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Edgy MD FCL Mets

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


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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?"


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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


  2. Felix Hernandez: 169 (Gwreck)

  4. Freddy Garcia: 156 (Marshmallowmilkshake)

  6. Johan Santana: 139 (batmagadanleadoff)

  8. Carlos Zambrano: 132 (DocTee)

  10. Anibel Sanchez: 112 (Marshmallowmilkshake)

  12. Wilson Alvarez: 102 (Frayed Knot)

  14. Kelvim Escobar: 101 (Gwreck)

  16. Carlos Carrasco: 99 (batmagadanleadoff)


  20. (TIE)



Venezuelan Saviors


  2. Francisco Rodriguez: 437 (Johnny Lunchbucket)


  6. Jorge Julio: 99 (Johnny Lunchbucket)





[TABLE][TR][/TR][TR][/TR][/TABLE]
[TH]HIGHEST-PROFILE TENURE[/TH][TH]INTERESTING FACT[/TH]
[TD]
  2. [CROSSOUT]Blue Jays-Angels[/CROSSOUT]

  5. [CROSSOUT]Cubs-Marlins[/CROSSOUT]

  8. Cubs-Astros-Diamondbacks

  11. Expos-Red Sox-Rangers-Marlins-Tigers-Phillies

  14. [CROSSOUT]Orioles-Mets-Diamondbacks-Marlins-Rockies-Future Guardians-Braves-Brewers[/CROSSOUT]

  17. Nationals-Pirates

  20. Rangers-Twins-Red Sox-Rangers

  23. Rockies-Diamondbacks-Braves-Dodgers-Padres-Brewers-Red Sox-Braves-Rockies

  26. Phillies-Twins-Mariners-Cubs

  29. [CROSSOUT]Rangers-White Sox-Giants-Devil Rays-Dodgers[/CROSSOUT]
[/TD]		[TD]
  2. Claimed to be really happy when he heard his team got Aroldis Chapman.

  5. Convicted sex offender. Originally played in the majors with the last name Rivero.

  8. 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.

  11. [CROSSOUT]Frequently likened to Armando Benitez in appearance.[/CROSSOUT]

  14. [CROSSOUT]Is a first cousin of Alcides Escobar.[/CROSSOUT]

  17. Is currently active, and back with the team he started his career with.

  20. Just got named to his first All-Star squad at 31.

  23. [CROSSOUT]Was part of the trade that George W. Bush most regretted.[/CROSSOUT]

  26. [CROSSOUT]Was probably the best hitting pitcher of his time — which totally used to be a thing — winning four Silver Slugger Awards.[/CROSSOUT]

  29. Was responsible for two of only 15 seasons in MLB history in which a pitcher gave up more homers than walks.
[/TD]


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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!!


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[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…


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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!


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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


  2. Felix Hernandez: 169 (Gwreck)

  4. Freddy Garcia: 156 (Marshmallowmilkshake)

  6. Johan Santana: 139 (batmagadanleadoff)

  8. Carlos Zambrano: 132 (DocTee)

  10. Anibel Sanchez: 112 (Marshmallowmilkshake)

  12. Wilson Alvarez: 102 (Frayed Knot)

  14. Kelvim Escobar: 101 (Gwreck)

  16. Carlos Carrasco: 99 (batmagadanleadoff)

  18. _____________________

  20. (TIE) ______________________ AND Martin Perez: 70 (Marshmallowmilkshake)



Venezuelan Saviors


  2. Francisco Rodriguez: 437 (Johnny Lunchbucket)

  4. _____________________

  6. Jorge Julio: 99 (Johnny Lunchbucket)

  8. _____________________

  10. _____________________




[TABLE][TR][/TR][TR][/TR][/TABLE]
[TH]HIGHEST-PROFILE TENURE[/TH][TH]INTERESTING FACT[/TH]
[TD]
  2. [CROSSOUT]Blue Jays-Angels[/CROSSOUT]

  5. [CROSSOUT]Cubs-Marlins[/CROSSOUT]

  8. Cubs-Astros-Diamondbacks

  11. Expos-Red Sox-Rangers-Marlins-Tigers-Phillies

  14. [CROSSOUT]Orioles-Mets-Diamondbacks-Marlins-Rockies-Future Guardians-Braves-Brewers[/CROSSOUT]

  17. Nationals-Pirates

  20. [CROSSOUT]Rangers-Twins-Red Sox-Rangers[/CROSSOUT]

  23. Rockies-Diamondbacks-Braves-Dodgers-Padres-Brewers-Red Sox-Braves-Rockies

  26. Phillies-Twins-Mariners-Cubs

  29. [CROSSOUT]Rangers-White Sox-Giants-Devil Rays-Dodgers[/CROSSOUT]
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  2. Claimed to be really happy when he heard his team got Aroldis Chapman.

  5. Convicted sex offender. Originally played in the majors with the last name Rivero.

  8. 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.

  11. [CROSSOUT]Frequently likened to Armando Benitez in appearance.[/CROSSOUT]

  14. [CROSSOUT]Is a first cousin of Alcides Escobar.[/CROSSOUT]

  17. Is currently active, and back with the team he started his career with.

  20. [CROSSOUT]Just got named to his first All-Star squad at 31.[/CROSSOUT]

  23. [CROSSOUT]Was part of the trade that George W. Bush most regretted.[/CROSSOUT]

  26. [CROSSOUT]Was probably the best hitting pitcher of his time — which totally used to be a thing — winning four Silver Slugger Awards.[/CROSSOUT]

  29. Was responsible for two of only 15 seasons in MLB history in which a pitcher gave up more homers than walks.
[/TD]


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Fausto Carmona was Roberto Hernandez, who was Fausto Carmona. Call him what you want, but he's a Dominican-American either way[/bLOCKQUOTE]

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And I'd have gotten away with it, were it not for you meddling kids


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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.


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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


  2. Felix Hernandez: 169 (Gwreck)

  4. Freddy Garcia: 156 (Marshmallowmilkshake)

  6. Johan Santana: 139 (batmagadanleadoff)

  8. Carlos Zambrano: 132 (DocTee)

  10. Anibel Sanchez: 112 (Marshmallowmilkshake)

  12. Wilson Alvarez: 102 (Frayed Knot)

  14. Kelvim Escobar: 101 (Gwreck)

  16. Carlos Carrasco: 99 (batmagadanleadoff)

  18. _____________________

  20. (TIE) ______________________ AND Martin Perez: 70 (Marshmallowmilkshake)



Venezuelan Saviors


  2. Francisco Rodriguez: 437 (Johnny Lunchbucket)

  4. _____________________

  6. Jorge Julio: 99 (Johnny Lunchbucket)

  8. _____________________

  10. _____________________




[TABLE][TR][/TR][TR][/TR][/TABLE]
[TH]HIGHEST-PROFILE TENURE[/TH][TH]INTERESTING FACT[/TH]
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  2. [CROSSOUT]Blue Jays-Angels[/CROSSOUT]

  5. [CROSSOUT]Cubs-Marlins[/CROSSOUT]

  8. Cubs-Astros-Diamondbacks

  11. Expos-Red Sox-Rangers-Marlins-Tigers-Phillies

  14. [CROSSOUT]Orioles-Mets-Diamondbacks-Marlins-Rockies-Future Guardians-Braves-Brewers[/CROSSOUT]

  17. Nationals-Pirates

  20. [CROSSOUT]Rangers-Twins-Red Sox-Rangers[/CROSSOUT]

  23. Rockies-Diamondbacks-Braves-Dodgers-Padres-Brewers-Red Sox-Braves-Rockies

  26. Phillies-Twins-Mariners-Cubs

  29. [CROSSOUT]Rangers-White Sox-Giants-Devil Rays-Dodgers[/CROSSOUT]
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  2. Claimed to be really happy when he heard his team got Aroldis Chapman.

  5. Convicted sex offender. Originally played in the majors with the last name Rivero.

  8. 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.

  11. [CROSSOUT]Frequently likened to Armando Benitez in appearance.[/CROSSOUT]

  14. [CROSSOUT]Is a first cousin of Alcides Escobar.[/CROSSOUT]

  17. Is currently active, and back with the team he started his career with.

  20. [CROSSOUT]Just got named to his first All-Star squad at 31.[/CROSSOUT]

  23. [CROSSOUT]Was part of the trade that George W. Bush most regretted.[/CROSSOUT]

  26. [CROSSOUT]Was probably the best hitting pitcher of his time — which totally used to be a thing — winning four Silver Slugger Awards.[/CROSSOUT]

  29. Was responsible for two of only 15 seasons in MLB history in which a pitcher gave up more homers than walks.
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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


  2. Felix Hernandez: 169 (Gwreck)

  4. Freddy Garcia: 156 (Marshmallowmilkshake)

  6. Johan Santana: 139 (batmagadanleadoff)

  8. Carlos Zambrano: 132 (DocTee)

  10. Anibel Sanchez: 112 (Marshmallowmilkshake)

  12. Wilson Alvarez: 102 (Frayed Knot)

  14. Kelvim Escobar: 101 (Gwreck)

  16. Carlos Carrasco: 99 (batmagadanleadoff)

  18. _____________________

  20. Martin Perez: 71 (Marshmallowmilkshake)



Venezuelan Saviors


  2. Francisco Rodriguez: 437 (Johnny Lunchbucket)

  4. _____________________

  6. Jorge Julio: 99 (Johnny Lunchbucket)

  8. _____________________

  10. Felipe Vazquez: 89 (cal sharpie)




[TABLE][TR][/TR][TR][/TR][/TABLE]
[TH]HIGHEST-PROFILE TENURE[/TH][TH]INTERESTING FACT[/TH]
[TD]
  2. [CROSSOUT]Blue Jays-Angels[/CROSSOUT]

  5. [CROSSOUT]Cubs-Marlins[/CROSSOUT]

  8. Cubs-Astros-Diamondbacks

  11. Expos-Red Sox-Rangers-Marlins-Tigers-Phillies

  14. [CROSSOUT]Orioles-Mets-Diamondbacks-Marlins-Rockies-Future Guardians-Braves-Brewers[/CROSSOUT]

  17. [CROSSOUT]Nationals-Pirates[/CROSSOUT]

  20. [CROSSOUT]Rangers-Twins-Red Sox-Rangers[/CROSSOUT]

  23. Rockies-Diamondbacks-Braves-Dodgers-Padres-Brewers-Red Sox-Braves-Rockies

  26. [CROSSOUT]Phillies-Twins-Mariners-Cubs[/CROSSOUT]

  29. [CROSSOUT]Rangers-White Sox-Giants-Devil Rays-Dodgers[/CROSSOUT]
[/TD]		[TD]
  2. Claimed to be really happy when he heard his team got Aroldis Chapman.

  5. [CROSSOUT]Convicted sex offender. Originally played in the majors with the last name Rivero.[/CROSSOUT]

  8. 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.

  11. [CROSSOUT]Frequently likened to Armando Benitez in appearance.[/CROSSOUT]

  14. [CROSSOUT]Is a first cousin of Alcides Escobar.[/CROSSOUT]

  17. Is currently active, and back with the team he started his career with.

  20. [CROSSOUT]Just got named to his first All-Star squad at 31.[/CROSSOUT]

  23. [CROSSOUT]Was part of the trade that George W. Bush most regretted.[/CROSSOUT]

  26. [CROSSOUT]Was probably the best hitting pitcher of his time — which totally used to be a thing — winning four Silver Slugger Awards.[/CROSSOUT]

  29. [CROSSOUT]Was responsible for two of only 15 seasons in MLB history in which a pitcher gave up more homers than walks.[/CROSSOUT]
[/TD]

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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:

  2. Three guys left.

  4. Two of them have been achingly close to being guessed.

  6. Two of them you almost certainly recognize by name, because their first names utterly unique in a way that's utterly Venezuelan.

  8. The remaining starter is still active, while the two remaining relievers have retired.



Venezuelan Winners


  2. Felix Hernandez: 169 (Gwreck)

  4. Freddy Garcia: 156 (Marshmallowmilkshake)

  6. Johan Santana: 139 (batmagadanleadoff)

  8. Carlos Zambrano: 132 (DocTee)

  10. Anibel Sanchez: 112 (Marshmallowmilkshake)

  12. Wilson Alvarez: 102 (Frayed Knot)

  14. Kelvim Escobar: 101 (Gwreck)

  16. Carlos Carrasco: 100 (batmagadanleadoff)

  18. _____________________

  20. Martin Perez: 72 (Marshmallowmilkshake)



Venezuelan Saviors


  2. Francisco Rodriguez: 437 (Johnny Lunchbucket)

  4. _____________________

  6. Jorge Julio: 99 (Johnny Lunchbucket)

  8. _____________________

  10. Felipe Vazquez: 89 (cal sharpie)




[TABLE][TR][/TR][TR][/TR][/TABLE]
[TH]HIGHEST-PROFILE TENURE[/TH][TH]INTERESTING FACT[/TH]
[TD]
  2. [CROSSOUT]Blue Jays-Angels[/CROSSOUT]

  5. [CROSSOUT]Cubs-Marlins[/CROSSOUT]

  8. Cubs-Astros-Diamondbacks

  11. Expos-Red Sox-Rangers-Marlins-Tigers-Phillies

  14. [CROSSOUT]Orioles-Mets-Diamondbacks-Marlins-Rockies-Future Guardians-Braves-Brewers[/CROSSOUT]

  17. [CROSSOUT]Nationals-Pirates[/CROSSOUT]

  20. [CROSSOUT]Rangers-Twins-Red Sox-Rangers[/CROSSOUT]

  23. Rockies-Diamondbacks-Braves-Dodgers-Padres-Brewers-Red Sox-Braves-Rockies

  26. [CROSSOUT]Phillies-Twins-Mariners-Cubs[/CROSSOUT]

  29. [CROSSOUT]Rangers-White Sox-Giants-Devil Rays-Dodgers[/CROSSOUT]
[/TD]		[TD]
  2. Claimed to be really happy when he heard his team got Aroldis Chapman.

  5. [CROSSOUT]Convicted sex offender. Originally played in the majors with the last name Rivero.[/CROSSOUT]

  8. 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.

  11. [CROSSOUT]Frequently likened to Armando Benitez in appearance.[/CROSSOUT]

  14. [CROSSOUT]Is a first cousin of Alcides Escobar.[/CROSSOUT]

  17. Is currently active, and back with the team he started his career with.

  20. [CROSSOUT]Just got named to his first All-Star squad at 31.[/CROSSOUT]

  23. [CROSSOUT]Was part of the trade that George W. Bush most regretted.[/CROSSOUT]

  26. [CROSSOUT]Was probably the best hitting pitcher of his time — which totally used to be a thing — winning four Silver Slugger Awards.[/CROSSOUT]

  29. [CROSSOUT]Was responsible for two of only 15 seasons in MLB history in which a pitcher gave up more homers than walks.[/CROSSOUT]
[/TD]


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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


  2. Felix Hernandez: 169 (Gwreck)

  4. Freddy Garcia: 156 (Marshmallowmilkshake)

  6. Johan Santana: 139 (batmagadanleadoff)

  8. Carlos Zambrano: 132 (DocTee)

  10. Anibel Sanchez: 112 (Marshmallowmilkshake)

  12. Wilson Alvarez: 102 (Frayed Knot)

  14. Kelvim Escobar: 101 (Gwreck)

  16. Carlos Carrasco: 100 (batmagadanleadoff)

  18. _____________________

  20. Martin Perez: 72 (Marshmallowmilkshake)



Venezuelan Saviors


  2. Francisco Rodriguez: 437 (Johnny Lunchbucket)

  4. Ugueth Urbina: 237 (Fman99)

  6. Jorge Julio: 99 (Johnny Lunchbucket)

  8. _____________________

  10. Felipe Vazquez: 89 (cal sharpie)




[TABLE][TR][/TR][TR][/TR][/TABLE]
[TH]HIGHEST-PROFILE TENURE[/TH][TH]INTERESTING FACT[/TH]
[TD]
  2. [CROSSOUT]Blue Jays-Angels[/CROSSOUT]

  5. [CROSSOUT]Cubs-Marlins[/CROSSOUT]

  8. Cubs-Astros-Diamondbacks

  11. [CROSSOUT]Expos-Red Sox-Rangers-Marlins-Tigers-Phillies[/CROSSOUT]

  14. [CROSSOUT]Orioles-Mets-Diamondbacks-Marlins-Rockies-Future Guardians-Braves-Brewers[/CROSSOUT]

  17. [CROSSOUT]Nationals-Pirates[/CROSSOUT]

  20. [CROSSOUT]Rangers-Twins-Red Sox-Rangers[/CROSSOUT]

  23. Rockies-Diamondbacks-Braves-Dodgers-Padres-Brewers-Red Sox-Braves-Rockies

  26. [CROSSOUT]Phillies-Twins-Mariners-Cubs[/CROSSOUT]

  29. [CROSSOUT]Rangers-White Sox-Giants-Devil Rays-Dodgers[/CROSSOUT]
[/TD]		[TD]
  2. Claimed to be really happy when he heard his team got Aroldis Chapman.

  5. [CROSSOUT]Convicted sex offender. Originally played in the majors with the last name Rivero.[/CROSSOUT]

  8. [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]

  11. [CROSSOUT]Frequently likened to Armando Benitez in appearance.[/CROSSOUT]

  14. [CROSSOUT]Is a first cousin of Alcides Escobar.[/CROSSOUT]

  17. Is currently active, and back with the team he started his career with.

  20. [CROSSOUT]Just got named to his first All-Star squad at 31.[/CROSSOUT]

  23. [CROSSOUT]Was part of the trade that George W. Bush most regretted.[/CROSSOUT]

  26. [CROSSOUT]Was probably the best hitting pitcher of his time — which totally used to be a thing — winning four Silver Slugger Awards.[/CROSSOUT]

  29. [CROSSOUT]Was responsible for two of only 15 seasons in MLB history in which a pitcher gave up more homers than walks.[/CROSSOUT]
[/TD]


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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)





Venezuelan Saviors


  2. Francisco Rodriguez: 437 (Johnny Lunchbucket)

  4. Ugueth Urbina: 237 (Fman99)

  6. Jorge Julio: 99 (Johnny Lunchbucket)

  8. _____________________

  10. Felipe Vazquez: 89 (cal sharpie)




[TABLE][TR][/TR][TR][/TR][/TABLE]
[TH]HIGHEST-PROFILE TENURE[/TH][TH]INTERESTING FACT[/TH]
[TD]
  2. [CROSSOUT]Blue Jays-Angels[/CROSSOUT]

  5. [CROSSOUT]Cubs-Marlins[/CROSSOUT]

  8. Cubs-Astros-Diamondbacks

  11. [CROSSOUT]Expos-Red Sox-Rangers-Marlins-Tigers-Phillies[/CROSSOUT]

  14. [CROSSOUT]Orioles-Mets-Diamondbacks-Marlins-Rockies-Future Guardians-Braves-Brewers[/CROSSOUT]

  17. [CROSSOUT]Nationals-Pirates[/CROSSOUT]

  20. [CROSSOUT]Rangers-Twins-Red Sox-Rangers[/CROSSOUT]

  23. Rockies-Diamondbacks-Braves-Dodgers-Padres-Brewers-Red Sox-Braves-Rockies

  26. [CROSSOUT]Phillies-Twins-Mariners-Cubs[/CROSSOUT]

  29. [CROSSOUT]Rangers-White Sox-Giants-Devil Rays-Dodgers[/CROSSOUT]
[/TD]		[TD]
  2. 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.

  5. [CROSSOUT]Convicted sex offender. Originally played in the majors with the last name Rivero.[/CROSSOUT]

  8. [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]

  11. [CROSSOUT]Frequently likened to Armando Benitez in appearance.[/CROSSOUT]

  14. [CROSSOUT]Is a first cousin of Alcides Escobar.[/CROSSOUT]

  17. 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.

  20. [CROSSOUT]Just got named to his first All-Star squad at 31.[/CROSSOUT]

  23. [CROSSOUT]Was part of the trade that George W. Bush most regretted.[/CROSSOUT]

  26. [CROSSOUT]Was probably the best hitting pitcher of his time — which totally used to be a thing — winning four Silver Slugger Awards.[/CROSSOUT]

  29. [CROSSOUT]Was responsible for two of only 15 seasons in MLB history in which a pitcher gave up more homers than walks.[/CROSSOUT]
[/TD]


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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)





Venezuelan Saviors


  2. Francisco Rodriguez: 437 (Johnny Lunchbucket)

  4. Ugueth Urbina: 237 (Fman99)

  6. Jorge Julio: 99 (Johnny Lunchbucket)

  8. _____________________

  10. Felipe Vazquez: 89 (cal sharpie)




[TABLE][TR][/TR][TR][/TR][/TABLE]
[TH]HIGHEST-PROFILE TENURE[/TH][TH]INTERESTING FACT[/TH]
[TD]
  2. [CROSSOUT]Blue Jays-Angels[/CROSSOUT]

  5. [CROSSOUT]Cubs-Marlins[/CROSSOUT]

  8. Cubs-Astros-Diamondbacks

  11. [CROSSOUT]Expos-Red Sox-Rangers-Marlins-Tigers-Phillies[/CROSSOUT]

  14. [CROSSOUT]Orioles-Mets-Diamondbacks-Marlins-Rockies-Future Guardians-Braves-Brewers[/CROSSOUT]

  17. [CROSSOUT]Nationals-Pirates[/CROSSOUT]

  20. [CROSSOUT]Rangers-Twins-Red Sox-Rangers[/CROSSOUT]

  23. [CROSSOUT]Rockies-Diamondbacks-Braves-Dodgers-Padres-Brewers-Red Sox-Braves-Rockies[/CROSSOUT]

  26. [CROSSOUT]Phillies-Twins-Mariners-Cubs[/CROSSOUT]

  29. [CROSSOUT]Rangers-White Sox-Giants-Devil Rays-Dodgers[/CROSSOUT]
[/TD]		[TD]
  2. 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.

  5. [CROSSOUT]Convicted sex offender. Originally played in the majors with the last name Rivero.[/CROSSOUT]

  8. [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]

  11. [CROSSOUT]Frequently likened to Armando Benitez in appearance.[/CROSSOUT]

  14. [CROSSOUT]Is a first cousin of Alcides Escobar.[/CROSSOUT]

  17. [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]

  20. [CROSSOUT]Just got named to his first All-Star squad at 31.[/CROSSOUT]

  23. [CROSSOUT]Was part of the trade that George W. Bush most regretted.[/CROSSOUT]

  26. [CROSSOUT]Was probably the best hitting pitcher of his time — which totally used to be a thing — winning four Silver Slugger Awards.[/CROSSOUT]

  29. [CROSSOUT]Was responsible for two of only 15 seasons in MLB history in which a pitcher gave up more homers than walks.[/CROSSOUT]
[/TD]


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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)





Venezuelan Saviors


  2. Francisco Rodriguez: 437 (Johnny Lunchbucket)

  4. Ugueth Urbina: 237 (Fman99)

  6. Jorge Julio: 99 (Johnny Lunchbucket)

  8. _____________________

  10. Felipe Vazquez: 89 (cal sharpie)




[TABLE][TR][/TR][TR][/TR][/TABLE]
[TH]HIGHEST-PROFILE TENURE[/TH][TH]INTERESTING FACT[/TH]
[TD]
  2. [CROSSOUT]Blue Jays-Angels[/CROSSOUT]

  5. [CROSSOUT]Cubs-Marlins[/CROSSOUT]

  8. Cubs-Astros-Diamondbacks

  11. [CROSSOUT]Expos-Red Sox-Rangers-Marlins-Tigers-Phillies[/CROSSOUT]

  14. [CROSSOUT]Orioles-Mets-Diamondbacks-Marlins-Rockies-Future Guardians-Braves-Brewers[/CROSSOUT]

  17. [CROSSOUT]Nationals-Pirates[/CROSSOUT]

  20. [CROSSOUT]Rangers-Twins-Red Sox-Rangers[/CROSSOUT]

  23. [CROSSOUT]Rockies-Diamondbacks-Braves-Dodgers-Padres-Brewers-Red Sox-Braves-Rockies[/CROSSOUT]

  26. [CROSSOUT]Phillies-Twins-Mariners-Cubs[/CROSSOUT]

  29. [CROSSOUT]Rangers-White Sox-Giants-Devil Rays-Dodgers[/CROSSOUT]
[/TD]		[TD]
  2. 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.

  5. [CROSSOUT]Convicted sex offender. Originally played in the majors with the last name Rivero.[/CROSSOUT]

  8. [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]

  11. [CROSSOUT]Frequently likened to Armando Benitez in appearance.[/CROSSOUT]

  14. [CROSSOUT]Is a first cousin of Alcides Escobar.[/CROSSOUT]

  17. [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]

  20. [CROSSOUT]Just got named to his first All-Star squad at 31.[/CROSSOUT]

  23. [CROSSOUT]Was part of the trade that George W. Bush most regretted.[/CROSSOUT]

  26. [CROSSOUT]Was probably the best hitting pitcher of his time — which totally used to be a thing — winning four Silver Slugger Awards.[/CROSSOUT]

  29. [CROSSOUT]Was responsible for two of only 15 seasons in MLB history in which a pitcher gave up more homers than walks.[/CROSSOUT]
[/TD]


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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


  2. Francisco Rodriguez: 437 (Johnny Lunchbucket)

  4. Ugueth Urbina: 237 (Fman99)

  6. Jorge Julio: 99 (Johnny Lunchbucket)

  8. Hector Rondon: 92 (MFS62)

  10. Felipe Vazquez: 89 (cal sharpie)



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