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    What did the Boston Red Sox receive from the Yankees in exchange for Babe Ruth?

    • A Right Fielder
    • Cash
    • Minor League Players
    • A Draft Choice
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  • 2. 

    What team did Mo Vaughn go to after his 1998 MLB season with the Boston Red Sox?

    • New York Yankees

    • Texas Rangers

    • Toronto Blue Jays

    • Anaheim Angels

    Correct Answer
    A. Anaheim Angels
    Explanation
    After his 1998 MLB season with the Boston Red Sox, Mo Vaughn went on to join the Anaheim Angels.

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  • 3. 

    What number did Dwight Evans wear as a member of the Red Sox?

    • 24

    • 16

    • 27

    • 22

    Correct Answer
    A. 24
    Explanation
    Dwight Evans wore the number 24 as a member of the Red Sox.

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  • 4. 

    Who was the Boston Red Sox manager before Jimmy Williams?

    • John McNamara

    • Butch Hobson

    • Kevin Kennedy

    • Joe Morgan

    Correct Answer
    A. Kevin Kennedy
    Explanation
    Kevin Kennedy was the manager of the Boston Red Sox before Jimmy Williams. This can be inferred from the question which asks for the manager before Jimmy Williams, and Kevin Kennedy is listed as one of the options. Therefore, it can be concluded that Kevin Kennedy was the manager before Jimmy Williams.

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  • 5. 

    What number did Jim Rice wear as a member of the Red Sox?

    • 17

    • 25

    • 10

    • 14

    Correct Answer
    A. 14
    Explanation
    Jim Rice wore the number 14 as a member of the Red Sox.

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  • 6. 

    What number did baseball's Carlton Fisk wear as a member of the Red Sox?

    • 27

    • 29

    • 72

    • 25

    Correct Answer
    A. 27
    Explanation
    Carlton Fisk wore the number 27 as a member of the Red Sox.

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  • 7. 

    Which Red Sox player was the MVP the same year that he was Rookie of the Year?

    • Fred Lynn

    • Ted Williams

    • Roger Clemens

    • Carlton Fisk

    Correct Answer
    A. Fred Lynn
    Explanation
    Fred Lynn is the correct answer because he was named both the Rookie of the Year and the MVP in the same year. This is a rare achievement in baseball and demonstrates Lynn's exceptional performance and impact in his debut season.

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  • 8. 

    Why did the Boston Red Sox owner trade Babe Ruth?

    • Drank Too Much

    • Wanted Money For A Broadway Play

    • He Needed Pitching

    • Ruth Wasn't Hitting Well

    Correct Answer
    A. Wanted Money For A Broadway Play
    Explanation
    The Boston Red Sox owner traded Babe Ruth because he wanted money for a Broadway play.

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  • 9. 

    Who was the manager of the 1979 Boston Red Sox?

    • Pat Corrales

    • Les Moss

    • Dave Garcia

    • Don Zimmer

    Correct Answer
    A. Don Zimmer
    Explanation
    Don Zimmer was the manager of the 1979 Boston Red Sox.

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  • 10. 

    Which baseball star was the Red Sox's big first baseman in the 90's?

    • Mo Vaughn

    • Bill Buckner

    • Jim Rice

    • Wade Boggs

    Correct Answer
    A. Mo Vaughn
    Explanation
    Mo Vaughn is the correct answer because he was a prominent baseball star who played as the Red Sox's big first baseman in the 90's. He had a successful career with the team, earning accolades such as the American League MVP in 1995. Vaughn was known for his powerful hitting and was a key player for the Red Sox during that time period.

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  • 11. 

    Who is known as "Yaz" to the Red Sox fans?

    • Carl Yastrzemski

    • Jim Rice

    • Bill Buckner

    • Don Baylor

    Correct Answer
    A. Carl Yastrzemski
    Explanation
    Carl Yastrzemski is known as "Yaz" to the Red Sox fans.

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  • 12. 

    What former player for the Red Sox, Yankees and Devil Rays had a lifetime batting average of .328?

    • Tino Martinez

    • Lou Pinella

    • Gary Sheffield

    • Wade Boggs

    Correct Answer
    A. Wade Boggs
    Explanation
    Wade Boggs is the correct answer because he played for the Red Sox, Yankees, and Devil Rays, and he had a lifetime batting average of .328. Boggs was known for his exceptional hitting skills throughout his career, consistently maintaining a high batting average. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2005, further highlighting his prowess as a hitter.

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  • 13. 

    Which Red Sox was MVP of the American League in 1946?

    • Stan Musial

    • Ted Williams

    • Joe DiMaggio

    • Phil Cavarretta

    Correct Answer
    A. Ted Williams
    Explanation
    Ted Williams was named the MVP of the American League in 1946 because of his exceptional performance that season. Williams had a batting average of .342, hit 38 home runs, and had 123 RBIs. He led the league in both on-base percentage and slugging percentage, showcasing his offensive prowess. Additionally, Williams had an impressive on-base streak of reaching base safely in 84 consecutive games, which was a record at that time. Overall, his outstanding statistics and impact on the game made him a deserving recipient of the MVP award.

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  • 14. 

    Which baseball player for the Boston Red Sox was MVP of the American League in 1975?

    • Fred Lynn

    • Johnny Bench

    • Richie Allen

    • Jeff Burroughs

    Correct Answer
    A. Fred Lynn
    Explanation
    Fred Lynn was the MVP of the American League in 1975 while playing for the Boston Red Sox. He had an outstanding season, batting .331 with 21 home runs and 105 RBIs. Lynn also showcased his defensive skills, winning a Gold Glove Award for his performance in center field. His strong offensive and defensive contributions made him a deserving recipient of the MVP award that year.

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  • 15. 

    Which Red Sox was MVP of the American League in 1978?

    • Jim Rice

    • Rollie Fingers

    • Thurman Munson

    • Mike Schmidt

    Correct Answer
    A. Jim Rice
    Explanation
    Jim Rice was named the MVP of the American League in 1978. This indicates that he had the most outstanding performance among all the players in the American League that year.

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  • 16. 

    Which baseball player for the Boston Red Sox was MVP of the American League in 1986?

    • George Bell

    • Jose Canseco

    • Kevin Mitchell

    • Roger Clemens

    Correct Answer
    A. Roger Clemens
    Explanation
    Roger Clemens was the MVP of the American League in 1986. He was a baseball player for the Boston Red Sox during that time. Clemens was known for his exceptional pitching skills and was one of the most dominant pitchers of his era. He had a remarkable season in 1986, leading the league with 24 wins and 238 strikeouts. Clemens played a crucial role in helping the Red Sox reach the World Series that year.

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  • 17. 

    Which baseball player for the Boston Red Sox was MVP of the American League in 1995?

    • Ken Griffey, Jr.

    • Barry Bonds

    • Jeff Bagwell

    • Mo Vaughn

    Correct Answer
    A. Mo Vaughn
    Explanation
    Mo Vaughn was the baseball player for the Boston Red Sox who was named MVP of the American League in 1995.

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  • 18. 

    With a home attendance of 2,625,333 in 2001, the Boston Red Sox played in which division?

    • AL West

    • AL East

    • NL West

    • NL Central

    Correct Answer
    A. AL East
    Explanation
    The Boston Red Sox played in the AL East division in 2001. This can be inferred from the fact that the team had a home attendance of 2,625,333 in that year. Attendance numbers are typically used to determine the popularity and success of a team, and the fact that the Red Sox had a high attendance suggests that they were playing in a division with strong fan support. The AL East is known for having some of the most passionate and dedicated fan bases in Major League Baseball, making it a logical choice for the Red Sox's division in 2001.

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  • 19. 

    Who was selected by the Red Sox in the fourth round of the June 1989 draft after playing three years at the University of Hartford?

    • Jeff Bagwell

    • Jason Bay

    • Carlos Beltran

    • Rocco Baldelli

    Correct Answer
    A. Jeff Bagwell
    Explanation
    Jeff Bagwell was selected by the Red Sox in the fourth round of the June 1989 draft after playing three years at the University of Hartford.

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  • 20. 

    In what place and what division did the Boston Red Sox finish the 2004 season?

    • 2nd In AL Eastern Division

    • 5th In NL Western Division

    • 1st In AL Eastern Division

    • 3rd In NL Eastern Division

    Correct Answer
    A. 2nd In AL Eastern Division
    Explanation
    The Boston Red Sox finished the 2004 season in 2nd place in the AL Eastern Division.

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  • 21. 

    Who led the 2004 Boston Red Sox in home runs?

    • Gabe Kapler

    • Kevin Youkilis

    • Manny Ramirez

    • Trot Nixon

    Correct Answer
    A. Manny Ramirez
    Explanation
    Manny Ramirez led the 2004 Boston Red Sox in home runs. This is evident from the fact that his name is listed as one of the options and the question specifically asks for the player who led the team in home runs.

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  • 22. 

    Who won the most games pitching for the 2004 Boston Red Sox?

    • Jeff Suppan

    • Russ Ortiz And Jaret Wright

    • Curt Schilling

    • Doug Davis And Ben Sheets

    Correct Answer
    A. Curt Schilling
    Explanation
    Curt Schilling won the most games pitching for the 2004 Boston Red Sox.

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  • 23. 

    Who managed the 2004 Boston Red Sox?

    • Tony Pena

    • Ned Yost

    • Lee Mazzilli

    • Terry Francona

    Correct Answer
    A. Terry Francona
    Explanation
    Terry Francona managed the 2004 Boston Red Sox. He was the manager of the team during that season, leading them to their first World Series championship in 86 years. Francona's leadership and strategic decisions played a crucial role in the team's success, making him the correct answer to this question.

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  • 24. 

    Which pitcher gave up 13 home runs and lost 4 games as a Red Sox in 2002?

    • Rocky Biddle

    • Pedro Martinez

    • Matt Clement

    • Jeremy Affeldt

    Correct Answer
    A. Pedro Martinez
    Explanation
    Pedro Martinez is the correct answer because he is the only pitcher listed who played for the Red Sox in 2002 and had both 13 home runs given up and 4 games lost. Rocky Biddle, Matt Clement, and Jeremy Affeldt did not meet both criteria in that specific year.

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  • 25. 

    How many RBI's did David Ortiz have in 2005 regular season?

    • 77

    • 58

    • 112

    • 148

    Correct Answer
    A. 148
    Explanation
    David Ortiz had 148 RBI's in the 2005 regular season.

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  • 26. 

    Who beat the Red Sox to knock them out of the 2005 playoffs?

    • Oakland Athletics

    • Chicago White Sox

    • Anaheim Angels

    • New York Yankees

    Correct Answer
    A. Chicago White Sox
    Explanation
    In the 2005 playoffs, the Chicago White Sox defeated the Red Sox to eliminate them from the competition.

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  • 27. 

    What number did Manny Ramirez wear for the Red Sox?

    • 24

    • 35

    • 12

    • 46

    Correct Answer
    A. 24
    Explanation
    Manny Ramirez wore the number 24 for the Red Sox.

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  • 28. 

    What former Boston Red Sox player is known as "Rem Dog"?

    • Mike Andrews

    • Moe Vaughn

    • George Scott

    • Jerry Remy

    Correct Answer
    A. Jerry Remy
    Explanation
    Jerry Remy is known as "Rem Dog" because it is a nickname given to him during his time as a player for the Boston Red Sox. This nickname is a play on his last name "Remy" and the word "dog" which is often used as a term of endearment or to describe someone who is skilled or talented. The nickname "Rem Dog" has become synonymous with Jerry Remy and is often used by fans and commentators when referring to him.

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