MLB Network Presents examines the unigue history and players of the Monteal Expos franchise that existed from 1969-2004.
Narrated by Montreal native William Shatner.
Narrated by Montreal native William Shatner.
The Colorful Montreal Expos
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Le Magnifique 66
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I think MLB wants to get back there but if expansion were to happen you need a 32nd team and no other market leaps out. The Mariners certainly don't want to lose Oregon as a TV territory, San Antonio maybe or Charlotte.
The crash of the loonie isn't helping Montreal either.
Dr Pepper
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robert terwilliger
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I don't think it matters much. Landscape has changed. TSN needs content, Bell will buy them and they'll be essentially on par financially with the Jays.
ChiGuySez
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Expos had some very good teams and great players. Stacked outfield with Tim Raines, Andre Dawson and Warren Cromartie. Gary Carter behind the plate. Steve Rodgers and later Pedro Martinez. Andre Dawson became a fan favorite for the Cubs and a fixture in right field after he was traded.
le_sean
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If they hadn't jumped the gun and traded Randy Johnson for rental Mark Langston, they would have had him and Pedro on the same team which would have been fun to see in the same division as Maddux/Glavine.
Montreal needs an open 35,000 seat stadium downtown and the attendance would be fine. The Big O was such a ****hole and a nuisance to get to.
robert terwilliger
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not trading unit is hindsight at its very best. he didn't even figure it out for another four years, it's not like it was overnight. may never have happened.
le_sean
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...okay? I'm just saying they had control of two of the Top 10 pitchers of all time at one point. Would have been fun to see both pitch for the same team.
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JaysCyYoung
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He sure is. He's also a McGill graduate and there is a building on campus named after him:
ChiGuySez
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BigMac1212
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He sure is. He's also a McGill graduate and there is a building on campus named after him:
I'm surprised that the sign had the English title on top, being that McGill is in Quebec.
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BayStreetBully
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Well that was a good view! I hope they're first in line for another team.
Question for Habs/Expos fans: Where does Gary Carter rank in popularity among sports figures in Montreal? He's obviously behind Rocket and Beliveau and I'm assuming Lafleur... but is he comparable to other Habs' greats?
Question for Habs/Expos fans: Where does Gary Carter rank in popularity among sports figures in Montreal? He's obviously behind Rocket and Beliveau and I'm assuming Lafleur... but is he comparable to other Habs' greats?
le_sean
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Kind of difficult to quantify but you'd have to add Roy to the four you mentioned then I think Carter would be right with Saku at 5. Two guys who will always be revered but attached to the inability to win it all, though not at fault for it. Very similar in their roles as ambassadors for the city, very much respected by all in their sports, as well as symbols of lackluster periods for their franchises.
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Gary Carter along the lines of Saku? Interesting. He's such a lovable guy, and being a baseball hero in a city that lacked them at the time, and being a HOF talent, I would've thought he'd have been higher on the ranking of Montreal athletes. But I see your point.
le_sean
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Just because hockey will always take precedence over baseball in Montreal. He's also of an older generation too, so maybe those growing up in the 1980s would look at him more fondly than those in the 90s.
