My weekly Canadian baseball news and notes “But What Do I Know?” column discusses Bo Naylor, Nick Pivetta, Matt Brash, Cade Smith, Terry Puhl and Jeff Hoffman.
But What Do I Know? . . . Bo Naylor, Nick Pivetta, Matt Brash, Cade Smith, Terry Puhl
Former Expo Denny Lemaster passes away at 85
Former Montreal Expos left-hander Denny Lemaster passed away on July 24 in Monroe, Ga., at the age of 85. No cause of death has been released.
Condredge Holloway, the first Hall of Fame quarterback the Expos drafted
Before Tom Brady, there was Condredge Holloway. Much has been written about the Montreal Expos’ decision to choose Brady in the 18th round of the 1995 MLB draft, but 24 years earlier, the club selected Holloway, another future pro quarterback, whom they had much higher hopes for.
But What Do I Know? . . . Michael Soroka, Cade Smith, Jordan Romano, Cal Quantrill
My weekly Canadian baseball news "But What Do I Know?" column discusses Michael Soroka, Cade Smith and Jordan Romano.
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.
Former Montreal Expos pitcher Tom Walker dies at age 74
Former Montreal Expos pitcher Tom Walker died on Monday at the age of 74. The Pittsburgh Pirates announced his death on social media.
Ex-Expos: Whatever happened to . . . Dick Grapenthin?
Dick Grapenthin pitched parts of three MLB season with the Expos. October 27, 2022 By Kevin Glew Cooperstowners in Canada After completing his warm-up pitches, a nervous Dick Grapenthin peered in for the sign from future Hall of Famer Gary Carter. Standing in the batter’s box to face him was none other than Atlanta Braves... Continue Reading →
Former Expo Maury Wills dies at 89
September 21, 2022 By Kevin Glew Cooperstowners in Canada Baserunning legend Maury Wills, who played 47 games for the Montreal Expos in 1969, died on Monday at the age of 89. He passed away at his home in Sedona, Ariz. No cause of death has been given. Wills spent almost 12 of his 14 major... Continue Reading →
But What Do I Know? . . . Joey Votto, Terry Puhl, Cal Quantrill, Jim Fanning
Melville, Sask., native Terry Puhl (left) with former Astros GM Tal Smith at their Astros Hall of Fame induction ceremony last night at Minute Maid Park. Photo: Houston Astros/Facebook August 14, 2022 By Kevin Glew Cooperstowners in Canada My weekly Canadian baseball news and notes: - Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto (Etobicoke, Ont.) is... Continue Reading →
Condredge Holloway, the first Hall of Fame quarterback the Expos drafted
Condredge Holloway was a star high school infielder. July 15, 2022 By Kevin Glew Cooperstowners in Canada Before Tom Brady, there was Condredge Holloway. Much has been written about the Montreal Expos’ decision to choose Brady in the 18th round of the 1995 MLB draft, but 24 years earlier, the club selected Holloway, another future... Continue Reading →