SHAWN CHACON NEWS
Let's Hope Bill James Projections for Astros Pitching is Wrong
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Crawfish Boxes
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by Pat Sullivan - AP
Former Houston Astros' pitcher Shawn Chacon isn't expected to be around the Astros for any future seasons. In fact, he has his own problems in Las Vegas right now. This is a 2008 AP...
And baseball's biggest idiot is...Shawn Chacon
June 25, 2008 by
Small White Ball
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This guy here is Shawn Chacon, major league pitcher....well, probably former major league pitcher now. No, not because of this picture which ol' S.C. will look back on as a much better scene that what he did today in Houston, Texas.
Chacon is upset because he got demoted to...
Shawn Chacon In Gambling/Bowling-Related Arrest
October 06, 2009 by
SPORTS by BROOKS
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When last we left pitcher Shawn Chacon, he had “accidently” choked Houston Astros general manager Ed Wade, and threw him to the ground. As would happen to you or me, that got him released and banished to the Newark Bears, where he played for most of this season, until signing...
Shawn Chacon Signs With Athletics
June 18, 2009 by
MLB Rumors
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MLBTR has learned tonight that pitcher Shawn Chacon signed a minor league deal with the A's. Pitching for the independent league Newark Bears, the 31 year-old Chacon posted a 4.29 ERA with 29 strikeouts and 16 walks in 42 innings this year. The Astros released him about a...
What's Going ON?
June 28, 2008 by
I Remember Dome-Dogs
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As things deteriorate in the Astros' club house, perhaps we should focus less on the assault and more on the deeper issues affecting the organization.
Shawn Chacon Even Worse At Gambling Than He Was At Pitching
Las Vegas authorities have issued an arrest warrant for former Astro Shawn Chacon, after he allegedly passed $150,000 worth of bad checks at Caesar's Palace. Even worse, he always tries to split face cards. [Las Vegas Sun]
Wade Gets Choked in Houston
June 26, 2008 by
Hot Stove Philly
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Astros pitcher Shawn Chacon got to do something most Phillies fan dreamed of for years. Choke Ed Wade. It all stems from the former Phillies General Manager wanting to meet with Chacon and manager Cecil Cooper. The supposed reason was to to discuss with Chacon his unhappienss from...
Shawn Chacon Is A WWE Fan
June 28, 2008 by
SportsTsar
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Ex-Astros pitcher Shawn Chacon loves him a Kane-esque chokeslam. CHAC'OWNED!
Saturday Pebble Report: Jhoulys Chacin struggles in loss
June 27, 2009 by
Purple Row
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Colorado Springs, W 3-2Ah, we meet again, Shawn Chacon. He's biding his time in Sacramento for now. He took the loss, though he struck out eight Sky Sox batters. In the fifth, Chris Frey drove in a run after Dan Ortmeier reached base on a double. In the ninth, Matt Murton doubled...
Shawn Chacon, former major league pitcher, arrested on warrant for unpaid gambling markers
Authorities say they have arrested former major league pitcher Shawn Chacon at a Colorado bowling alley on charges related to unpaid gambling markers in Nevada.
Athletics minor-leaguer Chacon arrested in Colo.
October 06, 2009 by
CBSSports.com
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Authorities say they have arrested former major league pitcher Shawn Chacon at a Colorado bowling alley on charges related to unpaid gambling markers in Nevada.
Chacon arrested for unpaid gambling markers
GREELEY, Colo. (AP) -- Authorities say they have arrested former major league pitcher Shawn Chacon at a Colorado bowling alley on charges related to unpaid gambling markers in Nevada.
Astros Put Chacon on Waivers
June 27, 2008 by
Eli's MLB Rumors
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The Astros wasted no time dumping Shawn Chacon yesterday, one day after his altercation with GM Ed Wade. He has until Monday to be picked up by another team. If he is not, the Astros have said they will terminate his contract for cause, which will lead to a confrontation with the players...
Shawn Chacon is somehow worse at gambling than he is at pitching
October 02, 2009 by
Purple Row
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Shawn Chacon is somehow worse at gambling than he is at pitching
A warrant has been issued for Shawn Chacon after he tried to pass $150k worth of bad checks at Caesar's
Mets Have Interest In Dotel And Chacon
November 27, 2007 by
hotfootblog.com
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Mark Hale in the New York Post reports that the Mets are discussing the possibility of bringing over Octavio Dotel and Shawn Chacon to bolster their bullpen.
Greeley’s Chacon to join Oakland’s Triple-A team as starter
June 18, 2009 by
All Things Rockies
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Greeley native Shawn Chacon took another huge step in his climb back to the major leagues, signing a minor-league contract with the Oakland Athletics, according to his agent.
Agent Danny Horwits told the Denver Post today that Chacon will report to Oakland’s Triple-A affiliate tonight...
Shawn Chacon Gets Medieval On GM Ed Wade
June 27, 2008 by
You Been Blinded
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Houston Astros pitcher Shawn Chacon has been suspended indefinitely by the team after getting into a scuffle with general manager Ed Wade. Chacon was already angry over being moved from the starting rotation on Sunday before his confrontation with Wade. The gm’s desire to speak...
Things Going Wright In Pittsburgh
January 24, 2008 by
Fantasy Sports Experience
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Jaret Wright has signed a minor league contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates. We explain what this deal could mean for Shawn Chacon, and your fantasy team.
Shawn Chacon Busted for Gambling Debts
October 02, 2009 by
Bucs Dugout
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This isn't the kind of thing I'd usually post here, because I think former big-league players, while maybe not deserving of sympathy or anything like that, face a tricky situation, as this excellent article by former big-league outfielder Doug Glanville illustrates...
Shawn Chacon arrested at bowling alley
October 06, 2009 by
Purple Row
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Shawn Chacon arrested at bowling alley
On the charges that were brought against him last week related to check fraud and gambling debts.
Manny Ramirez Takes Down Red Sox Traveling Secretary
June 30, 2008 by
You Been Blinded
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Manny Ramirez put his studies of the Shawn Chacon book of problem resolution to work Saturday in Houston. The Boston Red Sox outfielder had a dispute with the team’s traveling secretary which ended with Manny shoving the employee to the ground.
From the Projo SoxBlog:
Manny...
Houston, you have a problem.
June 30, 2008 by
Bugs & Cranks
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Something about the city of Houston makes baseball players want to attack front office personnel.
First, the immortal Shawn Chacon wasn't digging Astros GM Ed Wade's vibe. So he attacked him.
Then, last week when the Red Sox visited Houston, the charming Manny Ramirez was less...
Chacon signs minor-league contract
June 18, 2009 by
Denver Post
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Greeley native Shawn Chacon took another huge step in his climb back to the major leagues today, signing a minor-league contract with the Oakland Athletics, according to his agent.
Narcissist Alert: Former NBAer Doug Christie and Wife Jackie Announce They'll Get Married for 13th Time
August 25, 2008 by
Biz of Basketball
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Former NBAer Doug Christie and his wife Jackie are amusing in a nauseating sort of way. Yes, they have done charitable work, which should be applauded. And, yes, they promote building strong marriages.But there’s self-promotion, and then there’s the Christies. Case in point, today...
Top Pickups on the Mound - Week 6
May 07, 2008 by
Fantasy Sports Experience
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We look around fantasy baseball at some of the most added pitchers to see if they are worth it or not.
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