The Expos are a major league baseball team very close to the end of their time in Montreal, Quebec. Major League Baseball, who owns the team, are looking for buyers to move the franchise to a finacially more supportive market. Attendance has been down for years, and the team even plays some "Home" games in Puerto Rico. Possibilities that I've heard include Washington DC, Puerto Rico and Las Vegas, so my friend Kevin and I decided to take what could be our final shot at seeing baseball in Olympic Stadium.
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Before the game, there was an onfield ceremony to thank some of the employees of the park. Much nicer than a pink slip and a kick in the ass.
After a homerun to center field to lead off the game for the Expos, Astro manager Phil Garner complains about the ground rules of Olympic Stadium.
Lance Berkman steps up for the Astros. He went 1 for 2 with 2 walks and 1 RBI. He's also in the only shot of home plate I took that wasn't painfully blurry.
"Hey! What's that idiot doing?!" A local car dealer takes a spin on the field to advertise the latest product between innings.
Former Yankee fathead Nick Johnson warms up. Much to my surprise, he hit a grand slam in this game to ensure a home team win. (I still hate him tho.)