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	Tuesday, July 18
	Midseason report: Montreal Expos By Sherry Skalko ESPN.com
	The Montreal Expos have managed to put together a .500 record (42-42) at the halfway point despite constant rumors that they on the way out of Canada as early as next season. With that in mind, it's time to take a look back at the good, the bad and everything in between from the first half north of the border. First-half MVP: Vladimir Guerrero . Like there is another choice? Through 84 games, Guerrero's .369 batting average is fourth in the NL and his 76 RBI place him second behind Jeff Kent (85) but ahead of Sammy Sosa (74), Ken Griffey Jr. (72) and Mike Piazza (72). Guerrero's having a career year. Besides posting career highs in batting, on-base percentage (.437) and slugging percentage (.694), at his current pace he should reach career highs in RBI, hits and homers. Biggest disappointment: Pitching. Unfortunately pitchers are judged by their appearances on the mound, not on the disabled list. If the latter were the case, the Expos would have the best staff in the league. As of July 5, the Expos had nine pitchers on the DL, seven since May 31. The loss of closer Ugueth Urbina for the season is the biggest blow, but Steve Kline has shown he can handle the job (51 1/3 innings, 11 saves, 2.10 ERA). From an expectation standpoint, third baseman Michael Barrett is floundering. After hitting .293 last season, he's a disappointing .219. Biggest surprise: Jose Vidro . In his fourth season, Vidro ranks second in the NL and fourth in the majors with a .375 average. He is on pace to eclipse career-highs in every offensive category -- including strikeouts, unfortunately. The best part about Vidro is he's an obstacle in front of Guerrero in the lineup -- and he thrives there. Vidro is hitting .417 in the No. 2 spot and .280 when he's anywhere else in the order. Second-half goals: The pitching staff has to get healthy and stay healthy, otherwise the Expos are destined for fourth or fifth in the division. If Kline evolves into a reliable closer and Guerrero and Vidro continue their torrid paces, then the Expos may stay in the hunt for a wild-card spot. Grade: -- Even without healthy pitchers, the Expos are a two-man team. Guerrero and Vidro can't do it alone. (Scale: 1 to 4 baseballs; 1 = worst, 4 = best) We told you what we thought of the Expos' first-half performance, now you've told us. Here is what you had to say about what the Expos have to do in the second half.		ALSO SEE Midseason Feedback: Expos MLB midseason reports ESPN.com's All-Star Game coverage Kurkjian: Stories of the first half Ten second-half questions for the AL Ten second-half questions for the NL