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1. In what division of the American League do the Indians play?
2. While he was rightfully removed in 2019, the Indians' primary logo was a red-skinned man with a wide, toothy smile. What name did this man go by?
3. In the 2010s decade, the Indians had one player win the CY Young award twice. Who was this?
4. This batter, sharing a name with a popular rock icon, was acquired by the team in a 2010 trade from the Dodgers, spent seven years as a consistent presence with the team and then, after spending one year in Philadelphia following a trade, was traded right back to Cleveland for the 2019 season. Who am I talking about?
5. In 2011, the Indians and Rockies stunned the baseball world with a trade that (pun intended) came totally out of left field. The Rockies traded an ace who had just celebrated a year anniversary since he had thrown a no-hitter to Cleveland. Who did the Rockies trade to the Tribe here?
6. In 2013, the Indians finally made the playoffs after a six year hiatus. They hosted that year's AL Wild Card game, taking on Joe Maddon and the Tampa Bay Rays. Did they win the game?
7. Imagine this scenario: Game Seven of the 2016 World Series, the Cubs are up 6-4 on the Indians in the bottom of the eighth inning and are trying to secure their first title in over a century. The Tribe are batting: Rajai Davis swings his bat and the stands erupt! What did Davis do with this swing?
8. If you attend an Indians game, you will often hear "Roll Tribe!" shouted out. To what other team do the Indians owe this mini-cheer to?
9. In 1994, the Indians rebuilt and acquired a new ballpark to call home. In 2008, it received a new name. What is the name of the team's homefield?
10. Former CY Young award winner Corey Kluber was traded in December 2019. Who did the Indians trade him to?
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