Know Your Hef

[Edgy MD]

This kwiz celebrates the dramatic career of Jeremy Hefner, called up to fill a whole in the Mets rotation, and inexplicably holding it down even as more exciting prospects matured. Jeremy didn't give up until his arm did. And neither should YOU give up as you answer these 10 questions.

No doubling down please. One answer at a time. No repeat posting.

1. Jeremy Hefner was originally drafted by the Mets in Round 46 in 2004, but opted not to sign. They kept their dossier on him, though, and drafted him again in the 48th round in 2005. But he was coy with his suitors and again signed not. That must've been one hot dossier, though, as the Mets finally acquired him in 2011—the old reports perhaps still relevant from their perspective—when they claimed him on waivers. What team did they claim him from?
   
   
   
2. He was called up April 23, 2012. Which player (also a veteran of Hefner’s former team) did he replace on the roster?
   
   
   
3. What was his number?
   
   
   
4. Hefner made his first start Mets against the team he originally (and finally) signed with back in 2007. Who were they?
   
   
   
5. He recorded his first win on May 30, against Philadelphia. What other remarkable occurrence happened this game?
   
   
   
6. Later in the season Hef went on paternity leave. Which lucky Met was called up to take his place?
   
   
   
7. Hef teamed up with Foley’s Pub, who created a hamburger to help raise money for which cause close to Hef’s heart?
   
   
   
8. What was and remains Jeremy Hefner's total for Met wins credited to his ledger?
   
   “Tell me about your wife. What’s her name and what does she like?”
   
   
   
9. What’s Mrs. Hefner’s name?
   
   
   
10. And what’s her occupation?

[Guest LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr]

#53. It was in his Twitter handle.

[Guest John Cougar Lunchbucket]

1. Kansas City

[Fman99]

For #10 I'm going out on a limb with "large breasted stripper."

[Edgy MD]

1. Jeremy Hefner was originally drafted by the Mets in Round 46 in 2004, but opted not to sign. They kept their dossier on him, though, and drafted him again in the 48th round in 2005. But he was coy with his suitors and again signed not. That must've been one hot dossier, though, as the Mets finally acquired him in 2011—the old reports perhaps still relevant from their perspective—when they claimed him on waivers. What team did they claim him from?
   NOT Kansas City John Cougar Lunchbucket
   
   
   
2. He was called up April 23, 2012. Which player (also a veteran of Hefner’s former team) did he replace on the roster?
   
   
   
3. What was his number?
   #53 =#00BF00]LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr
   
   
   
4. Hefner made his first start Mets against the team he originally (and finally) signed with back in 2007. Who were they?
   
   
   
5. He recorded his first win on May 30, against Philadelphia. What other remarkable occurrence happened this game?
   
   
   
6. Later in the season Hef went on paternity leave. Which lucky Met was called up to take his place?
   
   
   
7. Hef teamed up with Foley’s Pub, who created a hamburger to help raise money for which cause close to Hef’s heart?
   
   
   
8. What was and remains Jeremy Hefner's total for Met wins credited to his ledger?
   
   “Tell me about your wife. What’s her name and what does she like?”
   
   
   
9. What’s Mrs. Hefner’s name?
   
   
   
10. And what’s her occupation?
    NOT Exotic Dancer Fman

SCORE

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr: 3
John Cougar Lunchbucket -1
Fman99: -1

[Guest John Cougar Lunchbucket]

Her name is Sarah Hefner

[seawolf17]

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: Her name is Sarah Hefner

And she likes Jeremy, bub.

[Centerfield]

Why are we doing this? Did something happen to Hefner? Or just because?

[Guest themetfairy]

I'm thinking that 7 is the 409, a sandwich whose sales benefitted tornado victims in Hefner's native Oklahoma town.

[Guest John Cougar Lunchbucket]

Sarah is a fitness instructor, a mom, and loves Jesus.

[Edgy MD]

Centerfield wrote: Why are we doing this? Did something happen to Hefner? Or just because?

Following two Tommy John surgeries and a torn rotator cuff, Hef has announced his retirement.

[Guest themetfairy]

themetfairy wrote: I'm thinking that 7 is the 409, a sandwich whose sales benefitted tornado victims in Hefner's native Oklahoma town.

Bump

[Edgy MD]

Sorry, I shouldn't have posted this yesterday, as today is a writing day for me.

Her name is Sarah Hefner

Three points! I'd have thrown you an extra if you gave me her middle name "Grace"!

I'm thinking that 7 is the 409, a sandwich whose sales benefitted tornado victims in Hefner's native Oklahoma town.

You're thinking accurately. Jeremy's heart was with the citizens of Moore, OK, where a massive tornado tore through town and took over two dozen citizens' lives with it. Good on you, Hef! And good on you, TheMetFairy!

Sarah is a fitness instructor, a mom, and loves Jesus.

We would have accepted "fitness instructor"! You take the lead!

1. Jeremy Hefner was originally drafted by the Mets in Round 46 in 2004, but opted not to sign. They kept their dossier on him, though, and drafted him again in the 48th round in 2005. But he was coy with his suitors and again signed not. That must've been one hot dossier, though, as the Mets finally acquired him in 2011—the old reports perhaps still relevant from their perspective—when they claimed him on waivers. What team did they claim him from?
   NOT Kansas City John Cougar Lunchbucket
   
   
   
2. He was called up April 23, 2012. Which player (also a veteran of Hefner’s former team) did he replace on the roster?
   
   
   
3. What was his number?
   #53 =#00BF00]LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr
   
   
   
4. Hefner made his first start Mets against the team he originally (and finally) signed with back in 2007. Who were they?
   
   
   
5. He recorded his first win on May 30, against Philadelphia. What other remarkable occurrence happened this game?
   
   
   
6. Later in the season Hef went on paternity leave. Which lucky Met was called up to take his place?
   
   
   
7. Hef teamed up with Foley’s Pub, who created a hamburger to help raise money for which cause close to Hef’s heart?
   Moore, OK, tornado victims =#00BF00]TheMetFairy
   
   
   
   
8. What was and remains Jeremy Hefner's total for Met wins credited to his ledger?
   
   “Tell me about your wife. What’s her name and what does she like?”
   
   
   
9. What’s Mrs. Hefner’s name?
   Sara (Grace) =#00BF00]John Cougar Lunchbucket
   
   
   
10. And what’s her occupation?
    NOT Exotic Dancer Fman

Fitness instructor =#00BF00]John Cougar Lunchbucket


SCORE

John Cougar Lunchbucket: 5
LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr: 3
TheMetFairy: 3
Fman99: -1

[Guest LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr]

Did he replace Gee?

[Guest John Cougar Lunchbucket]

6 i'm gonna say Matt Hovvey

[batmagadanleadoff]

I thought #5 was the easiest and most obvious question/answer. I can't believe it's still on the board.

He hit a HR. (39 second mark)

[youtube:14kzxfrx]FdPOliahcSQ[/youtube:14kzxfrx]

[Guest John Cougar Lunchbucket]

I have no memory of Hef homering in his 1st Mets start. The date Edgy gave was actually the day after Hef's game. We lost that one to Philly despite the unusualness of Doodoo hitting 2 home runs -- both off lefties (Cliff Lee & Raul Valdes)

[batmagadanleadoff]

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: I have no memory of Hef homering in his 1st Mets start. The date Edgy gave was actually the day after Hef's game. We lost that one to Philly despite the unusualness of Doodoo hitting 2 home runs -- both off lefties (Cliff Lee & Raul Valdes)

Yeah, I ignored the wrong date. I had no idea what the date was. But I just knew that Hef homered in that game. After I saw that youtube video, I realized that I remembered Hef's HR pretty much just the way it happened -- that shot to left at Citi Field.

[Guest 86-Dreamer]

4. Hefner made his first start Mets against the team he originally (and finally) signed with back in 2007. Who were they?

The Padres - at least according to Darling in that video

[Guest John Cougar Lunchbucket]

I guess that means the Pods are the answer to question 1

[Edgy MD]

Sorry about the date, folks. I don't know if the error was in my source or my transcription. Ultimately, does it really matter?

Did he replace Gee?

Gee, he did not! Remember the hinty there.

6 i'm gonna say Matt Hovvey

Good thinking, as Harv was a 2012 debutante, but we're looking for a less prolific Met.

I thought #5 was the easiest and most obvious question/answer. I can't believe it's still on the board. He hit a HR. (39 second mark) [youtube]FdPOliahcSQ[/youtube]

KABOOM! Like the Mets after a Hefner blast, you're on a the board!

4. Hefner made his first start Mets against the team he originally (and finally) signed with back in 2007. Who were they? The Padres - at least according to Darling in that video

Good use of available video! IT'S NOT CHEATING IF IT'S IN YOUR FACE!

I guess that means the Pods are the answer to question 1

I don't blame you for this answer, because effectively asking the same question twice is EXACTLY the kind of doofus move I'd make! But I didn't! He was with another team by this point! WE'VE GOT A FOUR-WAY TIE FOR FIRST!!

1. Jeremy Hefner was originally drafted by the Mets in Round 46 in 2004, but opted not to sign. They kept their dossier on him, though, and drafted him again in the 48th round in 2005. But he was coy with his suitors and again signed not. That must've been one hot dossier, though, as the Mets finally acquired him in 2011—the old reports perhaps still relevant from their perspective—when they claimed him on waivers. What team did they claim him from?
   NOT Kansas City John Cougar Lunchbucket
   NOT San Diego John Cougar Lunchbucket
   
   
   
2. He was called up April 23, 2012. Which player (also a veteran of Hefner’s former team) did he replace on the roster?
   NOT Dillon Gee LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr
   
   
   
3. What was his number?
   #53 =#00BF00]LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr
   
   
   
4. Hefner made his first start Mets against the team he originally (and finally) signed with back in 2007. Who were they?
   The Padres =#00BF00]86-Dreamer
   
   
   
5. He recorded his first win on May 30, against Philadelphia. What other remarkable occurrence happened this game?
   A Hefner homer! =#00BF00]batmagadanleadoff
   
   
   
6. Later in the season Hef went on paternity leave. Which lucky Met was called up to take his place?
   NOT Matt Harvey John Cougar Lunchbucket
   
   
   
7. Hef teamed up with Foley’s Pub, who created a hamburger to help raise money for which cause close to Hef’s heart?
   Moore, OK, tornado victims =#00BF00]TheMetFairy
   
   
   
   
8. What was and remains Jeremy Hefner's total for Met wins credited to his ledger?
   
   “Tell me about your wife. What’s her name and what does she like?”
   
   
   
9. What’s Mrs. Hefner’s name?
   Sara (Grace) =#00BF00]John Cougar Lunchbucket
   
   
   
10. And what’s her occupation?
    NOT Exotic Dancer Fman
    Fitness instructor =#00BF00]John Cougar Lunchbucket

SCORE

86-Dreamer: 3
batmagadanleadoff: 3
John Cougar Lunchbucket: 3
TheMetFairy: 3
LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr: 2
Fman99: -1

[Guest LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr]

Was it highstockinged DJ Carrasco?

[Edgy MD]

Which number?

[Guest John Cougar Lunchbucket]

I'm going to go with 9 career wins for the Hefferman

[Guest LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr]

Edgy MD wrote: Which number?

The Not-Dillon-Gee one he replaced.

[Edgy MD]

Was it highstockinged DJ Carrasco?

DJ Longstockings is INCORRECT!

I'm going to go with 9 career wins for the Hefferman

That's a good guess! But it's a wrong guess!

Make mental notes as this quiz continues, folks! Hef is retiring and we all need to know our Hef before he's gone forever!

1. Jeremy Hefner was originally drafted by the Mets in Round 46 in 2004, but opted not to sign. They kept their dossier on him, though, and drafted him again in the 48th round in 2005. But he was coy with his suitors and again signed not. That must've been one hot dossier, though, as the Mets finally acquired him in 2011—the old reports perhaps still relevant from their perspective—when they claimed him on waivers. What team did they claim him from?
   NOT Kansas City John Cougar Lunchbucket
   NOT San Diego John Cougar Lunchbucket
   
   
   
2. He was called up April 23, 2012. Which player (also a veteran of Hefner’s former team) did he replace on the roster?
   NOT Dillon Gee LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr
   NOT D.J. Carrasco LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr
   
   
   
3. What was his number?
   #53 =#00BF00]LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr
   
   
   
4. Hefner made his first start Mets against the team he originally (and finally) signed with back in 2007. Who were they?
   The Padres =#00BF00]86-Dreamer
   
   
   
5. He recorded his first win on May 30, against Philadelphia. What other remarkable occurrence happened this game?
   A Hefner homer! =#00BF00]batmagadanleadoff
   
   
   
6. Later in the season Hef went on paternity leave. Which lucky Met was called up to take his place?
   NOT Matt Harvey John Cougar Lunchbucket
   
   
   
7. Hef teamed up with Foley’s Pub, who created a hamburger to help raise money for which cause close to Hef’s heart?
   Moore, OK, tornado victims =#00BF00]TheMetFairy
   
   
   
   
8. What was and remains Jeremy Hefner's total for Met wins credited to his ledger?
   NOT 9 John Cougar Lunchbucket
   
   “Tell me about your wife. What’s her name and what does she like?”
   
   
   
9. What’s Mrs. Hefner’s name?
   Sara (Grace) =#00BF00]John Cougar Lunchbucket
   
   
   
10. And what’s her occupation?
    NOT Exotic Dancer Fman
    Fitness instructor =#00BF00]John Cougar Lunchbucket

SCORE

86-Dreamer: 3
batmagadanleadoff: 3
TheMetFairy: 3
John Cougar Lunchbucket: 2
LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr: 1
Fman99: -1

[Chad ochoseis]

Tobi Stoner as the paternity leave replacement?