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MLB Trading Deadline: 2006 Trivia Quiz

This is a review of the 2006 Major League baseball trading deadline. Are you ready?

A multiple-choice quiz by CCBC23. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
CCBC23

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
256,567

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
591

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. The Chicago Cubs traded Hall of Famer to be Greg Maddux to the Los Angeles Dodgers for which player? Hint

Cesar Izturis

Russell Martin

James Loney

Jonathan Broxton

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Question 2 of 10

2. The Tampa Bay Devil Rays traded Julio Lugo to which NL team? Hint

San Franciso Giants

Los Angeles Dodgers

Houston Astros

Florida Marlins

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Question 3 of 10

3. The Mets acquired two pitchers very important for their playoff run. Who were they? Hint

Scott Linebrink and Heath Bell

Oliver Perez and Roberto Hernandez

Randy Keisler and Armando Benitez

Bob Howry and Scott Eyre

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Question 4 of 10

4. The Pittsburgh Pirates traded Craig Wilson to the New York Yankees for what pitcher? Hint

Jaret Wright

Carl Pavano

Ron Villone

Shawn Chacon

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Question 5 of 10

5. The Chicago Cubs traded which infielder to the San Diego Padres? Hint

Ronny Cedeno

Todd Walker

Neifi Perez

Jose Macias

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Question 6 of 10

6. The Pittsburgh Pirates traded what playoff pivotal player to the Detroit Tigers? Hint

Jack Wilson

Sean Casey

Craig Wilson

Jose Castillo

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Question 7 of 10

7. The New York Yankees acquired which perennial all-star? Hint

Jason Bay

Vladimir Guerrero

Bobby Abreu

Billy Wagner

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Question 8 of 10

8. The St. Louis Cardinals acquired which second bagger? Hint

Adam Kennedy

Ronnie Belliard

Jeff Kent

Jose Vidro

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Question 9 of 10

9. The Texas Rangers acquired which slugger from the National League? Hint

Jim Edmonds

Carlos Lee

Alfonso Soriano

Derrek Lee

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Question 10 of 10

10. The Seattle Mariners acquired which young talent from the Cleveland Indians? Hint

Jeremy Sowers

Fausto Carmona

Brandon Phillips

Ben Broussard

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The Chicago Cubs traded Hall of Famer to be Greg Maddux to the Los Angeles Dodgers for which player?

Answer: Cesar Izturis

Maddux was a rental for the Dodgers. He left via Free Agency. He stayed in California though, signing with San Diego.

2. The Tampa Bay Devil Rays traded Julio Lugo to which NL team?

Answer: Los Angeles Dodgers

Lugo was a rental, leaving the Dodgers to go to the Red Sox in the 2006 offseason.

3. The Mets acquired two pitchers very important for their playoff run. Who were they?

Answer: Oliver Perez and Roberto Hernandez

Perez started two NLCS games and pitched well. Hernandez provided good relief.

4. The Pittsburgh Pirates traded Craig Wilson to the New York Yankees for what pitcher?

Answer: Shawn Chacon

Interestingly enough, Wilson would platoon at first base for the Atlanta Braves, the old team of the player he replaced, Adam Laroche, who was traded to Wilson's former team, the Pittsburgh Pirates.

5. The Chicago Cubs traded which infielder to the San Diego Padres?

Answer: Todd Walker

Walker, normally a 2nd baseman, played 3rd base for the Padres a number of times during their playoff run.

6. The Pittsburgh Pirates traded what playoff pivotal player to the Detroit Tigers?

Answer: Sean Casey

Casey helped the Tigers reach the World Series. However, they eventually lost to the St. Louis Cardinals in five games.

7. The New York Yankees acquired which perennial all-star?

Answer: Bobby Abreu

Abreu was a wonderful hit with the Yankees, hitting in the .330s.

8. The St. Louis Cardinals acquired which second bagger?

Answer: Ronnie Belliard

Belliard provided great team chemistry with his laid-back attitude. Belliard came from the Indians.

9. The Texas Rangers acquired which slugger from the National League?

Answer: Carlos Lee

Lee left the Rangers in the offseason, but stayed in Texas by signing with the Houston Astros.

10. The Seattle Mariners acquired which young talent from the Cleveland Indians?

Answer: Ben Broussard

Broussard was acquired by the Mariners for Shin Soo-Choo. Both players performed solidly for their new teams.

Source: Author CCBC23

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