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2007 Chicago Cubs | 10 Question Sports Multiple Choice Quiz

A quiz on the 2007 Chicago Cubs and their players.

A multiple-choice quiz by JKsport17. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
JKsport17

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
296,517

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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893

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who did the Cubs sign to be their manager for 2007? Hint

Lou Piniella

Joe Girardi

Dusty Baker

Bob Brenly

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Question 2 of 10

2. I started in centerfield but eventually found a home in left field. I am one of four players to be in the exclusive 40/40 club (40 home runs and 40 stolen bases same season). Hint

Alfonso Soriano

Aramis Ramirez

Derrek Lee

Carlos Zambrano

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Question 3 of 10

3. The Cubs and White Sox made a trade before the season started. What two players were involved? Hint

Michael Wuertz/David Aardsma

Neil Cotts/Matt Thornton

Neal Cotts/David Aardsma

Michael Wuertz/Matt Thornton

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who did the Cubs trade for Jason Kendall? Hint

Henry Blanco

Michael Barrett

Rob Bowen

Koyie Hill

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who did the Cubs select with the 3rd pick in the 2007 First Year Player Draft? Hint

Josh Vitters

Jeff Samarzija

Felix Pie

Geovany Soto

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Question 6 of 10

6. What player led the team in batting average in 2007? Hint

Ryan Theriot

Aramis Ramirez

Derrek Lee

Mark DeRosa

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who led the team in runs batted in in the season? Hint

Derrek Lee

Mark DeRosa

Alfonso Soriano

Aramis Ramirez

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Question 8 of 10

8. What pitcher led the team in wins with a 18-13 mark? Hint

Ted Lily

Carlos Zambrano

Rich Hill

Kerry Wood

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who led the team in saves? Hint

Bob Howry

Kerry Wood

Ryan Dempster

Carlos Marmol

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who did the Cubs play in the NLDS? Hint

Arizona Diamondbacks

Colorado Rockies

Florida Marlins

Philadelphia Phillies

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who did the Cubs sign to be their manager for 2007?

Answer: Lou Piniella

Piniella signed a three-year contract with an option for a fourth year. He became the teams 50th manager. It was the fifth team Piniella had managed for.

2. I started in centerfield but eventually found a home in left field. I am one of four players to be in the exclusive 40/40 club (40 home runs and 40 stolen bases same season).

Answer: Alfonso Soriano

He was initially inserted in centerfield but would return to left during the season. He has previosuly played for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp of Japan, New York Yankees, Texas Rangers, and Washington Nationals.

3. The Cubs and White Sox made a trade before the season started. What two players were involved?

Answer: Neal Cotts/David Aardsma

Aardsma is the first person listed alphabetically in baseball, surpassing Hank Aaron. Cotts re-signed with the Cubs for the 2008 season where he was their primary lefty in the bullpen.

4. Who did the Cubs trade for Jason Kendall?

Answer: Rob Bowen

The Cubs traded Michael Barrett to San Diego for Rob Bowen, then three weeks later traded Rob Bowen to Oakland for Jason Kendall. Barrett got into a fistfight with starting pitcher Carlos Zambrano during a game.

5. Who did the Cubs select with the 3rd pick in the 2007 First Year Player Draft?

Answer: Josh Vitters

Vitters was a third baseman from Cypress High School in California. He bats and fields right handed. He was born on August 27, 1989.

6. What player led the team in batting average in 2007?

Answer: Derrek Lee

Lee led the team in batting average and hit 22 home runs to go along with 86 RBIs. He was also an All-Star in 2007 for the second time and won his third gold glove.

7. Who led the team in runs batted in in the season?

Answer: Aramis Ramirez

Ramirez drove in 101 runs and was second on the team in home runs with 26 and in batting average, hitting .310. He was traded to the Cubs during the 2003 season from the Pittsburgh Pirates.

8. What pitcher led the team in wins with a 18-13 mark?

Answer: Carlos Zambrano

Zambrano led the team in wins with 18 while Lily led the team in era and Hill in strikeouts. Kerry Wood didn't start any game, but made 22 appearances out of the bullpen.

9. Who led the team in saves?

Answer: Ryan Dempster

Dempster was a converted starter and finished 10th in the National League in saves with 28. He had a era of 4.73 and a win-loss record of 2-7. He was a two time All-Star, both as a starter.

10. Who did the Cubs play in the NLDS?

Answer: Arizona Diamondbacks

The Cubs were swept by the Diamondbacks, losing the three game series by a combined total of 16-6. The Diamondbacks went on to lose to the the Colorado Rockies, who lost to the Boston Red Sox in the World Series.

Source: Author JKsport17

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