Enemy Lines

an opposing team's scout sizes up the Expos

"They've got big holes to fill with Vladimir Guerrero and Javier Vazquez gone, but you've got to tip your hat to G.M. Omar Minaya. Carl Everett was a good signing for them; he'll get them some runs. He was a solid citizen last year with the White Sox and the Rangers, so maybe he's finally matured....

Getting out of New York could be good for Nick Johnson. He can relax and will have a lot less pressure on him....

Livan Hernandez is coming off a career year, but I don't know if he can do it again. Vazquez was an ace, and now they don't have a No. 1 or a No. 2 in the rotation....

There's not a lot of depth in the bullpen or a lot of veteran relievers. Rocky Biddle doesn't have an overpowering out pitch to make him a dominant closer, but he does a decent job....

They could be right in the division race at the All-Star break, one or two games over .500, but they really don't have a chance to win it. Pitching costs too much money, and this team can't afford to spend in order to stay competitive."