The Frustrated Fan Quiz

1. The Dodgers traded Pedro Martinez to the Expos in 1993 because...

He put up mediocre numbers in the minors.

He got into a shoving match with Tommy Lasorda.

He wasn't happy with a role in the bullpen.

They didn't think he'd be durable.

The Dodgers traded Pedro Martinez to the Expos in 1993 because they didn't think he'd be durable. This suggests that the Dodgers had concerns about Martinez's ability to stay healthy and perform consistently over the long term. It implies that they believed Martinez was prone to injuries or had a high risk of breaking down physically, which led them to make the decision to trade him.

Explanation

The Dodgers traded Pedro Martinez to the Expos in 1993 because they didn't think he'd be durable. This suggests that the Dodgers had concerns about Martinez's ability to stay healthy and perform consistently over the long term. It implies that they believed Martinez was prone to injuries or had a high risk of breaking down physically, which led them to make the decision to trade him.

2. What will formwer GM Dan Evans be best remembered for?

Acquiring Jolbert Cabrera

Acquiring Daryle Ward

Inviting Ron Coomer to Spring Training

Wearing a pink shirt

Former GM Dan Evans will be best remembered for wearing a pink shirt. This suggests that his fashion choice stood out and made a lasting impression on people. It implies that his fashion sense or personal style was notable and unique, making it a memorable aspect of his tenure as GM.

Explanation

Former GM Dan Evans will be best remembered for wearing a pink shirt. This suggests that his fashion choice stood out and made a lasting impression on people. It implies that his fashion sense or personal style was notable and unique, making it a memorable aspect of his tenure as GM.

3. Which Dominican teenager did the Dodgers have their eye on but ultimately let sign with another organization for $3,500?

George Bell

Vladimir Guerrero

Albert Pujols

Miguel Tejada

Julio Franco

The Dodgers had their eye on Vladimir Guerrero, a Dominican teenager, but ultimately let him sign with another organization for $3,500.

Explanation

The Dodgers had their eye on Vladimir Guerrero, a Dominican teenager, but ultimately let him sign with another organization for $3,500.

4. In 1992, only one Dodger hit more than 10 home runs. Who was it?

Eric Karros

Darryl Strawberry

Eric Davis

Mitch Webster

Jose Offerman

Dave Hansen and Mitch Webster tied for second with 6 home runs.

Explanation

Dave Hansen and Mitch Webster tied for second with 6 home runs.

5. Which Dodger was caught throwing firecrackers at fans in the parking lot?

Jim Leyritz

Garey Ingram

Eric Davis

Juan Samuel

Mariano Duncan

Davis was with Vince Coleman at the time.

Explanation

Davis was with Vince Coleman at the time.

6. What stadium job did Jerry Reuss and Jay Johnstone once assume?

Grounds crew

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Public address announcer

Ticket taker

Hot dog vendor

Jerry Reuss and Jay Johnstone once assumed the job of grounds crew at a stadium. This means that they were responsible for maintaining and taking care of the playing surface, such as mowing the grass, painting lines, and ensuring the field is in good condition for games. This job is crucial in providing a safe and playable environment for athletes and ensuring that games can proceed smoothly.

Explanation

Jerry Reuss and Jay Johnstone once assumed the job of grounds crew at a stadium. This means that they were responsible for maintaining and taking care of the playing surface, such as mowing the grass, painting lines, and ensuring the field is in good condition for games. This job is crucial in providing a safe and playable environment for athletes and ensuring that games can proceed smoothly.

7. When Tommy Lasorda was interim GM for half a season, which of the following moves did he NOT make?

Traded for Carlos Perez and signed him to an extension

Traded Paul Konerko and Dennys Reyes for Jeff Shaw

Acquired fat pitcher Brian Bohanon from the Mets

Traded Eric Young for Ismael Valdez

Tommy Lasorda did not trade Eric Young for Ismael Valdez.

Explanation

Tommy Lasorda did not trade Eric Young for Ismael Valdez.

8. What was "Project Five Ton Gorilla" as it relates to the Dodgers?

Frank McCourt's secret plans to build a baseball stadium in Downtown LA and sell the 300 acres of Chavez Ravine

Frank McCourt's secret plans to build a football stadium and entertainment complex in the stadium parking lot

Jim Tracy's plans to relocate Wilson Alvarez to the other side of the dugout

Fox's short-lived plans to sell naming rights to Dodger Stadium

Peter O' Malley's plans in the late 70's to build a Spring Training Complex for the Dodgers in Palm Springs

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Explanation

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9. Which Dodger infielder had to wear a face mask after colliding with which Dodger outfielder in the 90s?

Jose Offerman / Chris Gwynn

Alfredo Griffin / Chris Gywnn

Delino DeShields / Raul Mondesi

Delino DeShields / Henry Rodriguez

Juan Samuel / Raul Mondesi

Delino DeShields and Raul Mondesi collided in the 90s, resulting in Delino DeShields having to wear a face mask.

Explanation

Delino DeShields and Raul Mondesi collided in the 90s, resulting in Delino DeShields having to wear a face mask.

10. How many home runs did Mike Piazza hit after the Dodgers traded him?

180

204

218

240

Mike Piazza hit 218 home runs after the Dodgers traded him.

Explanation

Mike Piazza hit 218 home runs after the Dodgers traded him.

11. Of the following, which player is the only one to actually hit for a higher average WITH the Dodgers than he did AGAINST the Dodgers?

Jim Eisenreich

Wilton Guerrero

Craig Counsell

Jeromy Burnitz

Eric Young

Wilton Guerrero is the only player who hit for a higher average with the Dodgers than he did against them. This means that Guerrero performed better when playing for the Dodgers compared to when he played against them.

Explanation

Wilton Guerrero is the only player who hit for a higher average with the Dodgers than he did against them. This means that Guerrero performed better when playing for the Dodgers compared to when he played against them.

12. Which Dodger lost a shoe during his first game in blue?

Wayne Kirby

Trenidad Hubbard

Cory Snyder

Kal Daniels

Gary Carter

The shoe came off in left field during a play.

Explanation

The shoe came off in left field during a play.

13. Which of the following Dodgers DIDN'T have multiple stints with the team?

Brett Butler

Tim Wallach

Elmer Dessens

Jim Gott

Ismael Valdes

Jim Gott is the correct answer because he did not have multiple stints with the Dodgers. While all the other options (Brett Butler, Tim Wallach, Elmer Dessens, and Ismael Valdes) had multiple periods of playing for the Dodgers, Jim Gott only played for the team once.

Explanation

Jim Gott is the correct answer because he did not have multiple stints with the Dodgers. While all the other options (Brett Butler, Tim Wallach, Elmer Dessens, and Ismael Valdes) had multiple periods of playing for the Dodgers, Jim Gott only played for the team once.

14. Who hit a total of 20 home runs over his first three seasons as a Dodger and then broke out for 36 HRs the first full season after being traded?

Mike Devereaux

Sid Bream

Paul Konerko

Henry Rodriguez

Karim Garcia

Henry Rodriguez hit a total of 20 home runs over his first three seasons as a Dodger and then broke out for 36 HRs the first full season after being traded.

Explanation

Henry Rodriguez hit a total of 20 home runs over his first three seasons as a Dodger and then broke out for 36 HRs the first full season after being traded.

15. Which of the following Dodgers died prematurely from something other than a physical accident?

Tim Crews

Steve Howe

Brian Traxler

Mike Sharperson

Mike Huff

Traxler died at 37 from complications related to his alcoholism.

Explanation

Traxler died at 37 from complications related to his alcoholism.

16. How many guys named Chad have played for the Dodgers?

3

4

5

6

7

Chad Billingsley, Chad Curtis, Chad Fonville, Chad Hermansen, Chad Kreuter, and Chad Moeller

Explanation

Chad Billingsley, Chad Curtis, Chad Fonville, Chad Hermansen, Chad Kreuter, and Chad Moeller

17. Which of following Dodgers did not have bad acne or some other type of skin problem?

Stan Javier

Tom Goodwin

Antonio Osuna

Matt Luke

Davey Johnson

Goodwin and Osuna had acne, Johnson had pock marks, and Matt Luke was born with a nevus (large birthmark) on his face.

Explanation

Goodwin and Osuna had acne, Johnson had pock marks, and Matt Luke was born with a nevus (large birthmark) on his face.

18. How many guys named Brad have played for the Dodgers?

1

2

3

4

5

Brad Penny, Brad Havens, and Brad Clontz

Explanation

Brad Penny, Brad Havens, and Brad Clontz

19. Only one of the following quotes from Gary Sheffield isn't real. Which one is it?

It's not my fault they signed Perez to that stupid contract.

I'm getting less than Dreifort?

It's not my fault they gave Eric Karros a no-trade clause when he's got no value.

It's not my fault the pitching staff can't hold a [bleeping] six-run lead.

They give out all of these dumb contracts, and when it comes to me--nothing.

The explanation for the given correct answer is that the quote "It's not my fault the pitching staff can't hold a [bleeping] six-run lead" is not a real quote from Gary Sheffield. This means that he did not say or make that statement.

Explanation

The explanation for the given correct answer is that the quote "It's not my fault the pitching staff can't hold a [bleeping] six-run lead" is not a real quote from Gary Sheffield. This means that he did not say or make that statement.

20. During a 21-inning game in 1991, who ended up playing third base for the final inning?

Orel Hershiser

Eddie Murray

Fernando Valenzuela

Tim Leary

Rick Dempsey

For the 22nd inning, Fernando came in at first base, Murray moved from first to third, and Jeff Hamilton came in to pitch... and eventually take the loss.

Explanation

For the 22nd inning, Fernando came in at first base, Murray moved from first to third, and Jeff Hamilton came in to pitch... and eventually take the loss.

21. Which group of Dodgers once faced the Oakland A's on the Family Feud game show?

Bob Welch, Rick Honeycutt, Dave Stewart, Tom Niedenfuer, and Ken Landreaux

Dave Anderson, Todd Maulding, Alejandro Pena, Rick Dempsey, and Mike Davis

Mike Scioscia, Dave Anderson, Ben Hines, Mike Morgan, and Orel Hershiser

John Shelby, Tim Leary, Tim Belcher, Rick Dempsey, and Jim Gott

Brett Butler, Manny Mota, Ramon Martinez, Roger McDowell, and John Candelaria

They faced five members of the A's in December of 1988 in a World Series rematch.

Explanation

They faced five members of the A's in December of 1988 in a World Series rematch.

22. Which two of the following Dodger position players once pitched a scoreless inning?

Chris Donnels

Jeff Hamilton

Mickey Hatcher

Robin Ventura

All of the above

Chris Donnels and Robin Ventura are the two Dodger position players who once pitched a scoreless inning.

Explanation

Chris Donnels and Robin Ventura are the two Dodger position players who once pitched a scoreless inning.

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