OT: All-Purpose Expos Return Speculation Topic -- Part Deux

[JianYang]

Money was leaving the city by '84. Why Bronfman put them for sale after '89 season. He was good businessman

In general by early '80s, Money in province was drying up. By '88 Nordiques were in dire straits. They were gone by '95. Expos officially gone '04. But in dire straits 15 years before that. Even fabled Habs were in dire straits when Gillette bought team. Alouettes folded several times. Total reversal from '60s and '70s

Montreal was still the largest Canadian city when the expos joined.

I agree that the politics caused a mass exodus of corporate money and also caused the loss of a key demographic. Toronto was the benefactor.

This was the primary factor for the team demise.

 

[Scintillating10]

Montreal was still the largest Canadian city when the expos joined.

I agree that the politics caused a mass exodus of corporate money and also caused the loss of a key demographic. Toronto was the benefactor.

This was the primary factor for the team demise.

Was big drain of money out of province. Big reason no Nordiques, Expos and Gillette getting team at bargain basement price.

 

[Canadiens Ghost]

Duke Snyder, Dave Van Horne were fantastic!! Kenny Singelton got in there too for awhile....
Heartbreaking when we lost the Expos....................my wife said she thought someone in our family had passed away I was that bummed out....

Yes they were. The French side was also great with Doucet, Raymond and I didn't even mind Brulotte. I would switch every game the language of the game I was listening because I liked them all.

 

[Boss Man Hughes]

Yes they were. The French side was also great with Doucet, Raymond and I didn't even mind Brulotte. I would switch every game the language of the game I was listening because I liked them all.

The original color guy Russ Taylor was good too.

 

[Canadiens Ghost]

The original color guy Russ Taylor was good too.

Didn't know him unfortunately.

 

[BLONG7]

Yes they were. The French side was also great with Doucet, Raymond and I didn't even mind Brulotte. I would switch every game the language of the game I was listening because I liked them all.

I liked those guys too, I watched them in english, french and I also listened to Expo games on the radio.....I was a die hard, mid 70's on..............

 

[Boss Man Hughes]

Didn't know him unfortunately.

I believe he was the play by play guy for the Alouettes with Tex Coulter doing color. Duke took over after Russ passed away. Edit: apparently he was promoted.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russ_Taylor_(baseball_broadcaster)

 

[Scintillating10]

https://www.google.com/amp/s/abcnew...gend-pete-rose-dies-age-83/story?id=114369503

Former Expo Pete Rose. He was a hell of a ball player in '70s. For Big Red Machine then the Phillies. When I was growing up.

 

[Habby4Life]

https://www.google.com/amp/s/abcnew...gend-pete-rose-dies-age-83/story?id=114369503

Former Expo Pete Rose. He was a hell of a ball player in '70s. For Big Red Machine then the Phillies. When I was growing up.

Meet him in Vegas about 10 years ago, really nice guy.

 

[Deleted member 257557]

https://www.google.com/amp/s/abcnew...gend-pete-rose-dies-age-83/story?id=114369503

Former Expo Pete Rose. He was a hell of a ball player in '70s. For Big Red Machine then the Phillies. When I was growing up.

wow time flies. Was there for his 4000th

 

[the]

RIP Pete Rose.

 

[Scintillating10]

A Pete Rose memory is from 1980 World Series. Catching the ball that popped out of Bob Boone's glove in last game. It was big play.

Did I ever hate him then though. Expos was a hair from being in 1980 WS

 

[LeHab]

RIP Pete Rose.

 

[Scintillating10]

Rose must been crazy about money to bet on baseball. Or awful dumb. Money he was making and future he had in baseball.

Even if not on own team, he had insider info. Ripped many people off.

Could tell something wrong with him way he played the game. Showed his demeanor at times. Sprinting to first on a walk, hitting Fosse in Allstar game, started brawl with Harrelson.

 

[Player 61]

I have a lot or respect for Florida, but the damade!! Montreal can host Tampa for a year...

 

[the valiant effort]

Pete Rose had a lot of issues outside of the betting, but you gotta love that, AFAIK, it’s never been disputed that when he bet on the Reds he always bet on them to win.

 

[Le Tricolore]

Just watched this. First hour is cool. All about the history of the team. The last 30 minutes is depressing and legit made me very sad.

 

[Scintillating10]

Judge and Cole are going to have to wear those mistakes rest of their lives.

 

[DaBadGuy7]

Passan doesn’t rule out Montreal as a relocation spot for Rays if stadium deal falls through. I don’t see it as there isn’t a viable stadium location and group to build it.

 

[Scintillating10]

Seen on Facebook Rickey Henderson passed away. Stolen base king. Still remember him from Jays World Series

 

[Tyson]

Seen on Facebook Rickey Henderson passed away. Stolen base king. Still remember him from Jays World Series

Man that sucks! Rickey was so much fun to watch! RIP

 

[George Lebay]

Looks like the deal for the new stadium in Tampa fell through... For years, I saw the Rays' issues as a chance to bring back the Expos. Now, it doesn’t even cross my mind anymore... Kinda sad when you think about it.

 

[SpeedyPotato]

Looks like the deal for the new stadium in Tampa fell through... For years, I saw the Rays' issues as a chance to bring back the Expos. Now, it doesn’t even cross my mind anymore... Kinda sad when you think about it.

Yeah I dunno, I still want them to come back but baseball has changed so much since they left. Pitcher rarely go over 5-6 innings, a .230 batting average is considered ok, they’re still no salary cap and teams like the Dodgers can do whatever they want.. baseball has always been my sport, played my whole life, and I’d be the first to buy season tickets if the expos came back, but I just don’t see it anymore. It’d be different if the team had stayed, but bringing a new team and building a ballpark in the actual climate, I just don’t see it unfortunately

 

[Chili]

Melnick mentioned that Curtis Pride has a new book out on his life, believe he was in Montreal this weekend signing copies. Inspirational guy, may check it out.

 

[Scintillating10]

Yeah I dunno, I still want them to come back but baseball has changed so much since they left. Pitcher rarely go over 5-6 innings, a .230 batting average is considered ok, they’re still no salary cap and teams like the Dodgers can do whatever they want.. baseball has always been my sport, played my whole life, and I’d be the first to buy season tickets if the expos came back, but I just don’t see it anymore. It’d be different if the team had stayed, but bringing a new team and building a ballpark in the actual climate, I just don’t see it unfortunately

Baseball is boring now. Use to be big thing 40 years ago. I remember spring training then opening day, pennant races. Nice summer evenings going to see Nolan Ryan or Steve Rogers pitch. So much more entertainment now.

The world has changed. Baseball in general has slid, in cities like Montreal its lost too much popularity. I can't watch a game now. Most I can stand is watch Jays in 30. If Expos come back, they only last half dozen seasons.