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1.

In what division did the Tampa Bay Devil Rays play in their first season in Major League Baseball?
- A.
  
  National League West
- B.
  
  American League Central
- C.
  
  American League East
- D.
  
  National League East
Correct Answer
C. American League East

Explanation
In their first season in Major League Baseball, the Tampa Bay Devil Rays played in the American League East division.

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2.

What number did Wade Boggs use as a member of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays?
- A.
  
  73
- B.
  
  12
- C.
  
  14
- D.
  
  24
Correct Answer
B. 12

Explanation
Wade Boggs used the number 12 as a member of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays.

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3.

Whose uniform has the number 13 for the 2007 Devil Rays?
- A.
  
  Carl Crawford
- B.
  
  Raul Casanova
- C.
  
  Greg Norton
- D.
  
  Dustan Mohr
Correct Answer
A. Carl Crawford

Explanation
The correct answer is Carl Crawford. The question is asking about the player on the 2007 Devil Rays team who wore the number 13 on their uniform. Out of the given options, Carl Crawford is the only player who matches this description.

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4.

Which pitcher as a reliever for the 2003 Devil Rays pitched 93 innings and saved one game?
- A.
  
  Travis Harper
- B.
  
  Ugueth Urbina
- C.
  
  Brandon Lyon
- D.
  
  Steve Sparks
Correct Answer
A. Travis Harper

Explanation
Travis Harper is the correct answer because he pitched 93 innings and saved one game as a reliever for the 2003 Devil Rays.

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5.

Who is the Tampa Bay pitcher who started 32 games for the team in the 2005 regular season?
- A.
  
  AL Leiter
- B.
  
  Gustavo Chacin
- C.
  
  Tim Hudson
- D.
  
  Scott Kazmir
Correct Answer
D. Scott Kazmir

Explanation
Scott Kazmir is the correct answer because he started 32 games for the Tampa Bay team in the 2005 regular season.

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6.

Who pitched his way to an all-star appearance in 2006 for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays?
- A.
  
  Casey Fossum
- B.
  
  Tim Corcoran
- C.
  
  Scott Kazmir
- D.
  
  James Shields
Correct Answer
C. Scott Kazmir

Explanation
Scott Kazmir pitched his way to an all-star appearance in 2006 for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays.

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7.

How many shutout innings did Scott Kazmir pitch in his Major League debut in 2004?
- A.
  
  Five
- B.
  
  One
- C.
  
  None
- D.
  
  Nine
Correct Answer
A. Five

Explanation
Scott Kazmir pitched five shutout innings in his Major League debut in 2004.

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8.

What team did Tampa Bay beat for their first ever win?
- A.
  
  Kansas City
- B.
  
  Boston
- C.
  
  Toronto
- D.
  
  Detroit
Correct Answer
D. Detroit

Explanation
Tampa Bay beat Detroit for their first ever win.

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9.

In 2007 what was the Tampa Bay Devil Rays flagship radio station?
- A.
  
  WMXZ 102.3
- B.
  
  WHD 101.5
- C.
  
  WMGH 97.5
- D.
  
  WHNZ 1250 AM
Correct Answer
D. WHNZ 1250 AM

Explanation
In 2007, the flagship radio station for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays was WHNZ 1250 AM.

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10.

Who was the first Tampa Bay Devil Ray to have his number retired?
- A.
  
  Kevin Stocker
- B.
  
  Wade Boggs
- C.
  
  Hal McRae
- D.
  
  Greg Vaughn
Correct Answer
B. Wade Boggs

Explanation
Wade Boggs was the first Tampa Bay Devil Ray to have his number retired. Boggs, a former professional baseball player, joined the Devil Rays in their inaugural season in 1998. He had a successful career and was known for his exceptional hitting ability. Boggs played for the Devil Rays for two seasons and made a significant impact on the team. As a tribute to his contributions, the Devil Rays retired his number, making him the first player in franchise history to receive this honor.

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11.

In their first spring training game, which college baseball team did the Tampa Bay Devil Rays beat?
- A.
  
  Georgia Bulldogs
- B.
  
  Florida State Seminoles
- C.
  
  Florida Gators
- D.
  
  Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
Correct Answer
B. Florida State Seminoles

Explanation
The Tampa Bay Devil Rays beat the Florida State Seminoles in their first spring training game.

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12.

Which of these teams did not consider moving to the Tampa/St. Petersburg area?
- A.
  
  Kansas City Royals
- B.
  
  Seattle Mariners
- C.
  
  San Francisco Giants
- D.
  
  Chicago White Sox
Correct Answer
A. Kansas City Royals

Explanation
The Kansas City Royals did not consider moving to the Tampa/St. Petersburg area. This is evident from the fact that the other three teams mentioned in the options, namely Seattle Mariners, San Francisco Giants, and Chicago White Sox, are not mentioned as potential movers. Therefore, it can be inferred that the Kansas City Royals were the team that did not consider relocating to the Tampa/St. Petersburg area.

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13.

Which player was not part of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays' "Hit Show" in 1999-2000?
- A.
  
  Fred McGriff
- B.
  
  Greg Vaughn
- C.
  
  Vinny Castilla
- D.
  
  Wade Boggs
Correct Answer
D. Wade Boggs

Explanation
The "Hit Show" was a nickname given to the Tampa Bay Devil Rays' lineup in 1999-2000, which consisted of power hitters who were known for their ability to hit home runs and drive in runs. Fred McGriff, Greg Vaughn, and Vinny Castilla were all part of this lineup during that time period. However, Wade Boggs was not part of the "Hit Show" as he was not known for his power hitting, but rather for his ability to consistently get on base and hit for a high average.

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14.

Who did the Tampa Bay Devil Rays trade to get manager Lou Piniella from the Seattle Mariners?
- A.
  
  Aubrey Huff
- B.
  
  Randy Winn
- C.
  
  Toby Hall
- D.
  
  Carl Crawford
Correct Answer
B. Randy Winn

Explanation
The Tampa Bay Devil Rays traded Randy Winn to the Seattle Mariners in order to get manager Lou Piniella.

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15.

What is the name of the first team mascot for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays?
- A.
  
  Raymond
- B.
  
  Toby Bay
- C.
  
  Devil
- D.
  
  George
Correct Answer
A. Raymond

Explanation
Raymond is the correct answer because he is indeed the name of the first team mascot for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. Mascots are often given names that are relevant to the team or its location, and in this case, Raymond is a fitting name for the mascot of the Devil Rays.

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Test Your Knowledge On MLB - Tampa Bay Rays

In what division did the Tampa Bay Devil Rays play in their first season in Major League Baseball?

What number did Wade Boggs use as a member of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays?

Whose uniform has the number 13 for the 2007 Devil Rays?

Which pitcher as a reliever for the 2003 Devil Rays pitched 93 innings and saved one game?

Who is the Tampa Bay pitcher who started 32 games for the team in the 2005 regular season?

Who pitched his way to an all-star appearance in 2006 for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays?

How many shutout innings did Scott Kazmir pitch in his Major League debut in 2004?

What team did Tampa Bay beat for their first ever win?

In 2007 what was the Tampa Bay Devil Rays flagship radio station?

Who was the first Tampa Bay Devil Ray to have his number retired?

In their first spring training game, which college baseball team did the Tampa Bay Devil Rays beat?

Which of these teams did not consider moving to the Tampa/St. Petersburg area?

Which player was not part of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays' "Hit Show" in 1999-2000?

Who did the Tampa Bay Devil Rays trade to get manager Lou Piniella from the Seattle Mariners?

What is the name of the first team mascot for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays?