Sports Whiz Trivia - June 2009
By Harry Patterson

Our Buccos started off pretty solid this season then flattened out a bit. It's been an up and down season thus far, but hey - they're the only Buccos we got. Let's see what we know about your 2009 Pittsburgh Pirates.

1. Who was the Opening Day pitcher for the Pirates in St. Louis this season? How about for the Home Opener here?

2. How many former All-Stars are on the team?

3. Jack Wilson is the Last Man Standing from the PNC Park Opening Day lineup in '01. Has he ever been sent to the minors (other than injury rehab)?

4. Wilson has worn uniform No. 2 since the '03 season. What number did he wear his first two seasons?

5. Ryan Doumit's place behind the plate was solidified when what catcher was traded to the Phillies in the offseason?

6. Which three guys on the 40-man roster came here in the Jason Bay trade?

7. Name the eight-year veteran outfielder who made the team as a minor league free agent and had two three-run homers against the Braves on April 18?

8. Nyjer Morgan has spent his entire pro career with the Pirates organization, making his major league debut in '07. His birthday is July 2. How old will he be?

9. Freddy Sanchez has been a solid performer for the team since coming here from which team in an '04 trading deadline deal?

10. Name the only Pirate with a Gold Glove.

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Harry Patterson is the author of several sports trivia books, most of which are available on Amazon.com, and at the River City Inn downtown, where he gathers much of his material while tending bar weekday evenings.