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Trades And Signings 2001 Trivia Quiz

This quiz is about all the wheels and deals some teams have made during this off-season, following the end of the 2001 season.

A multiple-choice quiz by Metfan13. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Metfan13

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
62,538

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
1708

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Question 1 of 10

1. What 36 year old signed with the Seattle Mariners after having a solid year playing for the Texas Rangers? Hint

Tim Raines

Ruben Sierra

Harold Baines

Rafael Palmeiro

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which two players swapped teams in a trade between the Anaheim Angels and the New York Mets? Hint

Todd Zeile and Darrin Erstad

Mo Vaughn and Kevin Appier

Robin Ventura and Tim Salmon

John Franco and Troy Percival

3. The Yankees, of course made the big move in signing Jason Giambi, but lost a big part of their championship calibre lineup. Which of the following is the player who moved to another team and to play in his old position? Hint

Alfonso Soriano and Luis Sojo

Luis Sojo and Derek Jeter

Derek Jeter and Chuck Knoblauch

Chuck Knoblauch and Alfonso Soriano

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Question 4 of 10

4. What player, who batted .336 in the 2001 season, was traded to the New York Mets in the off-season? Hint

Roberto Alomar

Juan Gonzalez

Roger Cedeno

Mo Vaughn

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Question 5 of 10

5. Aaron Sele, the Mariners' number 1 starter, signed with the _______ ? Hint

Oakland Athletics

Boston Red Sox

Cleveland Indians

Anaheim Angels

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Question 6 of 10

6. What 3rd baseman was dealed for the Yankees' David Justice? Hint

Chipper Jones

Jeff Cirillo

Fernando Tatis

Robin Ventura

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Question 7 of 10

7. After he left the Yankees, David Justice was traded again. Where did he move to with this 2nd trade? Hint

Cleveland Indians

Texas Rangers

Oakland Athletics

Seattle Mariners

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Question 8 of 10

8. What team gained controversial relief pitcher John Rocker during the end of the year 2001? Hint

Seattle Mariners

San Francisco Giants

Texas Rangers

Baltimore Orioles

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Question 9 of 10

9. Outfielder Johnny Damon signed with ______ after a good year in Oakland? Hint

Pittsburgh Pirates

Boston Red Sox

Chicago Cubs

St. Louis Cardinals

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Question 10 of 10

10. Moises Alou, a multi time all-star, signed with ________ during the off-season? Hint

Chicago Cubs

San Diego Padres

Los Angelos Dodgers

Atlanta Braves

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What 36 year old signed with the Seattle Mariners after having a solid year playing for the Texas Rangers?

Answer: Ruben Sierra

He put up 23 home runs and 67 RBI's in 94 games.

2. Which two players swapped teams in a trade between the Anaheim Angels and the New York Mets?

Answer: Mo Vaughn and Kevin Appier

Mo Vaughn was traded after a year out of the game with injury.

Answer: Chuck Knoblauch and Alfonso Soriano

Knoblauch found a new home in the Kansas City Royals' franchise in the 2001 off-season.

4. What player, who batted .336 in the 2001 season, was traded to the New York Mets in the off-season?

Answer: Roberto Alomar

The Mets signed him for second base (and moved Edgardo Alfonso to third).

5. Aaron Sele, the Mariners' number 1 starter, signed with the _______ ?

Answer: Anaheim Angels

6. What 3rd baseman was dealed for the Yankees' David Justice?

Answer: Robin Ventura

David Justice was traded to the Mets.

7. After he left the Yankees, David Justice was traded again. Where did he move to with this 2nd trade?

Answer: Oakland Athletics

He was dealt for a group of pitchers including Mark Guthrie.

8. What team gained controversial relief pitcher John Rocker during the end of the year 2001?

Answer: Texas Rangers

After a not so good year in Cleveland he moved to Texas.

9. Outfielder Johnny Damon signed with ______ after a good year in Oakland?

Answer: Boston Red Sox

Damon was signed to bring speed and great fielding to the lineup at Fenway.

10. Moises Alou, a multi time all-star, signed with ________ during the off-season?

Answer: Chicago Cubs

He was coaxed over by Sammy Sosa.

Source: Author Metfan13

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