Biggio to retire..

Neu-IndustrialMets57 · 07-24-2007, 03:05 PM

Craig Biggio-2B-Astros Jul. 24 - 1:53 pm et

Craig Biggio announced Tuesday that he'll retire at the end of the season.

Biggio was clearly miscast as an everyday leadoff hitter during the first half of the season, but he still hits lefties, batting .297/.373/.532 against them last year and .318/.351/.489 in 2007, suggesting that he'd be useful as a part-time player if he wanted to continue his career. Still, most Hall of Fame-type players don't want to go out that way. And Biggio should be a Hall of Famer. He's 24th all-time in hits, sixth in doubles, 14th in runs scored and 31st in total bases. He's also has 400 steals and four Gold Gloves to his credit. Plus, he's three HBPs away from breaking Hughie Jennings' major league record. He's been one of the true greats at second base.

KingOlerud · 07-24-2007, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Neu-IndustrialMets57

Craig Biggio-2B-Astros Jul. 24 - 1:53 pm et

Craig Biggio announced Tuesday that he'll retire at the end of the season.

Biggio was clearly miscast as an everyday leadoff hitter during the first half of the season, but he still hits lefties, batting .297/.373/.532 against them last year and .318/.351/.489 in 2007, suggesting that he'd be useful as a part-time player if he wanted to continue his career. Still, most Hall of Fame-type players don't want to go out that way. And Biggio should be a Hall of Famer. He's 24th all-time in hits, sixth in doubles, 14th in runs scored and 31st in total bases. He's also has 400 steals and four Gold Gloves to his credit. Plus, he's three HBPs away from breaking Hughie Jennings' major league record. He's been one of the true greats at second base.

Ah, one of my favorite all-time non-Mets. What a player. The real shame of his career is that he wasn't an athlete.

Green Must Go · 07-24-2007, 03:21 PM

He's had a good run. Hasn't every player who got to 3000 hits made the HOF?

The_Kings_of_Quit · 07-24-2007, 03:22 PM

So rare these days that a guy stays with one team for his entire career, as WELL as putting up solid, professional numbers.

The game will miss the guy.

Jersey Shore · 07-24-2007, 03:24 PM

ya think he wants to go out with a chance to play on a contender?

Shooter Mcgavin · 07-24-2007, 03:24 PM

Nothing quite says MLB baseball like a good tobacco chewer. I applaud you Mr. Baseball!

NickPapagiorgio · 07-24-2007, 03:25 PM

Seems like a good guy and a classy ball player. Surely a HOFer based on 3000 hits. That said, I don't forsee a day where I will be telling my kids I had the priviledge to watch Biggio play. He is a guy that kind of snuck up on the HOF. Definitely deserves to be there though, since 3000 hits is nothing to sneeze at.

NickPapagiorgio · 07-24-2007, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Jersey Shore

ya think he wants to go out with a chance to play on a contender?

That's an interesting idea. He is someone who obviously has shown houston a lot of loyalty through the years and I wonder if he would go elsewhere. I doubt it but if he did, we have a hole at 2b and I am sure he could be gotten for a song.

The_Kings_of_Quit · 07-24-2007, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by NickPapagiorgio

That's an interesting idea. He is someone who obviously has shown houston a lot of loyalty through the years and I wonder if he would go elsewhere. I doubt it but if he did, we have a hole at 2b and I am sure he could be gotten for a song.

I really don't think he'd want to wear another uniform after all those years in the .... rainbow sherbet. Whatever the eff color those things were.

Paulie Cee · 07-24-2007, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by KingOlerud

Ah, one of my favorite all-time non-Mets. What a player. The real shame of his career is that he wasn't an athlete.

And from what I hear not much of a tap dancer either.

KingOlerud · 07-24-2007, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by NickPapagiorgio

Seems like a good guy and a classy ball player. Surely a HOFer based on 3000 hits. That said, I don't forsee a day where I will be telling my kids I had the priviledge to watch Biggio play. He is a guy that kind of snuck up on the HOF.

If you were an Astros fan, you surely would. He was consistently a great player and even played sparkling defense in the outfield. He's what you would happily call a gamer.

NickPapagiorgio · 07-24-2007, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by KingOlerud

If you were an Astros fan, you surely would. He was consistently a great player and even played sparkling defense in the outfield. He's what you would happily call a gamer.

Very true, I probably would.

MetfanBren · 07-24-2007, 04:54 PM

Will they stop playing those ridiculous bee noises in Houston next year, or will they keep torturing us until Berkman is no longer an Astro?

NickPapagiorgio · 07-24-2007, 05:04 PM

On a somewhat related note do you guys think that Bagwell makes the HOF? He probably would be a lock if he could have played a bit longer and gotten to 500 HRs but otherwise his career numbers aren't too bad.

graves9 · 07-24-2007, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by NickPapagiorgio

That's an interesting idea. He is someone who obviously has shown houston a lot of loyalty through the years and I wonder if he would go elsewhere. I doubt it but if he did, we have a hole at 2b and I am sure he could be gotten for a song.

Biggio's shot he had a great career, but I wouldn't touch him with a ten foot pole these days.

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Neu-IndustrialMets57 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 2,627	Biggio to retire.. Craig Biggio-2B-Astros Jul. 24 - 1:53 pm et Craig Biggio announced Tuesday that he'll retire at the end of the season. Biggio was clearly miscast as an everyday leadoff hitter during the first half of the season, but he still hits lefties, batting .297/.373/.532 against them last year and .318/.351/.489 in 2007, suggesting that he'd be useful as a part-time player if he wanted to continue his career. Still, most Hall of Fame-type players don't want to go out that way. And Biggio should be a Hall of Famer. He's 24th all-time in hits, sixth in doubles, 14th in runs scored and 31st in total bases. He's also has 400 steals and four Gold Gloves to his credit. Plus, he's three HBPs away from breaking Hughie Jennings' major league record. He's been one of the true greats at second base. __________________ I pushed the button and elected elected him to office and a He pushed the button and he dropped the bomb. You pushed the button and could watch it on the television Those mother****ers didn't last too long Well I used to stand for something, Now I'm on my hands and knees, Trading in my god for this one And he signs his name with a capital G

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