Two 116-Win Teams

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1. These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance." Trio of bear cubs, and fleeter than birds, Tinker and Evers and Chance. Ruthlessly pricking our gonfalon bubble, Making a Giant hit into a double -- Words that are heavy with nothing but trouble: "Tinker to Evers to Chance." Tinker to Evers to Chance was the double play combination of the 1906 Cubs. What was the equivalent for the 2001 Mariners? Rodriguez to Sojo to Olerud Guillen to Boone to Olerud Vizquel to Boone to Jefferson Aurilia to Bell to Sexson

2. The Mariners in the late 1990s managed to develop arguably the best outfielder in the American League (Ken Griffey), the best infielder in the American League (Alex Rodriguez), and the best pitcher in the American League (Randy Johnson). How many of them played for the 116-win Mariners in 2001? One of them None of them Two of them All three of them

3. Bret Boone led the 2001 Mariners with 37 home runs. Which of the following statements is true? Frank Chance led the 1906 Cubs with 29 home runs Wildfire Schulte led the 1906 Cubs with 21 home runs Harry Steinfeldt led the 1906 Cubs with 37 home runs The 1906 Cubs as a team hit and allowed a total of 32 home runs combined

4. A good team often starts with a good pitching staff. Nine pitchers in all appeared on the mound for the 1906 Cubs. How many of those nine had ERAs of less than 3.00? 6 8 9 7

5. Bret Boone and David Bell were the second and third basemen for the 2001 Mariners. While they were good, though not spectacular players, they do have a special place in baseball history for another reason. Why is that? They were the first two players to homer back to back twice in the same inning They were the first two third-generation baseball players They both hit for the cycle (single, double, triple, home run) They both won four Gold Gloves

6. Which of the following awards did Mariner right fielder Ichiro Suzuki not win in 2001? Most Valuable Player Rookie of the Year Gold Glove Cy Young

7. How many Seattle Mariners were named to the 2001 All-Star Team? 8 0 6 3

8. How many Chicago Cubs were named to the 1906 All-Star team? 8 3 6 0

9. The ace of the 1906 Cubs was Mordecai Brown. He was known, however, by a peculiar nickname. What was his nickname? Three Finger White Wings Big Six Wagon Tongue

10. Mariner Manager Lou Piniella attended spring training as a rookie in 1969 with what team? The Kansas City Royals The Seattle Pilots The New York Yankees The Cincinnati Reds