During the always interesting podcast The full goals of friends Benoît Rioux and Sylvain Rondeau, the guest was the most interesting and relevant Alex Agostino, scout within the organization of the Philadelphia Phillies.
During the interview of about an hour (of pure happiness), several topics were discussed, ranging from the genesis of the career of the former member of the organization of the Montreal Expos to the situation of baseball. Quebecers in general as well as the end of the season for the Phillies.
One of the subjects that particularly drew attention was the one related to the return of the Expos. For Agostino, one of the most influential Quebecers in baseball, there is no doubt: the Expos will return to Montreal one day! It only remains to know when, that is the question.
A matter of timing
Honestly, Alex Agostino was eloquent in his words. He was inspiring, even. It was a delight to hear him speak with emotion, with passion, about a club whose logo he has metaphorically tattooed on his heart. This son of an Italian immigrant is a man of value and this is reflected in his voice. How many times he talked about his family with Ben and Sylvain and how much he missed them.
To return more specifically to the Expos situation, the words of the fifty-something were original and refreshing. On a more personal level, he wants an MLB club to return to his hometown to work there before retiring or as a simple supporter. Working for the Montreal organization has been a great source of pride for him and he considers that we should not be afraid to think big in order to welcome Our loves once again.
I read between the lines that he sees it as a social project, in a way. The Quebec metropolis can build a new ball park and have your big league team without having to neglect other public services, such as roads or hospitals.
Personally, I really liked his allusion to the Montreal Symphony Orchestra and the late Montreal Impact. Although he does not really attend these events, he does not want to see them go and considers that they make the city of 100 spiers shine.
Whoever during the interview was live from Maine to attend Cape Cod Baseball League matches is aware that the Tampa and Oakland files must be settled and amicably reminds us that the Rays stadium, to have been there already, is probably worse than the Montreal Olympic Stadium, like what! Granted, things can take time. However, he also recalls that Washington waited a very long time before welcoming his club again in 2005.
For him, Montreal is a major baseball city, just like Kansas City, Pittsburgh or Cleveland is. The guest of The Goals Filled tells us that, of the many people he meets in the bosom of baseball, no one is negative about the return of the Expos and, according to his expertise, there is room for 32 teams in the league. Manfred circuit.
Trust the group in place
Alex Agostino has faith in the consortium led by the Bronfman family, who have always been closely or remotely attached to the Expos, and that it would be a great legacy for the noble members of the latter to bring back the club they founded. , once. In an ideal world, he sees the Expos full time in Montreal and sees less well the idea of shared custody in the medium and long term with Tampa Bay. Maybe that’s why he mentioned that MLB has room for 32 teams?
In short, we can only wish for Agostino and Quebec baseball fans the imminent return of the Expos. The Blue Jays are fun, but driving 6 hours to watch a game is not done every week!
