My weekly Canadian baseball news and notes column discusses Matt Wilkinson, Abraham Toro, James Paxton and Joe Siddall.
But What Do I Know? . . . Matt Wilkinson, Abraham Toro, James Paxton, Joe Siddall
Happy 76th Birthday to Mike Schmidt! A look at his Canadian connections
On Mike Schmidt's 76th birthday, I look back at how the Phillies legendary third baseman terrorized Expos pitchers and also had some other Canadians links.
But What Do I Know? . . . Steven Jaschinski, Matt Brash, Jordan Romano, Brooks Robinson
My weekly Canadian baseball news and notes column discusses Steven Jaschinski, the Naylor Brothers, Matt Brash, Jordan Romano and Brooks Robinson.
Remembering Pete Rose’s tenure with the Montreal Expos
Baseball legend Pete Rose passed away on Monday at age of 83. I did some research about his 95-game tenure with the Montreal Expos in 1984.
Former Expo Tony Scott dies at 72
Former Montreal Expos outfielder Tony Scott passed away on May 28 at the age of 72 in his hometown of Cincinnati.
Longtime coach Sellers kept Expos in tip-top condition
Montreal Expos players used to call him Dr. Death for the grueling exercises he put them through. But it was short-term pain for long-term gain, and most players quickly came to appreciate Bill Sellers, the team’s longtime strength and conditioning coach.
But What Do I Know? . . . Luke Easter, Cade Smith, Michael Soroka, Nick Pivetta, Andre Dawson
My weekly Canadian baseball news "But What Do I Know?" column discusses Luke Easter, Michael Soroka, Nick Pivetta and Andre Dawson.
Book Review: Explosion: Genesis to relocation, 1994 saga, contraction, by Danny Gallagher
Kevin Glew reviews Danny Gallagher's excellent new Montreal Expos book, Explosion: Genesis to relocation, 1994 saga, contraction, revelations about the dying days, Moises, Lenny, Schneids and the Expos.
Larry Doby, who would’ve turned 100 today, had special connection with Montreal
Larry Doby, who would've turned 100 today, had a special connection with the Montreal Expos and the city of Montreal.
Canadian baseball notes: Tyler Black, Dylan O’Rae, Andre Dawson, Jamie Lehman
Kevin Glew shares some mid-week Canadian baseball notes about Tyler Black, Dylan O'Rae, Andre Dawson and Jamie Lehman.