Gallagher: Holman, original Maple Bat founder, coping with health issues
"Sam Holman sounds a lot better on the phone than he did in his concerning LinkedIn post the other day.
Holman, who was the major force behind the formation of the Original Maple Bat Corporation in the 1990s in Ottawa, told LinkedIn followers recently that all is not that good with him, although he's certainly not bed-ridden by any means."
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Gallagher: Blue Jays have decisions to make on Pop, Romano
Canadian Baseball Network contributor Danny Gallagher writes that the Toronto Blue Jays will have to decide whether to tender contracts to Canadians Zach Pop (Brampton, Ont.) and Jordan Romano (Markham, Ont.) after the season.
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Gallagher: Davis deserves a look from Hall of Fame
Canadian Baseball Network writer Danny Gallagher believes that former Montreal Expos and Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Willie Davis deserves strong consideration for the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown.
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Ex-Expo, Elroy Face, still in good health at 96 after move to assisted-living facility
Former Montreal Expos reliever Elroy Face is 96 and still in good health. Danny Gallagher, of the Canadian Baseball Network, recently spoke with the oldest living former Expo.
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Gallagher: Grudzielanek’s son didn't budge from $500,000 asking price with Jays
Canadian Baseball Network writer Danny Gallagher reports that Bryce Martin-Grudzielanek, the Toronto Blue Jays’ 20th round pick in this year’s draft, is heading back to the University of Southern California after the Toronto Blue Jays wouldn’t agree to his request for a $500,000 (U.S.) signing bonus.
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R.I.P. Denny Lemaster, former Expos pitcher
Denny Lemaster, who pitched in 13 games in relief for the Expos in 1972 to finish his career, has died in Monroe, Georgia at the age of 85. Canadian Baseball Network writer Danny Gallager remembers the former Expo.
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Gallagher: R.I.P. Pat Daugherty, longtime Expos and Rockies development man
Longtime Montreal Expos scout and former minor league manager Pat Daugherty passed away on Thursday at the age of 89. Canadian Baseball Network writer Danny Gallagher remembers him.
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Gallagher: R.I.P. Tony Scott, former Expo
Former Montreal Expos outfielder Tony Scott died on May 26 at the age of 72.
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R.I.P. Mike Wegener, former Montreal Expos pitcher
Original Expos pitcher Mike Wegener died in December in Fort Collins, Colo. Canadian Baseball Network writer Danny Gallagher remembers the right-hander.
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Authors Gallagher, Mosher keep Expos legacy alive
Two books about the Montreal Expos have been published in 2024, including one by Canadian Baseball Network writer Danny Gallagher.
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R.I.P. Bill Ferguson, former Blue Jays board chair
Former Toronto Blue Jays board chair Bill Ferguson passed away on February 10 at the age of 86.
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R.I.P. U.L. Washington, former Montreal Expo
Former Montreal Expos shortstop U.L. Washington has died at the age of 70.
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R.I.P. Jose DeLeon, former Expos pitcher
Onetime Montreal Expos pitcher Jose DeLeon has died of cancer at the age of 63.
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Gallagher: 2024 a great year for Expos brand
Canadian Baseball Network contributor Danny Gallagher writes that 2024 is shaping up to be a big year for the Montreal Expos brand.
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Gallagher: Movie about Expos minor leaguer popular on Netflix
Canadian Baseball Network contributor Danny Gallagher writes about “The Hill” — an inspirational movie now streaming on Netflix about former Montreal Expos prospect Rickey Hill.
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Gallagher: R.I.P. Ryan Minor
Former Montreal Expos third baseman Ryan Minor died on Friday after a courageous battle with colon cancer. He was 49.
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Why not an IPO to help fund new Montreal franchise?
“A certified public accountant and Montreal Expos fan from Calgary has an interesting concept to help raise funds to bring a team back to Montreal which lost the Expos to Washington following the 2004 season.
Wayne Kennedy said prospective Montreal franchise owner Stephen Bronfman or someone else should look at his idea of an IPO as baseball contemplates the possibility of securing expansion bids from cities soon, possibly in 2024.”
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Expos Fest already sold out
The 2024 edition of the Montreal autograph festival known as Expos Fest sold out in less than five hours Thursday.
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Gallagher: Brady Day for Tom Brady in Topps/Expos commercial
A Topps commercial presenting Tom Brady’s fictitious major league career if he had signed with the Montreal Expos after being drafted by the club in 1995 has generated quite the social media buzz. Canadian Baseball Network writer Danny Gallagher has the details.
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Gallagher: Ohtani affair had all the trimmings of a Hollywood drama
Canadian Baseball Network scribe Danny Gallagher writes that the suspense, drama, intrigue and secrecy surrounding Shohei Ohtani and the Toronto Blue Jays was worth all the trouble for the franchise, even though they didn’t land the two-way star.
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