1.
Q: Which 2010 Yankee comes from the D.R. town of San Pedro de Macoris?
Correct Answer
C. Robinson Cano
Explanation
Robinson Cano is the correct answer because he is the only player listed who is from the D.R. town of San Pedro de Macoris. Ramiro Pena is from Monterrey, Mexico. Derek Jeter is from Pequannock Township, New Jersey. Damaso Marte is from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Therefore, the only player from San Pedro de Macoris is Robinson Cano.
2.
In 2009, Mark Teixeira led the AL in:
Correct Answer
E. B and C
Explanation
Teixeira tied for the AL lead with 39 homers and led the AL with 122 RBI.
3.
Among 2010 offseason acquisitions, which player was traded in the deal to acquire Javier Vazquez in 2004?
Correct Answer
Nick Johnson
Explanation
Nick Johnson was traded in the deal to acquire Javier Vazquez in 2004.
4.
Which 2010 Yankee did not hit 30 homers in '09?
Correct Answer
C. Nick Swisher
Explanation
Nick Swisher is the correct answer because out of the given options, he is the only player who did not hit 30 home runs in the 2009 season. Mark Teixeira hit 39 home runs, Alex Rodriguez hit 30 home runs, and Curtis Granderson hit 30 home runs in the 2009 season. Therefore, Nick Swisher is the only player who did not meet the criteria of hitting 30 home runs in that year.
5.
Which 2010 Yankee has had a 40/40 season during his career?
Correct Answer
Alex Rodriguez
Explanation
Alex Rodriguez is the correct answer because he is the only player from the 2010 Yankees who has had a 40/40 season during his career. A 40/40 season refers to a player hitting 40 home runs and stealing 40 bases in a single season. Rodriguez achieved this feat in the 1998 season while playing for the Seattle Mariners.
6.
The Yankees selected _____ _____ in the Rule 5 draft, and 2 players were drafted during the Rule 5 draft by other teams: ________ ________ and _____ _______.
(name of player, name of player, name of player in your answer)
Correct Answer
Jaimie Hoffmann, Kanekoa Texeira, Zach Kroenke
Jaimie Hoffmann, Zach Kroenke, Kanekoa Texeira
Explanation
I doubt any of you knew this answer, but even if you did, you just got it wrong but Kanekoa's last name isn't spelled like Mark Teixeira's (it's missing the first i).
7.
What is the name of the switch-pitcher the Yanks currently have in the minors?
Correct Answer
Pat Venditte
Explanation
The correct answer is Pat Venditte.
8.
Who had the most wins in '09?
Correct Answer
E. CC Sabathia and Mariano Rivera combined
Explanation
CC Sabathia and Mariano Rivera had the most wins in '09. This can be inferred from the fact that they are the only pair mentioned in the options who had a combined number of wins. The other pairs mentioned in the options do not have a combined number of wins specified, making CC Sabathia and Mariano Rivera the correct answer.
9.
Who had the most losses more the Yanks in '09?
Correct Answer
A. AJ Burnett
Explanation
AJ Burnett had the most losses in 2009, more than the Yankees.
10.
Who was the Yankees' first selection in the 2009 First-year Player Draft?
Correct Answer
Slade Heathcott
Zachary Heathcott
11.
Which 2010 Yankee's father was also a major leaguer?
Correct Answer
D. A and B
Explanation
Both Robinson Cano and Nick Swisher have fathers who were also major leaguers. Therefore, the correct answer is A and B.