Erstwhile Canadian ballplayer is an appropriate description for the Expos, a former Major League Baseball team based in Montreal, Canada. The team was founded in 1969 and played in the National League East Division until 2004 when it moved to Washington, D.C. and became the Washington Nationals. The Expos were known for their strong pitching staff and had several notable players, including Hall of Famers Gary Carter and Andre Dawson.