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Astros open second half in last place
The defining moment of the Houston Astros' season so far is the ugly confrontation between pitcher Shawn Chacon and general manager Ed Wade in the clubhouse before a game on June 25.  KC's Guillen gets into heated exchange with coachVolatile Kansas City outfielder Jose Guillen got into a heated clubhouse exchange with pitching coach Bob McClure, knocking over chairs before several Royals separated them prior to Saturday night's 3-0 loss to Tampa Bay.  Players' union files grievance over ChaconThe players' association filed a grievance Tuesday over the release of pitcher Shawn Chacon, saying the team's decision to terminate his contract was without just cause.
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The weird thing about player-coach fights is that most of the time the fans wind up being more behind the player for finally snapping and acting out on their dreams of rage against the coach or general manager. While Astros pitcher Shawn Chacon was wrong for attacking general manager Ed Wade, rumor has it parades are being planned in his honor in both Philadelphia and Houston.
Rodriguez leads Astros over Rangers, 7-2
Astros manager Cecil Cooper didn't want to talk about anything or anyone else Thursday night before raving about Wandy Rodriguez.  Astros release Chacon after altercation with GMShawn Chacon was put on waivers Thursday by the Houston Astros, a day after he got into a physical altercation with general manager Ed Wade. |
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