In an effort to have a little fun with the Coop Scoop blog, I am producing a (somewhat) daily trivia quiz called "Mud Hen Mindbender." No prize; this is just a way to get your day moving. Ready? Here we go ...
The Tigers traded for Omar Infante, who played for the Mud Hens from 2002-03 and in 2007. How many other players whose last name begins with the letter “I” have played for the Mud Hens? It probably would help if you named them individually …
The answer to Monday’s question? The roster for Indianapolis, the team in town to face the Mud Hens Monday night, includes Anderson Hernandez. Hernandez originally was signed by the Tigers but never played in Toledo. Instead he was traded by Detroit in January of 2005 to the New York Mets. Who did the Tigers get in return for Hernandez? Detroit received C Vance Wilson on Jan. 5, 2005.
Do you think you know the answer to today’s question? Click on the "comments" link below and give us your answer! I'll post the answer tomorrow along with another trivia question. Looking forward to hearing from you!
Iorg and Inge immediately come to mind.
Posted by: Phil | 07/26/2012 at 02:27 PM
Here's a hint ... You should put first names on this answer. You would have more than two.
Posted by: John_Wagner | 07/26/2012 at 02:59 PM
There was a Dane Iorg who played in the 80's for the Cardinals. Don't know if he is one
Posted by: Steve | 07/26/2012 at 03:18 PM
Steve: Dane indeed is one. So is his nephew ... so let's put first names on these, OK?
Posted by: John_Wagner | 07/26/2012 at 03:32 PM
Brandon Inge, Cale Iorg, Dane Iorg...
are we talking Fifth Third Field era only? Jesse Ibarra played at The Ned.
Posted by: John Malkoski | 07/26/2012 at 03:34 PM
I was thinking all-time, John, but I would guess that Ed Ignasiak (1944-45) and Clarence Iott (1946) would be tough.
So you've given us four more, John (nice job on Ibarra, BTW).
There are TWO I am looking to get at this point. Neither is impossible. Give me your guesses, and if we don't get them I post a clue later today. Good luck!
Posted by: John_Wagner | 07/26/2012 at 03:43 PM
Hint #1: Was a former football player at Georgia Tech.
Hint #2: Later became a Cleveland Indians coach.
Posted by: John_Wagner | 07/26/2012 at 04:57 PM
It's easy to forget Jesse Ibarra and his one dismal season in 1998.
Posted by: Pepper Leach | 07/26/2012 at 05:08 PM
Did Pete Incavilia ever have an injury rehab assignment when he had a cup of tea with the Tigers in the 90s?
Posted by: Phil | 07/26/2012 at 06:12 PM
Phil: No, he did not. I can see you are working at it, though!
Pepper: Jesse who?
Everyone: Any guesses on the two hints above?
Posted by: John_Wagner | 07/26/2012 at 06:50 PM
Bruce Ifields?
Posted by: John Malkoski | 07/26/2012 at 07:23 PM
Sorry, John, No. Not a current Indians coach, if that helps.
Bruce Ifields?
Posted by: John_Wagner | 07/26/2012 at 07:41 PM
OK, let's try to clear the books here before the weekend hits ...
Hint #1: Former FB player at Georgia Tech who now is the hitting coach in Rochester.
Hint #2: Later became Cleveland Indians BULLPEN coach.
Have at it!
Posted by: John_Wagner | 07/27/2012 at 01:24 PM