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The 2006 New York Mets Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz about the amazin' season of the 2006 NL East Champs, the New York Mets. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by manitoo137. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
manitoo137

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
258,138

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
1243

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 108 (8/10), Guest 173 (9/10), Guest 69 (8/10).

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1. Who led the team in triples? Hint

Carlos Beltran

Cliff Floyd

David Wright

Jose Reyes

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2. The Mets had the best win-loss record in the National League in 2006.

True

False

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3. Who played the most games during the 2006 season? Hint

Jose Reyes

Jose Valentin

Carlos Delgado

David Wright

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4. Who pitched for David Wright during the 2006 Home Run Derby? Hint

Pedro Martinez

Paul Lo Duca

Ramon Castro

Tom Glavine

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5. How many home runs did Carlos Delgado hit in the season? Hint

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6. What team did Willie Randolph used to play for? Hint

New York Yankees

Atlanta Braves

Tampa Bay Devil Rays

San Francisco Giants

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7. Did Shawn Green play the entire season with the Mets?

Yes

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8. Who was traded to the Pirates for Oliver Perez? Hint

Cliff Floyd

Duaner Sanchez

Chris Woodward

Xavier Nady

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9. Who missed the postseason because of a sore hamstring? Hint

Tom Glavine

Duaner Sanchez

Cliff Floyd

El Duque

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10. Who did the Mets lose to in the National League Championship Series? Hint

San Diego Padres

Atlanta Braves

St. Louis Cardinals

Los Angeles Dodgers

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who led the team in triples?

Answer: Jose Reyes

Reyes hit 17 triples, tying his career high of the year before.

2. The Mets had the best win-loss record in the National League in 2006.

Answer: True

The Mets' record was tied for the best with the Yankees. They were both 97-65.

3. Who played the most games during the 2006 season?

Answer: David Wright

David played for a total of 154 games.

4. Who pitched for David Wright during the 2006 Home Run Derby?

Answer: Paul Lo Duca

David nearly won, but lost in the final round to Ryan Howard.

5. How many home runs did Carlos Delgado hit in the season?

Answer: 38

It was the 10th consecutive season in which Delgado hit 30 or more home runs.

6. What team did Willie Randolph used to play for?

Answer: New York Yankees

2006 was only Willie's second season as manager for the New York Mets.

7. Did Shawn Green play the entire season with the Mets?

Answer: No

The Mets acquired Green mid-season from the Diamondbacks with cash and a minor league player.

8. Who was traded to the Pirates for Oliver Perez?

Answer: Xavier Nady

Oliver Perez pitched 7 games for the Mets with an ERA of 6.38 and a record of 1-3.

9. Who missed the postseason because of a sore hamstring?

Answer: El Duque

Hernandez went 9-7 in 2006. Duaner had been in a car accident.

10. Who did the Mets lose to in the National League Championship Series?

Answer: St. Louis Cardinals

The Cardinals went on to beat the Detroit Tigers in the World Series.

Source: Author manitoo137

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