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The Ultimate The Minnesota Twins Quiz | MLB Teams

This quiz is all about the Minnesota Twins!

A multiple-choice quiz by kyle12271. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
kyle12271

Time
3 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
292,443

Updated
Dec 03 21

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10

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Question 1 of 10

1. How many home runs did Joe Mauer hit in 2007? Hint

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Question 2 of 10

2. Why did Kirby Puckett retire? Hint

Eye problems

A pitch hit him in the head

Broken bones

He was too old

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Question 3 of 10

3. How did the Twins get Joe Nathan in 2004? Hint

They traded A.J. Pierzinski to the Giants for him

They traded Kirby Pucket to the Giants for him

They got him as a free agent

They never got Joe Nathan

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Question 4 of 10

4. What was the Twins' record in 2006? Hint

94-68

96-66

88-74

97-65

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Question 5 of 10

5. Justin Morneau won the Home Run Derby in 2007.

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who had the most home runs for the Twins in 2007? Hint

Jason Kubel

Torii Hunter

Lew Ford

Justin Morneau

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Question 7 of 10

7. Did Johan Santana pitch any shutouts in 2007?

Yes

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who are the "M&M boys" on the Twins? Hint

Justin Morneau and Joe Mauer

Michael Cuddeyer and Justin Morneau

Michael Cuddeyer and Joe Mauer

Nobody

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who was the Twins' manager in 2006? Hint

Bud Black

Ron Washington

Ron Gardenhire

Jim Leyland

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Question 10 of 10

10. In 2006, who had the highest batting average for the Twins? Hint

Justin Morneau

Jason Kubel

Michael Cuddeyer

Joe Mauer

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. How many home runs did Joe Mauer hit in 2007?

Answer: 7

Joe also had a .293 batting average with 60 RBIs.

2. Why did Kirby Puckett retire?

Answer: Eye problems

Kirby had to retire because he couldn't see through one eye. He died in 2006.

3. How did the Twins get Joe Nathan in 2004?

Answer: They traded A.J. Pierzinski to the Giants for him

Joe Nathan was a starter for the Giants, but the Twins turned him into a closer. He had 37 saves in 2007.

4. What was the Twins' record in 2006?

Answer: 96-66

The Twins won their division by 1 game over the Tigers.

5. Justin Morneau won the Home Run Derby in 2007.

Answer: False

Justin lost in the first round, losing to Albert Pujols of the Cardinals in a swing-off.

6. Who had the most home runs for the Twins in 2007?

Answer: Justin Morneau

Morneau crushed 31 out in 2007, but only hit 7 after the all-star break.

7. Did Johan Santana pitch any shutouts in 2007?

Answer: Yes

He had one against the New York Mets where the Twins won 9-0.

8. Who are the "M&M boys" on the Twins?

Answer: Justin Morneau and Joe Mauer

They both have very high expectations. Justin is a first basemen, and Joe is catcher. They are named the "M&M boys" because their last names both start with the letter "M".

9. Who was the Twins' manager in 2006?

Answer: Ron Gardenhire

"Gardy" got tossed from a few games in 2006, but the Twins still won their division with a 96-66 record.

10. In 2006, who had the highest batting average for the Twins?

Answer: Joe Mauer

Joe also led the AL in batting average with a .347 average, ahead of Derek Jeter who had a .343 average.

Source: Author kyle12271

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