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𝓜ontréal 𝓛oves 𝓑aseball @mlbmtl.bsky.social · Jan 16

Tap, hold and load in 35 mm 👀

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#Montreal #Expos #BringBackTheExpos #MontrealExpos #ExposNation #MtlExpos #MonMontreal #MtlMoments #MTLShot #MTL #BaseballCanada #BaseballLife #BaseballFan #ForTheLoveOfTheGame #BaseballLove #InstaBaseball #BaseballDiamond #BaseballPhoto

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𝓜ontréal 𝓛oves 𝓑aseball @mlbmtl.bsky.social · Jan 3

He's one of the elite eight MLB players to join the exclusive 300-300 club, with over 300 home runs and 300 stolen bases.

Dawson's career is a testament to his extraordinary talent, resilience, and unwavering dedication to the game.

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𝓜ontréal 𝓛oves 𝓑aseball @mlbmtl.bsky.social · Jan 3

Throughout his illustrious career, Dawson hit .300 in five seasons, knocked in 100 RBIs four times, and launched at least 20 home runs in 13 different seasons. Early in his career, he was a base-stealing dynamo, swiping 30 bases in three separate seasons.

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𝓜ontréal 𝓛oves 𝓑aseball @mlbmtl.bsky.social · Jan 3

He had previously finished second in the MVP race in 1981 and 1983 with #Montreal, demonstrating his consistent excellence even when playing away from the U.S. spotlight and its national attention.

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𝓜ontréal 𝓛oves 𝓑aseball @mlbmtl.bsky.social · Jan 3

The Hawk's first season with an American club caught the attention of the American media, as he signed a blank check to join the #Chicago #Cubs in 1987. The gamble paid off, as he hit 49 home runs, leading the league that season, and accumulated 137 runs batted in, winning the MVP.

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𝓜ontréal 𝓛oves 𝓑aseball @mlbmtl.bsky.social · Jan 3

With a prime career spent patrolling the outfield, primarily for the #Expos, Dawson made his mark as a powerhouse. His prowess on the field earned him 8 All-Star selections.

He burst onto the scene in 1977, snatching the NL Rookie of the Year title after hitting .282 with 19 home runs and 65 RBIs.

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𝓜ontréal 𝓛oves 𝓑aseball @mlbmtl.bsky.social · Jan 3

𝙏𝒉𝙚 𝙃𝒂𝙬𝒌'𝒔 𝑳𝙤𝒇𝙩𝒚 𝑭𝙡𝒊𝙜𝒉𝙩: 𝑪𝙚𝒍𝙚𝒃𝙧𝒂𝙩𝒊𝙣𝒈 𝑨𝙣𝒅𝙧𝒆 𝑫𝙖𝒘𝙨𝒐𝙣'𝙨 𝙎𝒕𝙤𝒓𝙞𝒆𝙙 𝘾𝒂𝙧𝒆𝙚𝒓
⚾️ A Thread 🧵

#MontrealExpos legend Andre Dawson soared through #MLB for an impressive 21 seasons, leaving an indelible mark on the sport and its history.

#MLBMTL #MTLExpos #ExposMTL #BringBackTheExpos #ExposNation #BaseballCanada

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𝓜ontréal 𝓛oves 𝓑aseball @mlbmtl.bsky.social · Jan 1

⚾ Bonne Année! 🥳

To all #Expos fans out here, we wish you a Happy New Year! 🍾🎉

As long as we love baseball, the dream lives on!✊

#MLBMTL #MontrealExpos #Montreal #MTLExpos #ExposMTL #BringBackTheExpos #ExposNation #BaseballCanada

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𝓜ontréal 𝓛oves 𝓑aseball @mlbmtl.bsky.social · Dec 29

Lionel Messi and Argentinian rapper Nicki Nicole shared this photo of them together on holiday, and it turns out they were both wearing a pair of sports shorts.

#MLBMTL #MontrealExpos #Montreal #Expos #MTLExpos #ExposMTL #BringBackTheExpos #ExposNation #BaseballCanada #LionelMessi

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𝓜ontréal 𝓛oves 𝓑aseball @mlbmtl.bsky.social · Dec 11

#OTD: 10 décembre 1984, journée brise-cœur dans l'histoire de Nos Z'Amours... le légendaire receveur Gary Carter était échangé aux Mets de New York. 😭

#MLBMTL #MontrealExpos #Montreal #Expos #MTLExpos #ExposMTL #BringBackTheExpos #ExposNation #BaseballCanada

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𝓜ontréal 𝓛oves 𝓑aseball @mlbmtl.bsky.social · Dec 9

𝙁𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙨𝙚 𝙬𝙝𝙤 𝙢𝙖𝙮 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙣𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙙 𝙞𝙩, 𝙖 𝙗𝙖𝙨𝙚𝙗𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙜𝙖𝙢𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙣𝙤𝙬 𝙞𝙨 𝙖 𝙟𝙤𝙮 𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙚𝙝𝙤𝙡𝙙 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚!☃️❄️⚾

#MLBMTL #MontrealExpos #Montreal #Expos #MTLExpos #ExposMTL #BringBackTheExpos #ExposNation #BaseballCanada

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𝓜ontréal 𝓛oves 𝓑aseball @mlbmtl.bsky.social · Nov 27

Tu n’es certainement pas seul mon ami!🤝

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𝓜ontréal 𝓛oves 𝓑aseball @mlbmtl.bsky.social · Nov 27

Andrés (“le Gros Chat” for Expos fans, the “Big Cat” all around the league, “El Gran Gato” South of the Border) Galarraga! ⚾️🐈

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𝓜ontréal 𝓛oves 𝓑aseball @mlbmtl.bsky.social · Nov 27

7/ Carl Morton died on April 12, 1983 at the age of 39 when he collapsed after a jog and died of a heart attack. His story is a reminder of the highs and lows of a baseball career. Gone too soon, but forever remembered as one of the Expos OG!

𝓜ontréal 𝓛oves 𝓑aseball @mlbmtl.bsky.social · Nov 27

6/ As a hitter, although he only posted a .156 batting average (86-for-551), he did hit 7 HRs & 42 RBI. He had a career-high 3 HRs & 15 RBI in '73. Defensively, he was above average with a .975 fielding percentage, which was 26 points better than the league average for pitchers.

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𝓜ontréal 𝓛oves 𝓑aseball @mlbmtl.bsky.social · Nov 27

5/ Despite his stellar rookie season, control issues plagued Morton in subsequent years, leading to a decline in performance. Morton later joined the Atlanta Braves before retiring in 1976. His journey in baseball, though marked by ups and downs, remains inspirational.

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𝓜ontréal 𝓛oves 𝓑aseball @mlbmtl.bsky.social · Nov 27

4/Stellar Rookie Season: In '70, Carl Morton dazzled with an 18-11 record and a 3.60 ERA for the last-place Expos, standing out even amid team struggles. Morton's performance earned him the NL ROY, beating out Reds' Bernie Carbo. He even got votes for the Cy Young and MVP awards!

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𝓜ontréal 𝓛oves 𝓑aseball @mlbmtl.bsky.social · Nov 27

3/Morton’s MLB debut on April 11, 1969, saw him pitch nine scoreless innings. Though the Expos fell to the Cubs in a nail-biting 12th inning, losing 1–0, Carl’s potential was undeniable. He went 0-3 with a 4.60 ERA in 29.1 innings over 8 games in '69, striking out 16, walking 18.

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𝓜ontréal 𝓛oves 𝓑aseball @mlbmtl.bsky.social · Nov 27

2/ From Outfield to Pitching: Originally an outfielder in the Braves organization, Morton was drafted by the Expos in 1968 and made the bold switch to pitching. Talk about versatility!

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𝓜ontréal 𝓛oves 𝓑aseball @mlbmtl.bsky.social · Nov 27

1/ Ever heard of Carl Morton?

#OTD in 1970, this #MontrealExpos pitcher took the baseball world by storm and clinched the National League Rookie of the Year Award! 🏆⚾️

#BaseballHistory #MLB #NLRookieOfTheYear #MLBAwards #RookieCard #MLBROY #Expos

⚾️A Thread🧵

Carl Morton Montreal Expos, 1970 NL Rookie of the Year

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𝓜ontréal 𝓛oves 𝓑aseball @mlbmtl.bsky.social · Nov 27

1/ Ever heard of Carl Morton?

#OTD in 1970, this #MontrealExpos pitcher took the baseball world by storm and clinched the National League Rookie of the Year Award! 🏆⚾️

#BaseballHistory #MLB #NLRookieOfTheYear #MLBAwards #RookieCard #MLBROY #Expos

⚾️A Thread🧵

𝓜ontréal 𝓛oves 𝓑aseball @mlbmtl.bsky.social · Nov 26

Unfortunately, injuries, drug addiction and other challenges prevented him from fully realizing that potential. It's always tough to see such promise not fully realized, but his contributions to the game and memorable moments with #Montreal still hold a special place in #baseballhistory!

𝓜ontréal 𝓛oves 𝓑aseball @mlbmtl.bsky.social · Nov 26

He truly had immense talent, with one of the most powerful & accurate throwing arms ever seen. He was a standout for the #Expos, earning a Gold Glove in ‘78 & an All-Star selection in ‘77. His potential was undeniable & fans who watched him play could see that he had all the tools to be a superstar!

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𝓜ontréal 𝓛oves 𝓑aseball @mlbmtl.bsky.social · Nov 26

Ellis Valentine was a powerhouse of talent, a true diamond in the rough. It’s a real heartbreaker that his incredible potential never fully came to fruition. 🌠⚾️

#MLBMTL #MontrealExpos #Montreal #Expos #MTLExpos #ExposMTL #BringBackTheExpos #ExposNation #BaseballCanada

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𝓜ontréal 𝓛oves 𝓑aseball @mlbmtl.bsky.social · Nov 24

#MontrealExpos legend and 2018 #HoF inductee, Vladimir Guerrero, hit it out of the park during his seven full seasons with the #Expos from 1997 to 2003. Averaging 33 homers, 100 RBIs & 173 hits per season, Guerrero remains the franchise leader in batting average, slugging percentage & OPS.

#MLBMTL