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Quiz about Florida Marlins 2000s Decade
Quiz about Florida Marlins 2000s Decade

Florida Marlins: 2000s Decade Trivia Quiz


The first decade of the 21st century was full of highs and lows for the Florida Marlins. How much do you know about the "Fish"?

A multiple-choice quiz by dipayanban. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
dipayanban
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
336,823
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
182
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Question 1 of 10
1. In 2008, the Florida Marlins became the first team in MLB history whose four infielders all hit 25 home runs. Who primarily played second base for the Marlins that year? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. In 2003, the Marlins won the World Series. Which team did they defeat in the World Series? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which of the following managers did not manage the Marlins at any time in the decade? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. In 2009, the Marlins' Hanley Ramirez won the National League batting title. What was his average that season? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Which one of these Marlin players did not win a Rookie of the Year Award? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which player was not part of the trade that sent Hanley Ramirez to the Marlins from the Red Sox? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. How many division titles did the Marlins win in the decade? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. I was called up from the Minor Leagues in July 2008 by the Marlins. I won the first game that I pitched in, pitching as a reliever. I also won my first start a few days later. I finished 2008 with six wins and four losses. Who am I? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Who managed the Marlins to the 2003 World Series title? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. How many postseason wildcard slots did the Marlins win in the decade? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. In 2008, the Florida Marlins became the first team in MLB history whose four infielders all hit 25 home runs. Who primarily played second base for the Marlins that year?

Answer: Dan Uggla

Mike Jacobs played first base, Jorge Cantu played third base, and Hanley Ramirez was stationed at short. The Marlins finished with a record of 84-77.
2. In 2003, the Marlins won the World Series. Which team did they defeat in the World Series?

Answer: New York Yankees

They won the 2003 World Series in six games after beating the Cubs in the National League Championship Series. This was their second World Series title.
3. Which of the following managers did not manage the Marlins at any time in the decade?

Answer: "Cookie" Rojas

"Cookie" Rojas, whose real name was Octavio, managed the Marlins for one game in 1996. He won his only game as a Marlin manager.
4. In 2009, the Marlins' Hanley Ramirez won the National League batting title. What was his average that season?

Answer: .342

Ramirez finished second place in the MVP voting that season with a .342 average, 24 home runs, and 27 stolen bases. He became the first Florida Marlin in history to win a batting title.
5. Which one of these Marlin players did not win a Rookie of the Year Award?

Answer: Miguel Cabrera

Willis won National League ROY honors in 2003, Ramirez won in 2006, and Coghlan won in 2009. Miguel Cabrera debuted in 2003, but did not win any awards that season.
6. Which player was not part of the trade that sent Hanley Ramirez to the Marlins from the Red Sox?

Answer: Josh Johnson

After the 2005 season, the Boston Red Sox traded Hanley Ramirez, Anibal Sanchez, and Jesus Delgado to the Marlins for Josh Beckett, Mike Lowell, and Guillermo Mota.
7. How many division titles did the Marlins win in the decade?

Answer: 0

The Florida Marlins won a grand total of zero division titles from 2000-2009. In 2003 when they won the World Series, the Marlins finished second in the NL East to the Braves, and went to the World Series as a wildcard.
8. I was called up from the Minor Leagues in July 2008 by the Marlins. I won the first game that I pitched in, pitching as a reliever. I also won my first start a few days later. I finished 2008 with six wins and four losses. Who am I?

Answer: Chris Volstad

Chris Volstad's rookie season was in 2008. He finished the year with a 2.88 ERA. Chris was 9-13 in 2009.
9. Who managed the Marlins to the 2003 World Series title?

Answer: Jack McKeon

Jack Mckeon managed the Marlins after Jeff Toborg was fired in May 2003. He had previously managed the Royals, Athletics, Padres, and Reds.
10. How many postseason wildcard slots did the Marlins win in the decade?

Answer: 1

The Marlins won the wildcard in 2003, and went on to win the title against the Yankees.
Source: Author dipayanban

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