Ken Hill (P - Expos) took the MVP after two dominating performances in games 2 and 6, allowing just 2 runs in 16 and 1/3 innings. This likely butterflies away their move to DC and gets Labatt Park built ITTL.Man, that's great for the Expos! Who was the Series MVP, btw?
Also, thanks for having the Oilers beat the Cowboys
IRL the 1994 Yankees probably beat the Expos in a World Series if there was no strike, but you gave the Expos Palmeiro on top of what they had so I could see an Expos in 6 victory like you wrote. Curious what Pedro Martinez’s stats were in this shortened 100 game 1994 season. I think it would play out a little differently, the games would be a little higher scoring and the Yankees would touch up Ken Hill a little bit, but would not be able to figure out the young fireballer in Pedro1994 WORLD SERIES
MONTREAL EXPOS VS NEW YORK YANKEES
Broadcasters: ABC
The 1994 season had been one up-and-down ride for Major League Baseball. Many pundits thought that the strike would ruin the image of America's pastime. But those allegations were false. After exciting LCS's on both sides of the league, the Montréal Expos and the New York Yankees showed that baseball was back and better than ever. The Expos were ready to baseball's new monarch, while the Yankees were wanting to add another commissioners trophy to their case.
The series had started at Olympic Stadium. This was the third straight year a Canadian team was in the World Series. Game one was a thriller, with the Expos capturing the win 5-4 in the 13th with a Rafael Palmeiro walk off double. Game 2 pitted the Yankees Bob Ojeda against Montreal's Ken Hill in a classic pitching duel, with Ojeda having a no-no going on until the 6th inning, while Hill only got three hits off of him. In the end, the game ended with a 1-0 10 inning victory for the Yankees, with the Yanks having the momentum with the series shifting to the Bronx and Yankee Stadium.
Game 3 was a blow-out for the Yankees, becoming a 8-1 victory and a 2-1 series lead. The next night, the Expos had evened up the series at 2 with a 3-2 victory. Game 5 was a great game for Les Expos, with Larry Walker hitting for the cycle en route to an 9-6 win for the 'Spos
This World Series would end in Montreal. It was a cloudy, miserable day in Montreal, but a game had to be played. Ken Hill showed off his magic, pitching 7 complete innings and allowing 4 hits and 1 ER's. In the end, the Expos took their first championship home, winning the game 5-1.
" The 1-2 to Boggs. Swung on and miss and the Expos have won the World Series!"
- Al Michaels calling the final out for ABC
What else happened in the sports world in 1994?
- Masters Tournament - American Larry Mize wins the Masters 3 strokes ahead of Spaniard Jose Maria Olazabal.
- Horse Racing - Tabasco Cat becomes the first horse since Affirmed in 1978 to win the Triple Crown.
- NHL Stanley Cup Finals: The Calgary Flames defeat the New York Rangers 4-2 to win the Stanley Cup.
- NBA Finals: The Phoenix Suns defeat the Atlanta Hawks 4-1 to win the NBA Finals
- Super Bowl XXVIII: The Houston Oilers defeat the Dallas Cowboys 28-23
- NASCAR: Dale Earnhardt wins his 7th Winston Cup championship.
The San Francisco Giants almost moved to Tampa IRL so Tampa has to be in the equation for the A’s. They look like they’re going to have their fourth home city after Philly, KC and soon to be outbound from OaklandOakland might lose their A's!Baseball's Oakland Athletics, once a proud franchise, are now at a crossroads. Following the passing of owner Walter Haas, combined with the San Francisco Giants building a new stadium in nearby San Jose, the A's are in trouble. "We are trying to handle this situation as carefully as possible, we will consider all options put forward by potential owners." said MLB commissioner George W. Bush. Bush also announced the team will be on sale during the offseason.
Two potential owners have come forward. One is Orca Bay Sports and Entertainment, owner of the Vancouver Canucks of the NHL and a Vancouver expansion franchise in the NBA, who are looking to bring the majors to British Columbia. BC Place is currently home to the CFL's BC Lions while the PCL Vancouver Canadians play at the smaller Nat Bailey Stadium. They face a competing bid from Bay Area real estate developers Steve Schott and Ken Hofmann, who are looking to keep the team in Northern California.
Only time will tell which new owner will grab the A's and find them a new home
- The Oakland Tribune
November 15, 1994
Pedro wasn't bad at all in his two starts, but the Expo bullpen was shaky in those games (1 and 5). Ken Hill I guess was just one of those unlikely post-season heroes you find each October. Plus, I think the young Martinez would have been a little nervous during his starts.IRL the 1994 Yankees probably beat the Expos in a World Series if there was no strike, but you gave the Expos Palmeiro on top of what they had so I could see an Expos in 6 victory like you wrote. Curious what Pedro Martinez’s stats were in this shortened 100 game 1994 season. I think it would play out a little differently, the games would be a little higher scoring and the Yankees would touch up Ken Hill a little bit, but would not be able to figure out the young fireballer in Pedro
Tampa is defiantly in the running, but I don't wanna miss out on those Devil Rays logos and Unis (yes, I actully liked those old unis from 1998-2007 when they were the Devil Rays instead of the Rays). Considering that the A's (or Athletics) is a historic name, I doubt they would change it. Same with Phoenix, canadite for sure, but liked the D-Backs purple era.The San Francisco Giants almost moved to Tampa IRL so Tampa has to be in the equation for the A’s. They look like they’re going to have their fourth home city after Philly, KC and soon to be outbound from Oakland
Sound reasoning there, WB18. I wonder what moves the Yankees and Braves are going to make ITTL because an upstart team in the Expos beat both of them out. Both teams were big spenders in the 90s and certainly would try to improve themselves. The Braves got Maddux in 1993 and now have been beaten out by the Phillies and the Expos in their own division, and the Yankees know that time is running out for Donnie Baseball and are desperate to get him a ring before his back completely gives out. Plus you have improving Mariners and Indians teams, and a possible outside run from the Red Sox. Can’t wait to see what TTL’s 1995 baseball season brings!Pedro wasn't bad at all in his two starts, but the Expo bullpen was shaky in those games (1 and 5). Ken Hill I guess was just one of those unlikely post-season heroes you find each October. Plus, I think the young Martinez would have been a little nervous during his starts.
Tampa is defiantly in the running, but I don't wanna miss out on those Devil Rays logos and Unis (yes, I actully liked those old unis from 1998-2007 when they were the Devil Rays instead of the Rays). Considering that the A's (or Athletics) is a historic name, I doubt they would change it. Same with Phoenix, canadite for sure, but liked the D-Backs purple era.
Baltimore got Maddux? They're competitive with the Yankees at this time with Maddux, Mussina, Cal Ripken and Brady Anderson but I can see Maddux forcing another trade because he wants to pitch in the National League (no DH) and he's pitching at Camden Yards where his ERA will go up. That's probably one of the worst places for Mad Dog to go with his Cy Young aspirations. Unless Maddux just grins and bears it in Baltimore, I could see a 1995 Yankees championship if they call Jeter up in mid-season to take over at shortstop. And once the Evil Empire gets their first, they are just going to rip off several more as they do ITTL at the end of the 90s. The Braves are apparently crazy because they just picked up Maddux in 1993 to add to a pennant-winning team and are seemingly giving up...1994-95 MLB OFFSEASON NEWS
- The biggest news came on November 29, when the MLB announced that Orca Bay Sports and Entertainment had purchased the Oakland Athletics with the intention of moving the team to Vancouver, British Columbia beginning with the 1996 MLB season. The decision was not received well in Oakland, as some local businessman had a solid offer to keep the team there. The city threated to sue, but the lawsuit was dropped shortly after it reached the MLB and Commissioner Bush. The new Vancouver A's will play at BC Place, which has had a few exhibition series played there.
- Early Bids for the 1998 MLB expansion: Tampa Bay, Calgary, Norfolk, Phoenix, Nashville, Orlando, Indianapolis, Washington, Buffalo, Oklahoma City, Charlotte, Sacramento, Louisville, Las Vegas and Ottawa.
- Dennis Eckersley signs a two-year contract with the Seattle Mariners.
- Michael Jordan is traded to the Colorado Rockies.
- Orel Hershiser signs a three-year contract with the Milwaukee Brewers.
- Greg Maddux is traded from the Atlanta Braves to the Baltimore Orioles.
- Larry Walker signs a six-year deal with the Milwaukee Brewers.
- Reggie Sanders signs a two-year deal with the Philadelphia Phillies.
The trade was questionable, but Mad Dog just may have to bear it and possibly demand another trade. Hinting at a 95 Yankees title... maybe some bias here, but I don’t know. Atlanta, on the other hand, must be starting to realize they can’t compete with the Expos and Phillies in the NL East. The Expos could not keep everyone from ‘94, as they were struggling financially at the time, remember.Baltimore got Maddux? They're competitive with the Yankees at this time with Maddux, Mussina, Cal Ripken and Brady Anderson but I can see Maddux forcing another trade because he wants to pitch in the National League (no DH) and he's pitching at Camden Yards where his ERA will go up. That's probably one of the worst places for Mad Dog to go with his Cy Young aspirations. Unless Maddux just grins and bears it in Baltimore, I could see a 1995 Yankees championship if they call Jeter up in mid-season to take over at shortstop. And once the Evil Empire gets their first, they are just going to rip off several more as they do ITTL at the end of the 90s. The Braves are apparently crazy because they just picked up Maddux in 1993 to add to a pennant-winning team and are seemingly giving up...
Eckersley is aging but he gives a good young Seattle team a closer in that bullpen. Michael Jordan goes back to the NBA LOL. The Brewers got a lot stronger with Orel Hershiser and Larry Walker, but they're not starting from a very good position. Expos fans are going to hate that they couldn't re-sign Walker, who is a Canadian hero for sure after the Expos won the World Series...
What was the Hall of Fame class?1994-95 MLB OFFSEASON NEWS
- The biggest news came on November 29, when the MLB announced that Orca Bay Sports and Entertainment had purchased the Oakland Athletics with the intention of moving the team to Vancouver, British Columbia beginning with the 1996 MLB season. The decision was not received well in Oakland, as some local businessman had a solid offer to keep the team there. The city threated to sue, but the lawsuit was dropped shortly after it reached the MLB and Commissioner Bush. The new Vancouver A's will play at BC Place, which has had a few exhibition series played there.
- Early Bids for the 1998 MLB expansion: Tampa Bay, Calgary, Norfolk, Phoenix, Nashville, Orlando, Indianapolis, Washington, Buffalo, Oklahoma City, Charlotte, Sacramento, Louisville, Las Vegas and Ottawa.
- Dennis Eckersley signs a two-year contract with the Seattle Mariners.
- Michael Jordan is traded to the Colorado Rockies.
- Orel Hershiser signs a three-year contract with the Milwaukee Brewers.
- Greg Maddux is traded from the Atlanta Braves to the Baltimore Orioles.
- Larry Walker signs a six-year deal with the Milwaukee Brewers.
- Reggie Sanders signs a two-year deal with the Philadelphia Phillies.
I still think the structural issues the Expos faced would either make them move anyway or turn into Marlins-esque bottom feeders (with Labatt being an empty boondoggle ie OTL Marlins Park). Even in OTL 1994, they were only 11th in attendance despite being good.Ken Hill (P - Expos) took the MVP after two dominating performances in games 2 and 6, allowing just 2 runs in 16 and 1/3 innings. This likely butterflies away their move to DC and gets Labatt Park built ITTL.
That could easily happen, but it could also not happen, the death of the Expos was preventable. That scumbag Jeff Loria essentilly killed them when he sold them in 2001 to the MLB, who in turn wanted to contract the team, and later relocate it. The Minnesota Twins were nearly moved or disbanded around this time too.I still think the structural issues the Expos faced would either make them move anyway or turn into Marlins-esque bottom feeders (with Labatt being an empty boondoggle ie OTL Marlins Park). Even in OTL 1994, they were only 11th in attendance despite being good.
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Anyway, on a less insane note, great job so far. We don't really have many (any?) good Baseball TL's here.
What about 2001? (Diamondbacks fan here) I was at game 7 of the 2001 World Series. It was amazing. But anyway, I’d say Cleveland could have beat the Yankees in 1999 had Boston hadn’t beat em the ALDS.I wonder how the Yankee dynasty IRL is dealt with. You have to change A LOT for that not to occur. Maybe they lose in 1996, but nobody is beating them from 1998 to 2000, they were that good. WB18 would have to create a super team to challenge the Yankees if he wants that part of the timeline to be significantly different...
Cleveland was completely short of pitching in 1999 and the Yankees have Clemens, Cone, Wells, etc. You would have to give them Randy Johnson for them to make it a fair fight. The Yankees in 1999 only lost 1 playoff game, the one in Boston where Pedro and the Red Sox routed them 11-1. Otherwise they just embarrassed everyone that year. Arizona pulled it off because they had Johnson and Schilling and they still needed lucky breaks in the bottom of the 9th in game 7 off Rivera. People don't understand how dominant that Yankee team was. They only lost one series in 5 years, a 3-2 division series to Cleveland, between 1996 and 2000. Like I said, I think they are beatable in 1996 but the Braves aren't the same force ITTL as they were IRL. Seeing how they develop, it would take another all time great team to take them on.What about 2001? (Diamondbacks fan here) I was at game 7 of the 2001 World Series. It was amazing. But anyway, I’d say Cleveland could have beat the Yankees in 1999 had Boston hadn’t beat em the ALDS.