The Oakland Athletics: 1989

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1. Who was number 34, the right-handed starting pitcher? Dan Stanfield Dave Stewart Jim Cordone Jim Corzi

2. The Athletics had a sidearm closing pitcher, #43. Who was he? Curt Young Bob Welch Dennis Eckersly Eric Plunk

3. Who was the A's number 36, the primary catcher? Ramon Hernandez Chris Bando Terry Steinbach Ron Hassey

4. Who was the first baseman, number 25, and 1987 Rookie of the Year? Mike Gallego Carney Lansford Walt Weiss Mark McGwire

5. Who was number 9, the Athletics' second baseman? Walt Weiss Carney Lansford Mike Gallego Mark McGwire

6. Number 4, the third baseman was what player? Mark McGwire Mike Gallego Carney Lansford Walt Weiss

7. The switch-hitting backup shortstop, number 7 was who? Mike Gallego Carney Lansford Walt Weiss Mark McGwire

8. Which speedster who wore the number 24, played the left field position? Dave Henderson Stan Javier Jose Canseco Rickey Henderson

9. Who was number 42, and was the Athletics' center fielder? Dave Henderson Rickey Henderson Jose Canseco Stan Javier

10. Who wore number 33, was the 1988 MVP, was half of the "Bash Bros.", and was the reserve right fielder? Rickey Henderson Jose Canseco Dave Henderson Stan Javier

11. There was an outfielder who started out as a Pittsburgh Pirate, but by 1988, was traded to the Athletics from the Cincinnati Reds. Who was he? Answer: ( Two words, or just surname)

12. In 1989, Dave Stewart pitched almost 258 innings. What was the name of another pitcher that contributed a record of 17-8, and an ERA of 3.00? Answer: ( Two words, or just surname)

13. In 1989, Dennis Eckersly saved 33 games. What was the name of the left-handed pitcher, number 40, who contributed another 12 saves that year? Answer: ( Two words, or just surname)

14. What was the name of the manager who led the Athletics to victory in 1989? Answer: ( Two words, or just surname)

15. How many games did the Athletics have to play against the Giants in the "Battle of the Bay," the 1989 World Series, in order to win? 5 7 6 4