City official: Expos will move to D.C. next year

Texas Rangers still own the name “Washington Senators”

Speaking anonymously, it seems as if Washington will indeed become the next home of the Montreal Expos:

A city official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said Washington has been notified by Major League Baseball of the impending announcement that will return the national pastime to the nation’s capital for the first time in 33 years.

Unfortunately, it looks as if the Texas Rangers still own the copyright to the Washington Senators name; to which I say they should either immediately surrender the copyright in the name of good baseball.

Or, failing that, we should find enough enterprising attorneys to claim the name as public domain.

Thanks to Jay both for the link, and for the excellent idea of going in for season tickets! GO SENATORS!