He was afraid ticket sales and TV revenue for the Orioles would suffer with another team in such close proximity.
Jason Johnson , Baltimore Orioles Graeme Lloyd, Montreal Expos
1979 - Montreal Expos, #32 1980-1990 - Montreal Expos, #30 1991-1995 - Chicago White Sox, #30 1996-1998 - New York Yankees, #31 1999 - Oakland Athletics, #30 2001 - Montreal Expos, #30 2001 - Baltimore Orioles, #11 and #30 2002 - Florida Marlins, #32 and #30
Vladimir Guerrero has played for 4 professional baseball teams in the MLB. He made his debut with the Montreal Expos and has also played for the LA Angels, Texas Rangers and Baltimore Orioles.
Phil Nevin (Houston Astros)Paul Shuey (Cleveland Indians)B.J. Wallace (Montreal Expos)Jeffrey Hammonds (Baltimore Orioles)Chad Mottola (Cincinnati Reds)
John Stefero debuted on June 24, 1983, playing for the Baltimore Orioles at Memorial Stadium; he played his final game on May 24, 1987, playing for the Montreal Expos at Stade Olympique.
Joe Kerrigan debuted on July 9, 1976, playing for the Montreal Expos at Jarry Park; he played his final game on April 12, 1980, playing for the Baltimore Orioles at Memorial Stadium.
Wayne Krenchicki debuted on June 15, 1979, playing for the Baltimore Orioles at Memorial Stadium; he played his final game on September 22, 1986, playing for the Montreal Expos at Stade Olympique.
Randy Miller debuted on September 7, 1977, playing for the Baltimore Orioles at Memorial Stadium; he played his final game on September 16, 1978, playing for the Montreal Expos at Stade Olympique.
Bill Dillman debuted on April 14, 1967, playing for the Baltimore Orioles at Memorial Stadium; he played his final game on July 18, 1970, playing for the Montreal Expos at Jarry Park.
Terry Crowley debuted on September 4, 1969, playing for the Baltimore Orioles at Memorial Stadium; he played his final game on October 2, 1983, playing for the Montreal Expos at Stade Olympique.
Dave McNally debuted on September 26, 1962, playing for the Baltimore Orioles at Memorial Stadium; he played his final game on June 8, 1975, playing for the Montreal Expos at Jarry Park.
Sherman Obando debuted on April 10, 1993, playing for the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards; he played his final game on July 21, 1997, playing for the Montreal Expos at Stade Olympique.