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1. On July 11, 2013, this starting pitcher made his MLB debut for the Tribe. He took a no hitter into the sixth inning against the Blue Jays and struck out seven overall in six full innings, the most strikeouts for a debuting pitcher for the Tribe since 1964. Who was this?
2. In 2014, this second baseman signed a six year extension with the team. Right after doing so, he and catcher Yan Gomes, who had also received a new contract, came together in a press conference where they both publicly commended the team's ownership and emphatically praised the fanbase. Which second baseman signed a six year contract at this time?
3. Fan favorite Justin Masterson was traded amidst a downward campaign in 2014, both for himself (5.51 ERA) and the team trending out of playoff contention at the deadline. He was traded to the Cardinals in exchange for a prospect that St Louis was very high on. Which Cardinals first-round draft pick in 2012 was sent to Cleveland for Masterson's services?
4. Before Terry Francona, Manny Acta tried but failed to find serious success as the team's skipper from 2010-2012. Did he at least win more games as a manager than he lost?
5. In 2009, the Indians traded away former CY Young winner Cliff Lee to the Phillies. In exchange, they received a bundle of prospects, with only one player panning out of all of them. Which player, acquired in that trade, went on to play for the Tribe for over a decade?
6. The Indians dealt former CY Young award winner CC Sabathia in 2008, sending him off to Milwaukee in 2008. They acquired four players in this deal. This player, initially considered a "throw in", would end up being by far the most productive piece acquired in the deal. Who is this outfielder?
7. After years of backlash against their "Chief Wahoo" logo, the team finally opted to move on from it and adopt a new primary logo. What year did this occur?
8. In the 2016 MLB World Series, Game Seven, this man came up huge with a game-tying two-run home run that sent the game into extra innings. Who did this for the Tribe?
9. In July of 2013, the aging Jason Giambi performed a feat for the team en route to a breakthrough playoff season. What did Giambi achieve?
10. In the 2000s and 2010s, how many times were the Indians crowned champion of the AL Central division?
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