Comments on: Jonah Keri to write the definitive history of the Montreal Expos http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/06/22/jonah-keri-to-write-the-definitive-history-of-the-montreal-expos/ Baseball. Baseball. And then a bit more baseball. Sun, 26 May 2013 06:24:30 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Detroit Michael http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/06/22/jonah-keri-to-write-the-definitive-history-of-the-montreal-expos/comment-page-1/#comment-154890 Mon, 27 Jun 2011 15:03:03 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=65819#comment-154890 I don’t think the currency difference is working against the Blue Jays right now either.

]]> By: yettyskills http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/06/22/jonah-keri-to-write-the-definitive-history-of-the-montreal-expos/comment-page-1/#comment-154626 Sat, 25 Jun 2011 20:35:32 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=65819#comment-154626 only a complete and utter Idiot would think this.
there is about 20 teams that would fold before toronto

]]> By: Jonah http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/06/22/jonah-keri-to-write-the-definitive-history-of-the-montreal-expos/comment-page-1/#comment-153537 Thu, 23 Jun 2011 13:57:17 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=65819#comment-153537 “I hope Gary Carter gets a free, signed, copy.”

Co-sign. Vigorously.

]]> By: dirtyharry1971 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/06/22/jonah-keri-to-write-the-definitive-history-of-the-montreal-expos/comment-page-1/#comment-153480 Thu, 23 Jun 2011 06:36:50 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=65819#comment-153480 Won’t be long now until the bluegals join the expos

]]> By: schmedley69 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/06/22/jonah-keri-to-write-the-definitive-history-of-the-montreal-expos/comment-page-1/#comment-153458 Thu, 23 Jun 2011 01:37:25 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=65819#comment-153458 Those unis were awesome.

]]> By: cur68 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/06/22/jonah-keri-to-write-the-definitive-history-of-the-montreal-expos/comment-page-1/#comment-153451 Thu, 23 Jun 2011 01:12:57 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=65819#comment-153451 I just read this. I nearly cried real tears. I hope Gary Carter gets a free, signed, copy.

]]> By: yettyskills http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/06/22/jonah-keri-to-write-the-definitive-history-of-the-montreal-expos/comment-page-1/#comment-153355 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 21:34:22 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=65819#comment-153355 Baseball would have worked in Montreal, And still could if they had a stadium closer to the city, and the Canadian dollar stays close to par with the US. The Canadian dollar was a killer for the Jets, Nordiques and Expos. The old falling apart stadium way the heck outta town didnt help either. But there was a culture for baseball in Montreal in the late 70′s early 80′s. You’re talking about the city that took in Jackie Robinson as a minor leaguer and players liked coming to Montreal back then.

]]> By: Detroit Michael http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/06/22/jonah-keri-to-write-the-definitive-history-of-the-montreal-expos/comment-page-1/#comment-153293 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 20:16:15 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=65819#comment-153293 I enjoyed reading The Extra 2%, but it’s a fairly thin volume originally intended to be about the Rays’ 2008 season and wasn’t released until spring 2011.

2014 may be a realistic date for Jonah to finish his next book, not just a date selected due to being a 20th anniversary of one of their more notable seasons.

]]> By: dodger88 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/06/22/jonah-keri-to-write-the-definitive-history-of-the-montreal-expos/comment-page-1/#comment-153193 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 18:20:01 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=65819#comment-153193 Mmmmmm good.

]]> By: missthemexpos http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/06/22/jonah-keri-to-write-the-definitive-history-of-the-montreal-expos/comment-page-1/#comment-153183 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 18:02:45 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=65819#comment-153183 The book should be coming out this fall, on October 19th to be precise. That would be the 30th anniversary of Blue Monday.

]]> By: florida76 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/06/22/jonah-keri-to-write-the-definitive-history-of-the-montreal-expos/comment-page-1/#comment-153157 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 17:38:58 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=65819#comment-153157 It’s a little generous using the word “historic” when describing the old Montreal Expos, tradition was not the strong suit of that franchise. Basically, all you had were a few hall of famers, and one division title, with speculation about what the 1994 team could have done. In roughly 25 years, not a whole lot was accomplished in Montreal.

Not saying it won’t be an interesting read, but the Expos are one of those nondescript sports franchises, with very light footprint on baseball history. The Washington fans who didn’t have a connection with Montreal prior to the relocation, are rightfully focused on the Nationals history since 2005.

]]> By: jjschiller http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/06/22/jonah-keri-to-write-the-definitive-history-of-the-montreal-expos/comment-page-1/#comment-153153 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 17:34:58 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=65819#comment-153153 *devotedt.

This wasn’t even, like, close to funny. There’s no joke here, man. You just, sort of, talk.

]]> By: The Common Man http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/06/22/jonah-keri-to-write-the-definitive-history-of-the-montreal-expos/comment-page-1/#comment-153134 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 17:12:34 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=65819#comment-153134 The epilogue is about poutine.

]]> By: royalsfaninfargo http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/06/22/jonah-keri-to-write-the-definitive-history-of-the-montreal-expos/comment-page-1/#comment-153115 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 16:48:31 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=65819#comment-153115 Craig, you do know that the NL champion from 1994 would have played the Royals in the WS? They were the hottest team in baseball when the strike happened and of course would have won the WS over the Braves or anyone else!

]]> By: kopy http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/06/22/jonah-keri-to-write-the-definitive-history-of-the-montreal-expos/comment-page-1/#comment-153108 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 16:38:34 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=65819#comment-153108 I would love to read this. I think Montreal is a beautiful city, but it’s sad when I go the Bell Centre and see the retired Expos numbers hanging next to Canadiens jerseys because there’s nowhere else to put them. Someone may have to remind me about this in 3 years though.

If you pretend that Guillermo Mota basically started last night’s Giants/Twins game instead of Bumgarner’s folly, you could have watched dueling former Expos!

]]> By: SmackSaw http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/06/22/jonah-keri-to-write-the-definitive-history-of-the-montreal-expos/comment-page-1/#comment-153107 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 16:38:20 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=65819#comment-153107 I’m a sucker for baseball books. I’ll buy it. The lost season of ’94 will be the best chapter.

]]> By: halladaysbicepts http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/06/22/jonah-keri-to-write-the-definitive-history-of-the-montreal-expos/comment-page-1/#comment-153105 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 16:35:31 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=65819#comment-153105 I hear the first 6 chapters of the book will be devoted to Youppi, and the remainder of the book will deal with Tim Raines legacy in Montreal.

]]> By: dodger88 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/06/22/jonah-keri-to-write-the-definitive-history-of-the-montreal-expos/comment-page-1/#comment-153103 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 16:34:58 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=65819#comment-153103 Les Expos Nos Amours!

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