1981 Montreal Expos Team Profile: Season Insights and Key Players
The 1981 Montreal Expos Team Profile in the National League Green Book outlines the team's recent performance and roster changes. The Expos, having won 185 games over the past two seasons, narrowly missed a second-place finish in the Eastern Division to the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1980. The loss of centerfielder Ron LeFlore to the Chicago White Sox is highlighted, along with the need to replace Ellis Valentine. Willie Montanez, acquired in a trade, will serve as the regular first baseman and is expected to improve the offense. Other notable players include Gary Carter, who had significant contributions, and Steve Rogers, a standout pitcher. The article mentions the performance of Scott Sanderson and David Palmer in the pitching lineup. The bullpen is strengthened by veteran reliever Woody Fryman.