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100

Narrowly falling to Marlins slugger Giancarlo Stanton, this player got 2nd in the 2017 NL MVP voting.

Joey Votto

100

This player was a one time All-Star, when he was 37 with the 2009 Phillies.

Raul Ibanez

100

2018 AL Rookie of The Year

Shohei Ohtani

100

This team has had success signing overseas talent, specifically the talents of Ichiro Suzuki and Hisashi Iwakuma.

Seattle Mariners

100

This slugger was a World Series reward alongside Nolan Ryan and Ryne Sandberg.

Prince Fielder

200

David Price won the 2012 AL Cy Young with Justin Verlander finishing right behind; who finished in 3rd?

Jered Weaver

200

With the White Sox looking to trade to Carlos Lee prior to 2005, the White Sox eventually found a trade partner with the Brewers and acquired this player, who proved to be a pivotal piece in their 2005 World Series team.

Scott Podsednik

200

2008 NL Rookie of The Year

Geovany Soto

200

This team fell just short of a World Series trip in 2015, when they were stumped by the Kansas City Royals.

Toronto Blue Jays

200

Who was the slugger featured for the Rockies '42' Series?

Trick Question, it was German Marquez!

300

With Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez running away with the 2007 AL MVP, this player settled for 2nd place.

Magglio Ordonez

300

This former Cy Young winner walked away with two rings in his career, yet still seems forgotten.

Barry Zito

300

2005 NL Cy Young

Chris Carpenter

300

This team, despite recent World Series championships, has handed out awful contracts, including contracts to Pablo Sandoval and Carl Crawford.

Boston Red Sox

300

According to ShowZone, as of 7/13/21 (prior to the All-Star content) who has the highest "True Overall"

Team Affinity Jacob deGrom

400

Falling by 4 points to Royals Angel Berroa, this future postseason hero got 2nd place in the 2003 AL Rookie of The Year.

Hideki Matsui

400

This 2x World Champ was on two different teams for his rings, providing important roles for each. His career even included a WS MVP in 2006.

David Eckstein

400

2007 AL Cy Young

CC Sabathia

400

This team was hesitant to trade top prospect Kyle Drabek for Roy Halladay, but ultimately came away making the right decision.

Philadelphia Phillies.

400

This Angels slugger can hit bombs for you with his new All-Star card, when he's not pitching or manning First Base.

Jared Walsh

500

These two rookies finished 2nd in the AL and NL Rookie of The Year voting, as Mike Trout and Bryce Harper proved to be generational talents. (Must name BOTH for points)

Yoenis Cespedes & Wade Miley

500

One of the biggest "What if's" in MLB History, this hard throwing right hander had immense potential, only for injuries to halt his career with the Cubs.

Mark Prior

500

2004 AL MVP

Vladimir Guerrero

500

This team is known for selling talent before they truly emerge to their full potential, despite winning two World Series in a short stretch of time.

Miami Marlins

500

Final Jeopardy: Iconic Moments

In the historic Game 7 of the 2001 World Series, the Diamondbacks started Curt Schilling and ended with Randy Johnson. Who pitched in between them?

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