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Griever20 · 07-08-2025, 12:15 PM

Week 19: 3@ Pittsburgh Kings(52-53), 3vs Toronto Blue Jays(45-61)

July 31st

Talbert Helps Montreal Cruise to 12-3 Win

The 12-3 Montreal win over Pittsburgh was due in large part to Matt Talbert. The Expos designated hitter was 4-5 with a triple, a double, and 2 singles. He scored 3 runs and drove in 3. Joe Herzer was credited with the save. He has now successfully converted 1 of 1 save opportunities. Montreal goes to 68-38, Pittsburgh to 52-54.

Early in the game, Talbert had a 2-run double for Montreal. It was his 13th double of the season and put the Expos on top, 2-0. He is batting .274-16-52 .808OPS 1.0WAR for the season.

"I like our moxie," said Expos manager Aaron McCreery.

Brett Asselin(L, 12-4 4.03) - Jon Russo(R, 7-6 5.08) tomorrow. Former 2018 All-Star in trouble.

SP Juan Miranda 5.1IP 4H 2R 2ER 2BB 4K W
LF Ignacio Benavides 1-6 R
RF Ian Messer 1-6 R RBI
1B Dave Grochowski 3-3 3R 2RBI BB
2B Fernando Perez 2-4 2R RBI DB HBP
DH Matt Talbert 4-5 3R 3RBI DB TP PotG
3B Julian Hernandez 2-4 4RBI
C Gabriel Cervantes 2-5
SS Rich Meilleur 1-5 R
CF Vicente Rodriguez 1-4 R BB
HR MON: none
HR PIT: Mora(21)
W: Juan Miranda(7-6 4.44) L: Jonathan Holder(5-8 4.46) SV: Joe Herzer(1 2.34)
Talbert bounced back from a 5K game to missing the cycle via the home run.

END OF JULY

Trade Deadline Ends with Three Minor Deals in Montreal
stadiumreport.bbn

July 31st, 2023

While they were pretty much set to stand pat, K.C. Martin and the Montreal Expos front office never shy away from a good trade and pulled the trigger on three transactions that could make them better in the long run.

Being blocked in the majors by a glut of infielders, AAA 2B Kyle Oldham(24, 2.5*, .285-3-31 .734OPS 1.9WAR AAA) was traded in a three team deal that will see LHRP Juan Ospina(27, 3.5*, 7-3 1SV 2.33 56K 1.7WAR) move from Pittsburgh to Chicago with Montreal eating the rest of the salary.

Also going through the door was AAA RHSP John Martinez(25, 2.5*, 3-6 4.39 69K 1.0WAR AAA) who had a brief stint with the Major League team in 2021 with a 7.18ERA but never break through again. He will be going to the Philadelphia Grizzlies.

The return on those two deals? Chicago gave up young R LF Jose Rivera(19, 1/3* HS, 1/4* OSA, .373-10-32 1.140OPS 0.7WAR R) and Grizzlies R 1B Jose Velasquez(18, 3.5* HS, 2.5* OSA, .354-2-13 0.1WAR R). Both are unranked prospects.

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There was not much of a seller’s market this year and so we only did some minor deals. We last minute tried to find a taker for Santiago Rodriguez but there was nothing that really came together. Offers were a bunch of first baseman/DH or bad catchers. Oh and for Ospina, we had no use for ANOTHER strong lefty.

Around the league, there have been a lot of AAAA players changing hands, and some strugging 3* guys, but there was no big blockbuster.

07-08-2025, 12:15 PM	#190
Griever20 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Dortmund, Germany Posts: 3,727	2023 Week 19 Part 1 Week 19: 3@ Pittsburgh Kings(52-53), 3vs Toronto Blue Jays(45-61) July 31st Talbert Helps Montreal Cruise to 12-3 Win The 12-3 Montreal win over Pittsburgh was due in large part to Matt Talbert. The Expos designated hitter was 4-5 with a triple, a double, and 2 singles. He scored 3 runs and drove in 3. Joe Herzer was credited with the save. He has now successfully converted 1 of 1 save opportunities. Montreal goes to 68-38, Pittsburgh to 52-54. Early in the game, Talbert had a 2-run double for Montreal. It was his 13th double of the season and put the Expos on top, 2-0. He is batting .274-16-52 .808OPS 1.0WAR for the season. "I like our moxie," said Expos manager Aaron McCreery. Brett Asselin(L, 12-4 4.03) - Jon Russo(R, 7-6 5.08) tomorrow. Former 2018 All-Star in trouble. SP Juan Miranda 5.1IP 4H 2R 2ER 2BB 4K W LF Ignacio Benavides 1-6 R RF Ian Messer 1-6 R RBI 1B Dave Grochowski 3-3 3R 2RBI BB 2B Fernando Perez 2-4 2R RBI DB HBP DH Matt Talbert 4-5 3R 3RBI DB TP PotG 3B Julian Hernandez 2-4 4RBI C Gabriel Cervantes 2-5 SS Rich Meilleur 1-5 R CF Vicente Rodriguez 1-4 R BB HR MON: none HR PIT: Mora(21) W: Juan Miranda(7-6 4.44) L: Jonathan Holder(5-8 4.46) SV: Joe Herzer(1 2.34) Talbert bounced back from a 5K game to missing the cycle via the home run. END OF JULY Trade Deadline Ends with Three Minor Deals in Montreal stadiumreport.bbn July 31st, 2023 While they were pretty much set to stand pat, K.C. Martin and the Montreal Expos front office never shy away from a good trade and pulled the trigger on three transactions that could make them better in the long run. Being blocked in the majors by a glut of infielders, AAA 2B Kyle Oldham(24, 2.5, .285-3-31 .734OPS 1.9WAR AAA) was traded in a three team deal that will see LHRP Juan Ospina(27, 3.5, 7-3 1SV 2.33 56K 1.7WAR) move from Pittsburgh to Chicago with Montreal eating the rest of the salary. Also going through the door was AAA RHSP John Martinez(25, 2.5, 3-6 4.39 69K 1.0WAR AAA) who had a brief stint with the Major League team in 2021 with a 7.18ERA but never break through again. He will be going to the Philadelphia Grizzlies. The return on those two deals? Chicago* gave up young R LF Jose Rivera(19, 1/3* HS, 1/4* OSA, .373-10-32 1.140OPS 0.7WAR R) and Grizzlies R 1B Jose Velasquez(18, 3.5* HS, 2.5* OSA, .354-2-13 0.1WAR R). Both are unranked prospects. There was not much of a seller’s market this year and so we only did some minor deals. We last minute tried to find a taker for Santiago Rodriguez but there was nothing that really came together. Offers were a bunch of first baseman/DH or bad catchers. Oh and for Ospina, we had no use for ANOTHER strong lefty. Around the league, there have been a lot of AAAA players changing hands, and some strugging 3* guys, but there was no big blockbuster. __________________ The Montreal Expos... Exposing the New MLB? MLB 2015 - Being the Brewmaster(ended) MLB 2013: The Blue Jays That Never Were(concluded)