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2012-13 Offseason Trivia Quiz

Some of the biggest moves in the 2012-13 offseason

A multiple-choice quiz by kingkevinpv. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
kingkevinpv

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
360,269

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
10 / 15

Plays
302

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Question 1 of 15

1. Who did the Oakland Athletics acquire from the Arizona Diamondbacks? Hint

Chris Young

Cliff Pennington

Heath Bell

Justin Upton

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Question 2 of 15

2. What team acquired SS Jose Reyes, RHP Josh Johnson, LHP Mark Buehrle, INF Emilio Bonifacio and C John Buck from the Miami Marlins? Hint

Toronto Blue Jays

New York Yankees

New York Mets

Los Angeles Dodgers

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Question 3 of 15

3. Who did the Washington Nationals acquire from the Minnesota Twins? Hint

Alex Meyer

Dan Haren

Ben Revere

Denard Span

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Question 4 of 15

4. What RP did the Atlanta Braves receive from the LA Angels of Anaheim? Hint

Eric O'Flaherty

Scott Atchison

Alex Wood

Jordan Walden

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Question 5 of 15

5. Ben Revere was traded to the Philadelphia Phillies.

True

False

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Question 6 of 15

6. What third baseman did the Phillies acquire from the Texas Rangers? Hint

Adrian Beltre

Hank Blalock

Jurickson Profar

Michael Young

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Question 7 of 15

7. Shin Soo Choo was traded to the Cincinnati Reds in this nine man deal. What center fielder did the Cleveland Indians receive from the Reds? Hint

Michael Bourn

Drew Stubbs

Nick Swisher

Jay Bruce

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Question 8 of 15

8. What former Texas Rangers signed with the LA Angels of Anaheim? Hint

Nelson Cruz

Josh Hamilton

Torii Hunter

David Murphy

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Question 9 of 15

9. In this trade, what Cy Young winner was sent to Toronto? Hint

David Price

R.A. Dickey

Josh Johnson

Mark Buerhle

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Question 10 of 15

10. James Shields was traded to the KC Royals.

True

False

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Question 11 of 15

11. What former Cy Yound winner did the LA Dodgers sign?

Answer: ( Two words, or just surname )

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Question 12 of 15

12. What outfielder did the Cleveland Indians sign? Hint

Josh Hamilton

Nick Swisher

Curtis Granderson

Marlon Byrd

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Question 13 of 15

13. What LA Angels pitcher signed with the Washington Nationals? Hint

Jared Weaver

Edwin Jackson

Dan Haren

Rafael Soriano

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Question 14 of 15

14. What team did Ryan Dempster sign with? Hint

Texas Rangers

Boston Red Sox

Chicago Cubs

Toronto Blue Jays

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Question 15 of 15

15. What closer did the Red Sox acquire from the Pirates? Hint

Joel Hanrahan

Andrew Bailey

Jason Grilli

Edward Mujica

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who did the Oakland Athletics acquire from the Arizona Diamondbacks?

Answer: Chris Young

In this three team deal Oakland received OF Chris Young (ARI); Arizona received SS Cliff Pennington (ARI) and RP Heath Bell (MIA); Miami receives 3B Yordy Cabrera (OAK).

2. What team acquired SS Jose Reyes, RHP Josh Johnson, LHP Mark Buehrle, INF Emilio Bonifacio and C John Buck from the Miami Marlins?

Answer: Toronto Blue Jays

In this twleve player deal Toronto received SS Jose Reyes, RHP Josh Johnson, LHP Mark Buehrle, INF Emilio Bonifacio and C John Buck; Miami received SS Yunel Escobar, RHP Henderson Alvarez, C Jeff Mathis, RHP Anthony DeScalfani, SS Adeiny Hechavarria, CF Jake Marisnick and LHP Justin Nicolino.

3. Who did the Washington Nationals acquire from the Minnesota Twins?

Answer: Denard Span

The Washington Nationals sent prospect SP Alex Meyer to the Twins in this deal.

4. What RP did the Atlanta Braves receive from the LA Angels of Anaheim?

Answer: Jordan Walden

The Angels would receive SP Tommy Hanson in this deal.

5. Ben Revere was traded to the Philadelphia Phillies.

Answer: True

The Minnesota Twins acquired SP Vance Worley and SP Trevor May in this trade.

6. What third baseman did the Phillies acquire from the Texas Rangers?

Answer: Michael Young

In the trade Philadelphia received 3B Michael Young and Texas received RP Josh Lindblom and RP Lisalverto Bonilla.

7. Shin Soo Choo was traded to the Cincinnati Reds in this nine man deal. What center fielder did the Cleveland Indians receive from the Reds?

Answer: Drew Stubbs

In this three team deal Cincinnati received OF Shin-Soo Choo (CLE) and IF Jason Donald (CLE); Cleveland receives OF Drew Stubbs (CIN), RHP Trevor Bauer (ARI), RHP Matt Albers (ARI) and RHP Bryan Shaw (ARI); Arizona receives SS Didi Gregorius (CLE), 1B Lars Anderson (CLE) and LHP Tony Sipp (CLE).

8. What former Texas Rangers signed with the LA Angels of Anaheim?

Answer: Josh Hamilton

Josh signed a five year deal.

9. In this trade, what Cy Young winner was sent to Toronto?

Answer: R.A. Dickey

He was traded along with C Josh Thole and C Mike Nickeas from the Mets for C John Buck, C Travis d'Arnaud, SP Noah Syndergaard and OF Wuilmer Becerra.

10. James Shields was traded to the KC Royals.

Answer: True

He was traded with SP Wade Davis From the TB Rays for OF Wil Myers, SP Jake Odorizzi, SP Mike Montgomery and 3B Patrick Leonard.

11. What former Cy Yound winner did the LA Dodgers sign?

Answer: Zack Greinke

He signed for six years.

12. What outfielder did the Cleveland Indians sign?

Answer: Nick Swisher

This former Yankee signed for four years.

13. What LA Angels pitcher signed with the Washington Nationals?

Answer: Dan Haren

He signed a one year deal with the Nats.

14. What team did Ryan Dempster sign with?

Answer: Boston Red Sox

He signed for two years.

15. What closer did the Red Sox acquire from the Pirates?

Answer: Joel Hanrahan

In this deal Boston received RP Joel Hanrahan and SS Brock Holt and Pittsburgh received OF Jerry Sands, SP Stolmy Pimentel, RP Mark Melancon and SS Ivan DeJesus Jr.

Source: Author kingkevinpv

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