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LAST WEEK'S QUESTION(S) 
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   1969 New York Mets Transactions

Question #405
Date

 February 15, 2009
Question

 This player was traded to the New York Mets from the Montreal Expos for Steve Renko, Kevin Collins, Bill Carden (minors), and Dave Colon (minors). Name this eventual 1969 World Series MVP.
Correct Responder

 Marty L was the first one with the correct answer.
Answer

 Donn Clendenon.
 
Question #406
Date

 February 15, 2009
Question

 Drafted in the '68 rule five draft from the Atlanta Braves, this player (playing mostly third base during the season) would hit only .218 during the season while stepping it up to .385 in the NLCS for the New York Mets. Name this Brooksville, Florida native.
Correct Responder

 Marty L was the first one with the correct answer.
Answer

 Wayne Garrett.

 
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BASEBALL TRIVIA NOW! 
Theme: Trades
Date: Jan 08, 2006

In February 1979 eventual HOFer Rod Carew was traded from the Minnesota Twins to then California Angels for Dave Engle, Paul Hartzell, Brad Havens, and this outfielder that would eventually see action in three League Championship Series while playing on the west coast.

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QUOTE OF THE MOMENT 
"The only thing I believe is this: A player does not have to like a manager and he does not have to respect a manager. All he has to do is obey the rules."

by Sparky Anderson

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DID YOU KNOW 
Before the 1920 season baseball bans all ?freak deliveries? (including any type of doctoring of the ball). Seventeen current pitchers are exempted from the new rule.