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The following years saw the Expos teeter between glimmers of hope and shrouded disappointment. Despite an undeniable roster filled with talent, including Pedro Martinez, the Expos were grounded by financial instability, leading to a series of trades that broke apart cherished lineups. As the team faded from the playoff picture, attendance dwindled, culminating in a sorrowful farewell season in 2004.
Fans bore witness to emotional final games, remembering a time when their stadiums were filled with songs and celebratory energy that now felt like a bittersweet echo of the past.