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Quiz about Off Season Acquisitions 200304

Off Season Acquisitions 2003-04 Quiz

This quiz is about free agency signings and trades after the 2003 season.

A multiple-choice quiz by bilig. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
bilig

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
164,083

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. The Baltimore Orioles wanting to be a playoff contender, hit the free agency market hard in the winter of 2003-2004. Which free agent did they not sign? Hint

Gary Sheffield

Miguel Tejeda

Javy Lopez

Rafael Palmeiro

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which starting pitching did the Arizona Diamondbacks trade to the Boston Red Sox after the sesason?

Answer: (Two Words or surname)

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Question 3 of 10

3. The Anaheim Angels signed which free agent out fielder? Hint

Vladimir Guerrero

Mike Cameron

Jay Payton

Juan Gonzalez

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Question 4 of 10

4. When Seattle was unable to pick up Miguel Tejada as a free agent, they made a trade with San Francisco to get Rich Aurilia.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. In a six-for-three player trade, the Arizona Diamondbacks received which first baseman? Hint

Rafael Palmeiro

Richie Sexson

Randall Simon

Jason Giambi

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Question 6 of 10

6. The Seattle Mariners had a large amount of quality players that became free agents at the end of the 2003 season. Which of the following did the Mariners resign? Hint

Shigetoshi Hasegawa

Mark McLemore

Mike Cameron

Arthur Rhodes

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of the following closers did the Florida Marlins sign as a free agent? Hint

Brandon Looper

Armando Benitez

Keith Foulke

Eddie Guardado

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Question 8 of 10

8. Former New York Yankee Andy Pettitte signed with which team as a free agent in the off season? Hint

Minnesota Twins

Chicago Cubs

Houston Astros

Anaheim Angels

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Question 9 of 10

9. Of the following free agent starting pitchers, which one did not re-sign with their 2003 team? Hint

Wilson Alvarez

Miguel Batista

Kevin Milwood

Russ Ortiz

10. Which starting pitcher announced his retirement before the 2003 season, was taunted with free agent offers and declined them until January 2004, signing a one year contract with the Houston Astros?

Answer: (Two Words or surname)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The Baltimore Orioles wanting to be a playoff contender, hit the free agency market hard in the winter of 2003-2004. Which free agent did they not sign?

Answer: Gary Sheffield

Gary Sheffield was signed by the New York Yankees. Starting pitcher Sidney Ponson, who was traded to San Francisco last season was also signed as a free agent. Baltimore did not make Sheffield an offer.

2. Which starting pitching did the Arizona Diamondbacks trade to the Boston Red Sox after the sesason?

Answer: Curt Schilling

The Arizona Diamondbacks wanted to save money on their payroll and pickup another power hitter to help with their offense. Curt Schilling had to waive his no trade clause for the trade to take affect. The Diamondbacks acquired pitchers Casey Fossum, Brandon Lyon, Jorge de La Rosa and a player to be named later from the Red Sox in exchange for Curt Schilling.

3. The Anaheim Angels signed which free agent out fielder?

Answer: Vladimir Guerrero

The Anaheim Angels signed Vladimir Guerrero to a five year contract. The Mets also made him an offer which he turned down.

4. When Seattle was unable to pick up Miguel Tejada as a free agent, they made a trade with San Francisco to get Rich Aurilia.

Answer: False

The Seattle Mariners picked up Aurilia as a free agent. They then traded Carlos Guillen to Detroit to free up payroll.

5. In a six-for-three player trade, the Arizona Diamondbacks received which first baseman?

Answer: Richie Sexson

The Diamondbacks traded Craig Counsell, Junior Spivey, Lyle Overbay, Chad Moeller, Chris Capuano, and Jorge de la Rosa to the Milwaukee Brewers for Richie Sexson, Shane Nance, and a player to be named later. Craig Counsell, Junior Spivey, and Lyle Overbay, were on the starting lineup for the 2003 Diamondbacks.

6. The Seattle Mariners had a large amount of quality players that became free agents at the end of the 2003 season. Which of the following did the Mariners resign?

Answer: Shigetoshi Hasegawa

The Mariners signed relief pitcher Shigetoshi Hasegawa to a two year contract. Mike Cameron was signed by the Mets with a three year contract and Arthur Rhodes was signed by the A's for a three year contract. The early indicator was that Rhodes would be the A's closer.

7. Which of the following closers did the Florida Marlins sign as a free agent?

Answer: Armando Benitez

Brandon Looper was their closer from the 2003 season, and he was signed by the Mets.

8. Former New York Yankee Andy Pettitte signed with which team as a free agent in the off season?

Answer: Houston Astros

The one team that Andy Pettitte wanted to sign with, the Houston Astros, offered him a three year contract and he accepted it.

9. Of the following free agent starting pitchers, which one did not re-sign with their 2003 team?

Answer: Miguel Batista

Miguel Batista signed with Toronto. His 2003 team was Arizona. The other starting pitchers remained with their 2003 team.

Answer: Roger Clemens

The Houston Astros spent several months trying to get Clemens to sign with them, and he finally did January 12, 2004.

Source: Author bilig

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