It's official. The Montreal Expos are closing up shop and moving to Washington, DC.

The Expos have been a failing franchise in a city of French Canadians who generally don't like baseball. The picture of this kid made me feel a little bad for those loyal fans who have supported their team though.

It will be said by critics that previous DC baseball teams haven't worked out (the Minnesota Twins and Texas Rangers were both previously the Washington Senators). However, given the population growth in DC, northern Virginia, and southwestern Maryland over the years since the Rangers left, I believe this team will do just fine in their new home.

On another baseball note, the Milwaukee Brewers have reportedly been sold to Los Angeles investor Mark L. Attanasio. While the Brewers haven't officially announced the deal, the Journal Sentinel reports today that Attansio is seeking local investors to purchase a minority interest in the team.