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1994 EXPOS
Q: Who were the starters on the 1994 Expos?
-- Ken Moody
A: The young Montreal Expos went 74-40 -- the best record in baseball at the time of the players' strike. The only Expo regular over 28 was 31-year-old starter Jeff Fassero. C: Darrin Fletcher and Lenny Webster 1B: Cliff Floyd 2B: Mike Lansing 3B: Sean Berry SS: Wil Cordero OF: Larry Walker, Marquis Grissom, and Moises Alou Starters: Ken Hill, Pedro Martinez, Jeff Fassero, Butch Henry, and Kirk Rueter Bullpen: John Wettland, Mel Rojas, Jeff Shaw, Gil Heredia, and Tim Scott.
Back to top	-- Alex Friedman

FUNGO CIRCLES?
Q: What are the fungo circles for?
-- Mrkelly963@aol.com
A: The fungo circles, located in foul territory on either side of home plate, are used by fungo batters (usually coaches) to hit balls for fielding practice.
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ORIGIN OF THE GAME
Q: Is there any definite location in Cooperstown for the cow pasture where Doubleday invented the game?
-- Mark Hoffmeister
A: The pasture exists, but the myth that General Abner Doubleday invented the game is false. For more information, click here.
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STARTING PITCHERS
Q: Are starting pitchers required to pitch any certain number of innings before they can be credited with a win?
-- Waynes4@aol.com
A: A starting pitcher must complete five innings in order to be credited with a win.
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FLASH GORDON
Q: Is Joe Gordon in the Hall of Fame?
-- Vernon Simmons
A: Joe "Flash" Gordon is not in the Hall of Fame. He hit .268 with 253 home runs over eleven years playing second base for the New York Yankees and Cleveland Indians. Gordon also won the MVP award in 1942.
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1986 CARDINALS
Q: Who were the everyday starters for the 1986 St. Louis Cardinals and what was the starting rotation?
-- Rick
A: Here are the 1986 St. Louis Cardinals, who finished 79-82 -- third place in National League East: C: Mike LaVailliere 1B: Jack Clark 2B: Tom Herr 3B: Terry Pendleton SS: Ozzie Smith OF: Vince Coleman, Willie McGee, and Andy Van Slyke Starters: Bob Forsch, John Tudor, Danny Cox, Greg Mathews, and Tim Conroy Closer: Todd Worrell
Back to top	-- Alex Friedman

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