Woodie Fryman - Return To Montreal

Return To Montreal

Fryman made just thirteen appearances and was 2-4 with a 5.17 ERA for the Cubs when he was dealt to the Montreal Expos for a player to be named later midway through the 1978 season. Turning 39 at the start of the 1979 season, Fryman was converted into a full-time relief pitcher by manager Dick Williams. He made the post-season for the second time in his career following the strike shortened 1981 season. In the 1981 National League Division Series against the Philadelphia Phillies, he pitched 1.1 inning, and gave up one earned run. In the 1981 National League Championship Series, he gave up four earned runs to the Los Angeles Dodgers in one inning pitched.

Fryman was 24-17 with 46 saves and a 2.73 ERA as a full-time reliever entering the 1983 season. He made one appearance in April before going on the disabled list. Fryman recalled: “It was early in the 1983 season and my arm just popped and I couldn't even raise it." He returned to the club in July, but after going 0-3 with a 21.00 ERA, and blowing his only save opportunity, he retired.