1.
The Mariners acquired which player from the Brewers in the 2011 rule 5 draft?
Correct Answer
C. Lucas Luetge
Explanation
Lucas Luetge was acquired by the Mariners from the Brewers in the 2011 rule 5 draft.
2.
Which catcher left the Mariners in October of 2011?
Correct Answer
C. Josh Bard
Explanation
Josh Bard left the Mariners in October of 2011.
3.
What was the furthest over .500 that the Mariners were able to get during the 2012 season?
Correct Answer
D. 2 Games
Explanation
During the 2012 season, the Mariners were able to reach a maximum of 2 games over .500. This means that at their best point in the season, they had won 2 more games than they had lost.
4.
How many games did the 2001 Mariners win the AL West by?
Correct Answer
C. 14 Games
Explanation
The 2001 Mariners won the AL West by 14 games. This means that they finished the regular season with a 14-game lead over the second-place team in their division. Winning a division by such a large margin is a significant achievement and indicates that the Mariners were the dominant team in their division that year.
5.
The only period in 2012 when the Mariners were in 1st place was during which two months?
Correct Answer
D. March and April
Explanation
The Mariners were in 1st place during March and April in 2012. This means that for these two months, they had the highest ranking among all the teams in their division. It is possible that they performed exceptionally well during this period, winning a majority of their games and surpassing their competitors in the standings. However, it is important to note that this information does not provide any context or details about the team's performance or achievements during this time.
6.
Which of the following Mariners retired during the 2011-12 offseason?
Correct Answer
C. Carlos Guillen
Explanation
Carlos Guillen retired during the 2011-12 offseason.
7.
The Mariners traded away Ichiro Suzuki during which month of 2012?
Correct Answer
D. July
Explanation
In July 2012, the Mariners traded away Ichiro Suzuki.
8.
Who did the Mariners trade for Jesus Montero in 2012?
Correct Answer
B. Michael Pineda
Explanation
In 2012, the Mariners traded for Jesus Montero and the player they traded for him was Michael Pineda.
9.
Which of the following teams did the Mariners play most frequently in 2012?
Correct Answer
C. Oakland Atheltics
Explanation
The Mariners played the Oakland Athletics most frequently in 2012. This can be inferred from the question prompt, which asks for the team that the Mariners played most frequently. The other teams listed are not mentioned in relation to frequency of games played, so they can be ruled out as the correct answer.
10.
Which player most frequently batted 1st for the Mariners in 2012?
Correct Answer
C. Dustin Ackley
Explanation
In 2012, Dustin Ackley was the player who most frequently batted 1st for the Mariners.
11.
Which player most frequently batted 3rd for the Mariners in 2012?
Correct Answer
D. Kyle Seager
Explanation
Kyle Seager is the correct answer because he was the player who most frequently batted 3rd for the Mariners in 2012. This can be determined by analyzing the lineup and batting order for the team throughout the season.
12.
Which player most frequently batted 4th for the Mariners in 2012?
Correct Answer
B. Jesus Montero
Explanation
In 2012, Jesus Montero most frequently batted 4th for the Mariners.
13.
During his time with the Mariners, Munenori Kawasaki most frequently batted in which position in the batting order?
Correct Answer
D. 9th
Explanation
Munenori Kawasaki most frequently batted in the 9th position in the batting order during his time with the Mariners. This position is typically reserved for the weakest hitters on the team, as it is the last spot in the lineup. The 9th position is often given to a player who may not have as much offensive power or consistency as the other players in the lineup.
14.
The Mariners traded Mike Carp to which team in 2013?
Correct Answer
D. Boston Red Sox
Explanation
In 2013, the Mariners traded Mike Carp to the Boston Red Sox.
15.
Which player did the Mariners trade to the New York Yankees in February of 2013?
Correct Answer
A. Shawn Kelley
Explanation
The Mariners traded Shawn Kelley to the New York Yankees in February of 2013.