Ed...
 
 EG> They made themselves cash-strapped. Look at San Diego, 
 EG> their market was every bit as *bad* as Montreal's and 
 EG> after their fire sale, they made a commitment to paying 
 EG> money to their players and winning and their fans came 
 EG> back. The Expos have no one to blame but themselves.
Look maybe you do not understand the way that Montreal works, I lived there 
for a couple of years, all they care about is hockey, it could be mid-July 
and they can't wait for the Montreal Canadiens season to begin, even if the 
Expos' are in first pla ce with a 10 game lead of the Braves' ( just look at 
the strike shortened season of 1994, they were the best team in baseball they 
were still getting awful crowds).  I don't know where you from, (please tell 
me) but I know Montreal the only times they sell out is Opening Day and when 
a french pitcher is pitching. Montreal dosen't have the kind of sponsorship 
the Habs' do they are owned by Molson the biggest beer company in the world, 
while Molson gives a bit of money to the Expos' but it is so little because 
they know since no one see the games it isn't worth it.  Montreal's market 
isn't as *bad* as San Diego it is MUCH worse! In a few years they'll be gone 
barring a miracle.
--- Maximus 2.02
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