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In 1946, a baseball team from this city won the International League pennant. That team, this city’s Royals, was the AAA team where Branch Rickey sent (15[1])players (15[1])like Don Newcombe and Duke Snider to develop. Another team from this city traded away Delino Deshields in 1993 to acquire Pedro Martinez. At (*) 74-40 (“74 and 40”), that team from this city had the best record in the Majors at the end of the strike-shortened 1994 season. During that season, this city’s team was led by outfielders Moises Alou and Larry Walker. In 2003, a Major League team from this city split their home games between Hiram Bithorn Stadium in San Juan and Olympic Stadium in this city. (10[1])For 10 points, name this city, former home of the Expos. ■END■ (0[2])

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