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Monday, July 10
The Big Hurt: An All-Star trivia quiz



The question is: Will there be enough room in the dugout for all the injured All-Stars to sit and watch the game?

We're not sure of the answer to that question, but we think we know the answers to the following questions. Take our All-Star injury quiz and see if you know the answers.

1. Who was named as a backup third baseman to replace the injured Cal Ripken?

A) Alex Fernandez
B) Tony Fernandez
C) Tony Batista
D) Garth Iorg

2. How did Greg Maddux get hurt, causing him to pull out of the All-Star Game?

A) Wrenched back trying to impress the chicks during batting practice
B) Hit in the shoulder with a ball during BP
C) Got hit in the shin while John Smoltz was practing his golf swing in the Braves clubhouse
D) Hurt because John Rocker called him "a four-eyed geek"

3. What are Ken Griffey's planned activities during All-Star festivities?

A) Defend home run derby title, but miss the game
B) Miss home run derby, play in the game
C) Miss home run derby and miss the game
D) Whine about something

4. How come Frank Thomas isn't in Atlanta?

A) He's hurt
B) The fans really, really want to see Mike Bordick play
C) Joe Torre just wants to get Frank mad when he plays the Yankees in October
D) We don't know, either

5. Who once broke his elbow crashing into the outfield fence during the All-Star Game?

A) Ray Fosse
B) Dizzy Dean
C) Ted Williams
D) Jose Canseco

6. With Mark McGwire out of the home run contest, who is the new favorite to win?

A) Sammy Sosa
B) Vladimir Guerrero
C) Carlos Delgado
D) Tom Glavine

7. Which player will not miss the All-Star Game due to a concussion?

A) Alex Rodriguez
B) Mike Piazza
C) Eric Lindros
D) Garth Iorg

8. Why is Barry Bonds missing the game?

A) Got attacked by sharks while swimming in McCovey's Cove
B) Hurt his elbow trying to throw Sid Bream out at home
C) Forgot to wear his body armor one game and paid the price
D) Wants to play cards with Bobby Bonilla and Rickey Henderson instead

9. What does Hank Aaron think of all the injuries?

A) "Back in my day, we played with concussions"
B) "Back in my day, we played with concussions and broken thumbs"
C) "Back in my day, we played with concussions, broken thumbs and sore backs"
D) "Where's Frank Thomas?"

10. Which pair are Atlanta fans most disappointed about missing the game?

A) Ken Griffey and Barry Bonds
B) Greg Maddux and Pedro Martinez
C) Mark McGwire and Mike Piazza
D) John Rocker and Jeff Pearlman

Answers: 1. C; 2. B; 3. A; 4. D; 5. C; 6. C; 7. D; 8. None (he hurt his thumb); 9. D (we think); 10. E (Bruce Benedict and Pascual Perez)