The History of the Montreal Expos (1969-2004) Redo

Kafkaesque85 · 05-21-2022, 05:17 PM

Major League Baseball has decided to award Montreal, Quebec, Canada, a baseball team named the Expos. This will be a historical simulation of the Expos history from their expansion year to their last season in 2004 when they moved to Washington to become the Nationals.

In real life, the team had one division title, and that was from the strike-shortened split season format leading to the first Division Series in MLB Playoffs. They also missed the playoffs after dominating the league in 1994 before the strike called off the whole season. Hopefully, with me as their General Manager I can do much better.

I started in the 1968 season and simulated through that so I can do the expansion draft. I changed certain settings to be more to my personal liking.

The version is OOTP 23.

Complete Scouting System with Normal accuracy

the ratings are 20-80, no cut off.

Owner Goals are off, and the coaching system is on. Storylines are on.

Normal suspensions

Batter and Pitcher aging speed is .900

TCR is 125

Trading Difficulty two clicks below hard
Trading Preference, one click below favor prospects

Draft pick trading is allowed, waiver trading is allowed

Amateur Draft is in December and the order is announced on draft day.

There is currently, as of 1968, 20 lottery choices and 20 lottery teams in the amateur draft,

Media contracts are based on team market size. The entire revenue is available. No luxury tax, no revenue sharing, visiting team receives 40% of gate.

Maximum Contract length is 5 years, extensions allowed.

No arbitration.

Minimum service is 6 years.

All teams are represented at All Star Game, there is an All Star Futures Game.

The League updates automatically, and there is the full default feeder league enabled.

Kafkaesque85 · 05-21-2022, 05:25 PM

Minnesota just ran away with the pennant.

Kafkaesque85 · 05-21-2022, 05:50 PM

Bob Gibson sets Cardinals record for 13 strikeouts.

fredbeene · 05-21-2022, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kafkaesque85

Major League Baseball has decided to award Montreal, Quebec, Canada, a baseball team named the Expos. This will be a historical simulation of the Expos history from their expansion year to their last season in 2004 when they moved to Washington to become the Nationals.

In real life, the team had one division title, and that was from the strike-shortened split season format leading to the first Division Series in MLB Playoffs. They also missed the playoffs after dominating the league in 1994 before the strike called off the whole season. Hopefully, with me as their General Manager I can do much better.

I started in the 1968 season and simulated through that so I can do the expansion draft. I changed certain settings to be more to my personal liking.

The version is OOTP 23.

Complete Scouting System with Normal accuracy

the ratings are 20-80, no cut off.

Owner Goals are off, and the coaching system is on. Storylines are on.

Normal suspensions

Batter and Pitcher aging speed is .900

TCR is 125

Trading Difficulty two clicks below hard
Trading Preference, one click below favor prospects

Draft pick trading is allowed, waiver trading is allowed

Amateur Draft is in December and the order is announced on draft day.

There is currently, as of 1968, 20 lottery choices and 20 lottery teams in the amateur draft,

Media contracts are based on team market size. The entire revenue is available. No luxury tax, no revenue sharing, visiting team receives 40% of gate.

Maximum Contract length is 5 years, extensions allowed.

No arbitration.

Minimum service is 6 years.

All teams are represented at All Star Game, there is an All Star Futures Game.

The League updates automatically, and there is the full default feeder league enabled.

I started in the 1968 season and simulated through that so I can do the expansion draft. I changed certain settings to be more to my personal liking.

I HATE HATE HATE that you have to simulate the season before in order to do an historical expansion draft!!!!!!

Kafkaesque85 · 05-21-2022, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fredbeene

I started in the 1968 season and simulated through that so I can do the expansion draft. I changed certain settings to be more to my personal liking.

I HATE HATE HATE that you have to simulate the season before in order to do an historical expansion draft!!!!!!

I hate that, too. And I actually thought there was a feature or setting where you could choose to play before or after the expansion draft. I was having problems getting a "realistic" draft after starting my game but after fooling with settings I was able to get an expansion draft.

Kafkaesque85 · 05-22-2022, 08:47 AM

On the eve of spring training, my coaching staff is set. I was able to poach some talent from other major league rosters in the expansion draft. That was an ordeal that I should have planned better before starting this thread. I had trouble getting enough players in the expansion draft for 4 new teams in 1969. Then I was also having trouble changing the amateur draft from December to another date without the year changing to 2022 or 2023. Next time I attempt this, I think I will simulate 10 seasons before taking over an expansion team in their first year. Maybe that might help the draft pool.

In the expansion draft, I was able to draft Boog Powell from the Orioles. I don't think the Orioles would have given him up since he wins the AL MVP in 1970, I think? So, he's definitely the star of the team. I also drafted 46 year old reliever Hall of Famer Hoyt Wilhelm.

I did my first amateur draft and was awarded the 21st pick. My pick decided to go to college.

I am projected to win only 58 games in 1969. I have no top prospects as of right now.

I like my coaching staff, all under contract for 5 years. I don't know what I really expect out of them, but we'll see. From this point forward. I will keep better track of all interactions I make to improve (or decrease) the performance of my team.

Kafkaesque85 · 05-23-2022, 02:50 PM

The Expos opened their inaugural season at Shea Stadium against the New York Mets. 28,551 fans showed up for this 2:05 game on a 51 degree cloudy day.

My opening day lineup:

LF Manny Mota
3B Tommie Reynolds
RF Ron Fairly
1B Boog Powell
C Hawk Taylor
CF Tommy McCraw
2B Jerry Adair
SS Steve Hertz
P Norm Angelini

Pitching for the Mets was Tom Seaver. He pitched all nine innings. In the first inning, the Expos had 4 hits and 4 runs. Taylor hit a 3-run homer. The first inning was really exciting to see, but alas, the Expos only were able to add 1 more run in the 3rd on 2 more hits off Seaver.

The Mets were able to have a 6-run 7th inning and knocked Angelini out of the game.

The Expos are currently 0-1 and now expected only to win 50 games this season. But, they do have a top 100 prospect at #100. I signed him as a minor league free agent after a Royals affiliate released him. My minor league is currently dead last.

Scottiedog43 · 05-23-2022, 05:53 PM

Frank Ortenzio actually had a pretty solid MiLB career

Kafkaesque85 · 05-23-2022, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scottiedog43

Frank Ortenzio actually had a pretty solid MiLB career

I just looked up his stats. You're right.

Kafkaesque85 · 05-27-2022, 01:22 PM

After a month of play, the Expos are 6-16, and surprisingly, not the worst team in baseball.

NL East Standings
Pittsburgh Pirates 14-9
St. Louis Cardinals 13-10
Philadelphia Phillies 13-10
Chicago Cubs 13-11
New York Mets 10-13
Montreal Expos 6-16

League Leaders

Home Runs
Bobby Bonds, SF, 7
Rico Carty, SF, 7
Billy Williams, CHC, 7
Jim Hickman, CHC, 6
Bobby Murcer, HOU, 6

Batting Average
Bob Watson, HOU, .406
Billy Williams, CHC, .374
Pete Rose, CIN, .363
Tony Taylor, PHI, .356
Bobby Bonds, SF, .355

Runs Batted In
Billy Williams, CHC, 23
Bobby Bonds, SF, 19
Rico Carty, SF, 19
Lee May, CIN, 18
Jim Ray Hart, SF, 17
Bob Watson, HOU, 17

ERA
Luke Walker, PIT, 0.65
Denny Lemaster, HOU, 1.09
Camilo Pascual, SF, 1.33
Mike McCormick, SF, 1.59
Claude Osteen, LAD, 1.82

WINS
Jim Bunning, PIT, 4
Bob Gibson, STL, 4
Denny Lemaster, HOU, 4
Phil Niekro, ATL, 4
Luke Walker, PIT, 4

K's
Don Sutton, LAD, 38
Bob Gibson, STL, 35
Ken Holtzman, CHC, 34
Tom Seaver, NYM, 33
Steve Blass, PIT, 32
Juan Marichal, SF, 32
Phil Niekro, ATL, 32
Bill Singer, LAD, 32

My Team Leaders

Manny Mota .333
Boog Powell 3 HR
Boog Powell 13 RBI

Larry Gonsalves 3.70 ERA
Larry Gonsalves 2 wins
Hoyt Wilhelm 17 K's

Jarry Park is so small.

05-21-2022, 05:25 PM	#2
Kafkaesque85 Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Lakewood, OH Posts: 34	The 1968 MLB Season Minnesota just ran away with the pennant. Attached Images Last edited by Kafkaesque85; 05-21-2022 at 07:35 PM.

05-21-2022, 05:50 PM	#3
Kafkaesque85 Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Lakewood, OH Posts: 34	1968 World Series Bob Gibson sets Cardinals record for 13 strikeouts. Attached Images Last edited by Kafkaesque85; 05-21-2022 at 07:41 PM.

05-22-2022, 08:47 AM	#6
Kafkaesque85 Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Lakewood, OH Posts: 34	March 3, 1969 On the eve of spring training, my coaching staff is set. I was able to poach some talent from other major league rosters in the expansion draft. That was an ordeal that I should have planned better before starting this thread. I had trouble getting enough players in the expansion draft for 4 new teams in 1969. Then I was also having trouble changing the amateur draft from December to another date without the year changing to 2022 or 2023. Next time I attempt this, I think I will simulate 10 seasons before taking over an expansion team in their first year. Maybe that might help the draft pool. In the expansion draft, I was able to draft Boog Powell from the Orioles. I don't think the Orioles would have given him up since he wins the AL MVP in 1970, I think? So, he's definitely the star of the team. I also drafted 46 year old reliever Hall of Famer Hoyt Wilhelm. I did my first amateur draft and was awarded the 21st pick. My pick decided to go to college. I am projected to win only 58 games in 1969. I have no top prospects as of right now. I like my coaching staff, all under contract for 5 years. I don't know what I really expect out of them, but we'll see. From this point forward. I will keep better track of all interactions I make to improve (or decrease) the performance of my team. Attached Images

05-23-2022, 02:50 PM	#7
Kafkaesque85 Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Lakewood, OH Posts: 34	Opening Day April 8, 1969 The Expos opened their inaugural season at Shea Stadium against the New York Mets. 28,551 fans showed up for this 2:05 game on a 51 degree cloudy day. My opening day lineup: LF Manny Mota 3B Tommie Reynolds RF Ron Fairly 1B Boog Powell C Hawk Taylor CF Tommy McCraw 2B Jerry Adair SS Steve Hertz P Norm Angelini Pitching for the Mets was Tom Seaver. He pitched all nine innings. In the first inning, the Expos had 4 hits and 4 runs. Taylor hit a 3-run homer. The first inning was really exciting to see, but alas, the Expos only were able to add 1 more run in the 3rd on 2 more hits off Seaver. The Mets were able to have a 6-run 7th inning and knocked Angelini out of the game. The Expos are currently 0-1 and now expected only to win 50 games this season. But, they do have a top 100 prospect at #100. I signed him as a minor league free agent after a Royals affiliate released him. My minor league is currently dead last. Attached Images

05-23-2022, 05:53 PM	#8
Scottiedog43 Major Leagues Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Proud Texan Posts: 483	Frank Ortenzio actually had a pretty solid MiLB career __________________ “Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups.” George Carlin

05-21-2022, 05:17 PM	#1
Kafkaesque85 Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Lakewood, OH Posts: 34	The History of the Montreal Expos (1969-2004) Redo Major League Baseball has decided to award Montreal, Quebec, Canada, a baseball team named the Expos. This will be a historical simulation of the Expos history from their expansion year to their last season in 2004 when they moved to Washington to become the Nationals. In real life, the team had one division title, and that was from the strike-shortened split season format leading to the first Division Series in MLB Playoffs. They also missed the playoffs after dominating the league in 1994 before the strike called off the whole season. Hopefully, with me as their General Manager I can do much better. I started in the 1968 season and simulated through that so I can do the expansion draft. I changed certain settings to be more to my personal liking. The version is OOTP 23. Complete Scouting System with Normal accuracy the ratings are 20-80, no cut off. Owner Goals are off, and the coaching system is on. Storylines are on. Normal suspensions Batter and Pitcher aging speed is .900 TCR is 125 Trading Difficulty two clicks below hard Trading Preference, one click below favor prospects Draft pick trading is allowed, waiver trading is allowed Amateur Draft is in December and the order is announced on draft day. There is currently, as of 1968, 20 lottery choices and 20 lottery teams in the amateur draft, Media contracts are based on team market size. The entire revenue is available. No luxury tax, no revenue sharing, visiting team receives 40% of gate. Maximum Contract length is 5 years, extensions allowed. No arbitration. Minimum service is 6 years. All teams are represented at All Star Game, there is an All Star Futures Game. The League updates automatically, and there is the full default feeder league enabled. Attached Images Last edited by Kafkaesque85; 05-21-2022 at 07:11 PM. Reason: Added to league settings.

05-27-2022, 01:22 PM	#10
Kafkaesque85 Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Lakewood, OH Posts: 34	May 1, 1969 After a month of play, the Expos are 6-16, and surprisingly, not the worst team in baseball. NL East Standings Pittsburgh Pirates 14-9 St. Louis Cardinals 13-10 Philadelphia Phillies 13-10 Chicago Cubs 13-11 New York Mets 10-13 Montreal Expos 6-16 League Leaders Home Runs Bobby Bonds, SF, 7 Rico Carty, SF, 7 Billy Williams, CHC, 7 Jim Hickman, CHC, 6 Bobby Murcer, HOU, 6 Batting Average Bob Watson, HOU, .406 Billy Williams, CHC, .374 Pete Rose, CIN, .363 Tony Taylor, PHI, .356 Bobby Bonds, SF, .355 Runs Batted In Billy Williams, CHC, 23 Bobby Bonds, SF, 19 Rico Carty, SF, 19 Lee May, CIN, 18 Jim Ray Hart, SF, 17 Bob Watson, HOU, 17 ERA Luke Walker, PIT, 0.65 Denny Lemaster, HOU, 1.09 Camilo Pascual, SF, 1.33 Mike McCormick, SF, 1.59 Claude Osteen, LAD, 1.82 WINS Jim Bunning, PIT, 4 Bob Gibson, STL, 4 Denny Lemaster, HOU, 4 Phil Niekro, ATL, 4 Luke Walker, PIT, 4 K's Don Sutton, LAD, 38 Bob Gibson, STL, 35 Ken Holtzman, CHC, 34 Tom Seaver, NYM, 33 Steve Blass, PIT, 32 Juan Marichal, SF, 32 Phil Niekro, ATL, 32 Bill Singer, LAD, 32 My Team Leaders Manny Mota .333 Boog Powell 3 HR Boog Powell 13 RBI Larry Gonsalves 3.70 ERA Larry Gonsalves 2 wins Hoyt Wilhelm 17 K's Jarry Park is so small.