March 3 in Houston Astros History: Astros replacement players lose their spring opener to the Florida Marlins, 3-2. Many players under minor (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.

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