That lease has been a thorn in the Rays side ever since they signed it. It gave them no leverage to get a better park built or a threat to move if they didn't.
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That lease has been a thorn in the Rays side ever since they signed it. It gave them no leverage to get a better park built or a threat to move if they didn't.
Habs53
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Todd Radom
46 years ago today—the grooviest-looking ticket in baseball history, the first-ever Montreal Expos home game
They should make it the same when we field the new team
CaptainBolduke
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The Pillar/Pompey combo isn't working. They just don't hit enough to stay out there. Pillar has become a sexy favorite, but his .250OBP isn't major league material.
wiseguy1
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Jays have a lot of holes in their lineup, starting to show now. Saunders should be coming back soon.
The only thing that has worked out is Travis. He actually looks like a solid 2b. But the Jays are 2 top end starters and 2 bp arms away from having any type of shot. I said that at the beginning of the year. You can get away with 1-2 weak spots hitting in the lineup, as long as your D is above avg. But, you won't get away from not having 2 high end starters. MB/RA are decent, but Norris/Sanchez/Hutch are too inexperienced to get the Jays to the playoffs.
Their OF will be fine when Saunders gets back. So Pillar in CF will be fine.
Sal_Butera
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Met him once as a kid during photo day when they let fans onto the field to take pics w players. Woody was there milking his cow, David Palmer was rude to some of us kids, Jim Fanning noticed it, came over spent time talking to each of us and escorted us over the meet with Gary Carter in the clubhouse, who took pictures with each of us, and spent some time talking with us.
In the meantime unbeknownst to us, clubhouse attendant had run out to the Expos store, and brought jerseys for all four of us, courtesy of Jim. Carter, Dawson, Cro, Oliver, Wallach all signed our jerseys.
R.I.P Jim
In the meantime unbeknownst to us, clubhouse attendant had run out to the Expos store, and brought jerseys for all four of us, courtesy of Jim. Carter, Dawson, Cro, Oliver, Wallach all signed our jerseys.
R.I.P Jim
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David Palmer, the pride of Glens Falls, NY who pitched a "sort of" no-hitter for the Expos. (The game was called after 5 innings due to rain so it counted as a completed game and Palmer had not given up any hits to that point)
Habs53
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He really wanted a return of baseball. His home was full of Expos memories
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He took out Canadian citizenship and was living in London, ON. He went to the Skydome when the Expos nation turned up for that game against the Rays. He was also at the fan fest in Montreal last year.
XPOFAN
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Unfortunately, he didn't get the chance to see it. But he will be watching from above when that day comes.
wiseguy1
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Along with Carter and Woody Fryman
Giants are slowly trying to dig themselves out of the hole they found themselves in after a 3-10 start, now at 8-11.
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ExposNation
A message from the family of Jim Fanning to ExposNation:
“Salut ExposNation, Montreal Expos fans, the Fanning family sends our warmest regards to all of you for your support during this unfathomable time. We will miss our Father and Husband, but his Spirit will live on in our hearts forever in everything that we do.
His journey through life was inspirational, and he touched many lives – and we are so proud of him. We all know that he was a monster of a man in Baseball, but in life – he was even more wondrous. He leaves us all with a feeling of great warmth, and I can guarantee you that you will feel his warmth the next time you put on your Expos cap, and don your Expos jersey.
Jim Fanning wanted Baseball to succeed in Montreal, and I know that he is remembered as an architect of one of the greatest franchises to ever exist – the Montreal Expos were the envy of all other organizations for years. They were different, they were run by brilliant Baseball minds, and they received the love of an entire Country – not just a single city.
We, as Expos fans and admirers, are a different breed – and we must remain strong through our recent losses. Jim Fanning now joins the ranks of Gary Carter, Woodie Fryman, John McHale, Charlie Lea, and Bob Brodrick in eternal paradise – all wearing an Expos cap.
Jim Fanning was an Optimist, a caring Husband, a supportive Father, a wise Uncle, an accepting Brother in Law, a trusted Son in Law, and a marvelous Son to his long deceased parents – who he now joins again at long last.
Jim loved his Family, Baseball, the Expos, and the City of Montreal from the bottom of his heart. Thank you to all, and hang on to your memories.”
Maria, Cynthia, and Frank Fanning
Thank you for your time.
All of my best wishes,
Frank Fanning
A message from the family of Jim Fanning to ExposNation:
“Salut ExposNation, Montreal Expos fans, the Fanning family sends our warmest regards to all of you for your support during this unfathomable time. We will miss our Father and Husband, but his Spirit will live on in our hearts forever in everything that we do.
His journey through life was inspirational, and he touched many lives – and we are so proud of him. We all know that he was a monster of a man in Baseball, but in life – he was even more wondrous. He leaves us all with a feeling of great warmth, and I can guarantee you that you will feel his warmth the next time you put on your Expos cap, and don your Expos jersey.
Jim Fanning wanted Baseball to succeed in Montreal, and I know that he is remembered as an architect of one of the greatest franchises to ever exist – the Montreal Expos were the envy of all other organizations for years. They were different, they were run by brilliant Baseball minds, and they received the love of an entire Country – not just a single city.
We, as Expos fans and admirers, are a different breed – and we must remain strong through our recent losses. Jim Fanning now joins the ranks of Gary Carter, Woodie Fryman, John McHale, Charlie Lea, and Bob Brodrick in eternal paradise – all wearing an Expos cap.
Jim Fanning was an Optimist, a caring Husband, a supportive Father, a wise Uncle, an accepting Brother in Law, a trusted Son in Law, and a marvelous Son to his long deceased parents – who he now joins again at long last.
Jim loved his Family, Baseball, the Expos, and the City of Montreal from the bottom of his heart. Thank you to all, and hang on to your memories.”
Maria, Cynthia, and Frank Fanning
Thank you for your time.
All of my best wishes,
Frank Fanning
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Todd: Gentleman Jim Fanning did everything for the Expos
http://montrealgazette.com/sports/baseball/todd-gentleman-jim-fanning-did-everything-for-the-expos
http://montrealgazette.com/sports/baseball/todd-gentleman-jim-fanning-did-everything-for-the-expos
Things could be worse for the Giants, they could have the Jays FO. But they have don't.
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He should have brought in Bill Lee to pitch to Monday.