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NY Mets: 2000-2009 Decade Trivia Quiz

New York Mets facts from the first decade of the 21st century, 2000-2009.

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

Author
kingkevinpv

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
353,359

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
247

Last 3 plays: Guest 47 (3/10), Guest 67 (1/10), Guest 69 (7/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which Mets relief pitcher received the Mets one and only win in Game 3 of the 2000 World Series? Hint

Dennis Cook

John Franco

Rick Reed

Armando Benitez

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Question 2 of 10

2. In the first game back in New York after 9/11, against what Braves pitcher did Mike Piazza hit his go-ahead two run HR in the eighth? Hint

Steve Reed

John Smoltz

Jason Marquis

Steve Karsay

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Question 3 of 10

3. On December 11, 2001, what future Hall of Famer did the Mets acquire off a trade with the Cleveland Indians? Hint

Roberto Alomar

Pete Hill

Bruce Sutter

Rich Gossage

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Question 4 of 10

4. In 2003, what Met hitter led the team with 71 RBIs? Hint

Robin Ventura

Mike Piazza

Ty Wigginton

Cliff Floyd

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Question 5 of 10

5. What pitcher, drafted by the Mets in 2004, would go on to throw a perfect game? Hint

Phillip Humber

Jon Lester

Matt Durkin

Dallas Braden

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Question 6 of 10

6. What future Mets starting pitcher did the Mets draft in the 7th round of the 2005 amateur draft? Hint

Bobby Parnell

Jonathon Niese

Mike Pelfrey

Jeremy Hefner

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which New York Mets player won the Roberto Clemente award in 2006? Hint

Pedro Martinez

Carlos Beltran

Carlos Delgado

Orlando Hernandez

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Question 8 of 10

8. In game 7 of the 2006 NLCS, which Met pitcher allowed Yadier Molina's go ahead home run in the ninth? Hint

Billy Wagner

Aaron Heilman

Chad Bradford

Guillermo Mota

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Question 9 of 10

9. During the 2007 downfall, how many times did the Mets lose in September? Hint

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who started the final game at Shea Stadium in 2008? Hint

John Maine

Oliver Perez

Pedro Martinez

Johan Santana

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which Mets relief pitcher received the Mets one and only win in Game 3 of the 2000 World Series?

Answer: John Franco

John Franco went in for relief in the eight inning. He ended up with a win after the Mets scored two in the bottom half of the eighth. Armando Benitez came in and closed out the Yankees in the top of the ninth ending up with a save.

2. In the first game back in New York after 9/11, against what Braves pitcher did Mike Piazza hit his go-ahead two run HR in the eighth?

Answer: Steve Karsay

In the first sporting event in New York after 9/11, Mike Piazza hit a go-ahead two run home run off of Steve Karsay. This home run gave the Mets a 2-1 lead and the game's final score would end up the same.

3. On December 11, 2001, what future Hall of Famer did the Mets acquire off a trade with the Cleveland Indians?

Answer: Roberto Alomar

The Mets received Roberto Alomar from the Indians off a trade that included 7 other players. In 2002, Alomar hit .226 with 11 home runs and 56 RBIs with the Mets.

4. In 2003, what Met hitter led the team with 71 RBIs?

Answer: Ty Wigginton

Ty Wigginton hit .270 with 29 home runs and 131 RBIs before being traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates.

5. What pitcher, drafted by the Mets in 2004, would go on to throw a perfect game?

Answer: Phillip Humber

Phillip Humber was drafted third overall in 2004 by the Mets. Even though he only played two games in a Met uniform he would go on to throw the 21st MLB perfect game in April 2012, playing for the Chicago White Sox.

6. What future Mets starting pitcher did the Mets draft in the 7th round of the 2005 amateur draft?

Answer: Jonathon Niese

Jonathon Niese was drafted 209th overall in the 2005 amateur draft by the Mets along with teammates Bobby Parnell, Mike Pelfrey, Jeremy Hefner, who did not sign but would be claimed off waivers in 2011.

7. Which New York Mets player won the Roberto Clemente award in 2006?

Answer: Carlos Delgado

Delgado hit .252 with 38 home runs and 114 RBIs.

8. In game 7 of the 2006 NLCS, which Met pitcher allowed Yadier Molina's go ahead home run in the ninth?

Answer: Aaron Heilman

Heilman appeared in six games that post season and only allowed three runs, one of those coming from Yadier Molina's home run.

9. During the 2007 downfall, how many times did the Mets lose in September?

Answer: 14

After leading the league at the start of September, the Mets would end up in second place after losing 6 of their last 7 games.

10. Who started the final game at Shea Stadium in 2008?

Answer: Oliver Perez

Oliver Perez started the last game at Shea picking up a no decision against the Marlins. The Mets would end up losing 4-2 with Schoenweis picking up the loss. The Mets moved to the adjacent Citi Field at the start of the 2009 season (Shea Stadium was demolished in 2009 to make extra parking space for Citi Field).

Source: Author kingkevinpv

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