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Which of the following players was granted free agency by the Mariners in the 2011-12 offseason?
- George Sherill
- Wily Mo Pena
- Darren Ford
- Jeff Marquez

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Dive into the history of the Seattle Mariners with this engaging quiz. Test your knowledge on player trades, historical performances, and key signings from the team's past. This quiz is ideal for baseball enthusiasts looking to challenge their understanding of Mariners' history.

The MLB - Seattle Mariners Challenge - 1 - Quiz

2.

The Mariners traded Steve Delabar to which AL East team in 2012?
- Tampa Bay Rays
- New York Yankees
- Toronto Blue Jays
- Boston Red Sox
Correct Answer

A. Toronto Blue Jays

Explanation

In 2012, the Mariners traded Steve Delabar to the Toronto Blue Jays.

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3.

When Mark Langston pitched for Seattle, who was his preferred catcher?
- Matt Sinatro
- Dave Valle
- Scott Bradley
- Dan Wilson
Correct Answer

A. Scott Bradley

Explanation

During his time with the Seattle Mariners, Mark Langston preferred Scott Bradley as his catcher.

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4.

Which Major League team did the Seattle Mariners tie for the record for the most wins in a season with 116 wins?
- New York Yankees
- Washington Senators
- Chicago Cubs
- Atlanta Braves
Correct Answer

A. Chicago Cubs

Explanation

The Seattle Mariners tied the Chicago Cubs for the record for the most wins in a season with 116 wins.

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5.

With 1,091 runs batted in, who led the Majors during the 1990's?
- Sammy Sosa
- Ken Griffey, Jr.
- Juan Gonzalez
- Dante Bichette
Correct Answer

A. Ken Griffey, Jr.

Explanation

Ken Griffey Jr. led the Majors in runs batted in (RBIs) during the 1990s with 1,091. This means that he was the player who had the highest number of RBIs in the entire Major League Baseball during that decade.

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6.

What player signed with the Mariners in 1990 after turning down the Phillies and the Tigers?
- Rebel Oakes
- Pete O'Brien
- Dick O'Connell
- Matt Lawton
Correct Answer

A. Pete O'Brien

Explanation

Pete O'Brien signed with the Mariners in 1990 after rejecting offers from the Phillies and the Tigers. This suggests that O'Brien had multiple options and ultimately chose to join the Mariners.

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7.

Who played for the Yokohama BayStars in the Japan's Central League from 1990-99 before joining the Seattle Mariners in 2000?
- Jason Bay
- Kazuhiro Sasaki
- Angel Berroa
- Ichiro Suzuki
Correct Answer

A. Kazuhiro Sasaki

Explanation

Kazuhiro Sasaki is the correct answer because he played for the Yokohama BayStars in Japan's Central League from 1990-99 before joining the Seattle Mariners in 2000.

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8.

Who won the most games pitching for the 2004 Seattle Mariners?
- Paul Wilson
- Ron Villone
- Kenny Rogers
- Bartolo Colon
Correct Answer

A. Ron Villone

Explanation

Ron Villone won the most games pitching for the 2004 Seattle Mariners.

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9.

How many times was the turf replaced in The Kingdome?
- 1
- 2
- 4
- 3
Correct Answer

A. 3

Explanation

The Kingdome, a former sports stadium in Seattle, had its turf replaced three times. This suggests that the turf at the stadium was replaced on three separate occasions during its existence.

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10.

Who was the second pitcher in Mariners history to throw a no-hitter?
- Chris Bosio
- Gaylord Perry
- Randy Johnson
- Erik Hanson
Correct Answer

A. Chris Bosio

Explanation

Chris Bosio was the second pitcher in Mariners history to throw a no-hitter. This means that there was another pitcher before him who also achieved this feat.

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11.

What was the attendance at the very first Seattle Mariners game?
- 53,251
- 55,852
- 62,423
- 57,762
Correct Answer

A. 57,762

Explanation

The attendance at the very first Seattle Mariners game was 57,762.

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12.

Who was the only Mariner to play in the first All-Star game hosted by Seattle?
- Larry Cox
- Dan Meyer
- Bruce Bochte
- Julio Cruz
Correct Answer

A. Bruce Bochte

Explanation

Bruce Bochte was the only Mariner to play in the first All-Star game hosted by Seattle. This means that out of the four options given, only Bruce Bochte was selected to represent the Mariners in the All-Star game.

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13.

The Mariners finished with 74 wins in which two consecutive seasons?
- 1981 And 1982
- 1984 And 1985
- 1985 And 1986
- 1983 And 1984
Correct Answer

A. 1984 And 1985

Explanation

The Mariners finished with 74 wins in the 1984 and 1985 seasons.

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14.

How many bases did Harold Reynolds steal in 1987?
- 60
- 55
- 51
- 62
Correct Answer

A. 60

Explanation

Harold Reynolds stole 60 bases in 1987.

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15.

Which Mariners season had the highest total attendance at home games?
- 1995
- 1996
- 1998
- 1997
Correct Answer

A. 1997

Explanation

In 1997, the Mariners had the highest total attendance at home games.

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The MLB - Seattle Mariners Challenge - 1

Which of the following players was granted free agency by the Mariners in the 2011-12 offseason?

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The Mariners traded Steve Delabar to which AL East team in 2012?

When Mark Langston pitched for Seattle, who was his preferred catcher?

Which Major League team did the Seattle Mariners tie for the record for the most wins in a season with 116 wins?

With 1,091 runs batted in, who led the Majors during the 1990's?

What player signed with the Mariners in 1990 after turning down the Phillies and the Tigers?

Who played for the Yokohama BayStars in the Japan's Central League from 1990-99 before joining the Seattle Mariners in 2000?

Who won the most games pitching for the 2004 Seattle Mariners?

How many times was the turf replaced in The Kingdome?

Who was the second pitcher in Mariners history to throw a no-hitter?

What was the attendance at the very first Seattle Mariners game?

Who was the only Mariner to play in the first All-Star game hosted by Seattle?

The Mariners finished with 74 wins in which two consecutive seasons?

How many bases did Harold Reynolds steal in 1987?

Which Mariners season had the highest total attendance at home games?