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 ...
With only two weeks left in this season, the Mud Hens have been eliminated from the International League West Division title race and the IL Wild Card race. What was the last season the Mud Hens made the playoffs?
The answer to Friday’s question? This questions is simple enough: Who leads the Mud Hens in stolen bases this season? Justin Henry has 20, one more than Quintin Berry.
Do you think you know the answer to today’s question? At the bottom of this page give us your answer in the "Post a comment" box! I'll do my best to answer as quickly as possible, and I’ll post the answer tomorrow along with another trivia question. Looking forward to hearing from you!
2007 IL West Division Champs.
Eliminated in the first round.
Posted by: Pepper Leach | 08/20/2012 at 11:22 AM
Simple enough, right?
OK, a little trickier: How many other IL teams have NOT made the playoffs since 2007?
In other words, how many IL teams have gone without a playoff appearance as long (or longer) than the four years the Hens have been absent?
Posted by: John_Wagner | 08/20/2012 at 03:15 PM
Three - Charlotte, Buffalo and Indianapolis
Posted by: Pepper Leach | 08/20/2012 at 03:24 PM
Those three are correct, Pepper -- although I'd say both Charlotte and Indianapolis are about to break those streaks.
But there are others ... can you name them?
Posted by: John_Wagner | 08/20/2012 at 05:23 PM
Rochester, Syracuse and Norfolk
Posted by: Pepper Leach | 08/20/2012 at 05:42 PM
You got it, Pepper. Here's a look at teams with a longer playoff drought than the Mud Hens ...
Indianapolis -- last playoff berth in 2006 (one-game playoff v. Mud Hens)
Charlotte -- 2006
Rochester -- 2006
Norfolk -- 2005
Buffalo -- 2005
Syracuse -- 1998
Curious to note that the top four teams on that list ALL lost their last playoff series to ... that's right, the Hens.
Posted by: John_Wagner | 08/21/2012 at 12:23 PM