Guest JoesBros Posted March 3, 2008 Report Posted March 3, 2008 1995 - Astros replacement players lose their spring opener to the Florida Marlins, 3-2. Many players under minor league contracts, including top picks Billy Wagner and Scott Elarton, leave camp rather than take part in the game due to threats made by the players union to blacklist them. 1961 - The first tryout camp is held in Houston for the new National League expansion team. It is held at Busch Stadium, the same southwest Houston locale that had been called Buffs Stadium for decades. www.astrosdaily.com
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