Texas-Sized Trades

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1. In their first trade, the Senators traded which Gold Golve winning pitcher to the Pirates for Bennie Daniels, Harry Bright, and R.C. Stevens? Bob Johnson Jim Kaat Bobby Shantz Paul Owens

2. On December 12, 1964, the Senators acquired which four-time All-Star from the Dodgers for Claude Osteen, John Kennedy, and cash? Tommy Davis Frank Howard Don Drysdale Jim Lefebevre

3. In October 1970, the Senators acquired which troubled pitcher in a trade with the Tigers? Joe Niekro Mark Firdrych Denny McLain Mickey Lolich

4. 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? Larry Hisle Jack Billingham Pete Rose Curt Flood

5. Which future Royals star pitcher was acquired by the Rangers from the Cubs for Mike Paul? Mike Armstrong Larry Gura Dan Quisenberry Dennis Leonard

6. In October 1973, which future Hall of Famer was traded to the Rangers for future batting champ Bill Madlock and Vic Harris? Gaylord Perry Fergie Jenkins Nolan Ryan Harmon Kilebrew

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

8. After two years in Texas, Fergie Jenkins was traded away to which AL East team in 1975? Tigers Orioles Red Sox Yankees

9. 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 Toby Harrah Garry Gaetti John Castino

10. In December of 1976, Jeff Burroughs was traded to Atlanta for cash and how many players? 3 5 7 1

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

12. Which former AL Cy Young award winner was acquired from the Yankees in Novemeber 1978? Sparky Lyle Catfish Hunter Mel Sottlemyre Goose Gossage

13. 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? White Sox - Bobby Bonds Padres - Oscar Gamble Yankees - Doyle Alexader Indians- Buddy Bell

14. Which team did the Rangers trade Gaylord Perry to in August 1980? Yankees Royals Red Sox Mariners

15. How many players were involved in the Richie Zisk-Willie Horton trade with the Mariners? 10 11 12 13

16. Which player was sent to Montreal for future Ranger career leader in home runs, Larry Parrish, and Dave Hostetler? Carl Morton Ron Darling Lee Mazzili Al Oliver

17. Which future 20 game winner was picked up from the Dodgers for Rick Honneycutt? Jimmy Key Bob Welch Dave Stewart Kevin Brown

18. Which team traded Pete Incaviglia to Texas after he refused to sign with them? Yankees Padres Blue Jays Expos

19. On December 5, 1988, the Rangers acquired which future All-Star from the Cubs? Juan Gonzalez Kevin Brown Ivan Rodriguez Rafael Palmiero

20. On December 6, 1988, which of the following players was not traded to Cleveland for Julio Franco? Pete O'Brien John Farrell Oddibe McDowell Jerry Browne

21. 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? Wayne Tolleson Darryl Boston Kevin Brown Harold Baines

22. In August 1992, which of the following players was not traded to the A's for Jose Canseco? Bobby Witt Ruben Sierra Harold Baines Jeff Russell

23. 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? 1 4 3 2

24. In December 2001, who did the Rangers trade for troubled Red Sox outfielder Carl Everett? David Segui Marcus Jensen Randy Velarde Darren Oliver

25. Which player did the Rangers trade for Alfonso Soriano? Juan Gonzalez Alex Rodriguez Rafeal Palmeiro Ivan Rodriguez