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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

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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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Date: Apr 06, 2003

Jorge Julio, of the Baltimore Orioles, became the first reliever, since 1990, to record 20 or more saves at age 23. Name the 1990 Nebraska native.

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QUOTE OF THE MOMENT 
"My impression of him (Denny McLain) is that he pitches as well as he has to. He doesn't worry about his ERA. He pitches to win. He's business like and he reacts to the score so he doesn't mind giving up a run or two. When it's close, he's tougher."

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