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Quiz about The Minnesota Twins
Quiz about The Minnesota Twins

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A multiple-choice quiz by kyle12271. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
kyle12271
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
292,443
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
713
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
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Scroll down to the bottom for the answer key.
1. How many home runs did Joe Mauer hit in 2007? Hint

7
5
4
2

2. Why did Kirby Puckett retire? Hint

Broken bones
He was too old
A pitch hit him in the head
Eye problems

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

They got him as a free agent
They never got Joe Nathan
They traded Kirby Pucket to the Giants for him
They traded A.J. Pierzinski to the Giants for him

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

97-65
94-68
96-66
88-74

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

True
False

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

Justin Morneau
Lew Ford
Jason Kubel
Torii Hunter

7. Did Johan Santana pitch any shutouts in 2007?

Yes
No

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

Nobody
Michael Cuddeyer and Joe Mauer
Justin Morneau and Joe Mauer
Michael Cuddeyer and Justin Morneau

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

Bud Black
Ron Washington
Ron Gardenhire
Jim Leyland

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

Jason Kubel
Justin Morneau
Joe Mauer
Michael Cuddeyer


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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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