Shawn Chacon

Chacon was originally drafted by the Colorado Rockies in the 1996 MLB Draft. He played his first four seasons strictly with the Rockies' minor league affiliates before making his MLB debut on April 29, 2001. He was be called up for a total of 44 games total between the 2002 and 2003 seasons with the Rockies. After playing in 67 games during the 2004 season, he earned a full roster spot in 2005. The Rockies then decided to trade Chacon to the New York Yankees on July 28, 2005. He was again placed in the minors after a brief stint with the Yankees, for the remainder of the 2005 season.

After only 31 games over one year as a Yankee, including one post season game, he was again traded, on July 31, 2006 to the Pittsburgh Pirates. He finished the 2006 season with the Pirates, and earned a full roster spot during the 2007 season.

After filing for free agency in October 2007, Chacon signed as a free agent with the Houston Astros on February 20, 2008. Fast Facts:

1. Full name: Shawn Anthony Chacón
2. Born: December 23, 1977
3. Birthplace: Anchorage, Alaska
4. Made MLB debut with the Colorado Rockies
5. 2003: Played in the All-Star game
6. 2005: Played in the American League Division Series

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