by evan brunell | Jul 7, 2008 | Tony Conigliaro, Trivia
The last trivia question asked was who was optioned to Pawtucket to make room for Kevin Youkilis’ major league debut. The answer, as correctly surmised by Daniel Rathman, was Mark Malaska. Leaderboard is updated. The new trivia question: Tony Conigliaro’s...
by evan brunell | Jul 4, 2008 | Bob Watson, Kevin Youkilis, Trivia
The last trivia question asked for the first player to hit for the cycle in both leagues, who was a Red Sox. The answer was Bob Watson in 1979. He hit .337/.401/.548 after coming over in a trade June 13th for Pete Ladd, Bobby Sprowl and cash. He then became a free...
by evan brunell | Jul 1, 2008 | Trivia
The last trivia question asked for the starting rotation of the 1997 Red Sox, the year prior to Pedro’s arrival. The answer was Tom Gordon, Aaron Sele, Jeff Suppan, Tim Wakefield and Steve Avery. Leaderboard is updated. Which Red Sox player became the first...
by evan brunell | Jun 27, 2008 | Ray Culp, Trivia
Daniel Rathman and Tessie’s Dad are jockeying for first place! Tessie’s Dad was able to identify Ray Culp as the last Red Sox pitcher who pitched five consecutive home openers. Here’s the new trivia question: Name the starting rotation of the Boston...
by evan brunell | Jun 25, 2008 | Trivia
Daniel Rathman and Tessie’s Dad are jockeying for first place! Rathman was able to identify Jim Rice as a Red Sox slugger who broke his bat just by gripping it too hard. Here’s the new trivia question: Who is the only Red Sox pitcher to start five...
by evan brunell | Jun 20, 2008 | Trivia
Well, Tessie’s Dad has vaulted into first place for the grand prize. He correctly identified Harry Hooper as the Red Sox’s career leader in stolen bases with 300. A Red Sox power hitter broke a bat just by gripping it too hard. His manager said...
by evan brunell | Jun 16, 2008 | Bill Lee, Don Zimmer, Trivia
In today’s article about Jacoby Ellsbury, I let loose what today’s trivia question was. The question is: Who is the current Red Sox all-time leader in stolen bases? The honor code is that no search engine may be used, and the number of stolen bases in...
by evan brunell | Jun 13, 2008 | Mo Vaughn, Trivia
Wow, I can’t believe none of the Fire Branders got that. Not only that, but I seem to have defeated the INTERNET as well! NO search engines of any kind seem to register the answer, even when I put it in. Ladies and gentlemen, I have defeated the internet! The...
by evan brunell | Jun 12, 2008 | Trivia
The previous trivia question confused a few people it was: Which six pitchers recorded 1,000 or more career strikeouts while pitching for the Red Sox? Tessie’s Dad helped me clarify, rewording it to say: Name all pitchers who recorded the one thousandth...
by evan brunell | Jun 9, 2008 | Jason Varitek, Trivia
Sorry guys, I whiffed on being more timely with the trivia question. Got pretty busy these last few days. As has been ferreted out, Jason Varitek is the answer to: If Billy Beane had ended up the general manager of the Red Sox, he would have made trading a specific...
