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Friday, December 23, 2011

Happy Birthday - 12/23

Only former Astros with birthdays today

RHP Al "Bozo" Cicotte (died November 29, 1982 at 52)
Pitched in 5 games for the Colt 45's in 1962

RHP Brad "Lights Out" Lidge (35)
Played for Houston from 2002 to 2007
2004 All-Star Season - 1.90 ERA & 0.919 WHIP in 80 games
Went from a high save conversion rate in 2005 of 91% to 70% in 2007
Traded with Eric Bruntlett to the Phillies for Mike Costanzo, Michael Bourn & Geoff Geary

RHP Shawn Chacon (34)
Pitched in 15 games for Houston in 2008
I can't help but get choked up whenever I think of Shawn.

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