February 23 in Houston Astros History: Scott Elarton is born in Lamar, CO. The tall righthander is a key member of the 1999 staff, and is the one (1976)

Scott Elarton is born in Lamar, CO. The tall righthander is a key member of the 1999 staff, and is the one bright note of the 2000 campaign with a 17-7 record, but arm woes cause a 4-8 record the next year and Elarton is dealt to the Colorado Rockies in mid-season.

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