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Edgy MD Jul 14 2022 09:56 PM

This isn't an easy one. I'm going to bed so now you too can sleep on it and answer tomorrow. Name the top ten winningest MLB pitchers from Venezuela. Bonus points if you can name any of the top five savingest pitchers from La Tierra de Gracia. One answer per post. No answering in consecutive posts. Yada-yada-yada. Yabba-dabba-doo.

batmagadanleadoff Jul 14 2022 10:08 PM Re: Tomorrow's Kwiz Today

I'll go for the low hanging fruit. Nohan Johan 2010 Typewriter Total Mets Team set, code named: Rock and Roll [FIMG=500]https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52216190632_320ce19282_h.jpg[/FIMG]

Gwreck Jul 14 2022 10:14 PM Re: Tomorrow's Kwiz Today

King Felix.

batmagadanleadoff Jul 14 2022 10:26 PM Re: Tomorrow's Kwiz Today

Well, if Gwreck's up, I guess we can trade off guesses without two-in-a-rowing it. Venezuelan Carlos Carrasco is captured on a 2022 TCG R&R card, pitching on One-Hit Wonder day, a festive Mets day adopted by Steve Cohen based on my personal recommendation, which the Mets now hold once or thrice a year. On One-Hit Wonder day, a pitcher who had once pitched a complete game one-hitter for the Mets is honored. The outfield walls are decorated with 45RPM sleeves of memorable one-hit wonders and the one hit wonders play all game long. Gary Gentry was the honoree on the day Carrasco pitched. Gentry was flown in and put up at a 4-star NY hotel and was also awarded an olive green Amana refrigerator for participating. [FIMG=500]https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52216203267_12fdafcddc_h.jpg[/FIMG]

Marshmallowmilkshake Jul 15 2022 04:06 AM Re: Tomorrow's Kwiz Today

Freddy Garcia, a spring training Met.

Edgy MD Jul 15 2022 07:48 AM Re: Tomorrow's Kwiz Today

Venezuelan Winners [list=1] [*]Felix Hernandez: 169 (gwreck) [*]Freddy Garcia: 156 (Marshmallowmilkshake [*]Johan Santana: 139 (batmagadanleadoff) [*] [*] [*] [*] [*]Carlos Carrasco: 99 (batmagadanleadoff) [*] [*] [/list] Venezuelan Saviors [list=1] [*] [*] [*] [*] [*] [/list]

Johnny Lunchbucket Jul 15 2022 07:59 AM Re: Tomorrow's Kwiz Today

Oh saves. K Rod

Edgy MD Jul 15 2022 08:09 AM Re: Tomorrow's Kwiz Today

I know! Reading! Venezuelan Winners [list=1] [*]Felix Hernandez: 169 (gwreck) [*]Freddy Garcia: 156 (Marshmallowmilkshake [*]Johan Santana: 139 (batmagadanleadoff) [*] [*] [*] [*] [*]Carlos Carrasco: 99 (batmagadanleadoff) [*] [*] [/list] Venezuelan Saviors [list=1] [*]Francisco Rodriguez: 437 (Johnny Lunchbucket) [*] [*] [*] [*] [/list]

Johnny Lunchbucket Jul 15 2022 08:35 AM Re: Tomorrow's Kwiz Today

This is actually an interesting kind of kwiz--and I'm, like done contributing answers -- because it reminds me of something I didn't know that I didn't know. I feel like, at least a little, I actually can detect small differences, if not really express them, between Venezuelan-born position-players and other Latin position players, but the same does not hold true for me for pitchers, so I need to know them more deeply. At this point in the quiz, my best strategy would be to think about Latin pitchers with about as many victories or careers like Santana, then just hope they're actually from Venezuela. Or like, get some clues

Marshmallowmilkshake Jul 15 2022 09:58 AM Re: Tomorrow's Kwiz Today

I remember former Tiger Anibel Sanchez was from Venezuela, but I don't think he'd be in a top list.

Edgy MD Jul 15 2022 01:35 PM Re: Tomorrow's Kwiz Today

You don't want to be making those non-guess guesses, man. It's not as exciting for you to find out you're right. It's not as exciting for me to let you know you're right. But you're right! Venezuelan Winners [list=1] [*]Felix Hernandez: 169 (gwreck) [*]Freddy Garcia: 156 (Marshmallowmilkshake) [*]Johan Santana: 139 (batmagadanleadoff) [*] [*]Anibel Sanchez: 112 (Marshmallowmilkshake) [*] [*] [*]Carlos Carrasco: 99 (batmagadanleadoff) [*] [*](TIE) [/list] Venezuelan Saviors [list=1] [*]Francisco Rodriguez: 437 (Johnny Lunchbucket) [*] [*] [*] [*] [/list] Kluez to kome!

Edgy MD Jul 15 2022 01:42 PM Re: Tomorrow's Kwiz Today

OK, I was thinking in terms of clues. We have TEN guys remaining. Firstly, all of these guys pitched in the 21st century. We've had Venezuelans in baseball since 1939, but it is in the latter day when they came to MLB in such high concentration. So, some of these guys may be easy to confuse and conflate with others, but there's a good chance you have a passing familiarity with most of them. Beyond that I'll list them all by the team they had their most wins (or saves with) and then list them all in terms of an interesting factTM about them. The two lists will not correspond with each other in terms of order. [TABLE][TR][/TR][TR][/TR][/TABLE] [TH]HIGHEST-PROFILE TENURE[/TH] [TH]INTERESTING FACT[/TH] [TD][list=a] [*]Blue Jays [*]Cubs [*]Cubs [*]Expos [*]Orioles [*]Pirates [*]Rangers [*]Rockies [*]Twins [*]White Sox [/list][/TD] [TD][list=i] [*]Claimed to be really happy when he heard his team got Aroldis Chapman. [*]Convicted sex offender. [*]Did seven years for attempted murder. [*]Frequently likened to Armando Benitez in appearance. [*]Is a first cousin of Alcides Escobar. [*]Is currently active, and back with the team he started his career with. [*]Just got named to his first All-Star squad at 31. [*]Was part of the trade that George W. Bush most regretted. [*]Was probably the best hitting pitcher of his time — which totally used to be a thing — winning four Silver Slugger Awards. [*]Was responsible for two of only 15 seasons in MLB history in which a pitcher gave up more homers than walks. [/list][/TD]

Johnny Lunchbucket Jul 15 2022 05:24 PM Re: Tomorrow's Kwiz Today

hmmm. So, Orioles+Looks like Armando Benitez = Jorge Julio

Johnny Lunchbucket Jul 15 2022 05:26 PM Re: Tomorrow's Kwiz Today

and you'd think "did seven years for attempted murder" is something I'd remember

Edgy MD Jul 15 2022 06:06 PM Re: Tomorrow's Kwiz Today

Julio is indeed our Oriole, our Armando wannabe, and our #3 savior Venezuelan Winners [list=1] [*]Felix Hernandez: 169 (gwreck) [*]Freddy Garcia: 156 (Marshmallowmilkshake) [*]Johan Santana: 139 (batmagadanleadoff) [*] [*]Anibel Sanchez: 112 (Marshmallowmilkshake) [*] [*] [*]Carlos Carrasco: 99 (batmagadanleadoff) [*] [*](TIE) [/list] Venezuelan Saviors [list=1] [*]Francisco Rodriguez: 437 (Johnny Lunchbucket) [*] [*]Jorge Julio: 99 (Johnny Lunchbucket) [*] [*] [/list]

Johnny Lunchbucket Jul 15 2022 06:31 PM Re: Tomorrow's Kwiz Today

Johnny Lunchbucket wrote: and you'd think "did seven years for attempted murder" is something I'd remember Oh, I think I know this, but I can't guess 2 in a row, and I don't know which of 2 guys, both who share the same 1st name, is which

Edgy MD Jul 15 2022 06:55 PM Re: Tomorrow's Kwiz Today

Go ahead. My answer keeps it from being a consecupost.

Edgy MD Jul 15 2022 08:09 PM Re: Tomorrow's Kwiz Today

[TABLE][TR][/TR][TR][/TR][/TABLE] [TH]HIGHEST-PROFILE TENURE[/TH] [TH]INTERESTING FACT[/TH] [TD][list=a] [*]Blue Jays [*]Cubs [*]Cubs [*]Expos [*][CROSSOUT]Orioles[/CROSSOUT] [*]Pirates [*]Rangers [*]Rockies [*]Twins [*]White Sox [/list][/TD] [TD][list=i] [*]Claimed to be really happy when he heard his team got Aroldis Chapman. [*]Convicted sex offender. [*]Did seven years for attempted murder. [*][CROSSOUT]Frequently likened to Armando Benitez in appearance.[/CROSSOUT] [*]Is a first cousin of Alcides Escobar. [*]Is currently active, and back with the team he started his career with. [*]Just got named to his first All-Star squad at 31. [*]Was part of the trade that George W. Bush most regretted. [*]Was probably the best hitting pitcher of his time — which totally used to be a thing — winning four Silver Slugger Awards. [*]Was responsible for two of only 15 seasons in MLB history in which a pitcher gave up more homers than walks. [/list][/TD]

Johnny Lunchbucket Jul 15 2022 08:14 PM Re: Tomorrow's Kwiz Today

It's Omar.. Daal

Fman99 Jul 15 2022 08:36 PM Re: Tomorrow's Kwiz Today

I racked my brain and came up with fuck-all on this one

Edgy MD Jul 15 2022 08:46 PM Re: Tomorrow's Kwiz Today

Johnny Lunchbucket wrote: It's Omar.. Daal Omar Daal is 12th in Venezuelan MLB wins, with 68. It is a fine guess but it will not avail you. I won't dock you because I'm not really keeping score on this one. I'll throw in another hint. The dude that got the attempted murder conviction was also the father of a big-time Mets prospect. At least, his son was pretty big-time at the time of his signing, and quickly started making top-ten lists, but he topped out in Brooklyn, back when Brooklyn meant the short-season high-A NY-Penn League. His dad's prosecution was going on while he was trying to get his career off the ground so maybe that's part of why things didn't work out.

Frayed Knot Jul 15 2022 08:48 PM Re: Tomorrow's Kwiz Today

Wilson Alvarez

Johnny Lunchbucket Jul 15 2022 08:53 PM Re: Tomorrow's Kwiz Today

Hmmm. So Omar... Oliveras!! (He probably has fewer wins than Daal)

Johnny Lunchbucket Jul 16 2022 06:19 AM Re: Tomorrow's Kwiz Today

This Kwiz is so hard I gave up, cheated using Google Voice, and even stumped that! https://www.beta.mbtn.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Screenshot_20220715-093954_Google.jpg>

Edgy MD Jul 16 2022 06:51 AM Re: Tomorrow's Kwiz Today

Wilson Alvarez is correct! Yer man won 102 games in the majors, 67 with the White Sox. He also went to the Sox along with Scott Fletcher and Sammy Sosa for Harold Baines and Fred Manrique. Not Texas' finest hour! Omar Oliveras won 77 games, which would place him 10th on our win list ... if he hadn't been born in Puerto Rico and raised in the U.S. Omar Minaya is here to school you kids: Venezuela does not hold exclusive rights to the name Omar. I don't want to lead anybody straight to the treasure here, but the guy who did seven years for attempted mur-diddly-urder, and who sired a big-shot Mets prospect that didn't pan out, also has one clue I could give you that 100% of you would get in a second. Venezuelan Winners [list=1] [*]Felix Hernandez: 169 (gwreck) [*]Freddy Garcia: 156 (Marshmallowmilkshake) [*]Johan Santana: 139 (batmagadanleadoff) [*] [*]Anibel Sanchez: 112 (Marshmallowmilkshake) [*]Wilson Alvarez: 102 (Frayed Knot) [*] [*]Carlos Carrasco: 99 (batmagadanleadoff) [*] [*](TIE) [/list] Venezuelan Saviors [list=1] [*]Francisco Rodriguez: 437 (Johnny Lunchbucket) [*] [*]Jorge Julio: 99 (Johnny Lunchbucket) [*] [*] [/list] [TABLE][TR][/TR][TR][/TR][/TABLE] [TH]HIGHEST-PROFILE TENURE[/TH] [TH]INTERESTING FACT[/TH] [TD][list=a] [*]Blue Jays [*]Cubs [*]Cubs [*]Expos [*][CROSSOUT]Orioles[/CROSSOUT] [*]Pirates [*]Rangers [*]Rockies [*]Twins [*][CROSSOUT]White Sox[/CROSSOUT] [/list][/TD] [TD][list=i] [*]Claimed to be really happy when he heard his team got Aroldis Chapman. [*]Convicted sex offender. [*]Did seven years for attempted murder. Sired a big-shot Mets prospect that didn't pan out. Has one clue that would give him away in a second. [*][CROSSOUT]Frequently likened to Armando Benitez in appearance.[/CROSSOUT] [*]Is a first cousin of Alcides Escobar. [*]Is currently active, and back with the team he started his career with. [*]Just got named to his first All-Star squad at 31. [*][CROSSOUT]Was part of the trade that George W. Bush most regretted.[/CROSSOUT] [*]Was probably the best hitting pitcher of his time — which totally used to be a thing — winning four Silver Slugger Awards. [*]Was responsible for two of only 15 seasons in MLB history in which a pitcher gave up more homers than walks. [/list][/TD]

Frayed Knot Jul 16 2022 09:00 AM Re: Tomorrow's Kwiz Today

Edgy MD wrote: Wilson Alvarez is correct! He was the first guy I thought of ... it just took me half a day to remember his nane.

Gwreck Jul 16 2022 07:55 PM Re: Tomorrow's Kwiz Today

Is a first cousin of Alcides Escobar Kelvim Escobar?

Edgy MD Jul 16 2022 10:34 PM Re: Tomorrow's Kwiz Today

Frayed Knot wrote: Edgy MD wrote: Wilson Alvarez is correct! He was the first guy I thought of ... it just took me half a day to remember his nane. If you step back far enough, you can frequently spot to see different patterns of names coming out of Venezuela than might be coming out of other Caribbean countries. Obviously a name can come from anywhere, but such an effort can lead you in a Wilson Alvarez-y way. Is a first cousin of Alcides Escobar Kelvim Escobar? There you go! Kelvim is our guy! Exactly 100% of the Kelvims in MLB history are Venezuelan!! While I abhor answers phrased as questions, I celebrate Gwreck's answer because Kelvim is not only our seventh-winningest Venezuelan pitcher, but had the saves list gone to 10, you all would have seen that Kelvim is also our seventh-savingest Venezuelan pitcher, and then Gwreck could have really raked in the fake points! I'm really disappointed in how poorly you folks know your felons. Venezuelan Winners [list=1] [*]Felix Hernandez: 169 (Gwreck) [*]Freddy Garcia: 156 (Marshmallowmilkshake) [*]Johan Santana: 139 (batmagadanleadoff) [*] [*]Anibel Sanchez: 112 (Marshmallowmilkshake) [*]Wilson Alvarez: 102 (Frayed Knot) [*]Kelvim Escobar: 101 (Gwreck) [*]Carlos Carrasco: 99 (batmagadanleadoff) [*] [*](TIE) [/list] Venezuelan Saviors [list=1] [*]Francisco Rodriguez: 437 (Johnny Lunchbucket) [*] [*]Jorge Julio: 99 (Johnny Lunchbucket) [*] [*] [/list] [TABLE][TR][/TR][TR][/TR][/TABLE] [TH]HIGHEST-PROFILE TENURE[/TH] [TH]INTERESTING FACT[/TH] [TD][list=a] [*][CROSSOUT]Blue Jays[/CROSSOUT] [*]Cubs [*]Cubs [*]Expos [*][CROSSOUT]Orioles[/CROSSOUT] [*]Pirates [*]Rangers [*]Rockies [*]Twins [*][CROSSOUT]White Sox[/CROSSOUT] [/list][/TD] [TD][list=i] [*]Claimed to be really happy when he heard his team got Aroldis Chapman. [*]Convicted sex offender. [*]Did seven years for attempted murder. Sired a big-shot Mets prospect that didn't pan out. Has one clue that would give him away in a second. [*][CROSSOUT]Frequently likened to Armando Benitez in appearance.[/CROSSOUT] [*][CROSSOUT]Is a first cousin of Alcides Escobar.[/CROSSOUT] [*]Is currently active, and back with the team he started his career with. [*]Just got named to his first All-Star squad at 31. [*][CROSSOUT]Was part of the trade that George W. Bush most regretted.[/CROSSOUT] [*]Was probably the best hitting pitcher of his time — which totally used to be a thing — winning four Silver Slugger Awards. [*]Was responsible for two of only 15 seasons in MLB history in which a pitcher gave up more homers than walks. [/list][/TD]

ashie62 Jul 17 2022 05:07 AM Re: Tomorrow's Kwiz Today

Luis Tiant

Edgy MD Jul 17 2022 06:32 AM Re: Tomorrow's Kwiz Today

Luis nació en Cuba. Also, as noted, all these guys have played in the 21st century.

Johnny Lunchbucket Jul 17 2022 07:19 AM Re: Tomorrow's Kwiz Today

"Claimed to be happy when his team got Chapman" would have been the Cubs closer that season in the Clint Frazier trade, so ... Carlos Rodon (?)

Edgy MD Jul 17 2022 07:39 AM Re: Tomorrow's Kwiz Today

Your logic has served you well. You're right there, but a minor conflation has left you accidentally ringing the wrong doorbell.

whippoorwill Jul 17 2022 07:39 AM Re: Tomorrow's Kwiz Today

I can't wait to see who iii is

DocTee Jul 17 2022 08:22 AM Re: Tomorrow's Kwiz Today

Carlos Zambrano is the silver-slugger, yes?

Johnny Lunchbucket Jul 17 2022 08:48 AM Re: Tomorrow's Kwiz Today

Edgy MD wrote: Your logic has served you well. You're right there, but a minor conflation has left you accidentally ringing the wrong doorbell. Yeah, that's the thing. This is diabolical, and I feel like answering that question-- requires answering one or two others.... who was closing for the Cubs that season? Or what year was it when the MFYs shit the bed? That are also just beyond the same next-level understanding of "What's the difference between pitchers from Venezuela and pitchers from other baseball Latin countries?"

Edgy MD Jul 17 2022 09:39 AM Re: Tomorrow's Kwiz Today

Carlos Zambrano is the silver-slugger, yes? YES, GOD, YES!! I thought he'd go first! In his own way, he's as famous as Felix Hernandez, no? Especially among National League fans. Venezuelan Winners [list=1] [*]Felix Hernandez: 169 (Gwreck) [*]Freddy Garcia: 156 (Marshmallowmilkshake) [*]Johan Santana: 139 (batmagadanleadoff) [*]Carlos Zambrano: 132 (DocTee) [*]Anibel Sanchez: 112 (Marshmallowmilkshake) [*]Wilson Alvarez: 102 (Frayed Knot) [*]Kelvim Escobar: 101 (Gwreck) [*]Carlos Carrasco: 99 (batmagadanleadoff) [*] [*](TIE) [/list] Venezuelan Saviors [list=1] [*]Francisco Rodriguez: 437 (Johnny Lunchbucket) [*] [*]Jorge Julio: 99 (Johnny Lunchbucket) [*] [*] [/list] [TABLE][TR][/TR][TR][/TR][/TABLE] [TH]HIGHEST-PROFILE TENURE[/TH] [TH]INTERESTING FACT[/TH] [TD][list=a] [*][CROSSOUT]Blue Jays-Angels[/CROSSOUT] [*][CROSSOUT]Cubs-Marlins[/CROSSOUT] [*]Cubs-Astros-Diamondbacks [*]Expos-Red Sox-Rangers-Marlins-Tigers-Phillies [*][CROSSOUT]Orioles-Mets-Diamondbacks-Marlins-Rockies-Future Guardians-Braves-Brewers[/CROSSOUT] [*]Nationals-Pirates [*]Rangers-Twins-Red Sox-Rangers [*]Rockies-Diamondbacks-Braves-Dodgers-Padres-Brewers-Red Sox-Braves-Rockies [*]Phillies-Twins-Mariners-Cubs [*][CROSSOUT]Rangers-White Sox-Giants-Devil Rays-Dodgers[/CROSSOUT] [/list][/TD] [TD][list=i] [*]Claimed to be really happy when he heard his team got Aroldis Chapman. [*]Convicted sex offender. Originally played in the majors with the last name Rivero. [*]Did seven years for attempted murder. Sired a big-shot Mets prospect that didn't pan out. Has one clue that would give him away in a second. [*][CROSSOUT]Frequently likened to Armando Benitez in appearance.[/CROSSOUT] [*][CROSSOUT]Is a first cousin of Alcides Escobar.[/CROSSOUT] [*]Is currently active, and back with the team he started his career with. [*]Just got named to his first All-Star squad at 31. [*][CROSSOUT]Was part of the trade that George W. Bush most regretted.[/CROSSOUT] [*][CROSSOUT]Was probably the best hitting pitcher of his time — which totally used to be a thing — winning four Silver Slugger Awards.[/CROSSOUT] [*]Was responsible for two of only 15 seasons in MLB history in which a pitcher gave up more homers than walks. [/list][/TD]

Edgy MD Jul 17 2022 10:03 AM Re: Tomorrow's Kwiz Today

For help (hopefully) getting the last six, I've listed all the teams the players have played for, rather than just the highest-profile tneure, but I've left the high-profile stop in bold. Also, among the clues, I noted that one of the guys played under an alternative name. But, you know, you've done great so far. Give yourselves a hand!!

ashie62 Jul 17 2022 10:07 AM Re: Tomorrow's Kwiz Today

Clue reminded me of Florida Ugu Urbina killed 5 guys on a boat and kinda got away with it. Yikes

Gwreck Jul 17 2022 10:20 AM Re: Tomorrow's Kwiz Today Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Jul 17 2022 10:26 AM

[CROSSOUT]Makes sense Edgy couldn't go with the “12 fingers” clue.[/CROSSOUT] Edit: was thinking of Antonio Alfonseca, not Ugueth Urbina. Wrong alliterative reliever…

Marshmallowmilkshake Jul 17 2022 10:22 AM Re: Tomorrow's Kwiz Today

Martin Perez of Texas is the All-Star!

Johnny Lunchbucket Jul 17 2022 11:23 AM Re: Tomorrow's Kwiz Today

Felipe Rivero. Also known as Fauto Carmona! /he says, as though the Scooby-Doo kids, tearing the goblin mask off the mild-mannered hotel valet

Edgy MD Jul 17 2022 11:53 AM Re: Tomorrow's Kwiz Today

I'm not sure if Ashie is giving me a guess or isn't. I need cahnfidence! Martin Perez of Texas is the All-Star! Johnny Lunchbucket wrote: Felipe Rivero. Also known as Fauto Carmona! /he says, as though the Scooby-Doo kids, tearing the goblin mask off the mild-mannered hotel valet Fausto Carmona was Roberto Hernandez, who was Fausto Carmona. Call him what you want, but he's a Dominican-American either way. But you're all doing a great job chipping away at this, and I'm real proud. Venezuelan Winners [list=1] [*]Felix Hernandez: 169 (Gwreck) [*]Freddy Garcia: 156 (Marshmallowmilkshake) [*]Johan Santana: 139 (batmagadanleadoff) [*]Carlos Zambrano: 132 (DocTee) [*]Anibel Sanchez: 112 (Marshmallowmilkshake) [*]Wilson Alvarez: 102 (Frayed Knot) [*]Kelvim Escobar: 101 (Gwreck) [*]Carlos Carrasco: 99 (batmagadanleadoff) [*] _____________________ [*](TIE) ______________________ AND Martin Perez: 70 (Marshmallowmilkshake) [/list] Venezuelan Saviors [list=1] [*]Francisco Rodriguez: 437 (Johnny Lunchbucket) [*] _____________________ [*]Jorge Julio: 99 (Johnny Lunchbucket) [*] _____________________ [*] _____________________ [/list] [TABLE][TR][/TR][TR][/TR][/TABLE] [TH]HIGHEST-PROFILE TENURE[/TH] [TH]INTERESTING FACT[/TH] [TD][list=a] [*][CROSSOUT]Blue Jays-Angels[/CROSSOUT] [*][CROSSOUT]Cubs-Marlins[/CROSSOUT] [*]Cubs-Astros-Diamondbacks [*]Expos-Red Sox-Rangers-Marlins-Tigers-Phillies [*][CROSSOUT]Orioles-Mets-Diamondbacks-Marlins-Rockies-Future Guardians-Braves-Brewers[/CROSSOUT] [*]Nationals-Pirates [*][CROSSOUT]Rangers-Twins-Red Sox-Rangers[/CROSSOUT] [*]Rockies-Diamondbacks-Braves-Dodgers-Padres-Brewers-Red Sox-Braves-Rockies [*]Phillies-Twins-Mariners-Cubs [*][CROSSOUT]Rangers-White Sox-Giants-Devil Rays-Dodgers[/CROSSOUT] [/list][/TD] [TD][list=i] [*]Claimed to be really happy when he heard his team got Aroldis Chapman. [*]Convicted sex offender. Originally played in the majors with the last name Rivero. [*]Did seven years for attempted murder. Sired a big-shot Mets prospect that didn't pan out. Has one clue that would give him away in a second. [*][CROSSOUT]Frequently likened to Armando Benitez in appearance.[/CROSSOUT] [*][CROSSOUT]Is a first cousin of Alcides Escobar.[/CROSSOUT] [*]Is currently active, and back with the team he started his career with. [*][CROSSOUT]Just got named to his first All-Star squad at 31.[/CROSSOUT] [*][CROSSOUT]Was part of the trade that George W. Bush most regretted.[/CROSSOUT] [*][CROSSOUT]Was probably the best hitting pitcher of his time — which totally used to be a thing — winning four Silver Slugger Awards.[/CROSSOUT] [*]Was responsible for two of only 15 seasons in MLB history in which a pitcher gave up more homers than walks. [/list][/TD]

Johnny Lunchbucket Jul 17 2022 12:23 PM Re: Tomorrow's Kwiz Today

[BLOCKQUOTE] Fausto Carmona was Roberto Hernandez, who was Fausto Carmona. Call him what you want, but he's a Dominican-American either way[/BLOCKQUOTE] . And I'd have gotten away with it, were it not for you meddling kids

Edgy MD Jul 17 2022 12:26 PM Re: Tomorrow's Kwiz Today

Scooby-Doo scenarios never run dry. Let's try it this way: If your sharp juvenile thinking and clue-sniffing great Dane have brought you to the right building, but you inadvertently ring Carlos Rodon's bell, it may be because the correct bell was right next to it.

Johnny Lunchbucket Jul 17 2022 12:56 PM Re: Tomorrow's Kwiz Today

I totally know that, it's just that that bell doesn't ring a bell. 🔔

Edgy MD Jul 18 2022 03:59 PM Re: Tomorrow's Kwiz Today

Ah said, Ah'm not sure if Ashie is giving me a guess or isn't.

Edgy MD Jul 25 2022 11:39 AM Re: Tomorrow's Kwiz Today

I hear tell that Wayne Randazzo spilled all the beans during the broadcast last night! What a great time for youse to put your new knowledge to WORK! Only five answers left! Venezuelan Winners [list=1] [*]Felix Hernandez: 169 (Gwreck) [*]Freddy Garcia: 156 (Marshmallowmilkshake) [*]Johan Santana: 139 (batmagadanleadoff) [*]Carlos Zambrano: 132 (DocTee) [*]Anibel Sanchez: 112 (Marshmallowmilkshake) [*]Wilson Alvarez: 102 (Frayed Knot) [*]Kelvim Escobar: 101 (Gwreck) [*]Carlos Carrasco: 99 (batmagadanleadoff) [*] _____________________ [*](TIE) ______________________ AND Martin Perez: 70 (Marshmallowmilkshake) [/list] Venezuelan Saviors [list=1] [*]Francisco Rodriguez: 437 (Johnny Lunchbucket) [*] _____________________ [*]Jorge Julio: 99 (Johnny Lunchbucket) [*] _____________________ [*] _____________________ [/list] [TABLE][TR][/TR][TR][/TR][/TABLE] [TH]HIGHEST-PROFILE TENURE[/TH] [TH]INTERESTING FACT[/TH] [TD][list=a] [*][CROSSOUT]Blue Jays-Angels[/CROSSOUT] [*][CROSSOUT]Cubs-Marlins[/CROSSOUT] [*]Cubs-Astros-Diamondbacks [*]Expos-Red Sox-Rangers-Marlins-Tigers-Phillies [*][CROSSOUT]Orioles-Mets-Diamondbacks-Marlins-Rockies-Future Guardians-Braves-Brewers[/CROSSOUT] [*]Nationals-Pirates [*][CROSSOUT]Rangers-Twins-Red Sox-Rangers[/CROSSOUT] [*]Rockies-Diamondbacks-Braves-Dodgers-Padres-Brewers-Red Sox-Braves-Rockies [*]Phillies-Twins-Mariners-Cubs [*][CROSSOUT]Rangers-White Sox-Giants-Devil Rays-Dodgers[/CROSSOUT] [/list][/TD] [TD][list=i] [*]Claimed to be really happy when he heard his team got Aroldis Chapman. [*]Convicted sex offender. Originally played in the majors with the last name Rivero. [*]Did seven years for attempted murder. Sired a big-shot Mets prospect that didn't pan out. Has one clue that would give him away in a second. [*][CROSSOUT]Frequently likened to Armando Benitez in appearance.[/CROSSOUT] [*][CROSSOUT]Is a first cousin of Alcides Escobar.[/CROSSOUT] [*]Is currently active, and back with the team he started his career with. [*][CROSSOUT]Just got named to his first All-Star squad at 31.[/CROSSOUT] [*][CROSSOUT]Was part of the trade that George W. Bush most regretted.[/CROSSOUT] [*][CROSSOUT]Was probably the best hitting pitcher of his time — which totally used to be a thing — winning four Silver Slugger Awards.[/CROSSOUT] [*]Was responsible for two of only 15 seasons in MLB history in which a pitcher gave up more homers than walks. [/list][/TD]

cal sharpie Jul 25 2022 01:16 PM Re: Tomorrow's Kwiz Today

Felipe Vazquez is the sex offender who also went by Rivero.

Edgy MD Jul 25 2022 01:52 PM Re: Tomorrow's Kwiz Today

You've got the right guy! Felipe Vazquez, whose nickname was "Nightmare," lived up to it in the worst way, and though the only organization he currently represents is the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, by the time his career screeched to a hault in 2019, he was fifth all-time in saves by a Venezuelan guy. We can actually cross a second guy off our list also, because since this quiz started, Martin Perez has added a win to his career total, giving him sole possession of 10th place on the win list. Falling off the list and out of our kwiz is Carlos Silva, who amazingly once threw 188 1/3 innings in a season, giving up 25 homers, but only nine walks. Sharpie did the hard part coming up with Vazquez. That gives us only one winner and two saviors yet to be discovered, both of which have come VERY close to being guessed! Venezuelan Winners [list=1] [*]Felix Hernandez: 169 (Gwreck) [*]Freddy Garcia: 156 (Marshmallowmilkshake) [*]Johan Santana: 139 (batmagadanleadoff) [*]Carlos Zambrano: 132 (DocTee) [*]Anibel Sanchez: 112 (Marshmallowmilkshake) [*]Wilson Alvarez: 102 (Frayed Knot) [*]Kelvim Escobar: 101 (Gwreck) [*]Carlos Carrasco: 99 (batmagadanleadoff) [*] _____________________ [*]Martin Perez: 71 (Marshmallowmilkshake) [/list] Venezuelan Saviors [list=1] [*]Francisco Rodriguez: 437 (Johnny Lunchbucket) [*] _____________________ [*]Jorge Julio: 99 (Johnny Lunchbucket) [*] _____________________ [*] Felipe Vazquez: 89 (cal sharpie) [/list] [TABLE][TR][/TR][TR][/TR][/TABLE] [TH]HIGHEST-PROFILE TENURE[/TH] [TH]INTERESTING FACT[/TH] [TD][list=a] [*][CROSSOUT]Blue Jays-Angels[/CROSSOUT] [*][CROSSOUT]Cubs-Marlins[/CROSSOUT] [*]Cubs-Astros-Diamondbacks [*]Expos-Red Sox-Rangers-Marlins-Tigers-Phillies [*][CROSSOUT]Orioles-Mets-Diamondbacks-Marlins-Rockies-Future Guardians-Braves-Brewers[/CROSSOUT] [*][CROSSOUT]Nationals-Pirates[/CROSSOUT] [*][CROSSOUT]Rangers-Twins-Red Sox-Rangers[/CROSSOUT] [*]Rockies-Diamondbacks-Braves-Dodgers-Padres-Brewers-Red Sox-Braves-Rockies [*][CROSSOUT]Phillies-Twins-Mariners-Cubs[/CROSSOUT] [*][CROSSOUT]Rangers-White Sox-Giants-Devil Rays-Dodgers[/CROSSOUT] [/list][/TD] [TD][list=i] [*]Claimed to be really happy when he heard his team got Aroldis Chapman. [*][CROSSOUT]Convicted sex offender. Originally played in the majors with the last name Rivero.[/CROSSOUT] [*]Did seven years for attempted murder. Sired a big-shot Mets prospect that didn't pan out. Has one clue that would give him away in a second. [*][CROSSOUT]Frequently likened to Armando Benitez in appearance.[/CROSSOUT] [*][CROSSOUT]Is a first cousin of Alcides Escobar.[/CROSSOUT] [*]Is currently active, and back with the team he started his career with. [*][CROSSOUT]Just got named to his first All-Star squad at 31.[/CROSSOUT] [*][CROSSOUT]Was part of the trade that George W. Bush most regretted.[/CROSSOUT] [*][CROSSOUT]Was probably the best hitting pitcher of his time — which totally used to be a thing — winning four Silver Slugger Awards.[/CROSSOUT] [*][CROSSOUT]Was responsible for two of only 15 seasons in MLB history in which a pitcher gave up more homers than walks.[/CROSSOUT] [/list][/TD]

Edgy MD Jul 30 2022 09:39 PM Re: Tomorrow's Kwiz Today

We've got Breaking Tomorrow's Kwiz Today news, as Carlos Carrasco becomes the eighth Venezulan pitcher to win 100 games, and is pretty close to moving into sixth place in a relatively short time, in the great scheme of things. So we've got: [list=1] [*]Three guys left. [*]Two of them have been achingly close to being guessed. [*]Two of them you almost certainly recognize by name, because their first names utterly unique in a way that's utterly Venezuelan. [*]The remaining starter is still active, while the two remaining relievers have retired. [/list] Venezuelan Winners [list=1] [*]Felix Hernandez: 169 (Gwreck) [*]Freddy Garcia: 156 (Marshmallowmilkshake) [*]Johan Santana: 139 (batmagadanleadoff) [*]Carlos Zambrano: 132 (DocTee) [*]Anibel Sanchez: 112 (Marshmallowmilkshake) [*]Wilson Alvarez: 102 (Frayed Knot) [*]Kelvim Escobar: 101 (Gwreck) [*]Carlos Carrasco: 100 (batmagadanleadoff) [*] _____________________ [*]Martin Perez: 72 (Marshmallowmilkshake) [/list] Venezuelan Saviors [list=1] [*]Francisco Rodriguez: 437 (Johnny Lunchbucket) [*] _____________________ [*]Jorge Julio: 99 (Johnny Lunchbucket) [*] _____________________ [*] Felipe Vazquez: 89 (cal sharpie) [/list] [TABLE][TR][/TR][TR][/TR][/TABLE] [TH]HIGHEST-PROFILE TENURE[/TH] [TH]INTERESTING FACT[/TH] [TD][list=a] [*][CROSSOUT]Blue Jays-Angels[/CROSSOUT] [*][CROSSOUT]Cubs-Marlins[/CROSSOUT] [*]Cubs-Astros-Diamondbacks [*]Expos-Red Sox-Rangers-Marlins-Tigers-Phillies [*][CROSSOUT]Orioles-Mets-Diamondbacks-Marlins-Rockies-Future Guardians-Braves-Brewers[/CROSSOUT] [*][CROSSOUT]Nationals-Pirates[/CROSSOUT] [*][CROSSOUT]Rangers-Twins-Red Sox-Rangers[/CROSSOUT] [*]Rockies-Diamondbacks-Braves-Dodgers-Padres-Brewers-Red Sox-Braves-Rockies [*][CROSSOUT]Phillies-Twins-Mariners-Cubs[/CROSSOUT] [*][CROSSOUT]Rangers-White Sox-Giants-Devil Rays-Dodgers[/CROSSOUT] [/list][/TD] [TD][list=i] [*]Claimed to be really happy when he heard his team got Aroldis Chapman. [*][CROSSOUT]Convicted sex offender. Originally played in the majors with the last name Rivero.[/CROSSOUT] [*]Did seven years for attempted murder. Sired a big-shot Mets prospect that didn't pan out. Has one clue that would give him away in a second. [*][CROSSOUT]Frequently likened to Armando Benitez in appearance.[/CROSSOUT] [*][CROSSOUT]Is a first cousin of Alcides Escobar.[/CROSSOUT] [*]Is currently active, and back with the team he started his career with. [*][CROSSOUT]Just got named to his first All-Star squad at 31.[/CROSSOUT] [*][CROSSOUT]Was part of the trade that George W. Bush most regretted.[/CROSSOUT] [*][CROSSOUT]Was probably the best hitting pitcher of his time — which totally used to be a thing — winning four Silver Slugger Awards.[/CROSSOUT] [*][CROSSOUT]Was responsible for two of only 15 seasons in MLB history in which a pitcher gave up more homers than walks.[/CROSSOUT] [/list][/TD]

Fman99 Jul 31 2022 05:15 AM Re: Tomorrow's Kwiz Today

The Expos guy is UUU, I think, Ugueth Urbina.

Edgy MD Jul 31 2022 08:58 PM Re: Tomorrow's Kwiz Today

The Expos guy is UUU, I think, Ugueth Urbina. Yeah, I'm sorry I didn't get to this earlier. Good for you, as you are dead on. Ugueth is our Expos guy, the father of onetime hotshot Mets prospect Juan Urbina, and quite sadly, an ex-con who served seven years for attempted murder. For our purposes, he's the guy who saved the second-most MLB games among all Venezuelan-born big leaguers. The others aren't even particularly close. Let's finish this quiz before Carrasco passes Kelvim Escobar in wins! Venezuelan Winners [list=1] [*]Felix Hernandez: 169 (Gwreck) [*]Freddy Garcia: 156 (Marshmallowmilkshake) [*]Johan Santana: 139 (batmagadanleadoff) [*]Carlos Zambrano: 132 (DocTee) [*]Anibel Sanchez: 112 (Marshmallowmilkshake) [*]Wilson Alvarez: 102 (Frayed Knot) [*]Kelvim Escobar: 101 (Gwreck) [*]Carlos Carrasco: 100 (batmagadanleadoff) [*] _____________________ [*]Martin Perez: 72 (Marshmallowmilkshake) [/list] Venezuelan Saviors [list=1] [*]Francisco Rodriguez: 437 (Johnny Lunchbucket) [*] Ugueth Urbina: 237 (Fman99) [*]Jorge Julio: 99 (Johnny Lunchbucket) [*] _____________________ [*] Felipe Vazquez: 89 (cal sharpie) [/list] [TABLE][TR][/TR][TR][/TR][/TABLE] [TH]HIGHEST-PROFILE TENURE[/TH] [TH]INTERESTING FACT[/TH] [TD][list=a] [*][CROSSOUT]Blue Jays-Angels[/CROSSOUT] [*][CROSSOUT]Cubs-Marlins[/CROSSOUT] [*]Cubs-Astros-Diamondbacks [*][CROSSOUT]Expos-Red Sox-Rangers-Marlins-Tigers-Phillies[/CROSSOUT] [*][CROSSOUT]Orioles-Mets-Diamondbacks-Marlins-Rockies-Future Guardians-Braves-Brewers[/CROSSOUT] [*][CROSSOUT]Nationals-Pirates[/CROSSOUT] [*][CROSSOUT]Rangers-Twins-Red Sox-Rangers[/CROSSOUT] [*]Rockies-Diamondbacks-Braves-Dodgers-Padres-Brewers-Red Sox-Braves-Rockies [*][CROSSOUT]Phillies-Twins-Mariners-Cubs[/CROSSOUT] [*][CROSSOUT]Rangers-White Sox-Giants-Devil Rays-Dodgers[/CROSSOUT] [/list][/TD] [TD][list=i] [*]Claimed to be really happy when he heard his team got Aroldis Chapman. [*][CROSSOUT]Convicted sex offender. Originally played in the majors with the last name Rivero.[/CROSSOUT] [*][CROSSOUT]Did seven years for attempted murder. Sired a big-shot Mets prospect that didn't pan out. Has one clue that would give him away in a second.[/CROSSOUT] [*][CROSSOUT]Frequently likened to Armando Benitez in appearance.[/CROSSOUT] [*][CROSSOUT]Is a first cousin of Alcides Escobar.[/CROSSOUT] [*]Is currently active, and back with the team he started his career with. [*][CROSSOUT]Just got named to his first All-Star squad at 31.[/CROSSOUT] [*][CROSSOUT]Was part of the trade that George W. Bush most regretted.[/CROSSOUT] [*][CROSSOUT]Was probably the best hitting pitcher of his time — which totally used to be a thing — winning four Silver Slugger Awards.[/CROSSOUT] [*][CROSSOUT]Was responsible for two of only 15 seasons in MLB history in which a pitcher gave up more homers than walks.[/CROSSOUT] [/list][/TD]

Edgy MD Aug 04 2022 09:14 PM Re: Tomorrow's Kwiz Today

Well, congratulations to Carlos Carrasco for catching Kevim Escobar since the launching of this quiz, and keeping himself a moving target. Our remaining starter has a pair of consonants in his first name that you almost never see together, apart from Venezuelans. In fact, seeing these two consonants together in an otherwise Spanish-ish name is a pretty solid clue that you that you are dealing with a Venezuelan. Our one missing reliever pitched in the post-season five straight years, from 2015 to 2019, including against the Mets. Venezuelan Winners 　　1. Felix Hernandez: 169 (Gwreck) 　　2. Freddy Garcia: 156 (Marshmallowmilkshake) 　　3. Johan Santana: 139 (batmagadanleadoff) 　　4. Carlos Zambrano: 132 (DocTee) 　　5. Anibel Sanchez: 112 (Marshmallowmilkshake) 　　6. Wilson Alvarez: 102 (Frayed Knot) 　　T7. Kelvim Escobar: 101 (Gwreck) 　　T7. Carlos Carrasco: 101 (batmagadanleadoff) 　　9. _____________________ 　　10. Martin Perez: 72 (Marshmallowmilkshake)[/list] Venezuelan Saviors [list=1] [*]Francisco Rodriguez: 437 (Johnny Lunchbucket) [*] Ugueth Urbina: 237 (Fman99) [*]Jorge Julio: 99 (Johnny Lunchbucket) [*] _____________________ [*] Felipe Vazquez: 89 (cal sharpie) [/list] [TABLE][TR][/TR][TR][/TR][/TABLE] [TH]HIGHEST-PROFILE TENURE[/TH] [TH]INTERESTING FACT[/TH] [TD][list=a] [*][CROSSOUT]Blue Jays-Angels[/CROSSOUT] [*][CROSSOUT]Cubs-Marlins[/CROSSOUT] [*]Cubs-Astros-Diamondbacks [*][CROSSOUT]Expos-Red Sox-Rangers-Marlins-Tigers-Phillies[/CROSSOUT] [*][CROSSOUT]Orioles-Mets-Diamondbacks-Marlins-Rockies-Future Guardians-Braves-Brewers[/CROSSOUT] [*][CROSSOUT]Nationals-Pirates[/CROSSOUT] [*][CROSSOUT]Rangers-Twins-Red Sox-Rangers[/CROSSOUT] [*]Rockies-Diamondbacks-Braves-Dodgers-Padres-Brewers-Red Sox-Braves-Rockies [*][CROSSOUT]Phillies-Twins-Mariners-Cubs[/CROSSOUT] [*][CROSSOUT]Rangers-White Sox-Giants-Devil Rays-Dodgers[/CROSSOUT] [/list][/TD] [TD][list=i] [*]Claimed to be really happy when he heard his team got Aroldis Chapman. Pitched in the post-season five straight years, from 2015 to 2019, including against the Mets. [*][CROSSOUT]Convicted sex offender. Originally played in the majors with the last name Rivero.[/CROSSOUT] [*][CROSSOUT]Did seven years for attempted murder. Sired a big-shot Mets prospect that didn't pan out. Has one clue that would give him away in a second.[/CROSSOUT] [*][CROSSOUT]Frequently likened to Armando Benitez in appearance.[/CROSSOUT] [*][CROSSOUT]Is a first cousin of Alcides Escobar.[/CROSSOUT] [*]Is currently active, and back with the team he started his career with. Has a pair of consonants in his first name that you almost never see together, apart from Venezuelans. [*][CROSSOUT]Just got named to his first All-Star squad at 31.[/CROSSOUT] [*][CROSSOUT]Was part of the trade that George W. Bush most regretted.[/CROSSOUT] [*][CROSSOUT]Was probably the best hitting pitcher of his time — which totally used to be a thing — winning four Silver Slugger Awards.[/CROSSOUT] [*][CROSSOUT]Was responsible for two of only 15 seasons in MLB history in which a pitcher gave up more homers than walks.[/CROSSOUT] [/list][/TD]

Fman99 Aug 05 2022 04:00 AM Re: Tomorrow's Kwiz Today

Consonant guy is Jhoulys Chacin, I reckon

Edgy MD Aug 05 2022 07:39 AM Re: Tomorrow's Kwiz Today

Fuck and YES!! Way to stay with it!! Fman is coming in late to make his mark! All we need is one more guy, whose name was almost written earlier in this thread, but he was conflated with a similar-named player!! Bring us home, Fman!!! Venezuelan Winners 　　1. Felix Hernandez: 169 (Gwreck) 　　2. Freddy Garcia: 156 (Marshmallowmilkshake) 　　3. Johan Santana: 139 (batmagadanleadoff) 　　4. Carlos Zambrano: 132 (DocTee) 　　5. Anibel Sanchez: 112 (Marshmallowmilkshake) 　　6. Wilson Alvarez: 102 (Frayed Knot) 　　T7. Kelvim Escobar: 101 (Gwreck) 　　T7. Carlos Carrasco: 101 (batmagadanleadoff) 　　9. Jhoulys Chacin: 85 (Fman99) 　　10. Martin Perez: 72 (Marshmallowmilkshake)[/list] Venezuelan Saviors [list=1] [*]Francisco Rodriguez: 437 (Johnny Lunchbucket) [*] Ugueth Urbina: 237 (Fman99) [*]Jorge Julio: 99 (Johnny Lunchbucket) [*] _____________________ [*] Felipe Vazquez: 89 (cal sharpie) [/list] [TABLE][TR][/TR][TR][/TR][/TABLE] [TH]HIGHEST-PROFILE TENURE[/TH] [TH]INTERESTING FACT[/TH] [TD][list=a] [*][CROSSOUT]Blue Jays-Angels[/CROSSOUT] [*][CROSSOUT]Cubs-Marlins[/CROSSOUT] [*]Cubs-Astros-Diamondbacks [*][CROSSOUT]Expos-Red Sox-Rangers-Marlins-Tigers-Phillies[/CROSSOUT] [*][CROSSOUT]Orioles-Mets-Diamondbacks-Marlins-Rockies-Future Guardians-Braves-Brewers[/CROSSOUT] [*][CROSSOUT]Nationals-Pirates[/CROSSOUT] [*][CROSSOUT]Rangers-Twins-Red Sox-Rangers[/CROSSOUT] [*][CROSSOUT]Rockies-Diamondbacks-Braves-Dodgers-Padres-Brewers-Red Sox-Braves-Rockies[/CROSSOUT] [*][CROSSOUT]Phillies-Twins-Mariners-Cubs[/CROSSOUT] [*][CROSSOUT]Rangers-White Sox-Giants-Devil Rays-Dodgers[/CROSSOUT] [/list][/TD] [TD][list=i] [*]Claimed to be really happy when he heard his team got Aroldis Chapman. Pitched in the post-season five straight years, from 2015 to 2019, including against the Mets. Was almost guessed earlier but he was conflated with a similarly named player. [*][CROSSOUT]Convicted sex offender. Originally played in the majors with the last name Rivero.[/CROSSOUT] [*][CROSSOUT]Did seven years for attempted murder. Sired a big-shot Mets prospect that didn't pan out. Has one clue that would give him away in a second.[/CROSSOUT] [*][CROSSOUT]Frequently likened to Armando Benitez in appearance.[/CROSSOUT] [*][CROSSOUT]Is a first cousin of Alcides Escobar.[/CROSSOUT] [*][CROSSOUT]Is currently active, and back with the team he started his career with. Has a pair of consonants in his first name that you almost never see together, apart from Venezuelans.[/CROSSOUT] [*][CROSSOUT]Just got named to his first All-Star squad at 31.[/CROSSOUT] [*][CROSSOUT]Was part of the trade that George W. Bush most regretted.[/CROSSOUT] [*][CROSSOUT]Was probably the best hitting pitcher of his time — which totally used to be a thing — winning four Silver Slugger Awards.[/CROSSOUT] [*][CROSSOUT]Was responsible for two of only 15 seasons in MLB history in which a pitcher gave up more homers than walks.[/CROSSOUT] [/list][/TD]

roger_that Aug 05 2022 08:10 AM Re: Tomorrow's Kwiz Today

Maybe Yoervis Medina?

Edgy MD Aug 22 2022 01:43 PM Re: Tomorrow's Kwiz Today

Maybe Yoervis Medina? I apologize for having missed this guess at the time. Yoervis Medina totaled two saves, which ties him for fortieth among Venezuelan MLB-ers, along with ex-Met Luis Avilán, among others. Remember that the guy we are looking for played with the Cubs, Astros, and Diamondbacks, doing his most damage with the Cubs, and pitched in the post-season five straight years. Yoervis Medina, mostly a Mariner, saw no post-season action. We've also established that the guy we're looking for pitched against the Mets in the post-season. I'll add that his team advanced to play the Mets in the post-season only after he saved the series clincher in the previous playoff round. Venezuelan Winners 　　1. Felix Hernandez: 169 (Gwreck) 　　2. Freddy Garcia: 156 (Marshmallowmilkshake) 　　3. Johan Santana: 139 (batmagadanleadoff) 　　4. Carlos Zambrano: 132 (DocTee) 　　5. Anibel Sanchez: 112 (Marshmallowmilkshake) 　　6. Wilson Alvarez: 102 (Frayed Knot) 　　T7. Kelvim Escobar: 101 (Gwreck) 　　T7. Carlos Carrasco: 101 (batmagadanleadoff) 　　9. Jhoulys Chacin: 85 (Fman99) 　　10. Martin Perez: 72 (Marshmallowmilkshake)[/list] Venezuelan Saviors [list=1] [*]Francisco Rodriguez: 437 (Johnny Lunchbucket) [*] Ugueth Urbina: 237 (Fman99) [*]Jorge Julio: 99 (Johnny Lunchbucket) [*] _____________________ [*] Felipe Vazquez: 89 (cal sharpie) [/list] [TABLE][TR][/TR][TR][/TR][/TABLE] [TH]HIGHEST-PROFILE TENURE[/TH] [TH]INTERESTING FACT[/TH] [TD][list=a] [*][CROSSOUT]Blue Jays-Angels[/CROSSOUT] [*][CROSSOUT]Cubs-Marlins[/CROSSOUT] [*]Cubs-Astros-Diamondbacks [*][CROSSOUT]Expos-Red Sox-Rangers-Marlins-Tigers-Phillies[/CROSSOUT] [*][CROSSOUT]Orioles-Mets-Diamondbacks-Marlins-Rockies-Future Guardians-Braves-Brewers[/CROSSOUT] [*][CROSSOUT]Nationals-Pirates[/CROSSOUT] [*][CROSSOUT]Rangers-Twins-Red Sox-Rangers[/CROSSOUT] [*][CROSSOUT]Rockies-Diamondbacks-Braves-Dodgers-Padres-Brewers-Red Sox-Braves-Rockies[/CROSSOUT] [*][CROSSOUT]Phillies-Twins-Mariners-Cubs[/CROSSOUT] [*][CROSSOUT]Rangers-White Sox-Giants-Devil Rays-Dodgers[/CROSSOUT] [/list][/TD] [TD][list=i] [*]Claimed to be really happy when he heard his team got Aroldis Chapman. Pitched in the post-season five straight years, from 2015 to 2019, including against the Mets. Was almost guessed earlier but he was conflated with a similarly named player. Saved a post-season series clincher that advanced his team to the series in which they played the Mets. [*][CROSSOUT]Convicted sex offender. Originally played in the majors with the last name Rivero.[/CROSSOUT] [*][CROSSOUT]Did seven years for attempted murder. Sired a big-shot Mets prospect that didn't pan out. Has one clue that would give him away in a second.[/CROSSOUT] [*][CROSSOUT]Frequently likened to Armando Benitez in appearance.[/CROSSOUT] [*][CROSSOUT]Is a first cousin of Alcides Escobar.[/CROSSOUT] [*][CROSSOUT]Is currently active, and back with the team he started his career with. Has a pair of consonants in his first name that you almost never see together, apart from Venezuelans.[/CROSSOUT] [*][CROSSOUT]Just got named to his first All-Star squad at 31.[/CROSSOUT] [*][CROSSOUT]Was part of the trade that George W. Bush most regretted.[/CROSSOUT] [*][CROSSOUT]Was probably the best hitting pitcher of his time — which totally used to be a thing — winning four Silver Slugger Awards.[/CROSSOUT] [*][CROSSOUT]Was responsible for two of only 15 seasons in MLB history in which a pitcher gave up more homers than walks.[/CROSSOUT] [/list][/TD]

MFS62 Aug 22 2022 01:53 PM Re: Tomorrow's Kwiz Today

Hector Rondon. Later

Marshmallowmilkshake Aug 22 2022 01:55 PM Re: Tomorrow's Kwiz Today

I did not realize that new Met Rob Zastryzny has a ring from that Cubs team.

Edgy MD Aug 22 2022 02:12 PM Re: Tomorrow's Kwiz Today

Hector Rondon. Later Hector Rondon is our man, and this quiz has been brought to a close. I'm naming Marshmallowmilkshake the winner of this long-running contest, but, you know, hooray for everybody! Venezuelan Winners 　　1. Felix Hernandez: 169 (Gwreck) 　　2. Freddy Garcia: 156 (Marshmallowmilkshake) 　　3. Johan Santana: 139 (batmagadanleadoff) 　　4. Carlos Zambrano: 132 (DocTee) 　　5. Anibel Sanchez: 112 (Marshmallowmilkshake) 　　6. Wilson Alvarez: 102 (Frayed Knot) 　　T7. Kelvim Escobar: 101 (Gwreck) 　　T7. Carlos Carrasco: 101 (batmagadanleadoff) 　　9. Jhoulys Chacin: 85 (Fman99) 　　10. Martin Perez: 72 (Marshmallowmilkshake) Venezuelan Saviors [list=1] [*]Francisco Rodriguez: 437 (Johnny Lunchbucket) [*] Ugueth Urbina: 237 (Fman99) [*]Jorge Julio: 99 (Johnny Lunchbucket) [*] Hector Rondon: 92 (MFS62) [*] Felipe Vazquez: 89 (cal sharpie) [/list]

Edgy MD Aug 23 2022 04:19 PM Re: Tomorrow's Kwiz Today

Let's stick with Venezuela, only going with hitters this time. Name the top 10 Venezuelan home run hitters, along with the top five Venezuelan base stealers in MLB history. [list] [*]One guess per post. [*]No guessing in consecutive posts. [*]If you have received an answer from the quizmaster, you may guess/post again, even if no one else has answered. [*]Please specify, in your guess if you are guessing a player on the Slugger list or the Speedster list. [*]In the spirit of the title of this thread, feel free to think on it overnight and guess tomorrow. [*]Yadda, yadda, yadda ... good luck! [/list] Venezuelan Sluggers [list=1] [*] ___________________ [*] ___________________ [*] ___________________ [*] ___________________ [*] ___________________ [*] ___________________ [*] ___________________ [*] ___________________ [*] ___________________ [*] ___________________ [/list] Venezuelan Speedsters [list=1] [*] ___________________ [*] ___________________ [*] ___________________ [*] ___________________ [*] ___________________ [/list]

MFS62 Aug 23 2022 04:41 PM Re: Tomorrow's Kwiz Today

Speedster Louis Aparicio Later

DocTee Aug 23 2022 06:41 PM Re: Tomorrow's Kwiz Today

Miguel Cabrera, HR1

Edgy MD Aug 24 2022 07:36 AM Re: Tomorrow's Kwiz Today

We open strong, nailing our two leaders, who happen to lead their respective categories with the same exact figure. Venezuelan Sluggers [list=1] [*] Miguel Cabrera: 506 (DocTee) [*] ___________________ [*] ___________________ [*] ___________________ [*] ___________________ [*] ___________________ [*] ___________________ [*] ___________________ [*] ___________________ [*] ___________________ [/list] Venezuelan Speedsters [list=1] [*] Luis Aparicio: 506 (MFS62) [*] ___________________ [*] ___________________ [*] ___________________ [*] ___________________ [/list]

MFS62 Aug 24 2022 07:52 AM Re: Tomorrow's Kwiz Today

Omar Vizquel - speed category.

DocTee Aug 24 2022 07:53 AM Re: Tomorrow's Kwiz Today

I'll say Bobby Abreu makes both lists.

Edgy MD Aug 24 2022 08:15 AM Re: Tomorrow's Kwiz Today

One guess per post, Homes.

Edgy MD Aug 24 2022 08:18 AM Re: Tomorrow's Kwiz Today

Ah, but what the hell? Bobby is indeed a double-edged sword of Venezuelan-ness. Venezuelan Sluggers [list=1] [*] Miguel Cabrera: 506 (DocTee) [*] ___________________ [*] ___________________ [*] Bobby Abreu: 288 (DocTee) [*] ___________________ [*] ___________________ [*] ___________________ [*] ___________________ [*] ___________________ [*] ___________________ [/list] Venezuelan Speedsters [list=1] [*] Luis Aparicio: 506 (MFS62) [*] Omar Vizquel: 404 (MFS62) [*] Bobby Abreu: 400 (DocTee) [*] ___________________ [*] ___________________ [/list]

MFS62 Aug 24 2022 08:20 AM Re: Tomorrow's Kwiz Today

Tony Armas Jr. power Later

Edgy MD Aug 24 2022 08:26 AM Re: Tomorrow's Kwiz Today

Among Venezuelan-born MLB players, Tony Armas, Jr., is tied for 209th with zero home runs. He did, however have one triple.

MFS62 Aug 24 2022 08:28 AM Re: Tomorrow's Kwiz Today

Whoops! My bad. I meant Tony Armas the hitter. (sr?) his dad. Later

Edgy MD Aug 24 2022 07:57 PM Re: Tomorrow's Kwiz Today

Yes, Tony Armas, father of Tony Jr. and brother of Marcos, makes our list with 251 homers Venezuelan Sluggers [list=1] [*] Miguel Cabrera: 506 (DocTee) [*] ___________________ [*] ___________________ [*] Bobby Abreu: 288 (DocTee) [*] Tony Armas: 251 (MFS62) [*] ___________________ [*] ___________________ [*] ___________________ [*] ___________________ [*] ___________________ [/list] Venezuelan Speedsters [list=1] [*] Luis Aparicio: 506 (MFS62) [*] Omar Vizquel: 404 (MFS62) [*] Bobby Abreu: 400 (DocTee) [*] ___________________ [*] ___________________ [/list]

MFS62 Aug 25 2022 04:42 AM Re: Tomorrow's Kwiz Today

Andres Galarraga - power Later

Edgy MD Aug 25 2022 08:40 AM Re: Tomorrow's Kwiz Today

El Gato Gran is correct. Is anybody else playing? Venezuelan Sluggers [list=1] [*] Miguel Cabrera: 506 (DocTee) [*] Andres Gallaraga: 399 (MFS62) [*] ___________________ [*] Bobby Abreu: 288 (DocTee) [*] Tony Armas: 251 (MFS62) [*] ___________________ [*] ___________________ [*] ___________________ [*] ___________________ [*] ___________________ [/list] Venezuelan Speedsters [list=1] [*] Luis Aparicio: 506 (MFS62) [*] Omar Vizquel: 404 (MFS62) [*] Bobby Abreu: 400 (DocTee) [*] ___________________ [*] ___________________ [/list]

MFS62 Aug 25 2022 03:34 PM Re: Tomorrow's Kwiz Today

I don't know, but ... Melvin Mora. Power Later

Edgy MD Aug 25 2022 03:44 PM Re: Tomorrow's Kwiz Today

Melvin is just outside the money, tied for 12th in homers by a Major Leaguer from Venezuela, with 171. I don't have complete data, but I believe he is additionally the all-time leader in quintuplets by a Major Leaguer from Venezuela, with five. Six kids total.

MFS62 Aug 25 2022 03:54 PM Re: Tomorrow's Kwiz Today

Nertz. I was on a roll. Asdrubal Cabrera? power. Later

Edgy MD Aug 25 2022 04:00 PM Re: Tomorrow's Kwiz Today

Asdrubal, for now, is 10th all time with 195 homers. Venezuelan Sluggers [list=1] [*] Miguel Cabrera: 506 (DocTee) [*] Andres Gallaraga: 399 (MFS62) [*] ___________________ [*] Bobby Abreu: 288 (DocTee) [*] Tony Armas: 251 (MFS62) [*] ___________________ [*] ___________________ [*] ___________________ [*] ___________________ [*] Asdrubal Cabrera: 195 [/list] Venezuelan Speedsters [list=1] [*] Luis Aparicio: 506 (MFS62) [*] Omar Vizquel: 404 (MFS62) [*] Bobby Abreu: 400 (DocTee) [*] ___________________ [*] ___________________ [/list]

MFS62 Aug 25 2022 04:11 PM Re: Tomorrow's Kwiz Today

Calling DocTee Calling DocTee And anyone else who wishes to join in. Later