Scott Elarton

[Drew_Le]

I know this former ace was sent to Colorado for Pedro Astacio, but i've search numerous sites, and i don't see any mention of him. He's not on Colorado's 40 man roster. Where did he go? and could we pick him up if he's a free agent.

[mfclark]

I believe he injured his arm before the season started and is out for the entire year.

[hoopgod13]

Originally posted by mfclark
I believe he injured his arm before the season started and is out for the entire year.

Yes indeedly.

[LAfadeaway33]

I know this doesn't have much to do with Ealearton but maybe we should look into picking up Mike Hampton. I know he's had a terrible year which should make him somewhat cheep but I think his stuff has gotten worse because of the altitude in Denver. We could probably trade Hidalgo for him.

[Major]

I know this doesn't have much to do with Ealearton but maybe we should look into picking up Mike Hampton. I know he's had a terrible year which should make him somewhat cheep but I think his stuff has gotten worse because of the altitude in Denver. We could probably trade Hidalgo for him.

Two problems with Hampton:

(1) We don't know what or if any bridges were burned between him and Drayton / Gerry.

(2) More importantly, there's a $100 MM contract there. If he *doesn't* get his control back, we're screwed. We have to pay him like $80-$90MM over 5 years. If he doesn't recover in Houston, he's totally untradable at that point as well.

[Refman]

I don't know about you guys, but I sure am glad that Elarton was untouchable so we didn't trade him and Fat Ward to get Roger Clemons. :rolleyes:

[Major]

Other reason we didn't get Clemens was that he wanted $25 MM per year which would have destroyed the team payroll. :( We were close to agreeing on the players before he dropped that little bombshell.

[rezdawg]

Elarton is done. Hampton's contract makes him done.

[kidrock8]

I am under the impression that Clemens used the Astros as leverage.

[ROXRAN]

I get the impression Clemens never really gave the stros serious consideration either...:mad:

[ESource]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Major

(2) More importantly, there's a $100 MM contract there. If he *doesn't* get his control back, we're screwed. We have to pay him like $80-$90MM over 5 years. If he doesn't recover in Houston, he's totally untradable at that point as well.

What if Colorado agrees to continue paying for part of Hampy's contract(say 30%), would that be enough for Drayton to get him back in here?