Dennis de la Pena's Blog

Unless you're self-employed, you've likely been miffed a time or three at your boss.  But did you ever grab him by the neck,  throw him down, and jump on him?  Apparently you don't play by Shawn Chacon's rules.

Maybe the Astros' starting pitcher was still feisty after starting the season with a major leage record nine straight no-decisions.

Perhaps Chacon's 2-3 record and beefy 5.04 ERA had made him a bit irritable.

And sure... no one likes getting called to the GM's office in front of the fellas during a meal. After all, you don't want the pasta getting cold.

Nevertheless, how in the name of Latrell Sprewell did Chacon feel he needed to go WWF on Astros GM Ed Wade?!  Somebody needs to test Mr. "Choke on" for 'roid rage (but you better hit him with a tranquilizer dart first before dragging him into the lab).

Chacon has now been suspended indefinitely for insubordination, but he's lucky not to be locked indefinitely in the slammer.  That's where most of us would be if we tried to polish our company's Top Brass with the floor.