We're back! It's been a busy transition into 2017 thanks to law school finals, the holidays, and spending time with family. However, the next team is ready for launch: the best Expos team ever assembled!
The 1994 Expos are one of the most legendary "what if" teams in baseball. On pace for over 100 wins, the Expos best opportunity for a World Series berth was stopped by the baseball strike. Sadly, when baseball came back in 1995, the Expos had been dismantled. Before long, their best all stars would be on other rosters and they'd be playing last place ball in a near empty Olympic Stadium.
However, for the first time, we can see just how good that Expos team really was by printing their MLB Showdown squad out and pitting them against teams of other eras. Overall, their batting order leaves a lot to be desired, but the world class pitching of the Expos makes them a real contender to take down anyone. Without further ado, the Montreal Expos of 1994: