Biggio announces retirement at end of season

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  1. burlesontiger

    burlesontiger Founding Member

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    I knew it was coming, but sad to see end of an era for Astros:

    http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2947484
     
    burlesontiger, Jul 25, 2007
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  2. TigerBait3

    TigerBait3 Guest

    Should read like that, but it is sad to see. Guy never gets any attention but has been solid for years. Sad to see him go.
     
    TigerBait3, Jul 25, 2007
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  3. goldengirlfan

    goldengirlfan simple man

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    Announces his retirement, then goes out and hits a grand slam. That's a pretty nice exclamation point. If there's a Good Guy wing in the Baseball Hall of Fame, Mr. Biggio should be a shoo-in.
     
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  4. islstl

    islstl Playoff committee is a group of great football men Staff Member

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    This guy's stats are off the charts. Being a nice guy obviously helps his chances of being a first ballot hall of famer. But he should be one anyway just based on his play on the field. Lest we forget he won 4 consecutive gold gloves at 2nd base from 94-97. And they weren't phantom gold gloves just because of his bat, he actually deserved them.
     
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  5. TheDude

    TheDude I'm calmer than you.

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    Didn't he also have to play catcher at some point as well? Amazing career. BTW, I was at Minute Maid last night when he cracked it, and the fans stood on their feet every time he batted last night. Pretty magical moment, and it couldn't have happened to a nicer guy.
     
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  6. orlandotiger

    orlandotiger GEAUX TIGERS!

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    Yes I think he did play catcher at some time.

    Biggio...

    My childhood crush retiring!!! I think I need to go to bed I am SOOO depressed! Wonder if that means now he'll have time for me!:rofl:
     
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  7. HatcherTiger

    HatcherTiger Freedom Isn't Free

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    Craig Biggio is currently #24 all-time in hits. Needs seven more to finish #22 behind Rod Carew. He is currently sixth all-time in doubles with 661. If he hits five more he will pass George Brett and finish his career fifth behind Ty Cobb. Obviously, he is in with some elite company. HOF ? Without question.

    Other all-time stats of note: (1) HBP #2; (2) At bats #13; (3) Runs #14; and (4) Total bases #31. Its been posted b4 but what is so amazing is that he accomplished this with ONE team. Doubt you will ever see that again.
     
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  8. burlesontiger

    burlesontiger Founding Member

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    Actually, he started his career at catcher (88-91), moved to 2B in '92. Probably extended his career by 5 years or so.
     
    burlesontiger, Jul 27, 2007
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  9. islstl

    islstl Playoff committee is a group of great football men Staff Member

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    I am pretty sure he is #1 all-time in HBP.
     
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  10. Nutriaitch

    Nutriaitch Fear the Buoy

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    Not yet. ESPN had an article a couple days ago saying he was only a couple behind the all-time record. Has a pretty good shot at catching it this year though. Hell, I'd throw at him if I was a pitcher. Then I would forever be the answer to a trivia question.
     
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