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Study Guide: New York Mets: 2012 Season Review

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New York Mets: 2012 Season Review Study Guide

Season Performance & Standings

Did the New York Mets achieve a winning record during the 2012 Major League Baseball season?

Answer: False

Explanation: The New York Mets concluded the 2012 Major League Baseball season with a final record of 74 wins and 88 losses, resulting in a losing season.

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In 2012, the New York Mets extended their streak of missing the postseason to six consecutive seasons.

Answer: True

Explanation: The New York Mets' absence from the postseason continued for the sixth consecutive season in 2012.

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Did the New York Mets conclude the 2012 season trailing the second-place Philadelphia Phillies by 24 games in the National League East standings?

Answer: False

Explanation: The New York Mets finished the 2012 season 24 games behind the Washington Nationals, who secured the National League East division title.

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Did the St. Louis Cardinals secure the first National League Wild Card position in the 2012 season?

Answer: False

Explanation: In the 2012 National League, the Atlanta Braves secured the first Wild Card spot, while the St. Louis Cardinals obtained the second Wild Card position.

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What was the final win-loss record achieved by the New York Mets during the 2012 Major League Baseball season?

Answer: 74 wins and 88 losses

Explanation: The New York Mets concluded the 2012 Major League Baseball season with a final record of 74 wins and 88 losses.

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In which division did the New York Mets compete during the 2012 Major League Baseball season?

Answer: National League East

Explanation: The New York Mets competed within the National League East division during the 2012 season, concluding the season in fourth place.

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For how many consecutive seasons had the New York Mets failed to qualify for the postseason leading up to and including the 2012 season?

Answer: 6

Explanation: The New York Mets' absence from the postseason continued for the sixth consecutive season in 2012.

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By how many games did the New York Mets finish behind the division-winning Washington Nationals in the National League East standings for the 2012 season?

Answer: 24

Explanation: The New York Mets finished the 2012 season 24 games behind the Washington Nationals, who secured the National League East division title.

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What was the New York Mets' win-loss record during the month of July in 2012?

Answer: 7 wins, 18 losses

Explanation: The New York Mets posted a record of 7 wins and 18 losses during the month of July in 2012.

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Individual Player Achievements

R.A. Dickey received the National League Cy Young Award in 2012. Was he the first pitcher to achieve this distinction utilizing a knuckleball delivery?

Answer: True

Explanation: R. A. Dickey was awarded the 2012 National League Cy Young Award, marking him as the first pitcher in Major League Baseball history to achieve this honor while primarily employing a knuckleball.

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Did closer Frank Francisco establish an MLB record during the 2012 season's opening series by securing a save in each game?

Answer: True

Explanation: Frank Francisco achieved a notable MLB distinction, becoming the third player in history to record a save in every game of a season-opening series of at least three contests, following Derrick Turnbow (2006) and Salomón Torres (2007).

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R.A. Dickey was the inaugural pitcher in Major League Baseball history to secure the Cy Young Award while predominantly utilizing a knuckleball.

Answer: True

Explanation: R. A. Dickey was awarded the 2012 National League Cy Young Award, marking him as the first pitcher in Major League Baseball history to achieve this honor while primarily employing a knuckleball.

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Did Matt Harvey lead the New York Mets in strikeouts during the 2012 season?

Answer: False

Explanation: Johan Santana led the New York Mets in strikeouts during the 2012 season, accumulating a total of 111.

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Did David Wright and Ike Davis play in the highest number of games for the Mets in 2012, with each appearing in 156 contests?

Answer: True

Explanation: David Wright and Ike Davis shared the distinction of playing in the most games for the New York Mets during the 2012 season, each participating in 156 games.

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Did Ike Davis lead the New York Mets in both home runs and Runs Batted In (RBIs) during the 2012 season?

Answer: True

Explanation: Ike Davis was the leader in home runs for the New York Mets during the 2012 season, hitting 32. He also paced the team in Runs Batted In (RBIs), recording 90.

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Which New York Mets player recorded the highest number of saves during the 2012 season?

Answer: Frank Francisco

Explanation: Frank Francisco led the New York Mets in saves during the 2012 season, accumulating 23 saves.

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Who was the recipient of the 2012 National League Cy Young Award?

Answer: R.A. Dickey

Explanation: R. A. Dickey was awarded the 2012 National League Cy Young Award, marking him as the first pitcher in Major League Baseball history to achieve this honor while primarily employing a knuckleball.

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What was David Wright's batting average for the New York Mets during the 2012 season?

Answer: .306

Explanation: David Wright achieved the highest batting average for the New York Mets in the 2012 season, posting a .306 mark.

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Who was the New York Mets' leader in home runs during the 2012 season?

Answer: Ike Davis

Explanation: Ike Davis was the leader in home runs for the New York Mets during the 2012 season, hitting 32.

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Among qualified pitchers, which New York Mets pitcher recorded the lowest Earned Run Average (ERA) in 2012?

Answer: R.A. Dickey

Explanation: R. A. Dickey registered the lowest ERA among qualified pitchers for the New York Mets in 2012, achieving an ERA of 2.73.

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In which pitching category did R.A. Dickey lead the New York Mets during the 2012 season?

Answer: Wins

Explanation: R. A. Dickey led the New York Mets in wins during the 2012 season, achieving 20 victories.

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Which player shared the team lead with David Wright for the most stolen bases by the New York Mets in 2012?

Answer: Scott Hairston

Explanation: David Wright and Scott Hairston tied for the most stolen bases for the New York Mets in the 2012 season, each accumulating 15 stolen bases.

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Team Milestones & Notable Events

On June 1, 2012, Johan Santana pitched the first no-hitter in the history of the New York Mets franchise.

Answer: True

Explanation: During the 2012 season, Johan Santana achieved a significant milestone by pitching the first no-hitter in the history of the New York Mets franchise.

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Did the New York Mets commemorate their 75th anniversary during the 2012 season?

Answer: False

Explanation: The New York Mets commemorated their 50th anniversary, marking fifty years since their inaugural 1962 season, during the 2012 campaign.

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Was Johan Santana's no-hitter on June 1, 2012, the first instance of a no-hitter being thrown against a reigning World Series champion since 1990?

Answer: True

Explanation: Johan Santana's no-hitter represented the first time a no-hitter had been pitched against a defending World Series champion since Nolan Ryan accomplished this feat in 1990.

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Did the New York Mets achieve a 'home run cycle' during a game against the Philadelphia Phillies on June 27, 2012?

Answer: False

Explanation: On June 27, 2012, the New York Mets accomplished a rare offensive feat, becoming the first Major League Baseball team to achieve a 'home run cycle' within a single game, playing against the Chicago Cubs.

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In the Mets' home run cycle game, did Daniel Murphy hit a grand slam, Ike Davis hit a three-run homer, and Scott Hairston hit a solo shot?

Answer: False

Explanation: During the game in which the Mets achieved a home run cycle, Daniel Murphy contributed a two-run home run and a solo shot, Ike Davis hit a three-run homer, and Scott Hairston concluded the cycle with a grand slam.

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Was Ramon Ramírez credited with the victory in the New York Mets' inaugural game of the 2012 season?

Answer: True

Explanation: Ramon Ramírez was credited with the win in the New York Mets' opening game of the 2012 season.

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Which pitcher threw the inaugural no-hitter in the New York Mets' franchise history during the 2012 season?

Answer: Johan Santana

Explanation: During the 2012 season, Johan Santana achieved a significant milestone by pitching the first no-hitter in the history of the New York Mets franchise.

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On what specific date did Johan Santana achieve the New York Mets' first no-hitter?

Answer: June 1, 2012

Explanation: Johan Santana's no-hitter, achieved on June 1, 2012, culminated in an 8-0 victory for the Mets against the St. Louis Cardinals.

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What significant anniversary did the New York Mets commemorate during their 2012 season?

Answer: 50th anniversary

Explanation: The New York Mets commemorated their 50th anniversary, marking fifty years since their inaugural 1962 season, during the 2012 campaign.

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How did the New York Mets commence their 2012 regular season campaign?

Answer: By winning the first three games against the Atlanta Braves.

Explanation: The New York Mets initiated their 2012 season with a surprising sweep of the Atlanta Braves in a three-game series, achieving a cumulative score of 12-6 over the opponents.

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What was the final score of the game on June 1, 2012, in which Johan Santana pitched a no-hitter?

Answer: 8-0

Explanation: Johan Santana's no-hitter, achieved on June 1, 2012, culminated in an 8-0 victory for the Mets against the St. Louis Cardinals.

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On June 27, 2012, the New York Mets accomplished a rare offensive feat against the Chicago Cubs. What was this achievement?

Answer: Achieving a home run cycle in one game

Explanation: On June 27, 2012, the New York Mets accomplished a rare offensive feat, becoming the first Major League Baseball team to achieve a 'home run cycle' within a single game, playing against the Chicago Cubs.

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Johan Santana's no-hitter achieved historical significance as it marked the first instance of a no-hitter being thrown against which specific type of team since Nolan Ryan's accomplishment in 1990?

Answer: A defending World Series champion

Explanation: Johan Santana's no-hitter represented the first time a no-hitter had been pitched against a defending World Series champion since Nolan Ryan accomplished this feat in 1990.

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Roster & Coaching Staff

Following the conclusion of the 2011 season, were only the hitting coach retained by the Mets, with the pitching coach being replaced?

Answer: False

Explanation: Subsequent to the 2011 season, the New York Mets implemented alterations to their coaching staff, retaining pitching coach Dan Warthen and hitting coach Dave Hudgens.

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Was Bob Geren appointed as the third base coach, succeeding Chip Hale who transitioned to manage the Oakland Athletics?

Answer: False

Explanation: Bob Geren was appointed as the third base coach, replacing Chip Hale, who subsequently joined the Oakland Athletics coaching staff under manager Bob Melvin.

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Did the New York Mets acquire center fielder Á ngel Pagá n during the 2012 offseason?

Answer: False

Explanation: The New York Mets acquired reliever Ramon Ramí rez and center fielder Andrés Torres through a trade that sent starting center fielder Á ngel Pagá n to another team. Additionally, they signed Frank Francisco and Jon Rauch to bolster their bullpen.

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Was Terry Collins the manager of the New York Mets throughout the 2012 season?

Answer: True

Explanation: Terry Collins held the position of manager for the New York Mets during the 2012 season.

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In 2012, was the Buffalo Bisons, managed by Pedro López, the New York Mets' Triple-A affiliate?

Answer: False

Explanation: The New York Mets' Triple-A affiliate in 2012 was the Buffalo Bisons, under the management of Wally Backman.

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Which two coaching staff members were retained by the New York Mets following the changes implemented after the 2011 season?

Answer: Pitching Coach Dan Warthen and Hitting Coach Dave Hudgens

Explanation: Subsequent to the 2011 season, the New York Mets implemented alterations to their coaching staff, retaining pitching coach Dan Warthen and hitting coach Dave Hudgens.

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Who was appointed as the third base coach for the New York Mets in the 2012 season, succeeding Chip Hale?

Answer: Bob Geren

Explanation: Bob Geren was appointed as the third base coach, replacing Chip Hale, who subsequently joined the Oakland Athletics coaching staff under manager Bob Melvin.

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Which player was traded by the New York Mets in exchange for reliever Ramon Ramírez and center fielder Andrés Torres?

Answer: Ángel Pagán

Explanation: The New York Mets acquired reliever Ramon Ramírez and center fielder Andrés Torres through a trade that sent starting center fielder Ángel Pagán to another team. Additionally, they signed Frank Francisco and Jon Rauch to bolster their bullpen.

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Which of the following teams served as the New York Mets' Triple-A affiliate in 2012?

Answer: Buffalo Bisons

Explanation: The New York Mets' Triple-A affiliate in 2012 was the Buffalo Bisons, under the management of Wally Backman.

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Who managed the Buffalo Bisons, the New York Mets' Triple-A affiliate, in 2012?

Answer: Wally Backman

Explanation: The New York Mets' Triple-A affiliate in 2012 was the Buffalo Bisons, under the management of Wally Backman.

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Stadium & Uniform Modifications

Were the dimensions of Citi Field modified for the 2012 season, specifically with the installation of a new center field wall known as 'The Great Wall of Flushing'?

Answer: True

Explanation: During the 2012 season, modifications were made to Citi Field's dimensions, including the addition of an 8-foot wall in front of the existing center field wall, which was subsequently nicknamed 'The Great Wall of Flushing.' A new wall was also constructed in right field.

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For the 2012 season, was the primary home uniform for the Mets the snow-white design, with the cream-colored pinstriped uniform serving as the alternate?

Answer: False

Explanation: The New York Mets' uniform configuration for the 2012 season featured the cream-colored pinstriped uniform as the primary home attire, while the snow-white uniforms were designated as the alternate home option. Further modifications included the removal of black drop-shadows from jerseys and the retirement of the black two-toned cap.

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Did the New York Mets wear commemorative patches honoring both their 50th anniversary and the career of Gary Carter during the 2012 season?

Answer: True

Explanation: During the 2012 season, the New York Mets' uniforms featured two distinct commemorative patches: one celebrating the team's 50th anniversary and another honoring the legacy of Gary Carter, who passed away during that year.

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Was the black two-toned cap retired by the New York Mets prior to the commencement of the 2012 season?

Answer: False

Explanation: The New York Mets' uniform configuration for the 2012 season featured the cream-colored pinstriped uniform as the primary home attire, while the snow-white uniforms were designated as the alternate home option. Further modifications included the removal of black drop-shadows from jerseys and the retirement of the black two-toned cap.

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What nickname was bestowed upon the new 8-foot wall erected in front of the existing center field wall at Citi Field for the 2012 season?

Answer: The Great Wall of Flushing

Explanation: During the 2012 season, modifications were made to Citi Field's dimensions, including the addition of an 8-foot wall in front of the existing center field wall, which was subsequently nicknamed 'The Great Wall of Flushing.' A new wall was also constructed in right field.

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Which of the following modifications was implemented for the New York Mets' uniforms during the 2012 season?

Answer: The cream-colored pinstriped uniform became the primary home uniform.

Explanation: The New York Mets' uniform configuration for the 2012 season featured the cream-colored pinstriped uniform as the primary home attire, while the snow-white uniforms were designated as the alternate home option. Further modifications included the removal of black drop-shadows from jerseys and the retirement of the black two-toned cap.

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In addition to the 50th-anniversary patch, what other commemorative patch did the New York Mets wear during the 2012 season?

Answer: A patch honoring Gary Carter

Explanation: During the 2012 season, the New York Mets' uniforms featured two distinct commemorative patches: one celebrating the team's 50th anniversary and another honoring the legacy of Gary Carter, who passed away during that year.

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Which of the following statements regarding the 2012 modifications to Citi Field is accurate?

Answer: A new 8-foot wall was added in front of the existing center field wall.

Explanation: During the 2012 season, modifications were made to Citi Field's dimensions, including the addition of an 8-foot wall in front of the existing center field wall, which was subsequently nicknamed 'The Great Wall of Flushing.' A new wall was also constructed in right field.

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Head-to-Head Series Records

Did the New York Mets commence the 2012 season by losing their initial three games against the Atlanta Braves?

Answer: False

Explanation: The New York Mets initiated their 2012 season with a surprising sweep of the Atlanta Braves in a three-game series, achieving a cumulative score of 12-6 over the opponents.

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Did the New York Mets maintain a winning record against the Atlanta Braves throughout the 2012 season?

Answer: False

Explanation: The New York Mets' record against the Atlanta Braves during the 2012 season was 6 wins and 12 losses.

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Did the New York Mets achieve their most favorable head-to-head record during the 2012 season against the Washington Nationals?

Answer: False

Explanation: The New York Mets' record against the Washington Nationals in the 2012 season was 4 wins and 14 losses.

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Did Jon Niese record the victory for the New York Mets in their decisive 17-1 win against the Chicago Cubs on June 27, 2012?

Answer: True

Explanation: Jon Niese was credited with the win for the New York Mets during their 17-1 victory against the Chicago Cubs on June 27, 2012.

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Did the New York Mets sustain a losing record against the Miami Marlins during the 2012 season?

Answer: False

Explanation: The New York Mets achieved their most favorable record against the Miami Marlins in the 2012 season, posting a 9-9 win-loss record.

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Against which opponent did the New York Mets register their poorest head-to-head record during the 2012 season?

Answer: Washington Nationals

Explanation: The New York Mets' record against the Washington Nationals in the 2012 season was their poorest, with only 4 wins and 14 losses.

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What was the New York Mets' record against the Cincinnati Reds during the 2012 season?

Answer: 2 wins, 6 losses

Explanation: The New York Mets' record against the Cincinnati Reds in the 2012 season was 2 wins and 6 losses.

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