Archive for September, 2004

Baseball coming back to D.C.!

Mayor Tony Williams holds up a ceremonial home plate, signifying the return of baseball to Washington, D.C. William F. Yurasko/WWN
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The million-to-one shot came in. Hell froze over. A month of Sundays hit the calendar. Major League Baseball relocated the Montreal Expos to Washington, one day short of thirty-three years since the last [...]

EXPOS VERY, VERY CLOSE

Baseball returns to D.C. – The Wash. Times
Top story from The Washington Times says that the Expos are coming here and it will be announced today. Some former Senators are supposed to be a part of the ceremony. I still think any announcement would be tomorrow. It looks like The Wash. Times and The Sun [...]

MUST BE LUNCHTIME (I EAT LATE)

Bob Flounders – The clock is ticking – Patriot-News
Flounders thinks the Lions still have a shot at a bowl game. I agree, but then again, I did not think that Saturday’s loss was the end of the world either. Also see, THE PENN STATE HOT LIST.
David Jones – Only problem with James? He wore red [...]

NO ANNOUNCEMENT YET

Expos likely to come to District – The Wash. Times
What appears to be a front page story has the Expos coming here, with an announcement tomorrow or Thursday. I would expect Thursday, if it is to happen, because of the symbolism of being 33 years to the day after the Senators final game and an [...]

LATEST D.C. BASEBALL; MONDAY MORNING QB

MLB Still Aims for Deal With Angelos – The Post
Expos’ Move to D.C. Tied to Agreement
If the move is tied to an agreement with Peter Angelo$, there really is no incentive for him to bargain, now is there? MLB may have to make a stand here, but I do not expect them to have the [...]

PAYING OFF MY BET

On, Wisconsin! On, Wisconsin!Plunge right through that line!Run the ball clear down the field,(originally “Run the ball clear ’round Chicago”)A touchdown sure this time. On, Wisconsin! On, Wisconsin!Fight on for her fameFight! Fellows! – fight, fight, fight!We’ll win this game.
On, Wisconsin! On, Wisconsin!Stand up, Badgers, sing!“Forward” is our driving spirit,Loyal voices ring.On, Wisconsin! On, Wisconsin!Raise [...]

SATURDAY EXPOS NEWS
Bidding War Likely for D.C. Team – The Post
Lots of groups are interested in owning a D.C. baseball team and the long-time flag bearer for the cause, Washington Baseball Club, L.L.C. could be left out in the cold.
Angelos, MLB Are Negotiating – The Post
Peter Angelo$ has not stopped being difficult, though Bobby Dupuy [...]

NO DECISION YET
Baseball Moves Closer In D.C. Plan for Expos – The Post
Orioles’ Owner Angelos Would Be Compensated
Until a decision is made, I am skeptical. The Loudoun group is still alive, because it is the one thing that may soften Peter Angelo$.
Thomas Boswell – With MLB, The Code Is Clear – The Post
Tom Boswell thinks [...]

BIG DAY FOR D.C. BASEBALL

The Showdown Begins – The Post
Angelos-MLB Discussions Not Progressing
It appears that Peter Angelo$ is going to be kicking and screaming like a spoiled child when baseball tells him that the Expos belong in Washington. Rather than taking this with dignity and working cooperatively with baseball to secure a deal to offset perceived loss of [...]

NEW EXPOS INFORMATION

D.C. Offers Waterfront Baseball Stadium – The Post
Sources Say Owners Will Support Moving Expos to Washington
Lots of details on the preferred ballpark site, which turns out to be in SE. I guess that would put it near the Navy Yard Metro (see graphic). M Street is already undergoing redevelopment, but the last time I drove [...]

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