2000-2010
This team was the most common World Series loser from 00-10
New York Yankees
In 2019, this player became the first ever unanimous inductee into the Hall of Fame
Mariano Rivera
2009, Minnesota, .365
Joe Mauer
The former catcher who now coaches the Rays + what Babe Ruth was traded for
Kevin Cash considerations
This outfielder led the AL in stolen bases 4 times during this span, more than any other player
Carl Crawford
Philadelphia Phillies
Steve Carlton
These two "killer Bs" are the only players who were inducted wearing an Astros cap
Jeff Bagwell and Craig Biggio
1967, Pittsburgh, .357
Roberto Clemente
The first player to successfully return to baseball after ligament replacement surgery + a Cy Young winner who became a top closer after getting ligament replacement surgery
Tommy John Smoltz
Name any 3 of the 4 players to win an NL MVP in this decade besides Barry Bonds and Albert Pujols (will confirm correct guesses)
Ryan Howard, Jimmy Rollins, Jeff Kent, Joey Votto
Montreal Expos/Washington Nationals
Stephen Strasburg
Name 4/5 players in the first ever Hall of Fame class (will confirm correct guesses)
Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth, Walter Johnson, Honus Wagner, Christy Mathewson
2011, New York Mets, .337
Jose Reyes
The man who once managed the Rangers while high on Coke + the team with which Alfonso Soriano joined the 40-40 club
Ron Washington Nationals
The decade's HR, Hits, Wins, and Ks leaders all appeared in a Yankee uniform; name all 4 (will confirm correct guesses)
A-Rod, Jeter, Pettitte, Big Unit
San Diego Padres
Jake Peavy
Name two of the three players named "Red" in the Hall of Fame
Red Ruffing, Red Schoendienst, Red Faber
2003, Boston, .326
Bill Mueller
A member of the 2004 Red Sox World Series roster + the minimum threshold of competent hitting
Ramiro Mendoza line
Only one team had two players in the top ten of ratings in the legendary MVP Baseball 2005 -- name the team and the two players, both infielders
Cardinals; Albert Pujols and Scott Rolen
Tampa Bay Rays
Big Game James
This player, who won the 1982 and 1989 AL MVP awards, is last alphabetically in the HOF
Robin Yount
1937, St. Louis, .374
Ducky Medwick
The father of baseball analytics + the veteran first baseman acquired by Boston in the Adrian Gonzalez / Carl Crawford trade
Bill James Loney