Washington Nationals

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The Washington Nationals franchise began play as the Montreal Expos in 1969 as an expansion team. In 2002, then owner Jeffrey Loria purchased the Florida Marlins and the other 29 MLB owners took over the Montreal Expos. During the next two years, the Expos were run on a minimal budget and played 20 some home games a year in Puerto Rico. Still under MLB stewardship, the franchise moved to Washington D.C. in 2005 and became the Nationals and was finally purchased by the Lerner Group in 2006.

The Cubs clinched the 1989 National League East in Montreal when Mitch Williams struck out Mike Fitzgerald.

[edit] The Cubs' Record versus Franchise

Regular Season: 265-286 (.481)
2000's: 33-32 (.508)
1990's: 57-62 (.479)
1980's: 77-95 (.448)
1970's: 88-89 (.497)
1960's: 10-8 (.556)
Playoffs: The two teams have never met in the playoffs.
At Wrigley Field: 146-130 (.529)
At Jarry Park(1969-1976):
At Olympic Stadium(1977-2004):
At RFK:
At Nationals Park:
At Hirarm Bithorn Stadium:
Source: Baseball Reference

[edit] Transactions Involving the Chicago Cubs

(Format is players sent to Cubs followed by players received by this franchise in reverse chronological order)

[edit] 2011

January 19: Traded OF Michael Burgess(minors), RHP A.J. Morris(minors) and LHP Graham Hicks(minors) for LHP Tom Gorzelanny.

[edit] 2009

December 11: Traded RHP Arismendy Mota(minors) for cash considerations.

[edit] 2008

November 3: Traded LHP Ryan Buchter(minors) for RHP Matt Avery(minors).

[edit] 2004

July 31: In a 4 team trade involving the Minnesota Twins and Boston Red Sox the Chicago Cubs received INF Nomar Garciaparra and OF Matt Murton from Boston Red Sox. Minnesota Twins received LHP Justin Jones from Chicago Cubs. Montreal Expos received RHP Francis Beltran, INF Alex Gonzalez and INF Brendan Harris from Chicago Cubs. Boston Red Sox received 1B Doug Mientkiewicz from Minnesota Twins and SS Orlando Cabrera from Montreal Expos.

[edit] 2003

December 19: Traded INF Jose Macias for RHP Wilton Chavez (minors).

[edit] 2000

July 31: Traded OF Rondell White for RHP Scott Downs.

[edit] 1998

March 30: Selected C Mike Hubbard off waivers from the Chicago Cubs.

[edit] 1997

December 12: Traded LF Henry Rodriguez for RHP Miguel Batista.
June 23: Traded RHP Gil Heredia for SS Saul Bustos (minors) and OF David Jefferson (minors).

[edit] 1988

July 28: Traded LHP Bryan Oelkers for INF Paul Noce.
July 14: Traded OF Mitch Webster for OF Dave Martinez.

[edit] 1985

May 12: Sold 1B/DH Dave Hostetler to the Cubs.

[edit] 1983

December 7: A three team trade involving the San Diego Padres. Chicago Cubs received RHP Scott Sanderson from Montreal Expos. Montreal Expos received LHP Gary Lucas from San Diego Padres. San Diego Padres received 3B Fritzie Connally, LHP Craig Lefferts and OF Carmelo Martinez from Chicago Cubs and INF Al Newman from Montreal Expos.
February 7: Traded INF Jerry Manuel for C Butch Benton.

[edit] 1982

March 16: Traded 1B/OF Dan Briggs for a player to be named later. On March 26, 1982, the Cubs sent RHP Mike Griffin to Expos to complete the deal.

[edit] 1978

December 14: Traded OF Sam Mejias for INF Rodney Scott and OF Jerry White.
June 9: Traded a player to be named later for LHP Woodie Fryman. On June 23, 1978, Expos sent OF Jerry White to complete the trade.

[edit] 1976

May 17: Traded 1B/OF Larry Biittner and RHP Steve Renko for 1B Andre Thornton.

[edit] 1972

April 7: Traded LHP Dan McGinn for 1B Hal Breeden and SS Hector Torres.

[edit] 1970

May 12: Traded C Jack Hiatt for CF Boots Day.
April 22: Traded 3B/2B Garry Jestadt for CF Jim Qualls.

[edit] 1969

June 11: Traded RHP Paul Popovich for RHP Jack Lamabe and CF Adolfo Phillips.

[edit] 1968

October 14: Drafted C/1B John Boccabella from Chicago Cubs in expansion draft.
October 14: Drafted 3B/2B Garry Jestadt from Chicago Cubs in expansion draft.
October 14: Drafted RHP Bill Stoneman from Chicago Cubs in expansion draft.

[edit] Rumored Deals Involving Chicago Cubs

The Cubs had interest in OF Ryan Church before the 2007 season, but the Nationals wanted too good a prospect, possibly Carlos Marmol or Rich Hill.

[edit] Players that Played for Both Major League Franchises

(From Baseball Reference Multi-Franchise Tool)

99 players including 42 pitchers^[1] have played for both the Cubs and Nationals/Expos major league franchises through the 2009 season.

[edit] External Links

Baseball Reference Team History [1]

↑ "Players who played for Chicago Cubs and Washington Nationals" Baseball-Reference.com http://www.baseball-reference.com/friv/multifranchise.cgi?level=franch&t1=CHC&t2=WSN&t3=&t4=&submit=Find+Players

[0] "Players who played for Chicago Cubs and Washington Nationals" Baseball-Reference.com http://www.baseball-reference.com/friv/multifranchise.cgi?level=franch&t1=CHC&t2=WSN&t3=&t4=&submit=Find+Players

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