Rangers traded Toby Harrah for another All-Star. Which was the other team and All-Star in the trade?

Indians- Buddy Bell. Bell would go on to manage the Rockies and Tigers after he retired.

Which team did the Rangers trade Gaylord Perry to in August 1980?

Yankees. The Yankees sent Ken Clay and Marvin Thompson to the Rangers for the spitballer.

How many players were involved in the Richie Zisk-Willie Horton trade with the Mariners?

11. The Rangers picked up Willie Horton, Rick Honneycutt, Mario Mendoza, Larry Cox, and Leon Roberts. The Mariners received Zisk, Rick Auerbach, Ken Clay, Jerry Don Gleaton, Brian Allard, and Steve Finch.

Which player was sent to Montreal for future Ranger career leader in home runs, Larry Parrish, and Dave Hostetler?

Al Oliver. Oliver was traded to Montreal after playing four years in Texas and making two all-star teams.

Which future 20 game winner was picked up from the Dodgers for Rick Honneycutt?

Dave Stewart. Stewart and Ricky Wright came over from Los Angeles for Honneycutt. He and Honneycutt would be teammates on the A's from 1987-1992.

Which team traded Pete Incaviglia to Texas after he refused to sign with them?

Expos. The Expos dealt the just-drafted slugger to Texas for Jim Anderson and Bob Sebra.

On December 5, 1988, the Rangers acquired which future All-Star from the Cubs?

Rafael Palmiero. Palmiero, Drew Hall, and another All-Star Jamie Moyer, came from Chicago for Mitch Williams, Paul Kilgus, Curt Wilkerson, Steve Wilson, and Luis Benitez.

On December 6, 1988, which of the following players was not traded to Cleveland for Julio Franco?

John Farrell. This trade, the deal for Palmiero and the signing of Nolan Ryan on December 7, 1988, ushered in a new era of Rangers baseball.

On July 27, 1989, the Rangers traded Sammy Sosa, Scott Fletcher, and Wilson Alvarez, to the White Sox for Fred Manrique and which other player?

Harold Baines. Baines was the White Sox career home run leader at the time of the trade.

In August 1992, which of the following players was not traded to the A's for Jose Canseco?

Harold Baines. Baines had been sent to Oakland in a previous trade for two minor league pitchers.

On Novemeber 2, 1999, the Rangers traded Juan Gonazalez to the Tigers for Frank Catalanotto, Franciso Cordero, Bill Haselmann, Gabe Kapler, Justin Thompson, and Alan Webb. How many other players were sent to Detroit?

2. Gregg Zaun and Danny Paterson joined Gonzalez in Detroit.

In December 2001, who did the Rangers trade for troubled Red Sox outfielder Carl Everett?

Darren Oliver. Oliver had been unsucessful in his second stint with the Rangers after being brought back to the club in 2000.

Which player did the Rangers trade for Alfonso Soriano?

Alex Rodriguez. Rodriguez was the first reigning MVP to be traded during the off-season.