And baseball's biggest idiot is...Shawn Chacon
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 the bullpen over the weekend, he of the 2-3 record and 5.04 ERA in 15 starts for the Astros. They'...
Via Small White Ball
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June 25, 2008
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What's Going ON?
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.
Via I Remember Dome-Dogs
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June 28, 2008
Wade Gets Choked in Houston
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 being removed from the Astros rotation and requesting a trade.
Via Hot Stove Philly
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June 26, 2008
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June 26, 2008
Shawn Chacon Is A WWE Fan
Ex-Astros pitcher Shawn Chacon loves him a Kane-esque chokeslam. CHAC'OWNED!
Via SportsTsar
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June 28, 2008
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June 28, 2008
Shawn Chacon Signs With Athletics
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 year ago after he threw the team's GM, Ed Wade, to the ground in a clubhouse altercation.
Via MLB Trade Rumors
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June 18, 2009
Shawn Chacon Gets Medieval On GM Ed Wade
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 to Shawn Chacon in manager Cecil Cooper’s office led to [...]
Via You Been Blinded
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June 27, 2008
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June 27, 2008
Shawn Chacon In Gambling/Bowling-Related Arrest
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 a Single-A contract with the [...]
Via SPORTS by BROOKS
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October 06, 2009
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October 06, 2009
Chacon not sharp for Astros in 7-6 win over Dodgers split squad (AP)
Shawn Chacon was looking to make a case for one of the bottom spots in Houston’s rotation on Thursday. Instead, the first-year Astros’ right-hander had his worst outing of the spring, allowing five hits and five runs in three innings of Houston’s 7-6 win over a Los Angeles Dodgers ...
Via Los Angeles Dodgers News
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March 14, 2008
Chacon's grievance denied
HOUSTON (AP) - Shawn Chacon's grievance against the Houston Astros has been denied.The players' association filed the grievance after his contract was terminated two years ago, saying the decision was without just cause.Arbitrator Shyam Das found that the Astros were within their rights to terminate Chacon's contract without further compensation ...
Via Washington Times
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August 16, 2010
Astros Put Chacon on Waivers
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' association over the $983,607 remainder of his contract.
Via Eli's MLB Rumors
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June 27, 2008
Astros considering pitcher, Chacon
Astros.com reports that the Astros have made an offer to pitcher Shawn Chacon: "'I'm talking to his agent but we haven't reached any agreement yet,' Wade said. It is unclear how close the two sides are to finalizing a deal, but it appears there is interest on both sides. Any final agreement would b...
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February 16, 2008
Shawn Chacon Loses Grievance with Astros After Ed Wade Attack
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The three-person arbitration panel, which last September heard a grievance filed by pitcher Shawn Chacon against the Houston Astros, has denied the player’s grievance.
Shyam Das, the chairman of the panel which also included representatives from Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association, stated that the Astros were within their...
Via The Biz of Baseball
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August 16, 2010
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August 16, 2010
Astros | Chacon earns spot in rotation
Houston Astros SP Shawn Chacon cemented a spot in the team's starting rotation following a strong five-inning performance Wednesday night, March 19, according to Astros manager Cecil Cooper, reports The Associated Press. He gave up one run on three hits while fanning four.
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March 20, 2008
Shawn Chacon's grievance denied
Shawn Chacon's grievance against the Houston Astros has been denied.
Via ESPN
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August 16, 2010
Chacon's grievance denied
Shawn Chacon's grievance against the Houston Astros has been denied.
Via Miami Herald
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August 16, 2010
Panel rules in Astros' favor in Chacon grievance case
An arbitration panel has ruled in favor of the Astros in a two-year-old grievance case involving former pitcher Shawn Chacon.
Via Chron.com
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August 16, 2010
Chacon's grievance denied
Shawn Chacon's grievance against the Houston Astros has been denied.
Via Seattle Times
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August 16, 2010
Mets Have Interest In Dotel And Chacon
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.
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November 27, 2007
Where Are They Now? 2005 Yankee Heroes Shawn Chacon and Aaron Small
As soon as media outlets started reporting that Shawn Chacon was traded to the New York Yankees for two prospects, reporters and critics started to rip the Yankees apart...Begin Slideshow
Via Bleacher Report
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August 26, 2010
Panel denies Chacon's grievance
Former pitcher Shawn Chacon, who had filed a grievance against the Houston Astros following his release from the club, was denied the grievance by a three-member arbitration panel.
Via Miami Herald
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August 16, 2010
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]
Via Deadspin
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October 02, 2009
Things Going Wright In Pittsburgh
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.
Via Fantasy Sports Experience
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January 24, 2008
Chacon's grievance against Astros denied (AP)
Shawn Chacon's grievance against the Houston Astros has been denied. The players' association filed the grievance after his contract was terminated two years ago, saying the decision was without just cause. Arbitrator Shyam Das found that the Astros were within their rights to terminate Chacon's contract without further compensation after he assaulted general manager...
Via Yahoo! Sports
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August 16, 2010
Greeley’s Chacon to join Oakland’s Triple-A team as starter
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 and is tentatively scheduled to start Friday in Sacramento. cq
Majorleaguetraderumors.com was [...]
Via All Things Rockies
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June 18, 2009
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.
Via SI.com
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October 06, 2009
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