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DARRYL KILE
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HOUSTON ASTROS 1991-97: Kile broke into the big leagues in 1991 going 7-11. He etched his name
in the history books in '93 by pitching a no-hitter vs. the Mets in September. Kile went 19-7 with a career
best 2.57 ERA in 1997 and led Houston to the NL Playoffs.
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COLORADO ROCKIES 1997-99: Kile was rewarded for his '97 campaign with a lucrative free agent contract
in Colorado. He stuggled in 'The Mile High City' going 21-30 in two seasons.
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ST. LOUIS CARDINALS 2000-02: Kile was dealt to St. Louis in a seven player deal prior to the
2000 season. He responded by becoming the first Cardinal to win 20 games in 15 years, going 20-9. He finished
5th in the Cy Young voting following that season. After going 16-11 in 2001, Kile began the '02 5-4 before passing away
on June 22nd. He won his last start on June 18th, which proppeled the Cards into first place.
Kile finished his career with a 128-115 record. He will be missed.
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