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1. 1975 Boston Red Sox: He won the American League Rookie of the Year and AL Most Valuable Player Award. Who had this fantastic rookie season?
2. This pitcher threw for the Detroit Tigers during his rookie year of 1976. In addition to throwing, he spent plenty of time talking to the ball. He finished the year at 19-9, and was never able to recreate his rookie success. What was the name of this 'bird'?
3. "_________mania" ran wild in 1981 when this lefty captured the NL Rookie of the Year and NL Cy Young award during the strike-shortened season. By the way, he capped it off with a World Series title. Who is this phenom?
4. This is the second player in history to win both the AL MVP and Rookie of the Year honors. It occurred in 2001. What Mariner took this honor?
5. Who is often described as cocky, and was AL Rookie of the year in 2007 followed by AL MVP in 2008?
6. In his first three years as a starter, this pitcher known as "Louisiana Lightning", posted a record of 59-18, scored a Cy Young Award, and two World Series championships. Who is this lefty fireballer?
7. In 1984, this New York pitcher won 17 games and the NL Rookie of the Year Award. At 19 years old, he was selected to the All-Star game. This player was just what the 'Doc' ordered for the Mets. Who is he?
8. The NL Rookie of the Year winner in 2001, this slugger has won multiple NL MVP awards within his first eight seasons of Major League Baseball. He also won a gold glove and a World Series title to his name. Who is this slugger who was great right off the bat?
9. This player may not have been great, but he was great for his age. He was the youngest pitcher to pitch in a Major League game. Who was this successful pitcher who started many games in the Major Leagues, but first pitched for the Cincinnati Reds just two months shy of his 16th birthday?
10. The Red Sox traded this player and New England native to Houston in exchange for reliever Larry Andersen. Andersen was with the Red Sox for the remainder of the 1990 season, where they were swept in the playoffs by the Oakland A's in 4 games. The player they traded for Andersen won the NL Rookie of the Year Award in 1991, and later won a NL MVP Award and played for the Astros for 15 seasons. Who is this great slugger?
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