Frenchie Posted September 28, 2004 Share Posted September 28, 2004 ... the body's still warm.Until last week, I found the speculation about the move, and the new name, and the new uniforms slightly annoying, but now I really wished people would let the Expos die of their slow death.Can't we wait until the last out to start the "scavenging"...Despite what the other Montrealers think, the Expos do belong in Montreal.Obviously they deserve better fans, but as an icon, it will hurt more to see them leave then the Nordiques...R.I.P. @Frenchie_TO Owner of the Rochester Americans of the MLH Owner of the Toronto Frenchies of the GCFHL6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shiznit1083 Posted September 28, 2004 Share Posted September 28, 2004 I too am extremely sad to see them go. It was always fun traveling a few hours north to catch an NL game and some fun while I was at it. I grew fond of the Expos and it will suck without them.......Well, there's always the Mets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CC97 Posted September 28, 2004 Share Posted September 28, 2004 In the words of Gilbert O'Sullivan...To think that only yesterday,I was cheerful, bright and gay.Looking forward to, and who wouldn?t do,The role I was about to play.But as if to knock me down,Reality came around,And without so much as a mere touch,Cut me into little pieces.Leaving me to doubt, All about god and his mercy,Oh, if he really does exist,Why did he desert me?And in my hour of need,I truely am, indeed,Alone again, naturally. --- Chris Creamer Founder/Editor, SportsLogos.Net "The Mothership" • News • Facebook • X/Twitter • Instagram Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waffles Posted September 28, 2004 Share Posted September 28, 2004 I was at what's looking like the last Expos home opener in Montreal this spring...they got 30,000 fans on the same night the Habs were playing in Tampa in the playoffs. The atmosphere was incredible, even by my spoiled-by-Yankee Stadium standards and I thought, just for a moment, maybe this could work.Aye. There goes another great road trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcgd Posted September 28, 2004 Share Posted September 28, 2004 now what MLB city has the best strip clubs?To the Montreal Expos. Too weird to live, but to rare to die. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchie Posted September 28, 2004 Author Share Posted September 28, 2004 To the Montreal Expos. Too weird to live, but to rare to die. The best way to describe them... @Frenchie_TO Owner of the Rochester Americans of the MLH Owner of the Toronto Frenchies of the GCFHL6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ez Street Posted September 28, 2004 Share Posted September 28, 2004 damn it, don't yank to expos away from Montreal!sigh.......I wish i would have went to that blockbuster Expos vs. Royals game earlier this year....... @DavidStreeter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Rich Posted September 28, 2004 Share Posted September 28, 2004 Indirectly (or even directly), you can blame the player's strike in 1993 for this situation. The Sporting News had a great "What If?" article a few months back where they posited certain questions and alternate history scenarios. One was: what if the strike of 1993 had been averted? The biggest beneficiary of that scenario was Montreal. Remember that prior to that strike they were handily leading the division and should have easily made the playoffs. The article posited that they would have gone to the World Series, and whether or not they won, this would have led to support for a winning team, which in turn should have led to a successful drive to build a new downtown stadium (similar to what happened in San Diego), which would mean more revenue, thus holding on to better players, thus a more competitive team, and all combined would have led to the Expos remaining a successful and viable franchise. It is what it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthMan Posted September 28, 2004 Share Posted September 28, 2004 i am sorry to see the expos go- i attended a few games and it was the most personal experience you can get outside single-A.Au revoir! "We have nothing to fear except fear itself." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiss Posted September 28, 2004 Share Posted September 28, 2004 Indirectly (or even directly), you can blame the player's strike in 1993 for this situation. The Sporting News had a great "What If?" article a few months back where they posited certain questions and alternate history scenarios. One was: what if the strike of 1993 had been averted? The biggest beneficiary of that scenario was Montreal. Remember that prior to that strike they were handily leading the division and should have easily made the playoffs. The article posited that they would have gone to the World Series, and whether or not they won, this would have led to support for a winning team, which in turn should have led to a successful drive to build a new downtown stadium (similar to what happened in San Diego), which would mean more revenue, thus holding on to better players, thus a more competitive team, and all combined would have led to the Expos remaining a successful and viable franchise. Sure, but the Brooklyn Dodgers won the 1955 WS and two years more, they are gone...Winning the WS doesn't assure you a new ballpark. Ask it to the Marlins fans... they saw two WS champs but not yet a new ballpark. It's great to be young and a Giant! - Larry Doyle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cashcleaner Posted September 28, 2004 Share Posted September 28, 2004 Damn. And how long did they last? What, 36 years or so? I can't say I was ever an Expos fan myself, but it's always a shame to see clubs down on their luck and moving town. Thanks go to Eddie010 for the Signature and Avatar. Nice work, mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean69 Posted September 28, 2004 Share Posted September 28, 2004 ... the body's still warm.Until last week, I found the speculation about the move, and the new name, and the new uniforms slightly annoying, but now I really wished people would let the Expos die of their slow death.Can't we wait until the last out to start the "scavenging"...Despite what the other Montrealers think, the Expos do belong in Montreal.Obviously they deserve better fans, but as an icon, it will hurt more to see them leave then the Nordiques...R.I.P.Hi folks I'm new to this sight and like alot of the work I see here... on topic... I said it before and Ill say it again....Montreal did not lose MLB....MLB lost Montreal!!!Nuff said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mac Posted September 28, 2004 Share Posted September 28, 2004 Olympic stadium was the first big league ballpark I ever went to, I only attended one game and I was five years old but it was my first baseball game, The Reds happened to be playing there and we were on vacation. Shame just a shame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclopsis Joe Posted September 28, 2004 Share Posted September 28, 2004 Well it sucks that the Expos are leaving Montreal, but it's not the end of the world as we know it.. I mean, they'll prolly do better off in Washington anyway. I don't speak for democrats, democrats don't speak for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted September 29, 2004 Share Posted September 29, 2004 Alas, the loss of the Expos is a sad day as well.I think the fact that the Expos got close a couple of times to getting a park despite very few competitive seasons lends strength to B-Rich's argument. Also, to find out whether downtown parks have an impact, look no further than the Alouettes.The Olympic Stadium was the single worst thing to ever happen to Montreal sports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEAD! Posted September 29, 2004 Share Posted September 29, 2004 Indirectly (or even directly), you can blame the player's strike in 1993 for this situation. The Sporting News had a great "What If?" article a few months back where they posited certain questions and alternate history scenarios. One was: what if the strike of 1993 had been averted? The biggest beneficiary of that scenario was Montreal. Remember that prior to that strike they were handily leading the division and should have easily made the playoffs. The article posited that they would have gone to the World Series, and whether or not they won, this would have led to support for a winning team, which in turn should have led to a successful drive to build a new downtown stadium (similar to what happened in San Diego), which would mean more revenue, thus holding on to better players, thus a more competitive team, and all combined would have led to the Expos remaining a successful and viable franchise. Of course the REAL "Big if?" question is, "What if there was a 1993 strike?" and pcgd? I have no idea what mlb city would have the best strip clubs. Montreal's was magnifique! Atlanta would be my best guess. I saw, I came, I left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronChefShark Posted September 29, 2004 Share Posted September 29, 2004 now what MLB city has the best strip clubs? I can vouch for San Francisco. There are quite a few that are as uh......"liberal" as the clubs in Montreal are US state flag concepts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEAD! Posted September 29, 2004 Share Posted September 29, 2004 now what MLB city has the best strip clubs? I can vouch for San Francisco. There are quite a few that are as uh......"liberal" as the clubs in Montreal are I likely heading down to San Francisco next summer for my cousin's wedding. Maybe I should check it out for myself. Hopefully her finacee will hold one helluva bachelor party. I saw, I came, I left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JQK Posted September 29, 2004 Share Posted September 29, 2004 Ahhh.... Montreal Strip Clubs....Good times... goooooood times...It helped to have a brother that took me on his Canada runs... Those girls will do anything for an american dollar. Stay Tuned Sports Podcast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronChefShark Posted September 29, 2004 Share Posted September 29, 2004 I likely heading down to San Francisco next summer for my cousin's wedding. Maybe I should check it out for myself. Hopefully her finacee will hold one helluva bachelor party. just keep mum on which one youre going to...because if I find out where...... US state flag concepts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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