Moises Alou, OF (1990, 1992-96)
The 1994 N.L. All-Star was one of the best Expos hitters in the mid-1990s. Playing under his manager father, Felipe, Moises was Montreal's offensive leader in the strike-shortened 1994 season. Like many other Expo players, Alou went on to post monster numbers with other clubs, and won a World Series ring with the Florida Marlins in 1997.

Gary Carter, C (1974-84, 1992)
With three N.L. Gold Gloves, seven All-Star game appearances and two All-Star MVP awards, catcher Gary Carter was the face of the Montreal Expos for more than a decade. "The Kid" was a fan favourite and sits second on the Expos' career list in games (1503), home runs (220) and walks (582). Carter's No. 8 is one of only four retired Expo jerseys.

Warren Cromartie, OF (1974, 1976-83)
Consistency was Cromartie's game for almost nine seasons in Montreal. The outfielder had four straight seasons with at least 170 hits (1977-80). He is one of only five Expos with over 1,000 career hits and games played.

Andre Dawson, OF (1976-86)
The 1977 N.L. Rookie of the Year was the first Expo with a potent power-speed combo. Dawson scooped six straight Gold Gloves from 1980-85. The Expos' career home run king (225) could also tear up the basepaths, sitting third on Montreal's career steals list with 253. "The Hawk" is also in the top three of most of the Expos' career offensive categories. He went on to win the 1987 N.L. MVP award as a Chicago Cub, just one year after leaving the Expos.

Andres Galarraga, 1B (1985-91)
"The Big Cat" patrolled first base at Olympic Stadium for over half a decade, winning back-to-back Gold Gloves in 1989-90. With Dawson's departure in 1987, Galarraga became Montreal's primary run producer, stringing together three straight seasons with 20+ home runs and 85+ RBI (1988-90). Like Dawson, Galarraga went on to post career years with other teams.

Ross Grimsley (1978-80)
The left-hander had a brief major league career, but remains on the Expos' record books as the only Montreal pitcher to win 20 games in a season. Grimsley was named to the 1978 N.L. All-Star team for his efforts.

Vladimir Guerrero, OF (1996-2003)
The Expos' last true superstar. The talented Guerrero is Montreal's all-time home run (234) and batting leader (.323) and he could have smashed his way to the top of other categories had he remained in La Belle Province. The skilled outfielder is the only Expo ever to club 40 homers (42 in 1999 and 44 in 2000) and 130 RBI (131 in 1999) in a season. Guerrero now bashes balls for the Anaheim Angels.

Rusty Staub, OF (1969-71, 1979)
"Le Grand Orange" was the most popular and talented Expo during the team's expansion years, socking 59 homers in Montreal's first two seasons. He is the Expos' career leader with a .402 on-base percentage. The New Orleans native was also adored off the field, becoming one of the few Expos ever to learn French. His number 10 jersey is one of three retired Expo numbers.

Charlie Lea (1980-84, 1987)
Lea was a solid starter on the strong Expos teams of the early 1980s. He collected 43 wins, 20 complete games and tossed 624 innings between 1982-84. His efforts earned him a trip to the 1984 All-Star game. He is one of only three Expo pitchers to throw a no-hitter (May 10, 1981).

Bill Lee (1979-82)
"The Spaceman" was a decent big league pitcher, winning 16 games as a starter in 1979. But Lee was an MVP when it came to chatting with baseballs and other wacky on-field antics. "The Spaceman" was also the king of dishing out juicy quotes to sports scribes. He brought character to a young up-and-coming team in the early 1980s.

Dennis Martinez (1986-93)
"El Presidente, El Perfecto." The July 28, 1991 call of the only perfect game in Montreal history remains one of the most famous in Expos' history. The Nicaraguan ace anchored the Expos staff in the late-1980s and early '90s, earning three All-Star appearances (1990-92). The right-hander won at least 10 games in each of his full seven seasons with the Expos, pitching more than 220 innings in six of those years. Along with his perfect game, Martinez managed an N.L.-best 2.39 ERA and nine complete games in 1991.

Pedro Martinez (1994-97)
In 1997, the Dominican fireballer became the only Montreal pitcher to win a Cy Young Award as the National League's top pitcher by posting Expos' single-season bests of 305 strikeouts and a 1.90 ERA. After his remarkable 1997 campaign, Pedro was dealt to the Boston Red Sox when the eternally cash-strapped Expos realized there wasn't enough money to keep Martinez in Montreal. The ace right-hander continued his success in the American League, winning the 1999 and 2000 A.L. Cy Young awards with Boston.

Carl Morton (1969-72)
Carl Morton became the first Expo to win the N.L. Rookie of the Year award in 1970. The right-hander went 18-11 with a 3.60 ERA and 10 complete games. Unfortunately for Morton, he was never able to recapture the same success for the rest of his stint in Montreal. He lost 18 games the following season and eventually landed in Atlanta, where he strung together three straight 15+ win seasons for the Braves (1973-75).

Al Oliver, 1B (1982-83)
Oliver was the first Expo to win a batting title, hitting .331 in 1982. The first baseman still holds the Expos' single-season hits record of 204 (1982). Oliver had two solid years of production with Montreal, stroking 81 doubles and 193 RBI.

Larry Parrish, 3B (1974-81)
The Expos' starting third baseman during most of the 1970s. Parrish had a career year in 1979 (.307 BA, 30 HR, 82 RBI), finishing near the top of the N.L. MVP voting. He is top-eight in several of the Expos' career offensive categories, including at-bats, runs, hits, total bases, doubles, triples, home runs and RBI.

Tony Perez, 1B (1977-79)
The first Montreal Expos player to be elected to the Hall of Fame. Perez, best remembered as a member of Cincinnati's Big Red Machine in the 1970s, had three productive seasons as an Expo.

Tim Raines, OF (1979-90, 2001)
One of the most prolific Expos of the 1980s. Raines burst into the big time by stealing 71 bases in just 88 games in 1981. It would be the first of six straight seasons with 70 or more swipes (1981-86) for the Expos' career steals leader (635). "Rock" represented Montreal at seven straight All-Star games (1981-87) and was MVP of the 1987 mid-summer classic. Raines is also the Expos' leader in career walks (793), triples (82) and runs (947).

Jeff Reardon (1981-86)
Reardon is the Expos' all-time career saves leader with 152. The right-hander recorded more than 20 saves in each of his full five seasons with Montreal. His 2.84 ERA as an Expo is second only to Tim Burke's 2.61 on Montreal's career ERA list. Reardon's best year with the Expos came in 1985 when he won the N.L. Rolaids Relief Award with a league-leading 41 saves.

Steve Rogers (1973-85)
The Expos' ace for more than a decade. Rogers is Montreal's career leader in wins (158), innings pitched (2837 2/3), strikeouts (1621), complete games (129) and shutouts (37). Despite Rogers' accomplishments in Montreal, he is often remembered for serving up Rick Monday's game-winning home run in "Blue Monday," Game 5 of the 1981 N.L. Championship Series versus the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Pete Rose, 1B/OF (1984)
Baseball's all-time hits leader played just 95 games with Montreal in 1984, but is one of the most skilled players ever to wear an Expos uniform. The 43-year-old stroked his 4,000th career hit during his brief Montreal stint. In August 1984, Rose was dealt to the Cincinnati Reds, where he became a player-manager.

Bill Stoneman (1969-73)
Chalked up an unimpressive 47-64 record in his first four seasons with the expansion Expos, but became the only player in Montreal history to toss two no-hitters (April 17, 1969 and Oct. 2, 1972). Stoneman was the anchor of Montreal's staff in the early years, tossing over 1,085 innings in just five seasons. The right-hander also holds the team single-season record with 20 complete games in 1971.

Larry Walker, OF (1989-94)
The lone Canadian on the all-time Expo team. The Maple Ridge, B.C., native won Gold Gloves with Expos (1992-93) and was even more impressive at the plate. Walker was a powerful run producer with Montreal, but had his best years after leaving the Expos. Walker won the N.L. MVP award in 1997 and three N.L. batting crowns with the Colorado Rockies.

Tim Wallach, 3B (1980-92)
The third baseman appeared in more Expos games than anyone in history (1,694). Wallach was a mainstay at Montreal's hot corner in the 1980s, picking up three gold gloves and twice leading the N.L. in doubles. He is also Montreal's career leader in at-bats (6,529), RBI (905), doubles (360) and total bases (2,728).

John Wetteland (1992-94)
The Expos' elite stopper in the early 1990s. Wetteland was one of the most feared closers in baseball while in Montreal. He chalked up 105 saves and a 2.32 ERA over three seasons.


Manager: Felipe Alou (1992-2001)
The longest-serving bench boss in Expos' history. The 1994 N.L. Manager of the Year earned a reputation for getting the most from young players under tight budgetary limitations.



Honourable Mention: Randy Johnson (1988-89)
The Big Unit was a virtual unknown for his two seasons in Montreal, where his numbers hinted at mediocrity: In his last year with the Expos, he boasted an 0-4 record with a 6.68 ERA, and he walked as many batters (26) as he struck out. But Johnson went on to become one of the most dominant pitchers in baseball history: a nine-time All-Star, five-time Cy Young winner, currently third on the all-time strikeout list behind Nolan Ryan and Roger Clemens.

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