It’s been hard out there for Houston Astros pitcher Shawn Chacon. It took 10 starts this year to become the pitcher of record, let alone a win, despite an OK ERA. But now he’s reeling of three straight losses, his ERA’s on the wrong side of 5.00, and the Astros have decided to demote him to the bullpen. What’re ya gonna do, Chacon?

(a) Accept new role as a reliever, do it well, hope for a speedy return to the rotation
(b) Hope to be traded
(c) Choke your general manager

If you picked (d), which is (b) and (c), not only did you find this post’s easter egg, but you are correct! (And suspended!) Read more…