Young Superstars II #16 - Floyd Youmans

Here's another great shot of the old Expos uniform. And there's Andres Galarraga in the background. Both Youmans and Galarraga were photographed at the same place, Pittsburg?

Youmans is our second in a row who didn't have a very long career. Youmans' career was hindered by injuries and drugs.

On July 8, 16 and 26, 1987, Youmans threw complete game shutouts. That's pretty damn impressive.

He was suspended in 1988 for failing a drug test, and then traded to the Phillies in December '88 for Kevin Gross.

Injuries continued to plague him and after shoulder surgery in August 1989 ended his major league career at the age of 25.

Years later he attempted a comeback in the Canadian league in 2003 but pitched in only five games. In 2008 he was hired as the pitching coach for the Joliet Jackhammers of the Northern League.

Floyd Youmans career statistics

Young Superstars II #8 - Andres Galarraga

Here's a great shot of the old Expos blue away jersey and their beautiful cap. I've said it before, but I really miss the Expos. Sure they didn't draw more than sixteen fans per game, they played in a dump and never won. But they always fielded a good team, but never could afford to keep their young players as they progressed.

I realize that the Expos just weren't going to last in Montreal, but in Washington they just don't seem to have an identity yet, they don't really seem to have a place. They're stuck in the middle of a lot of Phillies and Orioles fans.

Maybe in a few more years at the new stadium they'll develop a following, but they better put up a good season soon.

Expos talk aside, I really like Galarraga. It's certainly true that he benefitted from the thin air at Coors' in its early days, but after leaving Colorado he still put up good numbers.

The smile on his face on the back of the card never left. He was a joy to watch in Atlanta and of all the players that have come and gone, I was saddest of all to see the Big Cat leave.

He's no Hall of Famer, but he was a very good, very popular player. His ability with the glove was right at league average and he won two Gold Gloves.

He was a five time All Star and won two Silver Sluggers. He also had six top ten MVP finishes.

Andres Galarraga's career statistics

I just realized that this is the second Friday the 13th in a row...