Jacksonville Expos

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The Jacksonville Expos began play in the Southern League in 1984 after Peter Bragan purchased the Jacksonville Suns and the club became a Montreal Expos affiliate. The team played at Sam Wolfson Baseball Park. Some of the team's notable players during this era included Randy Johnson, Larry Walker, Andres Galarraga, Marquis Grissom, Delino DeShields, and John Vander Wal. In 1991, the team became a farm club of the Seattle Mariners and became known as the Jacksonville Suns once again.

Year-by-Year Record[edit]

Year Record Finish Manager Playoffs Hitting Coach Pitching Coach Coach
1985 73-70 5th Tommy Thompson
1986 75-68 2nd Tommy Thompson Lost in 1st round Q.V. Lowe
1987 85-59 1st Tommy Thompson Lost in 1st round Mike Quade Joe Kerrigan
1988 69-73 5th Tommy Thompson Nardi Contreras
1989 68-76 7th Alan Bannister Gene Glynn Nardi Contreras Gomer Hodge
1990 84-60 2nd Jerry Manuel Lost in 1st round Lorenzo Bundy Nardi Contreras