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Toronto Blue Jays 2007 Trivia Quiz

Let's test your knowledge of the 2007 Jays.

A multiple-choice quiz by run4. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
run4

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
266,803

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
500

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. Prior to the 2007 season, the Jays signed Frank Thomas as their designated hitter. How long did Frank sign for with the Jays? Hint

4 Years

1 Year

2 Years

3 Years

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Question 2 of 10

2. Starting Toronto's early woes, lead-off hitter Reed Johnson was placed on the disabled list. What was his injury? Hint

Herniated disc in back

Broken thumb

Broken hand

Ligament damage in right arm

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Question 3 of 10

3. Adding to their 2007 woes, Toronto ace Roy Halladay was added to the disabled list for 4 weeks. What was the reason he was on the DL? Hint

Appendicitis

Tommy John surgery

Broken Leg

Shoulder strain

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Question 4 of 10

4. One of the highlight games came on June 5 when Toronto came from behind to beat Tampa Bay 12-11. How many runs did they score in the bottom of the ninth to win the game? Hint

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Question 5 of 10

5. Dustin McGowan had been a break-through pitcher for the Jays. In June, he came within 3 outs of getting a no-hitter. Against which team did this happen? Hint

Baltimore Orioles

Los Angeles Dodgers

Colorado Rockies

Boston Red Sox

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Question 6 of 10

6. In a June highlight, Frank Thomas hit his 500th home run of his career. This happened at the Metrodome against Minnesota. Against which pitcher was this against? Hint

Joe Nathan

Johan Santana

Carlos Silva

Boof Bonser

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Question 7 of 10

7. During the off-season, he signed an 7-year contract after winning 3 straight gold gloves and hitting over 30 home runs in the last 3 seasons. Who is he? Hint

Alex Rios

Vernon Wells

Troy Glaus

Lyle Overbay

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who was Toronto's only team representative at the 2007 all-star game in San Francisco? Hint

Alex Rios

Roy Halladay

Vernon Wells

Troy Glaus

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who replaced Lyle Overbay at first base when he broke his hand and landed on the disabled list? Hint

Matt Stairs

Alex Rios

Royce Clayton

Frank Thomas

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Question 10 of 10

10. Toronto signed three free agent pitchers to start the season with John Thomson, Tomo Ohka, and Victor Zambrano. How many of these pitchers remained with the club throughout the season? Hint

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Prior to the 2007 season, the Jays signed Frank Thomas as their designated hitter. How long did Frank sign for with the Jays?

Answer: 2 Years

He signed a 2 year deal after his comeback year with Oakland smashing 36 home runs after a foot injury kept him out of action for 2 years.

2. Starting Toronto's early woes, lead-off hitter Reed Johnson was placed on the disabled list. What was his injury?

Answer: Herniated disc in back

The injury became an issue for Johnson in February, but was still lingering throughout spring training and into the start of the season. Johnson was an outfielder.

3. Adding to their 2007 woes, Toronto ace Roy Halladay was added to the disabled list for 4 weeks. What was the reason he was on the DL?

Answer: Appendicitis

The media called it "an emergency appendectomy". Halladay went 16-5 in 2006.

4. One of the highlight games came on June 5 when Toronto came from behind to beat Tampa Bay 12-11. How many runs did they score in the bottom of the ninth to win the game?

Answer: 6

The Blue Jays compiled 4 doubles to tie the game and eventually won it with a bases-loaded walk.

5. Dustin McGowan had been a break-through pitcher for the Jays. In June, he came within 3 outs of getting a no-hitter. Against which team did this happen?

Answer: Colorado Rockies

Jeff Baker of the Rockies broke the no-no at the top of the ninth with a line drive to centre field. The game ended with just one hit for the Rockies.

6. In a June highlight, Frank Thomas hit his 500th home run of his career. This happened at the Metrodome against Minnesota. Against which pitcher was this against?

Answer: Carlos Silva

Frank also hit his first home run against Minnesota at the Metrodome against Gary Wayne in 1990.

7. During the off-season, he signed an 7-year contract after winning 3 straight gold gloves and hitting over 30 home runs in the last 3 seasons. Who is he?

Answer: Vernon Wells

Vernon had been going through the worst slump of his career hitting .253 to the all-star break which has been said, may be caused by the expectations of this contract for the centerfielder.

8. Who was Toronto's only team representative at the 2007 all-star game in San Francisco?

Answer: Alex Rios

Alex competed in the Home Run Derby and finished 2nd to Angel Vladimir Guerrero by only 1 home run.

9. Who replaced Lyle Overbay at first base when he broke his hand and landed on the disabled list?

Answer: Matt Stairs

Matt Stairs relished his everyday role, hitting 13 home runs and finishing up the first half with a .288 batting average.

10. Toronto signed three free agent pitchers to start the season with John Thomson, Tomo Ohka, and Victor Zambrano. How many of these pitchers remained with the club throughout the season?

Answer: 0

All three pitchers were released by the club for their poor performance and the emergence of young pitchers Dustin McGowan and Shaun Marcum.

Source: Author run4

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