Montreal Spring Training Games

[Stangstag]

Just like the baseball team there.

 

Your extensive hate for Montreal and the Expos is comical. Lighten up

[Stangstag]

Are the games on tv?

 

Yes

 

Game 1 is 7:00pm tonight on SN360 (channel 53 / the score)

 

Game 2 is 1:00pm tomorrow on SN

[GeorgiaPeach]

Your extensive hate for Montreal and the Expos is comical. Lighten up

 

So I'm supposed to listen to Canadians suggest MLB locate teams into mediocre Canadian markets from current mediocre markets?

 

Now that's comical.

[Stangstag]

So I'm supposed to listen to Canadians suggest MLB locate teams into mediocre Canadian markets from current mediocre markets?

 

Now that's comical.

 

You really can't blame us for wanting another Canadian team in the MLB, seeing as there is only 1 right now. I don't really agree with Montreal as a location, but I think Vancouver could be good.

 

I just find it silly that you are generally a quiet poster, but that you surface just to take a jab at Montreal/Expos. You NEVER miss your chance to trash the city and its old team.

[o2cui2i]

I hope all the people going to see these games have a great time!! it would be amazing if Montreal could get a team again!

[Stangstag]

I hope all the people going to see these games have a great time!! it would be amazing if Montreal could get a team again!

 

Prepare to be insulted by Gibbers

[eastcoastjaysfan]

Montreal doesn't deserve a team. I'd say Portland could probably support a team if Tampa moves (Portland Timbers games are insanely popular... and that's only MLS). Maybe San Antonio? Indianpolis?

[GeorgiaPeach]

You really can't blame us for wanting another Canadian team in the MLB, seeing as there is only 1 right now. I don't really agree with Montreal as a location, but I think Vancouver could be good.

 

It's not really blaming. I don't think the interest in either Vancouver or Montreal is sustainable for a MLB team.

 

I just find it silly that you are generally a quiet poster, but that you surface just to take a jab at Montreal/Expos. You NEVER miss your chance to trash the city and its old team.

 

The only thing I've ever trashed Montreal about as a city, is the stadium and its location. Everything else I did while there, hotel, restaurants & casino we're all great, so I'd be foolish to comment on something negatively that I didn't have a negative experience with.

[GeorgiaPeach]

Montreal doesn't deserve a team. I'd say Portland could probably support a team if Tampa moves (Portland Timbers games are insanely popular... and that's only MLS). Maybe San Antonio? Indianpolis?

 

Agreed.

[GeorgiaPeach]

Prepare to be insulted by Gibbers

 

No need to insult.

 

The forum is moderated well, aside from the few morons who made their way over from the old forum early on.

[NorthOf49]

Montreal doesn't deserve a team. I'd say Portland could probably support a team if Tampa moves (Portland Timbers games are insanely popular... and that's only MLS). Maybe San Antonio? Indianpolis?

Austin could support a team. Lots of people (11th most in US, metro of 1.8M), no other major teams to compete with, Texans love baseball, and I believe they have a decent corporate base.

[Stangstag]

It's not really blaming. I don't think the interest in either Vancouver or Montreal is sustainable for a MLB team.

 

The only thing I've ever trashed Montreal about as a city, is the stadium and its location. Everything else I did while there, hotel, restaurants & casino we're all great, so I'd be foolish to comment on something negatively that I didn't have a negative experience with.

 

Alright, understood. My apologies for the hostility.

[L54]

Why not Vancouver? From my playing experiences, BC is one of Canada's premier baseball hubs.

[GeorgiaPeach]

Why not Vancouver? From my playing experiences, BC is one of Canada's premier baseball hubs.

 

Isn't Florida one of America's hotbed for baseball players?

 

Isn't Quebec a hotbed for the NHL and hockey players?

[jaysblue]

Me and Spanky have touch downed in Montreal and are off to Dieu du Ciel. They have great craft beer there!

[GeorgiaPeach]

Me and Spanky have touch downed in Montreal and are off to Dieu du Ciel. They have great craft beer there!

 

Sil, any interest in taking over a team that was just given up in another 30 team league?

[jaysblue]

Sil, any interest in taking over a team that was just given up in another 30 team league?

 

I'm already in too many fantasy leagues this season Chris. Thanks though.

[vdartanian]

Me and Spanky have touch downed in Montreal and are off to Dieu du Ciel. They have great craft beer there!

 

Club Super Sexe or GTFO

[Abomination]

Me and Spanky have touch downed in Montreal and are off to Dieu du Ciel. They have great craft beer there!

 

Sounds like you may have enjoyed something on the plane too!

 

Seriously though, hope you guys have a great time! Should be a ton of fun!

[G-Snarls]

Montreal doesn't deserve a team. I'd say Portland could probably support a team if Tampa moves (Portland Timbers games are insanely popular... and that's only MLS). Maybe San Antonio? Indianpolis?

 

And San Jose (A's relocation)

[G-Snarls]

Lol wtf

 

Serious! The whole thing was a disaster.

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olympic_Stadium_(Montreal)

 

Construction

 

The stadium was originally slated to be finished in 1972, but the grand opening was cancelled due to a construction workers strike. Further delays ensued due to the stadium's unusual design. As a result, the stadium and tower remained unfinished at the opening of the 1976 Olympic Games.[7]

The roof languished in a warehouse in France until 1982. It was not until 1987, 11 years later, that both the tower and roof were completed.[8] It would be another year before the 66 tonnes, 5,500 m2 (59,000 sq ft) Kevlar roof could retract. Even then, it could not be used in winds above 40 km/h (25 mph). As it was prone to tearing during high winds, the roof was kept closed starting in 1992.

[G-Snarls]

Me and Spanky have touch downed in Montreal and are off to Dieu du Ciel. They have great craft beer there!

 

Still there?

 

PM sent

[G-Snarls]

I wouldn't be playing Reyes at the 6 spot in that cold, he should certainly DH.

 

Hwy where you guys at? Got a few mins to kill before I get picked up and I think I'm in the neighbourhood.

[G-Snarls]

I wouldn't be playing Reyes at the 6 spot in that cold, he should certainly DH.

 

Yeah no idea what that turf is gonna be like. Would rather Goins and Izturis take the punishment. LOL

[Chappy]

He's BS'ing mate! lol

 

Sounds like you need to teach him a lesson next Saturday, lol.

[xposbrad]

46k fans there tonight

[jaysfan2014]

For an entire 3-4 game set at best. When is Bud Selig going to wake up?

[Chappy]

For an entire 3-4 game set at best. When is Bud Selig going to wake up?

 

When are you?

[Chappy]

That's like the Ray's weekly attendance for the regular season.

 

Except that they run a tight budget and have a great business model. Let's forget about everything relevant and consider everything that isn't.

[jaysfan2014]

A business model that is only sustained by revenue sharing. Recalling the 2008 Deadspin article about the Rays finances:

http://deadspin.com/5619203/tampa-bay-rays-financial-documents//all

 

Look closely how much they made on revenue sharing.. sooner or later, many of the owners are going to pull the plug on the Rays if they don't see attendance rise, a new stadium, etc. Basically, it's a money pit.